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hether you are trying to differentiate a multifam- • Property owners and developers ily property, deliver the benefits of broadband to • Telecommunications service providers of all kinds Wunserved or underserved communities, upgrade • Municipal officials and advisors obsolete networks with state-of-the-art equipment, increase • Contractors, consultants, integrators and installers revenues with advanced services, meet customers’ insatiable • Banks and other capital sources. demand for bandwidth or attract new businesses to your com- In the index table, featured suppliers are in boldface. BBP munity, you’ll find the products and services you are looking for in these pages. New products introduced over the last year have made deploying networks and services faster and easier – About the Authors and less expensive – than before. These vendors can help you Staff members participating in the production of this section plan and execute your project. included Irene Prescott and Meredith Terrall. The 2011 Buyers Guide is for:

Industry Buyers Segments Products Guide

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Industry Buyers Segments Products Guide

Company MDU/PCO Telcos TVCable Hospitality Municipality Outside Plant Inside Plant Wireless StructuredWiring Equipment Test ElectronicsActive Services/ProgrammingNetwork Software Design/Construction Headends Training Equipment Customer-Premises Cablesys 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Calix 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Charles Industries Ltd. 3 3 3 3 3 3 Clearfield Inc. 3 3 3 3 3 3 Comcast Cable 3 3 CommScope 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Connexion Technologies 3 3 3 Corning Cable Systems 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 COS Systems, a division of UDK 3 3 3 3 3 3 Cox Communications 3 3 DIRECTV 3 3 3 3 3 3 Display Systems International 3 3 3 3 3 3 Ditch Witch 3 3 3 3 Dragon Wave Inc. 3 3 3 3 3 Enablence 3 3 3 3 3 Fiber Instrument Sales 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Fiopt Communication Services 3 3 3 3 3 General Machine Products Co. Inc. (GMP) 3 3 3 3 3 3 GLDS 3 3 3 3 3 Graybar 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 ICC 3 3 3 3 3 3 KGP Logistics 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Mega Hertz 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Michels Corporation 3 3 3 3 Multicom Inc. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Multilink 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 North American Cable Equipment Inc. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 NorthStar 3 3 3 3 3 3 Occam Networks 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 OFS 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Optelian 3 3 3 3 3 3 Pace International 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Pico Digital Inc. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Power & Tel 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Primex Telecom 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Prysmian Cables & Systems 3 3 3 3 3 3 Quanta Services 3 3 3 3 3 SENCORE 3 3 3 Spot On Networks 3 3 3 3 3 3 Sumitomo Electric Lightwave 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Suttle 3 3 3 3 3 Tantalus Systems 3 3 3 Telco Systems 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 TeraSpan 3 3 3 3 3 The Fiber Optic Association 3 3 3 3 The Light Brigade Inc. 3 3 3 3 3 3 Thomson Video Networks 3 3 3 Time Warner Cable 3 3 Toner Cable Equipment Inc. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 TT Technologies Inc. 3 3 3 3 3 TVC Communications 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 VBNet Incorporated 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Verizon Enhanced Communities 3 3 VIEWTEQ 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Volicon 3 3 3 Walker and Associates Inc. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

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ADC Telecommunications Inc. P: 678-728-8600 13625 Technology Drive F: 678-728-8788 Eden Prarie, MN 55344 E: [email protected] P: 800-366-3891 W: www.advaoptical.com Contact: Dave Viertel Industry segments: Telcos, Cable TV, Municipality E: [email protected] Products: Inside Plant, Test Equipment, Active Electronics, W: www.adc.com Software, Customer-Premises Equipment Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, ADVA Optical Networking (FSE: ADV) is a global provider of Hospitality, Municipality intelligent telecommunications infrastructure solutions. With Products: Outside Plant, Inside Plant, Wireless, Structured software-automated Optical+Ethernet transmission tech- Wiring, Headends, Customer-Premises Equipment nology, the company builds the foundation for high-speed, Service providers migrating to next-generation networks utilize next-generation networks. The Company’s FSP product fam- ADC’s end-to-end network connectivity infrastructure solu- ily adds scalability and intelligence to customers’ networks tions for central office (CO), data center, cell site, wireless back- while removing complexity and cost. With a flexible and fast- haul and outside plant (OSP) deployments. These Fiber-to-the-X moving organization, ADVA Optical Networking forges close (FTTx) solutions, combined with ADC’s planning and imple- partnerships with its customers to meet the growing demand mentation services, help accelerate deployment of fiber optic net- for data, storage, voice and video services. Thanks to reliable works that deliver high-bandwidth services needed to retain and performance for more than 15 years, the company has become grow subscriber base and generate new revenue. ADC also offers a trusted partner for more than 250 carriers and 10,000 enter- copper connectivity solutions for the CO and OSP that enable prises across the globe. For more information, please visit us at long-term reliability and flexibility across the network. www.advaoptical.com. Because connectivity is the foundation for every type of network and enables every type of service offering and application, connectivity infrastructure is an essential building Advanced Media Technologies block in providing successful and profitable communications 3150 SW 15th Street services. To learn more about ADC, visit www.adc.com or call Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 800-366-3891. P: 954-427-5711 F: 954-427-9688 Contact: Rob Narzisi ADTRAN Inc. E: [email protected] 901 Explorer Blvd. W: www.amt.com Huntsville, AL 35806 P: 256-963-8000 Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, F: 256-963-8699 Hospitality, Municipality Contact: Kevin Morgan Products: Test Equipment, Active Electronics, Headends, E: [email protected] Customer-Premises Equipment W: www.adtran.com Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, Hospitality, Municipality Products: Outside Plant, Inside Plant, Wireless, Active Electronics, Software, Design/Construction, Training, Customer-Premises Equipment ADTRAN Inc. is a leading global provider of networking and communications equipment, with a portfolio of more than 1,700 solutions for use in the last mile of today’s telecommunications networks. Widely deployed by carriers and enterprises alike, ADTRAN solutions enable voice, data, video, and Inter- Advanced Media Technologies Inc. (AMT) is the performance net communications across a variety of network infrastructures. leader among CATV and broadband electronic equipment pro- ADTRAN solutions are currently in use by every major U.S. viders. As a value-added reseller of high-performance products service provider and many global ones, as well as by thousands from the world’s most recognized manufacturers, AMT targets of public, private and governmental organizations worldwide. emerging technology applications in broadband with a complete line of products for CATV, IPTV and FTTH. AMT’s ADVA Optical Networking product offerings also include many of the industry’s leading 5755 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. manufacturers, such as Motorola, Amino, Blonder Tongue, Norcross, GA 30092 Pacific Broadband Networks, EGT, RGB Networks, Adtec,

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Drake, Olson Technology and Emcore. AMT specializes in FTTH Made Easy program. As a systems integrator for com- prebuilt headends that range from small DSS systems to fully plete fiber networks, AFL can design, supply, install, train digital, high-definition headends. and help you support your fiber-to-the-home network. The 11xx multiservice access platform enables carrier-class xDSL Aeroflex service on an existing copper network or next-generation ser- 35 South Service Road vices on a state-of-the-art full-rate Gigabit Passive Optical Plainview, NY 11803 (GPON) network. P: 800-835-2353 F: 516-694-2562 AiDi USA Inc. E: [email protected] 3140 De La Cruz Blvd., Ste. 109 W: www.aeroflex.com Santa Clara, CA 95054 Products: Test Equipment P: 408-727-5200 F: 415-869-5377 Aeroflex is a multifaceted, high-technology company that de- Contact: Pat Chou signs, develops, manufactures and markets a diverse range of E: [email protected] microelectronic and test and measurement products. Our prod- W: www.aidicorp.com ucts are in worldwide use, supporting communications systems, networks and automatic test systems. We have a wide array of Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, products that support avionics, broadband, radio test sets, spec- Municipality trum analyzers, PXI, LTE and frequency synthesizers. Products: Outside Plant, Inside Plant, Test Equipment, Active Electronics

AFL AiDi Corporation is a global company that offers innovative, PO Box 3127 high-value, optical products and services for optical commu- Spartanburg, SC 29304 nications and optical manufacturing markets. AiDi leads the P: 864-433-0333 way to expanding optical network efficiency and economics F: 864-433-5363 through its novel planar lightwave circuit (PLC) and system Contact: Kevin Tucker designs for GPON and WDM-PON. AiDi has exceptional E: [email protected] technical leadership in the industry, advancing forward-look- W: www.AFLtele.om ing technologies such as the 1x128 PLC Splitter and athermal Arrayed Waveguide Grating. All AiDi products are carefully Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, engineered and manufactured to exceed industry standards, Hospitality, Municipality resulting in a higher standard for durability and a longer life- Products: Outside Plant, Inside Plant, Wireless, Structured time in the field. Wiring, Test Equipment, Active Electronics, Network Servic- es/Programming, Design/Construction, Headends, Training, Customer-Premises Equipment Alcatel-Lucent 600 Mountain Avenue AFL is a leading- Murray Hill, NJ 07974 edge manufacturer P: 908-508-8080 and service provider Contact: Renee Domanic enabling high-speed E: [email protected] delivery of voice, W: www.alcatel-lucent.com video and data communications to vari- Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, ous markets in the in- Hospitality, Municipality dustry. AFL’s product Products: Outside Plant, Inside Plant, Wireless, Test line consists of fiber Equipment, Active Electronics, Network Services/Program- optic cable, connectivity, fiber management, outside-plant clo- ming, Software, Design/Construction, Headends, Training, sures, demarcation devices, Fujikura fusion splicers, Noyes test Customer-Premises Equipment equipment, and The Light Brigade training and education. As a Alcatel-Lucent is the trusted transformation partner of service service provider, AFL plans, designs, implements and maintains providers, enterprises, strategic industries such as defense, en- communications networks, offering solutions for private MDU ergy, health care and transportation, and governments world- and master-planned community networks, and telephone, cable wide, providing solutions to deliver voice, data and video com- TV, utility, hospitality, enterprise and wireless companies. munications services to end users. A leader in fixed, mobile and AFL has teamed with Tellabs, an FTTH electronics manu- converged broadband networking, IP and optics technologies, facturer, to provide the Tellabs 11xx platform as part of the applications and services, Alcatel-Lucent leverages the unrivaled

