Diamond Technology Reveiws 2024 Award Ceremony

Honorees received their Diamond Technology Review award at the SCTE TechExpo24 show in Atlanta, Georgia.
Oct. 15, 2024
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The 20th Diamond Technology Reviews recognized innovation in broadband communications, video transmission, and related technologies during a new wave of technology enabling 10G and fiber broadband networks. Honorees received their Diamond Technology Review award during the SCTE TechExpo24 show in Atlanta, Georgia.

Here are the recipeints this years' DTR awards:

Active Network Hardware

Vecima — Entra® EN9000 GAP Node

Vecima — Entra® EN9000 GAP Node JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Vecima has always met the requirements of the standards committees; getting this market ready is a great step.”
Vecima — Entra® EN9000 GAP Node
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Vecima has always met the requirements of the standards committees; getting this market ready is a great step.”

Cabling & Accessories

AFL — Fujikura 45S Cladding Alignment Fusion Splicer

AFL — Fujikura 45S Cladding Alignment Fusion Splicer JUDGE’S COMMENT: “The 45S cladding alignment fusion splicer revolutionizes fiber splicing in small to mid-fiber count applications by significantly reducing splicing cycle times through its dual sheath clamps and automated processes.”
AFL — Fujikura 45S Cladding Alignment Fusion Splicer
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “The 45S cladding alignment fusion splicer revolutionizes fiber splicing in small to mid-fiber count applications by significantly reducing splicing cycle times through its dual sheath clamps and automated processes.”

CommScope — 36-Fiber Count (36F) Flat Drop Cable

CommScope — 36-Fiber Count (36F) Flat Drop Cable JUDGE’S COMMENT: “The time has come for this to reach the market, especially in high-density splicing situations.”
CommScope — 36-Fiber Count (36F) Flat Drop Cable
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “The time has come for this to reach the market, especially in high-density splicing situations.”

Technetix — HDOSS-32 (High-Density Optical Splitter System)

Technetix — HDOSS-32 (High-Density Optical Splitter System) JUDGE’S COMMENT: “These keep getting better. Easy to use at headends or hubs.”
Technetix — HDOSS-32 (High-Density Optical Splitter System)
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “These keep getting better. Easy to use at headends or hubs.”

Field Test Instruments

EXFO — FTBx-570 Dispersion analyzer for both CD and PMD

EXFO — FTBx-570 Dispersion analyzer for both CD and PMD JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Discovering the problems with existing fibers that may have never been activated because the real reason behind getting bits through is hidden from OTDRs. This platform is a great step forward to bring to the field technician.”
EXFO — FTBx-570 Dispersion analyzer for both CD and PMD
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Discovering the problems with existing fibers that may have never been activated because the real reason behind getting bits through is hidden from OTDRs. This platform is a great step forward to bring to the field technician.”

FTTH/Optical Access Platforms 

CommScope — All-In-One Cabinet

CommScope — All-In-One Cabinet JUDGE’S COMMENT: “By enabling placement up to 100 km from the headend, the AIO cabinet supports extending FTTH network reach into rural areas, reducing the need for multiple cabinets.”
CommScope — All-In-One Cabinet
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “By enabling placement up to 100 km from the headend, the AIO cabinet supports extending FTTH network reach into rural areas, reducing the need for multiple cabinets.”

Corning — Evolv® Solution with Multifiber Pushlok™ Technology

Corning — Evolv® Solution with Multifiber Pushlok™ Technology JUDGE’S COMMENT: “The pre-connectorized FTTx solution revolutionizes outside plant connectivity by enhancing network deployment speeds, usability, and sustainability, addressing challenges like cost constraints and labor shortages.”
Corning — Evolv® Solution with Multifiber Pushlok™ Technology
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “The pre-connectorized FTTx solution revolutionizes outside plant connectivity by enhancing network deployment speeds, usability, and sustainability, addressing challenges like cost constraints and labor shortages.”

