The American Forces Network is planning a switch to high definition broadcasting, according to Scott Stover, plans and policy officer for American Forces Radio and Television Service headquarters, reports the US army newspaper Stars and Stripes.
Cisco acquires Starent Networks for $2.9bn
Cisco Systems has announced that it will acquire the telecoms infrastructure specialist Starent Networks for $2.9 billion (€1.9 billion) in cash.
UPC launches green STBs
IBC 2009 – Amsterdam. UPC Broadband is now rolling out a new generation of ‘green’ set-top boxes with its suppliers Cisco, Pace and Thomson.
Cisco behind Virgin IP upgrade
IBC 2009 – Amsterdam. Virgin Media is to upgrade its digital TV distribution infrastructure using the Cisco Digital Video Headend.
Cisco aids Aster VOD service
Cisco has announced that it is providing the content delivery system employed by the Polish cable operator Aster for its VOD service.