November/December 2010 | www.broadbandproperties.com | BROADBAND PROPERTIES | 47 2011 Buyers Guide technical and scientific expertise of Bell Labs, one of the largest AFOP was founded in 1995, has 800 employees and main- innovation powerhouses in the communications industry. tains manufacturing and product development facilities in the United States, Taiwan and China. Alliance Fiber Optic Products Inc. 275 Gibraltar Dr. Alpha Technologies Inc. Sunnyvale, CA 94089 3767 Alpha Way P: 408-736-6900 Bellingham, WA 98226 F: 408-736-4882 P: 360-647-2360 Contact: Helen Chan F: 360-671-4936 E: [email protected] Contact: John Hewitt E: [email protected] W: www.afop.com W: http://www.alpha.com Industry segments: Telcos, Cable TV Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, Products: Outside Plant, Inside Plant, Wireless, Structured Municipality Wiring, Test Equipment, Active Electronics Products: Outside Plant, Inside Plant, Wireless, Design/ Alliance Fiber Optic Products Inc. (AFOP) designs, manu- Construction, Headends, Customer-Premises Equipment factures and markets a broad range of high-performance fiber Alpha Technologies Inc. develops power conversion, protection optic components and integrated modules. These include pas- and standby products for telecommunications and broadband sive optical components such as interconnect systems, couplers cable industries, including custom, application-specific power and splitters; thin-film CWDM and DWDM components and solutions. Alpha Technologies offers a complete portfolio of modules; fixed and variable optical attenuators; and integrated fiber-to-the-home powering options with the FlexPoint line of subsystems. Based in Sunnyvale, Calif., the company serves 12Vdc single-family solutions and the FlexNet line of 48Vdc communications equipment manufacturers who deliver optical multiple-dwelling and small-office, home-office power supplies. networking systems to all three segments of the communica- Alpha also offers solutions to simplify RFoG deployment, such tions network: long-haul, metropolitan and first-mile access. as the Integrated Fiber Enclosure. All Alpha’s powering solutions are engineered to ensure reliability in the most demanding environmental conditions and to optimize battery life and performance. In addition to developing products, Alpha Technologies Broadband Properties provides a comprehensive range of installation and maintenance Magazine services to support its global customer base. For additional in- Congratulates formation, call 800-322-5742 or visit www.alpha.com.

American Polywater Corporation For becoming a Silver Sponsor at the 11222 60th Street North 2011 Broadband Properties Summit. Stillwater, MN 55082 P: 651-275-2800 For more information on Bandwidth Consulting, F: 651-430-3634 visit www.bandwidthconsultingllc.com. Contact: Win Miller You are cordially invited to come see Bandwidth E: [email protected] Consulting at the upcoming W: www.polywater.com Industry segments: Telcos, Cable TV, Municipality April 26 – 28, 2011 Products: Outside Plant, Inside Plant InterContinental Unique chemistry offers better field performance: Cleaners for Hotel – Dallas splicing and terminating fiber and copper cable; air- and wa- Addison, Texas tertight adhesives and sealants for duct; cable lubricants are our specialty, including concentrated Lubricant FTTx.

The Leading Conference on Broadband American Support Technologies and Services 1480 Environ Way Chapel Hill, NC 27517 To Exhibit or Sponsor, contact: Irene Prescott at [email protected], or call 505-867-2668. P: 919-237-4911 Contact: Roy Alexander For other inquiries, call 877-588-1649, or visit www.bbpmag.com. E: [email protected] W: www.americansupport.com

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Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, F: 609-860-1687 Hospitality, Municipality Contact: Mike Horowitz Products: Software E: [email protected] American Support is a Chapel Hill, N.C.-based company W: www.antronix.com whose mission is to help video, voice and data companies suc- Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, Hospital- ceed by operating efficiently, consistently and with excellent ity, Municipality customer service, making life better for its clients, employees, Products: Outside Plant, Inside Plant, Active Electronics, investors and families, while supporting its country. American Customer-Premises Equipment Support, powered by CSG Systems, currently supports over Antronix is the market leader in providing active and passive 400 cable systems in 26 states. In January 2008, American devices to the broadband industry. Recent introductions in- Support was named Preferred Billing and Customer Care Pro- vider for the National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC). clude a line of integrated VoIP amplifiers and a family of de- American Support was formerly known as Element Customer vices aimed at enabling MoCA in the home. Featured are fiber Care, powered by CSG Systems. nodes, retrofit taps that enable upgrades without resplicing and From coast to coast, American Support’s team provides a selection of splitters for use in NID boxes. Also available is an three primary services for its customers: extensive product lineup that includes line passives, subscriber passives, amplifiers, grounding hardware, and more. Most are • American Subscriber Management – powered by CSG available with patented CamPort auto-seizing F-connector Systems technology with over 2,000 grams of pull force. Taps include • American Customer Service E-Option, plug-in modules for integral signal conditioning. • American Technical Support.

ARRIS Anritsu Company 3871 Lakefield Dr. 1155 E. Collins Blvd., Ste. 100 Suwanee, GA 30024 Richardson, TX 75081 P: 678-473-2000 P: 1-800-ANRITSU F: 678-473-8454 Contact: Laura Edwards Contact: Alex Swan E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.us.anritsu.com W: www.arrisi.com Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, Industry segments: Cable TV Municipality Products: Outside Plant, Active Electronics, Software, Design/ Products: Wireless, Test Equipment Construction, Headends, Customer-Premises Equipment Anritsu Company (www.anritsu.com), which now includes the former NetTest, has been a global provider of innovative ARRIS is a global communications technology company spe- test and measure- cializing in the design, engineering and supply of communica- ment solutions tions and IP technologies that support broadband services for for more than 110 residential and business customers around the world. The com- years. The company supplies broadband operators with the tools and platforms pany specializes they need to deliver carrier-grade telephony, network video pro- in measurement cessing, whole-home video, demand-driven video, next-genera- solutions for the tion advertising, network and workforce management solutions, field installation access and transport architectures and ultra high-speed data and maintenance of existing and next-generation wired and services. Headquartered in Suwanee, Ga., ARRIS has R&D wireless communications systems, including FTTx, PON, centers in Suwanee; Beaverton, Ore.; Chicago; Kirkland, Wash.; broadband, smart-grid, metro, access and core networks. Key State College, Pa.; Wallingford, Conn.; Waltham, Mass.; Cork, technologies include PON, Ethernet, SONET/SDH from 2.5 Ireland; and Shenzhen, China, and it operates support and sales to 40G, Next Gen (OTN 1/2/3, VCAT, LCAS, GFP/X.86), offices throughout the world. Information about ARRIS prod- Internet Protocol, OTDR, Spectrum Analysis, PMD and CD. ucts and services can be found at www.arrisi.com. Anritsu sells in over 90 countries worldwide and has approxi- mately 4,000 employees. Artel Video Systems 5B Liberty Way Antronix Westford, MA 01886 440 Forsgate Drive P: 978-795-4489 Cranbury, NJ 08512 F: 978-795-4490 P: 609-860-0160 Contact: Lois G. Wisman, Mktg. Mgr.

