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In creating the TriplePlay network, Fujitsu's objective is to show
that ADSL technology can be used to deliver substantially more than
just high-speed Internet access. It is capable of giving service
providers a low cost platform from which to exploit the existing
copper infrastructure to deliver high revenue, value-added services
and applications, many of which can be uniquely offered over DSL
access networks.
Fujitsu's Marketing Director, Marc Curtis, explains:
"DSL offers an incredibly powerful platform that we believe
is in danger of being under-utilised longer term. Our objective
in setting up the TriplePlay ADSL network was to show service providers
just what could be achieved today, with the technology that exists,
and without having to invest in VDSL-based solutions. Once a network
is in place that supports the basic TriplePlay services, the applications
that can be created are virtually limitless, with a level of interactivity
that no other platform can achieve."
One of the key challenges in being able to provide a TriplePlay
solution over DSL is the ability to support a scalable solution
for broadcast television delivery. This requires network elements
to be able to multicast downstream TV channels and to respond rapidly
to channel changing requests from end users of the service - as
well as providing quality of service guarantees so that, for example,
Internet traffic does not adversely affect video and voice applications.
These features are built into Fujitsu's market-leading FDX DSL
access platform, which is at the heart of the TriplePlay solution.
FDX offers support for multiple services, including emulated voice
over DSL (VoDSL), video on demand and, significantly, live television.
Network operators that have already implemented Fujitsu's FDX DSL
platform to deliver cost effective fast Internet services can benefit
from a simple upgrade that enables them to offer TriplePlay services,
including broadcast TV.
Using a combination of dynamic multicasting and channel selection
controlled by IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol), FDX can
now offer service providers the opportunity to deliver large numbers
of television and on-demand video channels to ADSL users, with rapid
and scalable TV channel "zapping" - allowing for all connected
users changing channels simultaneously and quickly, while still
receiving a service that compares favourably with other digital
TV platforms.
In conjunction with several partners, Fujitsu will continue to
develop the TriplePlay ADSL solution, enhancing the available applications
and taking advantage of new developments in live television encoding,
middleware, customer premises equipment and packet voice solutions.
Further announcements relating to these developments will be made
in the near future.
Fujitsu has a long-standing reputation for innovation relating
to xDSL technology developments, and has demonstrated a continuing
commitment to reduce the costs of deploying ADSL. Its FDX xDSL access
platform is complemented by a range of fibre access solutions, customer
premises equipment and a complete range of turnkey network services
- combining to enable Fujitsu to offer unrivalled support for the
deployment of broadband access networks in the UK.
About Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe
Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Limited is the largest supplier
of Broadband Access equipment in the United Kingdom and is Fujitsu's
worldwide design location for access network solutions - including
a centre of excellence for the development of Digital Subscriber
Line (DSL) technology.
Headquartered in Birmingham, UK, Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe
is focused on providing strategic end-to-end solutions, supported
by complete turnkey services. Fujitsu is playing a fundamental role
in the creation of "Broadband Britain" - from world-leading
products and technology, through project planning, community liaison,
cable laying and civil engineering, to installation, implementation
and ongoing maintenance. For more information, please visit: www.ftel.co.uk
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