▼ Summary
– Harmonic’s cOS platform enables Vectra to deploy the world’s first PTP-less distributed access architecture (DAA), improving reliability and reducing costs.
– Vectra will use Harmonic’s technology to expand multigigabit broadband services, migrate to fiber, and offer wholesale fiber and DOCSIS services in Poland.
– The deployment includes Harmonic’s Reef R-PHY Shelves, Oyster DAA nodes, and SeaStar Optical Node to leverage existing coax wiring for fiber connectivity.
– Vectra’s adoption of Harmonic’s cOS platform simplifies operations, accelerates service rollout, and creates new revenue streams through wholesale offerings.
– Netceed, Harmonic’s solutions provider, will support the deployment to ensure efficient scaling and faster broadband expansion for Vectra.
Vectra revolutionizes Poland’s broadband landscape by partnering with Harmonic to deploy cutting-edge virtualized network solutions. The collaboration introduces groundbreaking PTP-less distributed access architecture (DAA), streamlining operations while enhancing reliability for multigigabit services. This milestone marks a significant leap forward in fiber and DOCSIS network evolution, enabling Vectra to deliver superior connectivity and expand its wholesale offerings.
Bartlomiej Irzynski, CTO of Vectra, emphasized the strategic alignment with Harmonic’s cOS™ platform, which combines flexibility with future-proof scalability. “This partnership allows us to meet growing subscriber demands while seamlessly transitioning to next-gen fiber and DOCSIS infrastructures,” he noted. The deployment includes Harmonic’s Reef Remote PHY Shelves, Oyster DAA nodes, and SeaStar Optical Nodes, leveraging existing coax wiring to extend fiber connectivity efficiently.
By adopting Harmonic’s PTP-less Virtualized Core, Vectra eliminates traditional timing complexities, accelerating service rollouts and reducing costs. The cOS platform also supports selective DOCSIS-to-PON migration, optimizing capital expenditures while enabling high-speed fiber deployment in targeted areas. Additionally, Vectra gains the ability to offer wholesale services over DOCSIS and PON, unlocking new revenue streams across Poland’s broadband market.
Nimrod Ben-Natan, CEO of Harmonic, highlighted the project’s role in advancing future-ready broadband architectures. “Vectra’s adoption of our technology sets a benchmark for scalable, high-performance networks,” he said. Netceed, Harmonic’s solutions provider, ensures smooth deployment, emphasizing rapid scalability and reliable supply chain support.
Harmonic’s leadership in virtualized broadband solutions is underscored by its global footprint, powering over 33 million customer premises devices. The company will showcase its cOS platform at ANGA COM, demonstrating innovations that redefine broadband service delivery.
With 1.7 million subscribers and coverage spanning 6.7 million households, Vectra continues to drive Poland’s digital transformation. This collaboration reinforces its commitment to delivering ultra-high-speed internet, 4K video, and advanced telecom services through next-gen infrastructure.
For further details on Harmonic’s broadband solutions, visit their official website. Netceed’s expertise in telecom logistics and engineering further ensures seamless network expansion, supporting carriers worldwide in delivering high-speed connectivity to businesses and consumers alike.
(Source: Streaming Media)