Technetix — Remote OLT (rOLT)

Technetix — Remote OLT (rOLT) JUDGE’S COMMENT: “This is a great idea. It can eliminate a cabinet in some situations.”
Technetix — Remote OLT (rOLT)
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “This is a great idea. It can eliminate a cabinet in some situations.”

Monitoring & Analysis

ATX Networks — GigaXtend Orchestrator

ATX Networks — GigaXtend Orchestrator JUDGE’S COMMENT: “This tool enhances operational efficiency by allowing technicians to perform familiar tasks quickly and accurately, preserving valuable skilled labor resources and ensuring successful HFC network upgrades.”
ATX Networks — GigaXtend Orchestrator
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “This tool enhances operational efficiency by allowing technicians to perform familiar tasks quickly and accurately, preserving valuable skilled labor resources and ensuring successful HFC network upgrades.”

EnerSys — EnVision CONNECT

EnerSys — EnVision CONNECT JUDGE’S COMMENT: “This product is innovative and simple.”
EnerSys — EnVision CONNECT
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “This product is innovative and simple.”

Witbe — Ad Monitoring and Matching Technology

Witbe — Ad Monitoring and Matching Technology JUDGE’S COMMENT: “By offering features like video recordings for ad verification and identifying ad delivery instances, Witbe enables service providers to efficiently resolve ad errors, reduce operational expenses, and maintain ad revenue, thereby improving the overall quality of experience for viewers and advertisers.”
Witbe — Ad Monitoring and Matching Technology

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “By offering features like video recordings for ad verification and identifying ad delivery instances, Witbe enables service providers to efficiently resolve ad errors, reduce operational expenses, and maintain ad revenue, thereby improving the overall quality of experience for viewers and advertisers.”

Optical Transport/Carrier Ethernet

Fujitsu Network Communications — 1FINITY™ T900 Series Transponder

Fujitsu Network Communications — 1FINITY™ T900 Series Transponder JUDGE’S COMMENT: “The solution provides scalability and terabit performance for optical networks, featuring programmable operation up to 150 GBaud to enhance speed, capacity, reach, and operational flexibility for long-haul, metro, and data center interconnect (DCI) applications.”
Fujitsu Network Communications — 1FINITY™ T900 Series Transponder
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “The solution provides scalability and terabit performance for optical networks, featuring programmable operation up to 150 GBaud to enhance speed, capacity, reach, and operational flexibility for long-haul, metro, and data center interconnect (DCI) applications.”

SDN/NFV/Cloud

Blue Planet, a division of Ciena — Blue Planet 5G vRAN Rollout Automation

Blue Planet, a division of Ciena — Blue Planet 5G vRAN Rollout Automation JUDGE’S COMMENT: “This product can help make automation non-propitiatory to reach many network devices.”
Blue Planet, a division of Ciena — Blue Planet 5G vRAN Rollout Automation
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “This product can help make automation non-propitiatory to reach many network devices.”

Video Distribution Solutions

Synamedia — Media Edge Gateway mini (MEG.mini)

Synamedia — Media Edge Gateway mini (MEG.mini) JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Synamedia's MEG.mini is a compact, low-power edge gateway designed for rapid and secure video distribution over satellite, IP, and CDN, enabling instant scalability to thousands of locations while reducing costs by 80%.”
Synamedia — Media Edge Gateway mini (MEG.mini)
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Synamedia's MEG.mini is a compact, low-power edge gateway designed for rapid and secure video distribution over satellite, IP, and CDN, enabling instant scalability to thousands of locations while reducing costs by 80%.”

WiFi Solutions

Calix — SmartBiz

Calix — SmartBiz JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Calix’s SmartBiz solution provides cable operators with a comprehensive managed service designed for small businesses.”
Calix — SmartBiz
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Calix’s SmartBiz solution provides cable operators with a comprehensive managed service designed for small businesses.”

Calix — Smart Town

Calix — Smart Town JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Calix’s Smart Town enables service providers to enhance their relationships with local communities.'
Calix — Smart Town
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Calix’s Smart Town enables service providers to enhance their relationships with local communities."

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