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E: [email protected] Atlantic Engineering Group (AEG), a Georgia corporation W: www.artel.com founded in 1996, designs and builds communications networks. In our 14 years of experience, we have completed more Industry segments: Telcos, Cable TV than 75 networks, including 21 fiber-to-the-premises projects. Products: Test Equipment, Headends Our clients include municipalities, utilities, cooperatives and Artel Video Systems develops, manufactures and markets high- government agencies. We are an all-in service provider for fiber performance, broadcast-quality video transport hardware. For optic networks. more than 25 years, video service providers, telecommunica- Atlantic Engineering Group provides complete management tion companies, cable TV operators and broadcasters have of our clients’ projects – project mapping, design, construction deployed Artel products in their most critical video transport and materials control. Our team includes skilled and experi- applications. enced project managers and construction managers with in- Artel’s product lines include the DV6000 digital video house quality control personnel. Each project, large or small, re- network platform, the DigiLink single-channel fiber transport ceives the same management attention to minimize disruptions and the DL4000 multichannel video transport platform. Artel to the citizenry, to build in quality every day, to focus on safety platforms provide reliable, error-free transport of all standard for our personnel and the public and to provide each AEG client video formats, including 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, DVB- with a successfully completed project on time and on budget. ASI, ATSC and NTSC or PAL analog formats. ATX Networks AT&T 1-501 Clements Road West 2180 Lake Blvd. Ajax, ON, CANADA L1S 7H4 Atlanta, GA 30319 P: 800-565-7488 P: 404-829-8895 F: 866-427-1964 F: 404-829-8818 Contact: Tim Buck Contact: Thuy Woodall E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.atxnetworks.com W: www.att.com/communities Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, Hospital- Industry segments: MDU/PCO ity, Municipality Products: Network Services/Programming Products: Outside Plant, Inside Plant, Active Electronics, Headends, Customer-Premises Equipment AT&T Connected Communities is a specialized division of AT&T dedicated to creating alliances with apartment owner- ATX Networks designs, manufactures, markets and delivers a ship and management groups, single-family builders, develop- broad range of products to the global cable TV, telco, hospi- ers and real estate investment trusts within our 22-state service tality, institutional and health care industries. Our solutions area. As a leading global provider of high-speed Internet, ad- enable CATV operators to configure their networks to offer vanced TV, home phone service and wireless communications advanced services for digital TV transition, video on demand services, our mission is to develop reliable technology solutions (VoD), digital voice (VoIP), high-speed data and digital video bringing AT&T’s complete offering of the latest communica- solutions. tions and entertainment services to your community and resi- ATX Networks offers products from the headend to the dents. Aligning with AT&T Connected Communities, which home, including RF filters, signal management equipment (RF, is backed by a single point of contact, ensures a rewarding mar- L-Band, Optical), optical transport, transmitters and receivers, headend and MDU amplifiers, node segmentation, node/amp keting partnership and seamless technology deployment while upgrades, bulk transition solutions with or without encryption, increasing the value of your community. To learn more, visit multichannel encoding and transmission, audio/video deletion www.att.com/communities. and insertion, monitor/control equipment, pads/EQs, drop amps, drop passives, digital voice switches, connectors and test Atlantic Engineering Group (AEG) signal generators. PO Box 790 Braselton, GA 30517 BH Communications P: 706-654-2298 29 Greenfield St. F: 706-654-0803 Montreal, Canada, H9G2J9 Contact: James H. Salter P: 514-696-6820 E: [email protected] F: 514-696-6820 W: www.aeg.cc Contact: Mitch Goldberg Industry segments: Telcos, Municipality E: [email protected] Products: Design/Construction W: www.bh-communications.com

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Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, advanced industrial platform for converging TV services em- Hospitality ploying stream-based IP packets. Compatible with all major Products: Outside Plant, Active Electronics, Software, stream-based industrial standards such as MPEG-2, H.264/ Headends, Customer-Premises Equipment AVC and ETSI TR 101 290, the VideoBRIDGE series offers a complete, end-to-end system for continuous quality assurance BH Communications specializes in low-cost pay-TV control of a network containing streaming media services. systems for MDUs, hotels, hospitals, universities, and prisons. We have more than 25 years of experience in off-premises ad- dressability for cable TV and HFC networks. CableSoft, our C9 Networks addressable control software, provides remote monitoring and 341 Cobalt Way, Ste. 205 control of all CATV projects from any location, using TCP/IP Sunnyvale, CA 94085 or telephone modems. We offer connect-disconnect and multi- P: 408-746-0400 tier remote control of CATV services at unbeatable prices. We F: 408-730-9441 carry both new and refurbished addressable gear from Elec- Contact: Letitia Huang troline. BH Communications also provides a full line of new E: [email protected] and refurbished headend equipment, line extenders, amplifiers, W: www.c9networks.com distribution passives and test equipment. Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Cable TV, Hospitality, Municipality Blonder Tongue Laboratories Inc. Products: Active Electronics, Software, Headends One Jake Brown Road C9 Networks Provides low-cost, user-friendly CMTS for data, Old Bridge, NJ 08857 voice and video over IP for Cable/MDU/hospitality operators P: 732-679-4000 with DOCSIS 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 CMTS solutions. Apart from F: 732-679-4353 the standard mini-CMTS with one downstream, C9 also has E: [email protected] CMTS with 2 or 4 downstreams with model C4000 series to W: www.blondertongue.com provide bandwidth up to 160 Mbps, using standard 1.1 and Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Cable TV, Hospitality, 2.0 modems for video over IP. This solution is more cost-effec- Municipality tive than DOCSIS 3.0 for IP video and IPTV. Products: Headends, Training The CMTS servers (DHCP/TFTP/TOD), subscriber provisioning software and RF plant monitoring tools are all inte- Blonder Tongue Laboratories Inc. provides system operators grated into the CMTS to provide a single-box solution. and integrators serving the cable, broadcast, satellite, IPTV, institutional and professional video markets with comprehensive solutions for the provision of content contribution, distribution Cablesys and video delivery to homes and businesses. With 60 years of experience, the company designs, manufactures, sells and supports an equipment portfolio of standard and high-definition 14700 Alondra Blvd. digital video solutions, as well as core analog video and high- La Mirada, CA 90638 P: 800-555-7176 speed data solutions for distribution over coax, fiber and IP F: 562-356-3200 networks. Additional information about Blonder Tongue and Contact: Tom Liu its products can be found at www.blondertongue.com. E: [email protected] W: www.cablesys.com Bridge Technologies Industry segments: Telcos, Cable TV Molleparken 4 Products: Inside Plant, Structured Wiring, Test Equipment, N-0459 Olso, Norway Active Electronics, Customer-Premises Equipment P: +47-22-38-51-00 F: +47-22-38-51-01 Since 1997, Cablesys Contact: Hilde Andersen has specialized in the E: [email protected] design and manufac- W: www.bridgetech.tv/ turing of cable assemblies for data, voice, Industry segments: Telcos, Cable TV audio, video and fi- Products: Test Equipment ber optic networking Bridge Technologies Co. AS designs, develops and manufac- installations. Cable- tures advanced analysis, measurement and monitoring solu- sys offers premium- tions for the digital broadcast and telecommunications indus- quality, high-performance cable assemblies at aggressively low tries. The award-winning VideoBRIDGE series provides an prices. Cablesys is a fast-growing cable company that focuses

November/December 2010 | www.broadbandproperties.com | BROADBAND PROPERTIES | 51 2011 Buyers Guide on making strong connections between the latest technology Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, and product offerings, between industry demands and cost- Municipality efficient solutions. Cablesys has the knowledge, the people and Products: Outside Plant, Customer-Premises Equipment the resources to tackle challenges with lightning speed. It of- Charles Industries fers thousands of off-the-shelf items with same-day shipment supplies telecommu- from Los Angeles, Calif., and Richmond, Va., as well as OEM nications, CATV/ solutions with quality and prices that customers can truly ap- MSO and utilities preciate. Cablesys’ professional and knowledgeable sales and markets with a com- customer service teams are always ready to work. prehensive line of outside-plant envi- Calix ronmental protection 1035 N. McDowell Blvd. solutions for fiber, Petaluma, CA 94954 copper and wireless P: 707-766-3000 applications. Charles offers a full range of pedestals, hous- F: 707-766-3100 ings and cabinets designed for use in FTTx and wireless back- Contact: David Russell haul applications at such locations as cell sites, MDUs, busi- E: [email protected] ness parks, campuses and residential areas. Charles Universal W: www.calix.com Broadband Enclosures (CUBE) are customizable metallic cabinets for housing multiplexers, fiber splice trays and other Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, electronics at remote outdoor locations, ideal for backhaul and Hospitality, Municipality automatic meter-reading applications. Charles Fiber Distri- Products: Outside Plant, Active Electronics, Customer- bution Pedestals (CFDP), Fiber Cross-Connects (CFXC), Fi- Premises Equipment ber Interconnects (CFDP Interconnect), and Multi-Purpose Calix is a leading Housings (CMPH) are nonmetallic enclosures designed for North American pro- above-grade, flood-proof protection of fiber optic cables and vider of broadband equipment. Founded in 1968, Charles is an ISO 9001 and TL communications ac- 9000 registered company, with four U.S.-based manufactur- cess systems and soft- ing facilities and headquarters in Rolling Meadows, Ill. www. ware for copper- and charlesindustries.com fiber-based network architectures that en- Clearfield Inc. able communications 5480 Nathan Lane service providers to Plymouth, MN 55442 connect to their resi- P: 763-476-6866 dential and business F: 763-475-8457 subscribers. Calix has Contact: Mattie Laperle shipped more than E: [email protected] 7 million ports of its W: www.clearfieldconnection.com, Unified Access Infra- www.fiberpuzzle.com structure portfolio to more than 600 North American and in- Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, ternational customers, whose networks serve over 40 million Municipality subscriber lines in total. Products: Outside Plant, Inside Plant Clearfield Inc. designs the Charles Industries Ltd. FieldSmart fiber management product platform – the only fiber management platform to be designed around a 5600 Apollo Drive single architecture for the in- Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 side plant, outside plant and P: 847-806-6300 access network. Scaling from F: 847-806-6231 12 to 1,728 ports, FieldS- Contact: Brad Wackerlin mart supports a wide range E: [email protected] of panel and cabinet configurations, densities, connectors and W: www.charlesindustries.com adapter options, which are offered alongside an assortment of

