News article received, Thursday, September 23, 1999 6:29:33 AM EST
SINGAPORE CABLE VISION SELECTS CISCO SYSTEMS AND COMPAQ
Sep 23, 1999 (Asia Pulse via COMTEX) -- (Full text of a statement. Contact details below.)
SINGAPORE Sept 23 Asia Pulse - Singapore Cable Vision (SCV) has selected a combination of
technology solutions and services from Cisco Systems, Inc., and Compaq Computer Asia Pacific's
Professional Services (formerly known as Network and Systems Integration Services), to supply the core
head-end equipment for its impending cable modem service. SCV's network is capable of supporting data,
voice and video to cable modems, set-top boxes and advanced broadband appliances.
The solution from Cisco Systems and Compaq Computer Asia Pacific includes Cisco's Universal Broadband
Router (uBR) family which combines a DOCSIS-(Data-over-Cable Service Interface Specification) compliant
cable modem termination system (CMTS) and a Cisco IOS. software powered service provider class router
within one RF hardened rack mounted package.
The uBR is the industry's leading digital head-end solution and offers by far the widest selection of local and
wide area optical, wire and wireless connectivity. By combining essential routing, CMTS and LAN/WAN
functionality at competitive prices, the uBR conserves valuable head-end rack space and allows cable
operators to deploy routing and network intelligence in every CMTS location, improving network performance
and manageability. Most importantly, Cisco's uBR family is DOCSIS-compliant allowing cable providers
such as SCV to connect DOCSIS-compliant cable modems from any manufacturer into the network.
"The solution proposed is an open standards-based platform and a cost-effective one. It will play an
important role in SCV's offering of future interactive services such as high-speed data services over our
broadband network," said Mr Yong Lum Sung, President of SCV.
"We are extremely pleased to be given this opportunity to play a role in the development of Singapore Cable
Vision's island-wide broadband cable modem network. With the completion of the network, Singapore's
communications infrastructure is among the most advanced in the world. The penetration of advanced cable
services into almost every household in the country will give Singapore a powerful edge as we move into the
Internet Economy," said Mr Todd Abbott, Managing Director, Asia, Cisco Systems.
"Compaq Computer Asia Pacific is glad to support Singapore Cable Vision's development and
implementation of an island-wide digital broadband network. Together with Cisco Systems' technology and
our services and support, we believe that subscribers will enjoy the best in entertainment, shopping and
learning experiences and video-conferencing right at the home," said Dr Kaizad Heerjee, Asia Region
Director for Professional Services, Compaq Computer Asia Pacific.
About Singapore Cable Vision Singapore Cable Vision is a consortium made up of Singapore International
Media (31%), Singapore Technologies Pte Ltd (24%), Singapore Press Holdings (20%) and MediaOne
(25%). The company has invested in building a nation-wide hybrid-fibre coaxial cable network that will herald
the arrival of the information superhighway in Singapore. About Compaq Computer Compaq Computer
Corporation, a Fortune Global 100 company, is the second largest computer company in the world and the
largest global supplier of computer systems.
Compaq develops and markets hardware, software, solutions, and services, including industry-leading
enterprise computing solutions, fault-tolerant business-critical solutions, enterprise and network storage
products, commercial desktop and portable products and consumer PCs. The company is an industry
leader in environmentally friendly programmes and business practices.
Compaq products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries through a network of authorised
Compaq marketing partners. Customer support and information about Compaq and its products are
available at compaq.com. About Cisco Systems Cisco Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: CSCO) is the
worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. More information on Cisco is available at www.cisco.com.
Cisco, Cisco IOS, Cisco Systems and the Cisco Systems logo are registered trademarks of Cisco
Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the
property of their respective owners.
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