The National Content & Technology Cooperative (NCTC) on Feb. 7 announced a new agreement with high-end global broadband equipment supplier Advanced Media Technologies (AMT).
According to a press release, the organizations' new Premier Partner relationship will provide strategic advantages to NCTC members by enabling them with access to AMT's solutions portfolio, including hardware partners such as DZS, CommScope and Plume.
AMT CEO Tom McLaughlin explained:
"The NCTC and AMT have been partners for decades. The Premier Partner Agreement solidifies our relationship and will help AMT to better serve the NCTC membership. Both the NCTC and AMT have identified manufacturers that we consider strategic and will be of the greatest benefit to the NCTC membership."
According to a press release, specifically under the new agreement, there will be discounts for Wi-Fi 5 enabled devices that can provide up to 1 gig speeds for customers.
Also, to enable more value-added experiences for NCTC members and their customers, many Wi-Fi products will offer triband capability, self-installation options, and the ability to function as a Plume WorkPass Gateway.
AMT is an integral partner of major broadband service providers in the United States, Latin America, and among entertainment and multimedia content delivery companies around the world. Especially important in the face of supply chain issues that have been impacting the industry, AMT offers immediate shipment of hardware from renowned manufacturers, targeting emerging technology applications in the broadband and broadcast sectors, including managed Wi-Fi, FTTx, optical transport, IPTV, and outside plant connectivity.
NCTC represents more than 700 independent cable and broadband operators across the U.S. in programming and technology acquisition, and is actively engaged in helping network providers, and suppliers evolve their business models to deploy new video/data solutions to match the changes in the media landscape.
Lou Borrelli, CEO of NCTC, commented:
"Our continued partnership will benefit the NCTC membership with our extensive product knowledge and product availability. As a company, we have evolved to meet new demands. We are also continuously working with our partners to ensure not only quality and improved delivery time but also superior customer experience. For over a decade, AMT has been a partner to NCTC and our members; we are now entering into a more strategic phase of our relationship, which is poised to bring our members even greater technology options, service offerings and cost savings."
For more information, visit: https://nctconline.org.
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