52 | BROADBAND PROPERTIES | www.broadbandproperties.com | November/December 2010 2011 Buyers Guide passive optical components. Clearfield provides a complete line high-bandwidth data, video and voice applications everywhere of fiber and copper assemblies for inside plant, outside plant – at home, at work and on the go. Through every wave of tech- and access networks. Clearfield is a public company traded on nology, Commscope helps the world connect and evolve. NASDAQ: CLFD. Connexion Technologies Comcast Cable 111 Corning Rd., Ste. 250 1701 JFK Blvd Cary, NC 27518 Philadelphia, PA 19103 P: 919-535-7342 P: 1-800-COMCAST F: 919-882-9338 Contact: Bill Revell Contact: Susan Knowles E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.comcast.com W: www.cnxn.com Industry segments: MDU/PCO Industry segments: MDU/PCO Products: Network Services/Programming Products: Design/Construction, Network Services Comcast Corporation is one of the nation’s leading providers Connexion Technologies customizes and manages advanced of entertainment, information and communications products communications networks in residential properties nationwide. and services. We value our partnerships with multifamily com- Its networks optimize the communications experience and value munities as we help them deliver the best in entertainment to of properties for residents and owners. Connexion Technologies their residents. All Comcast services bring valuable benefits to is not a service provider; rather, it selects and manages provid- each customer’s home, including Xfinity TV, Xfinity Internet ers that offer entertainment and communications applications, and Xfinity Voice. We hold our products, service and people including enhanced television, telephone and Internet services, to the highest standards because our goal is to provide a supe- over Connexion’s provider-neutral networks. The company is rior customer experience. Serving residents in 36 states and the based in Cary, N.C. It was established in 2002 and serves prop- District of Columbia, Comcast will partner with you to meet erties nationwide. www.connexiontechnologies.net all your residents’ communications needs. Corning Cable Systems CommScope 800 17th Street NW 1100 CommScope Place SE Hickory, NC 28603 Hickory, NC 28602 P: 828-901-5000 P: 800-982-1708 F: 828-901-5488 Contact: Carl Meyerhoefer Contact: Katherine Decker E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.commscope.com W: www.corning.com/cablesystems Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, Municipality Municipality Products: Outside Plant, Inside Plant, Wireless, Active Products: Outside Plant, Inside Plant, Wireless, Test Electronics, Design/Construction, Headends, Training, Equipment, Design/Construction, Headends, Training, Customer-Premises Equipment Customer-Premises Equipment Commscope empowers operators to deliver advanced broad- Corning Cable Systems, a band services through our portfolio of innovative optical and global innovator and in- RF infrastructure solutions that provides the foundation to sup- dustry leader in optical port the increasing bandwidth and service-level expectations of networking, offers a residential and commercial customers. A highlighted offering complete solu- from CommScope is our innovative Brightpath Optical Solu- tion optimized tions (BOS). With a full suite of headend, outside-plant and for FTTx net- end-user solutions, BOS allows an operator to choose the right works. Through its Evol- technology and architecture to meet the unique needs of resi- ant Solutions, Corning Cable Systems provides a range of dential, MDU, commercial and cellular backhaul applications. innovative products, including optical cable, hardware and A leader in the industry for more than 30 years, Com- equipment products designed to make FTTx deployments mscope provides essential infrastructure that makes commu- faster, easier, more reliable and less costly. The Corning Con- nication possible. We empower people to connect and com- nected Community Program assists homebuilders and com- municate seamlessly where, when and how they choose. Our munity developers implement fiber optic infrastructures into solutions and services for wired and wireless networks enable their building plans, while the Corning Total Access Program

November/December 2010 | www.broadbandproperties.com | BROADBAND PROPERTIES | 53 2011 Buyers Guide provides highly qualified design, engineer, furnish and install Industry segments: MDU/PCO companies with the tools necessary to ensure successful fiber- Products: Network Services/Programming to-the-home and wireless deployments. FTTX consultants and Cox Communications is a multiservice broadband com- network designers have access to a diverse range of tools and munications and entertainment company with 6.2 million resources through the Corning FTTxpert Program. residential and commercial customers. The third-largest cable television company in the United States, Cox offers an array COS Systems of advanced digital video, high-speed Internet and telephony (a division of UDK) services over its own nationwide IP network. Since 1990, fiber 16 Coddington Wharf #2 optics has been the backbone that allows Cox to deliver the Newport, RI 02840 latest in advanced technology. Satisfying Cox customers is top P: 617-274-8171 priority, so the network was designed with future growth in F: 401-849-3870 mind. Cox is continually investing in its network to increase Contact: Ron Corriveau, Business Development capacity and to remain at the forefront of innovation. It’s all E: [email protected] part of Cox’s ongoing focus to meet its customer’s expand- W: www.cossystems.com ing bandwidth demands by developing a resilient, faster and more robust network. Residents will thank you for choosing Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, Cox Communications, and properties will benefit by leverag- Municipality ing the Cox reputation for service, reliability and technology Products: Software, Design/Construction leadership. Find out how to become a Cox Digital Community powered by Cox. More information about the services of Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enter- prises, is available at www.cox.com.

DIRECTV 2230 E. Imperial Hwy El Segundo, CA 90245 P: 310-964-0530 Contact: Anthony Schaffer E: [email protected] W: www.directv.com/mdu COS is an operations, administration and management solu- Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos tion that offers secure automated provisioning and monitoring Products: Network Services/Programming, Outside Plant, for broadband networks. It provides a comprehensive solution Structured Wiring, Headends to automate the operational and business processes critical to DIRECTV (NASDAQ: DTV) is the world’s most popular vid- sell, provision and manage broadband networks. eo service, delivering state-of-the-art technology, unmatched COS offers a secure and highly customizable self-service programming, the most comprehensive sports packages avail- portal that lets customers select offerings such as triple play able and industry-leading customer service to its more than 27 from multiple service providers. COS automatically provisions million customers in the U.S. and Latin America. In the U.S., services offered to subscribers from the COS portal, sends cus- DIRECTV offers its 18.9 million customers access to more tomer and billing information to the relevant service provider than 160 HD channels and Dolby-Digital 5.1 theater-quality and enables the services, all in a matter of minutes. By auto- sound (when available), access to exclusive sports programming mating all the activities needed to provision and manage sub- such as NFL SUNDAY TICKET, award-winning technology scribers, COS improves customer satisfaction, lowers service such as its DIRECTV DVR Scheduler and higher customer deployment costs and accelerates revenues. For more informa- satisfaction than the leading cable companies for 10 years run- tion, visit us at www.cossystems.com. ning. DIRECTV Latin America, through its subsidiaries and affiliated companies in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela, Cox Communications Colombia, and other Latin American countries, leads the pay- 1400 Lake Hearn Drive TV category in technology, programming and service, deliv- Atlanta, GA 30319 ering an unrivaled digital television experience to 8.1 million P: 404-269-7776 customers. DIRECTV sports and entertainment properties F: 404-269-6352 include three Regional Sports Networks (Northwest, Rocky Contact: Shannon Boyle Mountain and Pittsburgh) as well as a 65 percent interest in E: [email protected] Game Show Network. For the most up-to-date information on W: www.cox.com DIRECTV, please call 1-800-DIRECTV or visit directv.com.

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Display Systems International DragonWave Inc. 2214 Hanselman Ave. 600-411 Legget Dr. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7L6A4 Ottowa, Ontario CANADA K2K 3C9 P: 306-934-6884 P: 613-599-9991 F: 306-934-6447 F: 613-599-4265 Contact: Whitney Lemke Contact: Nadine Kittle E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.displaysystemsintl.com W: www.dragonwaveinc.com Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Cable TV, Hospitality, Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, Municipality Municipality Products: Active Electronics, Software Products: Wireless As demand for bandwidth continues to soar, existing wireless networks are under pressure to evolve as quickly as the bandwidth-intensive applications they must support. In re- sponse, operators are deploying next-generation technologies such as LTE and WiMAX to enable a true broadband experience, but in doing so they are also driving major changes to the mobile and fixed infrastructure. T1 backhaul, the traditional workhorse for mobile network transport, can no longer scale economically to meet traffic growth. The result: Operators are migrating their networks to high-capacity Ethernet backhaul and packet microwave radio systems. DragonWave’s Horizon solutions take packet microwave to new levels of capacity, nodal intelligence and operational simplicity – meeting the increasingly stringent requirements of carrier-class customers over either licensed or unlicensed frequency allocations. Drag- Especially popular with gated communities, multiple-dwelling onWave offers complete solutions for applications that include units and private cable, DSI offers an inexpensive and profes- next-generation mobile backhaul, leased-line replacement, last- sional way to display advertising, real estate, community bul- mile fiber extension and enterprise networks. letin boards and tenant information on a local cable channel. Our software can also be used in schools, restaurants, shopping units, hotels and hospitals. Enablence Also offered by DSI is LineUp, our inexpensive electronic 230 Commerce Way programming guide that allows you to display an on-screen Portsmouth, NH 03801 scrolling guide of current TV listings. With LineUp, you have P: 603-766-5100 complete control of the look, logos, fonts, colors and informa- F: 603-766-5151 tion displayed. Web listings have recently become available to Contact: Jennifer Zakas LineUp customers, which gives your customers access to an E: [email protected] interactive website where they can view channels for hours W: www.enablence.com ahead. DSI now provides programming data to set-top boxes and Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, passive guides. The data can be customized to be with or with- Municipality out notes, ratings, and more, and the data will be delivered in Products: Active Electronics the format that is best for you.

