Prodea Systems Selects Gigle Networks' GGL301-Based Intelligent Switch to Manage In-Home Delivery of Next Generation Connected Home Services and On-Demand Entertainment Solutions

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. and BARCELONA, Spain and EDINBURGH, Scotland, Nov. 16, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Gigle Networks, the leading developer of intelligent multi-PHY switching devices for both wired and wireless entertainment-grade home networking, today announced that Prodea Systems has selected Gigle Networks' GGL301-based solution for use in its industry-leading digital home hub platform.  Prodea Systems is using Gigle Networks–based service adapters featuring industry-standard IEEE 1901 powerline communications capability to create a stable and deterministic home network for delivering cloud-based, Over the Top (OTT) multimedia content and value-add services throughout the home.  

Gigle's fully-integrated GGL301 device includes physical-layer (PHY), media access control (MAC) and Smart Mesh /Quality-of-Service (QoS)/Class-of-Service (CoS) switching capabilities.  It can support dual-channel networking, in which one channel operates over powerline while a second channel simultaneously operates over a WiFi network. Gigle Networks' products are the only wireline networking solutions that operate from a single voltage supply and feature dual MII ports allowing for efficient interfacing to additional network processors.  They also support Gigle Networks' Xtendnet intelligent switching technology, which amplifies and re-times signals for improved network coverage.  

Prodea Systems provides consumers of all ages and technical abilities a simple and cost-effective solution to enjoy a host of broadband-enabled services ranging from premium video-on-demand, Internet TV and digital music content delivery to video conferencing, popular social networking applications (including Twitter and Facebook), interactive advertising, gaming, e-learning, e-health, and home security services. Utilizing any broadband connection, applications are presented with a user-friendly icon display that can be accessed from any device such as a TV, PC, Mobile, iPad, or iPhone. By integrating the solution with an online app store, Prodea enables consumers to continually grow their suite of applications and enhance their digital home experiences.

"Gigle Networks is the ideal partner for Prodea Systems as we help operators in EMEA to deploy a new generation of over-the-top and broadband value-add services," said Andrew Tauhert, vice president of marketing and business development at Prodea Systems.  "As the connected home and rich media services evolve to deliver multiple streams of immersive high-definition content, video conferencing, Internet Radio and social media experiences, we must also ensure that the home network is capable of supporting these services in the way they were intended to be consumed.  We conducted a rigorous evaluation of available products, and Gigle Networks provided the only solution which met our requirements for operator-class sustained high bandwidth, deployment flexibility, and near-flawless reliability for the best possible subscriber experience."

"We have worked closely with Prodea Systems to create the first fully managed, carrier-grade service-delivery solution in the EMEA region, using a platform that  combines an existing WiFi network and powerline network to ensure seamless delivery of high-speed content," said Andreas Melder, vice president business development with Gigle Networks. "This and future deployments in the region  will enable service providers to deliver  the best possible, 'no-excuses' user experience anywhere in the home with Quality of Service (QoS) guarantees that are commensurate with subscribers expectations."

Prodea Systems has announced the global availability of its connected home solution and EMEA deployments are currently under way via leading service providers.

About Gigle Networks: Plug into the Fun

Gigle Networks provides System-on-Chip (SoC) integrated circuits and complete system solutions for multimedia home networking that can extend wired and wireless Ethernet everywhere in the home – without the need for new wires. Targeted for applications such as Internet Protocol Television (IPTV), broadband TV (BBTV), video on demand (VoD), and voice over IP (VoIP), Gigle Networks' products offer superior performance, coverage and Quality of Service when compared to alternative communication technologies, and are designed to be easily integrated into consumer electronics and networked products. Gigle Networks has offices in Redwood City, Calif., Barcelona, Spain, and Edinburgh, UK. Additional information can be found at http://www.giglenetworks.com

About Prodea Systems

Prodea Systems, based in Plano, Texas, is a privately held company formed by the Ansari family, inventors and proven entrepreneurs with a history of building companies based on industry-changing technologies. Prodea Systems is their latest endeavor to address the challenges of today's increasingly complex digital home and connected small business environment and combine state of the art technology and simplicity in a single command center for the everyday consumer.  The Prodea Systems platform provides a turn-key, white label solution for traditional and alternative service providers who require continuous and timely delivery of new and innovative services to their subscribers over the existing broadband infrastructure.  Prodea's solution uniquely enables carrier-grade services to be delivered directly to a variety of fixed appliances in the home or automobile, as well as mobile lifestyle devices including smart phones, portable media players or laptops. Additional information can be found at http://www.prodeasystems.com

SOURCE Gigle Networks