Thomson (Euronext Paris: 18453; NYSE: TMS), partner to the media & entertainment industries today announced the certification of its embedded multimedia terminal adapter (MTA), the THG520. Awarded by the Euro-DOCSIS/Euro-PacketCable Certification boards, independent certification bodies verifying compliance and interoperability on cable equipment based on Euro-DOCSIS and Euro-PacketCable standards, this certification marks the strengthening of Thomson’s product portfolio for cable operators.
A standalone voice-over IP cable modem, the THG520 enables cable operators to offer simultaneous voice and high-speed data services over a broadband network. Both Euro-PacketCable and Euro-DOCSIS 2.0 certified, this product supports 2 independent phone lines. It is also a particularly versatile product, since it can also be supplied with SIP*-capable software for seamless integration with many existing telephony network protocols.
This dual solution is very flexible and well adapted for customers who have not yet decided which protocol to use, or who need to manage a progressive migration of their telephony services.
- This product will enable cable operators to increase Average Revenue Per Unit (ARPU), and move to a full triple-play offering at minimal incremental cost.
- Thomson, as one of the leading residential telephone manufacturers worldwide intends to leverage its strengths by proposing MTA and telephony bundles to facilitate cost-effective deployments for cable operators.
- The next step in triple-play convergence is now possible, with the integration of the MTA in a digital set-top box, due to be commercially available in the 3rd quarter of 2005.
“We are delighted to receive this certification, which acts as further evidence of the quality and reliability of Thomson solutions on which our customers depend”, said Frédéric Kurkjian, Vice President Cable Worldwide at Thomson. “Certification from renowned and independent bodies such as the Euro-DOCSIS/Euro-PacketCable Certification boards also further underscores our n°2 position worldwide in cable modem deployments.** We are committed to enabling our customers to increase their revenue streams through the delivery of additional services to a greater number of subscribers. Naturally, this includes IP voice services as supported by our newly certified THG520,”Kurkjian added.
* Session Initiation Protocol, a signaling protocol for Internet conferencing, telephony, events notification and instant messaging.
** As published for Q4 2004 by Kinetic Strategies and Infonetics
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Some of the statements contained in this press release, including statements by the management in relation to future expectations, represent “forward-looking statements” in the sense of the “Safe Harbor Statement” by the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These types of forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions on the part of the management and are subject to a range of factors and uncertainties which may lead to a considerable deviation of the results actually achieved from the expectations outlined either explicitly or implicitly in the forward-looking statements. This may be due to changes in global economic conditions, industry developments, a shift in the competitive situation or the passing of new legislation. More detailed information on the factors which may influence Thomson’s financial results can be found in the documentation submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
A standalone voice-over IP cable modem, the THG520 enables cable operators to offer simultaneous voice and high-speed data services over a broadband network. Both Euro-PacketCable and Euro-DOCSIS 2.0 certified, this product supports 2 independent phone lines. It is also a particularly versatile product, since it can also be supplied with SIP*-capable software for seamless integration with many existing telephony network protocols.
This dual solution is very flexible and well adapted for customers who have not yet decided which protocol to use, or who need to manage a progressive migration of their telephony services.
- This product will enable cable operators to increase Average Revenue Per Unit (ARPU), and move to a full triple-play offering at minimal incremental cost.
- Thomson, as one of the leading residential telephone manufacturers worldwide intends to leverage its strengths by proposing MTA and telephony bundles to facilitate cost-effective deployments for cable operators.
- The next step in triple-play convergence is now possible, with the integration of the MTA in a digital set-top box, due to be commercially available in the 3rd quarter of 2005.
“We are delighted to receive this certification, which acts as further evidence of the quality and reliability of Thomson solutions on which our customers depend”, said Frédéric Kurkjian, Vice President Cable Worldwide at Thomson. “Certification from renowned and independent bodies such as the Euro-DOCSIS/Euro-PacketCable Certification boards also further underscores our n°2 position worldwide in cable modem deployments.** We are committed to enabling our customers to increase their revenue streams through the delivery of additional services to a greater number of subscribers. Naturally, this includes IP voice services as supported by our newly certified THG520,”Kurkjian added.
* Session Initiation Protocol, a signaling protocol for Internet conferencing, telephony, events notification and instant messaging.
** As published for Q4 2004 by Kinetic Strategies and Infonetics
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Some of the statements contained in this press release, including statements by the management in relation to future expectations, represent “forward-looking statements” in the sense of the “Safe Harbor Statement” by the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These types of forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions on the part of the management and are subject to a range of factors and uncertainties which may lead to a considerable deviation of the results actually achieved from the expectations outlined either explicitly or implicitly in the forward-looking statements. This may be due to changes in global economic conditions, industry developments, a shift in the competitive situation or the passing of new legislation. More detailed information on the factors which may influence Thomson’s financial results can be found in the documentation submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