Ditch Witch 1959 W. Fir St. Perry, OK 73077 P: 800-654-6481 F: 580-572-3523 E: [email protected] W: www.ditchwitch.com Industry segments: Telcos, Cable TV, Municipality Products: Outside Plant

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For more than 25 years, Enablence’s products and technolo- Fiopt Communication Services gies have been powering optical evolution, creating optical 708 24 Ave. NW systems, subsystems and components for next-generation com- Calgary, AB T2M 1X7 munications solutions. Our leading-edge, high-capacity FTTx P: 403-452-9372 and multiservice access systems equip services providers with F: 403-206-7605 ultra-high-bandwidth copper and optical networks, enabling Contact: Bryan McIver them to introduce new services, generate new revenue streams E: [email protected] and lower operating costs. Our revolutionary integrated opti- W: www.fiopt.com cal chips, components and subsystems help the world’s lead- Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, ing communications systems developers build next-generation, Municipality high-speed, high-capacity communications systems for metro Products: Design/Construction and long-haul networks, and to manage traffic more effectively at a lower cost. Based in Calgary, Alberta, Fiopt Communication Services is a Our broad portfolio of systems products and solutions has network planning, design and consulting firm specializing in been deployed in 75 countries by more than 480 customers (60 FTTx networks. With a full range of services that enable clients of them Tier 1 services providers around the world) serving to move their projects from the drawing board to the field, Fiopt millions of subscribers. Enablence optical chips, components helps owners realize their plans for deploying the next generation and subsystems are part of just about every major network in in local access telecommunications networks. From feasibility the world. For more information on Enablence go to www. studies and network strategy to design and construction man- enablence.com. agement, Fiopt simplifies the process of deploying FTTx.

Fiber Instrument Sales Inc. General Machine Products Co. Inc. 161 Clear Rd. 3111 Old Lincoln Hwy Oriskany, NY 13424 Trevose, PA 19053 P: 315-736-2206 P: 800-345-6009 F: 315-736-2285 F: 215-357-6216 E: [email protected] Contact: Ted Clemens, Dir. of Sales W: www.fiberinstrumentsales.com E: [email protected] W: www.gmptools.com Industry segments: Telcos, Cable TV, Municipality Products: Outside Plant, Inside Plant, Wireless, Structured Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, Wiring, Test Equipment, Active Electronics, Training, Municipality Customer-Premises Equipment Products: Outside Plant Fiber Instrument Sales Inc. General Machine Products is a world leader in the manufac- (FIS) was founded in 1985 turing of deployment equipment for telecommunications, both to fulfill the grow- aerially and underground. Specifically, we provide lashing ma- ing need in the chines, fiber optic cable blowers and hydraulic pullers, duct communications rodders and powered duct rod pushers, micro fiber deployment industry for fiber equipment, cable cutters and manhole access tools. optic cables and connectivity equipment. Today, GLDS FIS maintains one of the largest 5954 Priestly Drive inventories of fiber optic products in the world. We are interna- Carlsbad, CA 92008 tional in scope, serving over 11,000 customers worldwide. P: 760-602-1900 Products: FIS is a manufacturer and distributor of hun- F: 760-602-1928 dreds of fiber optic products used in the telecom and datacom Contact: Sandi Kruger industries. Products include cable assemblies, connectors, test E: [email protected] equipment and more. Our Security Division markets security W: www.glds.com cameras and innovative intrusion detection systems designed and manufactured by FIS. Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, R&D: Headquartered at the FIS Fiber Optic Research Park, Municipality FIS conducts research and development and holds a number Products: Software of patents. The company has been instrumental in advancing A Broadband Properties Top 100 Company, GLDS sets a new groundbreaking technologies and methodologies, the most re- standard for cable billing and subscriber management software. cent being the innovative Splice-On Connector (SOC). WinCable’s client/server architecture, attractive Windows de-

56 | BROADBAND PROPERTIES | www.broadbandproperties.com | November/December 2010 2011 Buyers Guide sign and robust SQL database provide optimal features, ben- Since 1984, ICC has been recognized as a leading manufac- efits and value. turer of end-to-end structured cabling solutions for high- Digital and analog set-top boxes, conditional access satellite performance voice, data, audio, video and fiber optic connec- receivers, cable modems, VOD and VoIP can all be managed tivity. ICC’s product line depth, aggressive value pricing and directly from the WinCable billing system. GLDS also offers extremely high ISO 9001:2008 quality, makes ICC the first Web-enabled customer self-care, including bill view, subscriber choice for installers, contractors, builders and developers seek- self-upgrades, PPV ordering and online credit card payment. ing to win more projects, earn higher profit margins and have a competitive edge in the marketplace. • Designed for the requirements of private, franchised and municipal cable providers • Exclusive address-based features KGP Logistics • Full support for interdiction, FTTH, Digital, IPTV, VoIP 600 New Century Parkway and more New Century, KS 66031 • Landlord/tenant billing options P: 800-755-1950 • Low-cost online solutions for small systems Contact: Dale Putrah E: [email protected] Currently serving small and mid-sized operators, GLDS W: www.kgptel.com has implemented its solutions for more than 300 cable systems in 49 U.S. states and 40 countries. For more information, con- Industry segments: Telcos, Cable TV, Municipality tact GLDS Sales at 800-882-7950. www.glds.com Products: Outside Plant, Inside Plant, Wireless, Structured Wiring, Test Equipment, Active Electronics, Design/ Construction, Headends, Training, Customer-Premises Graybar Equipment 34 N. Meramec Ave. St. Louis, MO 63105 KGP Logistics is one of the country’s largest single-source pro- P: 314-573-9200 viders of equipment and integrated services to the telecommu- F: 314-573-9288 nications industry. KGP has a diverse customer base, a broad Contact: Scott Jackson portfolio of strategic manufacturer relationships and a stra- E: [email protected] tegically located nationwide network of distribution centers. W: www.graybar.com KGP has seven distribution centers located strategically across the United States, complemented by eight integration centers. Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Hospitality, Recognized for its leadership in supply-chain management and Municipality value-added solutions, KGP is committed to providing its cus- Products: Outside Plant, Inside Plant, Wireless, Structured tomers with products and services at the lowest total cost. Wiring, Test Equipment, Customer-Premises Equipment

Graybar, a Fortune 500 corporation and one of the largest em- Mega Hertz ployee-owned companies in North America, is a leader in the 4100 International Plaza, distribution of high-quality electrical, communications and Ste. 150 data networking products and specializes in related supply- P: 800-883-8839 chain management and logistics services. Through its network F: 817-529-9898 of nearly 240 North American distribution facilities, it stocks Contact: Steve Grossman and sells products from thousands of manufacturers, helping E: [email protected] its customers power, network and secure their facilities with W: www.go2mhz.com speed, intelligence and efficiency. For more information, visit www.graybar.com or call 1-800-GRAYBAR. Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, Hospitality, Municipality

ICC 14700 ALondra Blvd. La Mirada, CA 90638 P: 562-356-3113 F: 562-356-3100 Contact: Luis Garcia E: [email protected] W: www.icc.com Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, Hospitality, Municipality Products: Structured Wiring

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Products: Test Equipment, Active Electronics, Design/ suppliers, Michels’ experience in construction of fiber optic Construction, Headends, Training networks is unsurpassed. Mega Hertz, established in 1975, is a value-added reseller (VAR) and systems integrator of multivendor, multitechnol- Multicom Inc. ogy system solutions (MVSS) that support the deployment of 1076 Florida Central Parkway advanced video, voice and data technologies in fiber and coax Longwood, FL 32750 broadband/IP networks. P: 800-423-2594 R MHz supports video service providers (franchised cable, F: 407-339-0204 telco, municipal, utility, hospitality and MDU) with migration Contact: Scott Brietz, Sales / Matt Conrad, Marketing path products, solutions and services required in the all-digital E: [email protected] network transition taking place in the United States. MHz En- W: www.multicominc.com gineering and Integration provides pre- and postsale engineer- Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, ing, project design and management, installation, activation and training, as well as multivendor, multitechnology product Hospitality, Municipality Products: and network support. MHz also offers service providers an out- Outside Plant, Inside Plant, Structured Wiring, sourced fractional engineering program, both on- and off-site, Test Equipment, Active Electronics, Design/Construction, for project analysis and planning plus ongoing network opera- Headends, Training, Customer-Premises Equipment tional support. He adqu a r tere d MHz has engineered, furnished and installed end-to-end in Orlando, Fla., digital simulcast solutions for major MSO’s and IPTV headend since 1982, Mul- projects for large public utilities as well as independent telcos. ticom is a full-line Currently in process are the first two FTTH RFoG MPEG-4 stocking distribu- QAM municipal headends in the U.S. tor and manufacturer of products Michels Corporation used for the end- 817 West Main St. to-end integration Brownsville, WI 53006 of voice, data and P: 920-583-3132 video over fiber, F: 920-583-3429 coax and copper to completely build and maintain communica- Contact: Holly Luehring tions systems from headend to end-user at cost-effective prices. E: [email protected] FTTH, MFH-2, RFoG, WDM – Our industry is experi W: www.michels.us encing an upheaval of new applications and technology! How to keep pace? Our experienced sales engineers have a proven Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Municipality track record for providing the product and service solutions Products: Design/Construction that you need – and with 13,000 products from more than 270 of the world’s major manufacturers in stock, we not only provide answers to today’s most challenging issues, but the products to implement even the most sophisticated projects. It’s no surprise that Multicom’s new line of fiber optic products is set- ting the new industry standard for both quality and price. When you are looking for answers, Multicom is your solution expert! For competitively priced products and services, call us at 1-800-423-2594, e-mail us at [email protected] or visit our comprehensive website at www.multicominc.com.

