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WISI Empowers Greenlight Community Broadband with Advanced ABR Receiver Technology

In a significant stride towards transforming video delivery, WISI, a leader in broadband technology, recently announced the deployment of its revolutionary ABR Receiver solution at Greenlight Community Broadband. This partnership is a strategic move to modernize video services, transitioning from traditional satellite and analog systems to a more resilient and efficient infrastructure.

Transitioning from Legacy Systems

Greenlight Community Broadband is dedicated to improving connectivity within its community, and as part of their network modernization efforts, they are phasing out their outdated satellite and analog services. This evolution is crucial as the need for simplicity and efficiency in operations grows. The complexity of managing separate video workflows for residential and commercial clients was becoming a burden, prompting the need for an advanced solution.

With WISI’s ABR Receiver integrated into their system, Greenlight is now able to ingest Advanced Bitrate (ABR) streams delivered by TiVo and seamlessly convert them into multicast signals suitable for commercial distribution. This capability eliminates redundant processing at the headend, and instead allows for a unified video workflow that meets the needs of both residential and business services.

Enhanced Service Delivery

The implementation is already producing tangible results. One notable achievement includes the ongoing provision of multicast feeds to a local stadium, where content is viewed across multiple screens, significantly enriching the viewing experience for attendees. As Linwood Tyndall, the Headend IT Engineering Manager at Greenlight, highlights: “WISI has been a great partner—innovative, responsive, and willing to work with us through unique integration challenges.”

Beyond operational efficiency, the WISI deployment introduces integrated disaster recovery features. By leveraging TiVo feeds through the ABR Receiver, Greenlight can rapidly restore video services in the event of any disruptions to their primary signal path, a safeguard that was not previously available.

Increased Visibility and Support

WISI's technology does not only enhance video delivery; it also transforms day-to-day operations. The enhanced diagnostic capabilities allow Greenlight to have better visibility and faster issue identification. Tyndall notes that with this platform, “the visibility into operations and WISI’s responsive support team has drastically reduced the time taken to resolve issues.” This newfound efficiency empowers the team to focus more on delivering quality service rather than troubleshooting complex operational problems.

Future Endeavors

Looking ahead, Greenlight intends to further leverage the capabilities of the ABR Receiver to cater to more commercial environments, particularly where conventional set-top box deployments may not be feasible.

Sharen Sandhu, VP Product at WISI America, emphasizes the broader implications of this advancement: “Operators are looking for ways to simplify video delivery while maintaining quality service across a variety of customers. This deployment demonstrates how ABR-based workflows can extend beyond the home into commercial applications without increasing operational complexity.”

Conclusion

As the video delivery landscape evolves, partnerships like that of WISI and Greenlight Community Broadband showcase a commitment to innovation and community service. With their dedication to expanding fiber connectivity and enhancing service delivery, Greenlight stands out as a model for modern broadband providers. As they push forward with the ABR Receiver technology, the future of efficient and reliable video service is promising, not just for their community, but as a potential blueprint for providers around the globe.

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