Harmonic is set to demonstrate its advanced ecosystem for fiber and DOCSIS networks at SCTE TechExpo24. The company will highlight its cOS™ virtualized broadband platform, showcasing how it enables operators to deliver multigigabit speeds with exceptional reliability, unlocking new revenue streams and enhancing subscriber loyalty.
1. Advancements in DOCSIS 4.0:
- Unified DOCSIS 4.0 Support: Harmonic's cOS™ platform integrates both Full Duplex (FDX) and Frequency Division Duplexing (FDD) DOCSIS 4.0 variants, offering downstream speeds exceeding 9Gbps and improved upstream speeds.
- Enhanced Security: The platform ensures robust protection against potential security threats, providing a secure broadband experience.
2. Open ONU Capability:
- Flexibility and Interoperability: Harmonic’s Open ONU capability supports a wide range of ONU/ONT devices, allowing operators to avoid vendor lock-in and select equipment that meets their specific needs.
- Competitive Pricing: The approach offers cost-effective solutions and simplifies network upgrades.
3. Intelligent Speed Maximization:
- Beacon Intelligent Speed Maximizer (ISM): Harmonic’s new ISM application for DOCSIS networks, running on the cOS™ platform, optimizes upstream and downstream speeds on a per-subscriber basis, significantly enhancing Quality of Experience (QoE) and driving customer satisfaction.
4. Fiber-Like Speeds with DOCSIS 3.1:
- BoostD 3.1: This specialized capability delivers fiber-like speeds of over 8 Gbps downstream over existing DOCSIS 3.1 networks, bridging the gap between fiber and DOCSIS technologies.
5. Converged Fiber and DOCSIS Services:
- Multigigabit Delivery: The cOS platform converges multiple access technologies to streamline deployments, boost network agility, and improve subscriber QoE, enabling high-speed services over any wire.
Harmonic's showcase at SCTE TechExpo24 underscores its commitment to advancing broadband technologies with the cOS™ platform. By delivering innovations across fiber and DOCSIS networks, including enhanced DOCSIS 4.0 capabilities, Open ONU support, and multigigabit speeds, Harmonic empowers operators to enhance service delivery, drive growth, and strengthen subscriber satisfaction.