Michels Corporation is a full-service provider for construction Multilink of fiber optic and broadband telecommunications networks. 580 Ternes Avenue We have been in the telecommunications business since 1959 Elyria, OH 44035 and enjoy an admirable reputation among dozens of telecom- P: 440-366-6966 munications companies throughout North America. Our in- F: 440-366-6802 tellectual resources include an extremely talented pool of con- Contact: Matt Ternes struction project management personnel, as well as all of the E: [email protected] skilled labor and equipment required to implement a full-scale, W: www.gomultilink.com high-quality fiber optic network. Combined with our superior logistical abilities and strategic agreements with many major Industry segments: Telcos, Cable TV, Municipality

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Products: Outside Plant, Inside Plant, Wireless, Customer- software, is a next- Premises Equipment generation business Multilink is an industry-leading designer, developer and manu- support system that facturer of products for voice, data, video and CATV applica- has been developed tions. Multilink manufactures a full line of fiber optic products, to meet the current including preconnectorized housings and cable assemblies, and future needs splice closures, slack storage devices, cable markers and tags, of the converging video, voice, data fiber-node cabinets and environmentally controlled enclosures. and wireless mar- Additional products include MDU security enclosures, plastic kets. At its core is demarcation boxes, plastic and steel moldings designed for cop- the functionality per and fiber distribution in buildings and FTTx products. to automate business processes and North American Cable Equipment Inc. enable operators to 1085 Andrew Dr., Ste. A bring new products and services to market more quickly, easily West Chester, PA 19380 and efficiently. From subscriber acquisition through to reten- P: 800-688-9282 tion, Insite can handle all aspects of managing and cultivating F: 800-230-1793 relationships throughout the lifecycle of a subscriber. Contact: Kirk Davies E: [email protected] Occam Networks W: www.northamericancable.com 6868 Cortona Dr. Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, Santa Barbara, CA 93117 Hospitality P: 805-692-2900 Products: Outside Plant, Inside Plant, Structured Wiring, F: 805-692-2999 Test Equipment, Headends, Training, Customer-Premises E: [email protected] Equipment W: www.occamnetworks.com North American Cable Equipment Inc. (NACE) is a broad- Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, spectrum stocking manufacturer and distributor of CATV Hospitality, Municipality and satellite electronics and installation materials. Key product Products: Outside Plant, Inside Plant, Active Electronics lines include residential satellite receivers, headend electronics, Occam Networks is committed to helping service providers passive and active distribution equipment, security equipment, build world-class communications networks over copper and audio equipment, fiber optic gear, wire and cable. NACE’s fiber that meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. The three stocking locations across the United States provide na- company’s focus on the access network and its demands con- tionwide fast shipping. In addition to equipment sales, NACE tinue to yield groundbreaking results – from the industry’s offers prebuilt headend systems, the NACE-DIRECTV MSO first Ethernet- and IP-based broadband loop carrier (BLC) to commercial satellite programming division and NACE Fi- the current BLC 6000 multiservice access platform (MSAP). nance for financial solutions specific to the industry. NACE The platform offers unrivaled versatility and delivers the most has an expert staff fully trained not only in equipment, but in advanced feature set, making deployment, provisioning and all facets of the broadband industry to help your business. operation easy and efficient. More than 2 million BLC 6000 IP-enabled ports are currently deployed at over 300 telecom- NorthStar munications service providers worldwide. 435 E. Main St. Greenwood, IN 46143 OFS P: 317-865-2420 200 N.E. Expressway F: 317-865-2411 Norcross, GA 30071 Contact: Josh Thackery P: 770-798-5555 E: [email protected] Contact: Alexis McIntosh W: www.northstartele.com E: [email protected] $)XUXNDZD&RPSDQ\ Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, Hospital- W: www.ofsoptics.com ity, Municipality Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, Products: Software Hospitality, Municipality NorthStar provides software and support services to leading tri- Products: Outside Plant, Inside Plant, Structured Wiring, ple-play providers. Insite, our flagship subscriber management Test Equipment

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OFS is a world-leading designer, manufacturer and pro- E: [email protected] vider of optical fiber, optical fiber cable, FTTx, opti- W: www.paceintl.com cal connectivity and specialty photonics prod- Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, Hospital- ucts. Our manufacturing and research ity, Municipality divisions work together to provide in- Products: Inside Plant, Structured Wiring, Test Equipment, novative products and solutions that Active Electronics, Software, Design/Construction, Head- traverse many different applica- ends, Training, Customer-Premises Equipment tions as they link people and machines worldwide. Pace is an industry-leading automation and procurement spe- Between conti- cialist with expertise in supporting communications systems nents, between cit- worldwide. As the authorized PCO hardware and content ies, around neigh- distributor for DISH Network, the company offers complete borhoods, and into solutions that help telcos and operators Just Add TV anywhere homes and businesses of digital consumers we provide the right in their communities. Pace also carries the industry’s most-rec- optical fiber, optical cable and components for efficient, cost- ognized communications hardware, tools and installation ma- effective transmission. terials. Complete solutions from Pace include system design, OFS’ corporate lineage dates back to 1876 and included technical support, SBCA certification, “Built, Balanced, and technology powerhouses such as AT&T and Lucent Technolo- Burned” SMATV and QAM headends, tool kitting and inte- gies. Today, OFS is owned by Furukawa Electric, a multibillion- grated billing and customer service. Founded in 1972, Pace has dollar global leader in optical communications. Headquartered corporate headquarters in Rochester, Minn. For more informa- in Norcross (near Atlanta), Ga., OFS is a global provider with tion, visit www.paceintl.com or call 1-800-444-PACE (7223). facilities in Avon, Conn.; Carrollton, Ga.; Somerset, N.J.; and Sturbridge, Mass., as well as in Denmark, Germany and Russia. Pico Digital Inc. For more information, please visit www.ofsoptics.com. 6260 Sequence Dr. San Diego, CA 92128 Optelian P: 1-800-421-6511 1700 Enterprise Way SE, Ste. 106 F: 858-546-5051 Marietta, GA 30067 Contact: Richard Nensel P: 770-690-9575 E: [email protected] F: 770-690-9506 W: www.picodigital.com Contact: Brandon Pemberton Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, E: [email protected] Hospitality W: www.optelian.com Products: Outside Plant, Test Equipment, Headends Industry segments: Telcos, Cable TV, Municipality Pico Digital Inc. provides unique, comprehensive customer solu- Products Served: Outside Plant, Wireless, Active Electronics tions in the broadband, satellite, cable and broadcast markets. Optelian is a trusted designer and manufacturer of optical trans- As a worldwide leader in the industry, we are committed to de- port systems. The company has been proudly serving some of livering technology excellence, providing high-performance, in- the world’s largest network operators since 2002. The company’s novative products ranging from digital and analog headend elec- portfolio of optical solutions enables telecom, multiservice op- tronics, distribution and drop products to satellite and terrestrial erator (MSO), utility and enterprise customers to expand their multimedia communications systems. Pico Digital possesses a fiber capacity so they can increase revenue and cost-effective- portfolio complete with the highest level of design, engineering, ness. With more than 4,700 systems and 107,000 wavelengths production, quality assurance and technical support, offering installed, Optelian is known industrywide for its exceptional digital product solutions for today’s market requirements. product quality, speed of delivery, superior customer support and custom-design capabilities. Optelian’s sales and marketing Power & Tel organization is located in Marietta, Ga., with in-house develop- 2673 Yale Ave. ment and manufacturing based in Ottawa, Ontario. Memphis, TN 38112 P: 901-866-3300 Pace International F: 901-320-3082 3582 Technology Drive NW Contact: Keith Cress Rochester, MN 55901 E: [email protected] P: 1-800-444-PACE W: www.ptsupply.com F: 507-424-4981 Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, Contact: Opie Williams Hospitality, Municipality

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Products: Outside Plant, Inside Plant, Wireless, Structured Primex is a manufacturer of enclosure and accessory solutions Wiring, Test Equipment, Active Electronics, Customer- for the communications marketplace, including FTTx, struc- Premises Equipment tured wiring, telecom and CATV. Our products can be fully Power & Tel is an industry leader in the sales, material man- customized and are deployed by the building industry, service agement and distribution of product solutions to service providers and OEMs. providers, contractors, designers, installers and technicians. FTTH, IPTV, central office/headend, OSP, wireless, customer Prysmian Cables & Systems premises, tools and testing – we have the product and solu- 700 Industrial Drive tion portfolio to build and maintain your entire network. Our Lexington, SC 29072 extensive distribution network provides a critical link between P: 800-669-0808 your needs and the manufacturers’ solutions for them. F: 800-951-5040 Contact: Jon Fitz Primex Telecom E: [email protected] 20160 92A Avenue W: www.prysmianUSA.com/telecom Langley, BC V1M3A4 Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, P: 604-881-7875 Municipality F: 604-881-7835 Products: Outside Plant, Inside Plant Contact: Mahmud Harji Prysmian is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of optical E: [email protected] fiber cable, with more than 125 years of cabling experience. We W: primextelecom.com have been active in FTTx applications throughout the world, Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, and we understand that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Municipality With this in mind, we have developed a wide range of products Products: Outside Plant, Inside Plant, Wireless, Structured to meet your needs. We also have the expertise to help you Wiring objectively identify the right products for your project. If fiber

