Pace's Media Gateway is a highly advanced next generation smartbox that seamlessly interconnects payTV and broadband content with any screen in the home, opening up opportunities for operators to monetise new over-the-top (OTT) and on demand content.
The Pace Media Gateway:
- Distributes broadband and broadcast content and data to a range of screens, including smartphones, laptops, tablets and Pace’s new range of client device set-top boxes, using MoCA, Powerline, wired or wireless networking.
- Repurposes content in real-time to suit the requirements of various consumer electronics devices, enabling consumers to take their viewing experience.
- Provides high-speed interfaces to support rapid download – for example, on a high-speed DOCSIS 3 network, a typical length feature film, could be downloaded in less than two minutes.
- Includes full network management capabilities that allow operators to monitor and manage the home network and user interaction, and troubleshoot and fix issues remotely. This resolves the escalating complexity of delivering converged IP and broadcast services across a broad range of devices to ensure a consistent and enjoyable consumer experience, and lowers costs by reducing customer service calls and truck-rolls.
- Is highly energy efficient, in line with Pace’s commitment to minimise the environmental impact of its products and operations. The device has the lowest power consumption of any product of its kind and can be built without a fan, further reducing both power consumption and ambient noise.
The Media Gateway can be integrated with Pace’s own Elements software platform, or with any other vendors’ conditional access, middleware and user interface software, according to operator requirements.
The Pace Cable Converged gateway integrates a full featured DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem with the latest generation set-top box System on Chip providing a fast CPU, full 3D rendering and OpenGL ES 2.0.
The integration of full band tuners allows for unequalled zapping time, as well as the availibility of an equivalent of 16 tuners.
The product features an attachable 2.5" HDD, in a fan-less concept design.
The product is also available with an xDSL broadband access.