Connexion Selects BitBand for deployment in the US
MILPITAS, CALIFORNIA AND CARY, NORTH CAROLINA - (November 27, 2007) – BitBand, a leading provider of video delivery solutions for broadband IP networks, has been selected to supply its IPTV video servers to Connexion Technologies, the premier fiber-optic amenity company. Through the agreement, BitBand Technologies will help Connexion Technologies provide multi-dwelling residences and communities with advanced entertainment packages delivered over a single Fiber to the Home (FTTH) network.
Connexion Technologies deploys fiber-optic infrastructures for properties in the US. The company designs, installs and operates the networks and provides a one-stop-shop for real estate developers and communities. Utilizing BitBand's solution allows Connexion Technologies to enable and immediately deploy on-demand IPTV applications and business models.
The agreement with Connexion Technologies further expands BitBand's footprint in the US telecommunications market, as Connexion Technologies demonstrates an accelerated growth in deploying FTTH.
"As our lifestyles change along with advancements in technology, our aim is to offer home owners and residences the best of breed telecommunications and media infrastructure," said Tolga Erkmen, VP of Product Planning for Connexion Technologies. "We selected BitBand's field-proven technology to achieve rapid implementation of on-demand IPTV service infrastructure to meet our distributed infrastructure requirements."
"FTTH networks enable the deployment of TV, Internet and telephony services over a single high capacity network that can easily accommodate high volume transmission of content. This caters to the subscribers' increasing large-content consumption habits and also enhances the quality of their interactive TV experience," said Nati Lavi, vice president, US operations, BitBand Inc. "We predict a growing demand and adoption of this FTTH solution developed with Connexion Technologies and look forward to continuing our work with Connexion Technologies as they roll out advanced TV services throughout the US."
About BitBand
BitBand's (www.bitband.com) advanced video delivery solutions over IP broadband networks help Next Generation Service Providers and Telcos realize the Triple Play offering, enabling quick entry into new markets, faster ROI and a safe track to profitable large scale service. The company's solutions are targeted at large scale deployments of TV-centric residential subscribers and feature high-scale streaming and robust performance optimized for hybrid and distributed network architectures.
BitBand's On Demand IPTV solutions form the most scalable and cost-effective solution existing today for the IPTV environment, including BitBand ISIS™ automated Video Delivery Network, BitBand Maestro™ Content Distribution and Video Network Management Suite and BitBand Vision™ appliance servers. BitBand's technology is field proven and widely deployed, serving more than 750,000 commercial subscribers worldwide. Additionally, BitBand partners with system integrators and suppliers of other components of the IPTV value chain to provide the operator with a complete end-to-end solution.
About Connexion Technologies
Connexion Technologies is the country's premier fiber-optic amenity company. It invests its capital to design, build and operate Fiber to the Home (FTTH) networks in single family, multi family, high rise, resort and hospitality properties nationwide. Its award-winning, state-of-the-art networks deliver an unsurpassed technology experience and enable developers to sell units at a faster velocity. By aligning its partners with leading service providers, Connexion Technologies offers the best in enhanced television, telephone, Internet, and security monitoring services. By offering a complete suite of entertainment and communication applications at the speed of light, Connexion Technologies creates A Better Connection SM with its one-source technology solution. The company is based in Cary, North Carolina. It was established in 2002 and is located in 17 offices throughout the country. For more information, visit www.connexiontechnologies.net.