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November/December 2010 | www.broadbandproperties.com | BROADBAND PROPERTIES | 61 2011 Buyers Guide is in your plans, please give us a call. Prysmian can help you P: 877-768-6687 identify and build the best FTTx network for your business. F: 203-773-1947 Contact: Shirley Eis, Director E: [email protected] Quanta Services 1360 Post Oak Blvd., Ste. 2100 W: www.spotonnetworks.com Houston, Texas 77056 Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Hospitality, P: 713-629-7600 Municipality F: 713-629-7676 Products: Wireless, Structured Wiring Contact: Walt Donovan E: [email protected] Sumitomo Electric Lightwave W: www.quantaservices.com Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, Municipality Products: Design/Construction 78 TW Alexander Drive Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Quanta Services provides a dynamic scope of services to the P: 800-358-7378 telecommunications industry from inception to implementa- E: [email protected] tion to ongoing enhancements. Quanta’s experience in broad- W: www.sumitomoelectric.com / www.futureflex.com band, telephony and data technologies, coupled with its inside- and outside-plant capabilities, enables the company to Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, seamlessly handle all phases of a network’s lifespan. Hospitality, Municipality Quanta takes telecom systems across the nation to the front Products: Outside Plant, Inside Plant doorsteps of businesses, campuses and homes, through fields, mountains, forests and towns large and small. From engineering, route selection and right-of-way procurement, to trench- ing, installation, testing, product positioning and marketing, Quanta’s scope of telecommunications network services covers projects from start to finish.

SENCORE 3200 W. Sencore Dr. Sioux Falls, SD 57107 Sumitomo Electric Lightwave (SEL, www.sumitomoelectric. P: 605-978-4600 com), located in Research Triangle Park, N.C., manufactures F: 888-667-2498 and tailors fiber optic products specifically designed to lower Contact: Amanda Jones, Sr. Marketing Manager the cost of deployment for FTTx, premises, MDU, and access E: [email protected] and enterprise networks, including a broad range of ribbon and W: www.sencore.com loose-tube fiber optic cable, termination solutions, fusion splicers and accessories, splitters and passive products. As the leader Industry segments: Cable TV Products: Test Equipment, Training in optical ribbon fiber technology and first-to-market innovations, SEL introduced the industry’s first ribbon drop cable SENCORE is an engineering leader in the development of and the first and most popular handheld splicers. Featured also high-quality signal transmission solutions for the broadcast, are the next-generation Lynx2 Splice-On Connector in SC, LC cable, satellite, IPTV, telecommunications, and professional and FC types, the latest breakthrough in field-installable con- audio/video markets. The company’s world-class portfolio in- nectors for data center, OSP and other network applications; cludes video delivery products, system monitoring and analysis ongoing new cable introductions; and the industry’s first dual solutions, and test and measurement equipment, all designed to heater fusion splicers that improve splicing efficiency by over support system interoperability and backed by best-in-class cus- 80 percent. We also manufacture the environmentally green tomer support. SENCORE meets the rapidly changing needs of FutureFlex Air-Blown Fiber & Pathway System, adopted by modern media by ensuring the efficient delivery of high-quality the Pentagon, DFW Airport, Maricopa County, Con Edison, video from the source to the home. More information is avail- Johns Hopkins University, ESPN, CNN, Mayo Clinic and able at the new SENCORE website, www.SENCORE.com. others. Visit www.futureflex.com. Sumitomo Electric Lightwave is the wholly owned subsid- Spot On Networks iary of Sumitomo Electric Industries, which has more than 55 Church Street 150,000 employees worldwide and over $20 billion in net New Haven, CT 06510 sales. Serving the North, Central and South American mar-

62 | BROADBAND PROPERTIES | www.broadbandproperties.com | November/December 2010 2011 Buyers Guide kets, Sumitomo Electric Lightwave draws not only on its own areas. TUNet is deployed at utilities determined to manage outstanding R&D, resources and expertise but also on the vast resources intelligently and meet ambitious conservation goals. Sumitomo consolidation to address the growing demand for new and better technology. Contact us today at 800-358-7378 Telco Systems or email us at [email protected]. 15 Berkshire Rd. Mansfield, MA 02048 Suttle P: 781-551-0300 1001 East Highway 212 Contact: Gail Pierce Hector, MN 55342 E: [email protected] P: 800-852-8662 W: www.telco.com F: 320-848-6218 E: [email protected] Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, W: www.suttleonline.com Municipality Products: Wireless, Active Electronics, Software, Headends, Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV Customer-Premises Equipment Products: Inside Plant, Structured Wiring Telco Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of BATM Advanced Celebrating its 100th anniversary, Suttle is widely accepted Communications (London stock exchange ticker symbol: by the world’s largest service providers as delivering leading BVC), is a leading developer of innovative, multiservice Car- residential connectivity solutions. The company’s high-quality rier Ethernet access and transport solutions that stimulate the products are backed by best-in-class customer service, a 25-year service-assured, all IP/Ethernet/MPLS network evolution. De- warranty on certified systems and a free online training pro- veloped specifically for the Metro Ethernet edge, these solu- gram. Suttle is an ISO 9001 and TL9000 registered communi- tions create a highly reliable and manageable Ethernet service cations company based in Hector, Minn. for business, residential and packet backhaul and enable service Suttle’s products include a complete line of DSL line con- providers to support mixed services across a carrier Ethernet ditioners, CorroShield corrosion protection products, TWiN network. Lock and SURE Lock video connectors, video splitters and amplifiers and a wide array of structured wiring products including the SOHO Access line of wiring enclosures and modules, SpeedStar modular jacks and faceplates. Experience from the last century, innovation for the next. Registration

Tantalus Systems Now Open 1121 Situs Court, Ste. 190 Register Early to Receive Major Discounts Raleigh, NC 27606 Special Reduced Rates Now in Effect P: 919-900-8970 F: 919-900-8978 Contact: Rob Lauridsen-Hough April 26 – 28, 2011 E: [email protected] InterContinental W: www.tantalus.com Hotel – Dallas Industry segments: Municipality Addison, Texas Products: Wireless, Software Tantalus provides two-way, real-time data smart-grid communications systems to monitor and control electric, gas and water For more information visit utilities. TUNet – the Tantalus Utility Network – is a rapid, www.bbpmag.com or reliable two-way network that enables electricity, water and gas distributors to automate processes, improve business opera- call 877-588-1649 tions and deliver top-tier customer service. It is an end-to-end WAN/LAN/HAN communications system that operates with The Leading Conference on Broadband 220 MHz RF and IP-based networks, including fiber (FTTH, Technologies and Services FTTP), WiMAX and GPRS/cellular, either individually or in To Exhibit or Sponsor, contact: Irene Prescott at combination. Tantalus network unites a utility’s applications, [email protected], or call 505-867-2668. making advanced metering, outage management, power-qual- For other inquiries, call 877-588-1649, ity monitoring, load control and distribution automation cost- or visit www.bbpmag.com. effective and practical throughout both urban and rural service

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TeraSpan The Light Brigade also produces professional-quality edu- 6870 Palm Ave. cational DVDs, CD-ROMs, and self-study courses. All The Burnaby, BC, Canada V5J 4M3 Light Brigade’s materials are technology-based and demon- E: 604-684-8711 strate theory and techniques applicable to any manufacturer’s F: 604-438-4497 product. Contact: Gary Stahlbrand E: [email protected] Thomson Video Networks W: www.teraspan.com 6 Rue du Clos Courtel Industry segments: Telcos, Municipality Cesson-Sevigne, 35510 Products: Outside Plant, Design/Construction, Training P: +33-2-99-27-30-30 TeraSpan’s innovative Vertical Inlaid Fiber (VIF) system F: +2-99-27-30-31 changes the way fiber optic networks are deployed by reduc- Contact: Crystele Trevisan ing costs, maximizing versatility, minimizing environmental E: [email protected] impact and rapidly improving time to market for new services. W: www.thomson-networks.com TeraSpan provides a complete, microtrenched fiber optic solu- Industry segments: Telcos, Cable TV tion for outside-plant applications that is fully scalable to meet Products: Headends present and future fiber optic network requirements. From the onset of digital TV broadcasting, the Thomson name has been synonymous with supplying expertise, quality, and The Fiber Optic Association reliability to the world’s leading broadcasters. Thomson Video 1119 S. Mission Rd. #355 Networks builds on this great heritage by providing unique Fallbrook, CA 92028 and innovative video delivery solutions for a premium viewing P: 760-451-3655 experience. F: 781-207-2421 A worldwide leader in compression systems for satellite, ter- Contact: Jim Hayes restrial, cable, IPTV, mobile TV, and Web streaming, Thomson E: [email protected] Video Networks helps deliver superior quality video to devices W: www.thefoa.org ranging from small hand-helds to large 3D high-definition Industry segments: Telcos, Cable TV, Municipality screens with the lowest bandwidth to ensure a profitable business Products: Training model. A trusted supplier with more than 20 percent of the active channels deployed worldwide, a global support presence and a culture of delivering quality at every stage, Thomson Video The Light Brigade Inc. Networks boasts the experience and range of products to supply 837 Industry Drive every need, from multiformat compression systems to contribu- Tukwila, WA 98188 tion links for content exchange networks. P: 206-575-0404 F: 206-575-0405 Contact: Kimberly Blatter Time Warner Cable E: [email protected] 13820 Sunrise Valley Drive W: www.lightbrigade.com Herndon, VA 20171 P: 703-345-2749 Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, Hospital- Contact: Joanne C. Luger ity, Municipality E: [email protected] Products: Training W: www.timewarnercable.com Since 1987, The Light Brigade has trained more than 40,000 Industry segments: MDU/PCO people in its public and customized classes, which cover the en- Products: Network Services/Programming tire spectrum of fiber optics. The company offers courses nationwide covering basic fiber optic design, maintenance and testing, TWC Community Solutions, as well more advanced courses on topics such as FTTx, DWDM, Time Warner Cable’s business SONET, PMD/CD and fiber optic video transmission. unit dedicated to multifamily, The Light Brigade offers various training options that fo- is more than just another ser- cus on FTTx disciplines, applications, and Products: Certified vice provider. We partner with Fiber to the Home Professional, a two-day course intended to our customers to provide the help you prepare for the FTTH Council’s CFHP certification high-quality video, voice and exam; FTTx/PON for Installers and Technicians, a three-day data services they have come course with hands-on training; and our FTTx/PON computer- to expect. In addition, we cre- based training CD-ROM. ate unique and compelling so-

64 | BROADBAND PROPERTIES | www.broadbandproperties.com | November/December 2010 2011 Buyers Guide lutions that benefit our partners’ bottom lines because of our Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, flexibility, creative billing programs and competitive pricing. Municipality Our advanced fiber network delivers the latest innovations Products: Design/Construction for our customer’s homes, from high-definition television to A leader and manufacturer in the trenchless technology for the Enhanced TV features to high-speed data and digital phone water industry with equipment and methods for almost 40 years, services. We recently launched Time Warner Cable Mobile In- including GRUNDOMAT piercing tool, GRUNDORAM pipe ternet to provide customers with the freedom to connect to ramming, GRUNDOTUGGER static lateral pipe bursting, reliable, high-speed Internet on their laptops when they are GRUNDOBURST static pipe bursting, GRUNDOCRACK away from home. Our customers can download files, check e- pipe bursting, HDD assist and directional drilling. mail, share photos or even watch online television when they’re on the go, without having to search for Wi-Fi hotspots. Time Warner Cable Mobile Internet gets its speed and connectiv- TVC Communications ity from 4G and 3G technology. 4G coverage is available in 800 Airport Road select markets and provides super-fast mobile Internet service Annville, PA 17003 throughout metro areas. 3G coverage is available nationwide P: 888-644-6075 at slightly slower speeds in most of the same places that receive F: 717-944-7446 wireless phone service. Contact: David Janssen E: [email protected] W: www.tvcinc.com Toner Cable Equipment Inc. 969 Horsham Road Industry segments: Telcos, Cable TV Horsham, Pennsylvania 19044 Products: Outside Plant, Inside Plant, Wireless, Structured P: 215-675-2053 Wiring, Test Equipment, Active Electronics, Software, Design/ F: 215-675-9120 Construction, Headends, Customer-Premises Equipment Contact: Karen Knight E: [email protected] VBNet Incorporated W: www.tonercable.com 250 N. Orange Ave., Ste. 300 Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, Orlando, FL 32801 Hospitality, Municipality P: 407-996-8000 Products: Outside Plant, Inside Plant, Structured Wiring, F: 407-657-0941 Test Equipment, Active Electronics, Design/Construction, Contact: Jack Calloway Headends, Training, Customer-Premises Equipment E: [email protected] W: www.vbnet.net Toner Cable is the largest single-source supplier for television equipment and television system design. We provide custom Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Hospitality built headends, satellite downlinks, fiber optic transmission Products: Outside Plant, Inside Plant, Wireless, Structured systems, L-band, fiber optic transmitters and receivers, as well Wiring, Test Equipment, Active Electronics, Network Services/ as typical coaxial cable TV systems. Our in-stock products in- Programming, Software, Design/Construction, Headends, clude modulators, Edge QAM modulators, processors, satellite Training, Customer-Premises Equipment receivers, 8VSB processors, 8VSB to QAM processors, MPEG VBNet is an Internet service provider, a CLEC and a certified encoders, RF amplifiers, FTTH, test equipment, fiber optic electrical company located in Central Florida. VBNet offers and coaxial cable, along with our newest product release, the its services throughout the continental United States. VBNet Avante HD Conditional Access System with HD/SD set-top provides services primarily to the MDU and hospitality indus- boxes. Count on us for same-day shipment from our inventory tries, including: of 2,000 products. Toner is a leading distributor for Blonder Tongue, Emcore, Olson, Drake, Adtec, Pacific Broadband Net- • Management of large networks accompanied by support works and 150 other manufacturers. Call for a free catalog. help-desk services. VBNet implements its proprietary network management Gate Box software to efficiently manage networks. TT Technologies Inc. • Provisioning and managing high-bandwidth, wide-area In- 2020 E. New York St. ternet services. Aurora, IL 60502 • Designing and installing structured cabling; specifying P: 630-851-8200 and installing associated equipment. F: 630-851-8299 • Developing software for integrating systems for manage- Contact: Patty Smith ment, security, access control, parking and more. E: [email protected] • Providing networked RFID door lock systems and environ- W: www.tttechnologies.com mental management systems.

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VBNet is a careful, thorough services provider and a good Volicon partner with its customers. 111 South Bedford St., Ste. 201 Burlington, MA 01803 P: 781-221-7400 Verizon Enhanced Communities Contact: Mike Asebrook 22001 Loudoun County Pkwy. E: [email protected] Ashbury, VA 20147 W: www.volicon.com P: 866-638-6066 Contact: Jessie Chesson Industry segments: Telcos, Cable TV E: [email protected] Products: Test Equipment W: www.verizon.com/communities Volicon provides the broadcast and cable industries with the Industry segments: MDU/PCO most efficient, reliable and cost-effective automated multichan- Products: Network Services/Programming nel video content logging and monitoring system for compli- Verizon Enhanced Communities is Verizon’s business unit ance, media analysis, content repurposing and quality of service. dedicated to serving single- and multifamily residential, Its Observer real-time digital video monitoring and logging mixed-use and commercial multitenant properties with Veri- solutions are based on Volicon’s patented Video Monitoring zon FiOS Internet, TV and phone services, delivered over the Architecture (VMA). VMA comprises a multichannel video award-winning Verizon FiOS all-fiber-optic network. Verizon’s streaming engine, interactive search, content analytics and ser- fiber-to-the premises network has the bandwidth to support vice monitoring and alarming capabilities. Volicon products the latest technologies today and those to come in the future. and services meet the demanding requirements of broadcasters, Verizon offers a wide variety of programs benefitting prop- cable and IPTV service providers, as well as those of enterprise erty owners and unique services to enhance any community by and government organizations looking to improve broadcast differentiating it from a property without FiOS services. Ve- product quality, enhance video management and lower costs. rizon makes it easy, providing custom installation with dedicated management and engineering teams, as well as ongoing Walker and Associates Inc. customer service. Learn how your property can get an upgrade 7129 Old Hwy 52 N and benefit from the value of having an all-fiber-optic network Welcome, NC 27374 at www.verizon.com/communities. P: 800-WALKER1 F: 336-731-3089 ViewTEQ Contact: Randy Turner 6555 Powerline Rd., Ste. 311 E: [email protected] Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 Industry segments: Telcos, Cable TV, Municipality P: 800-747-3010 Products: Outside Plant, Wireless, Structured Wiring, F: 954-351-6977 Test Equipment, Active Electronics, Design/Construction, Contact: Carl Klein Customer-Premises Equipment E: [email protected] Walker and Associates is the premier distributor of network W: www.viewteq.com products solutions, providing world class supply-chain man- Industry segments: MDU/PCO, Telcos, Cable TV, agement, network deployment kits, quality installation, expert Hospitality, Municipality systems integration and unsurpassed service to U.S. telecom- Products: Outside Plant, Inside Plant, Wireless, Structured munications service provider markets. Wiring, Test Equipment, Active Electronics, Software, Design/ Since 1970, Walker has remained an aggressive industry Construction, Headends, Training, Customer-Premises leader, offering products that support leading-edge technologies Equipment such as IP, network access, 802.11 wireless, point-to-point wire- At ViewTEQ innovation, quality and service unite to pro- less, Ethernet over copper, CWDM, passive connectivity, digital vide the best solution possible for our customers. We don’t just cross-connect systems, power products, cable, routers, Ethernet sell products. We work with our customers from beginning to switching and more. Walker’s services help reduce the costs as- end to ensure that they receive the right solution at a competi- sociated with installing and maintaining equipment at the cus- tive price. We pride ourselves on being able to engineer new tomer location. The company assists its customers in solving products or redesign existing ones to answer specific needs. And business challenges and increasing their ability to meet customer we follow through on all our products after sale and beyond to expectations from telecommunications service providers. make certain of our customers’ total satisfaction. The company is celebrating 40 years of success with a regu- lar service base of more than 1,200 domestic service provider This guide can also be found customers. Walker and Associates is headquartered in North online at www.bbpmag.com Carolina, near Winston-Salem, and is a certified women- owned corporation.

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