VICTORIA, Dec. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Today Vecima
Networks Inc. (TSX: VCM) announced continued interoperability
demonstrated at the Flexible MAC Architecture (FMA) Plugfest event
held at the end of November at CableLabs in Louisville, Colorado.
More specifically, Vecima showcased key interoperable
application programming interfaces (APIs), which are the basis for
strong multi-vendor interoperability. These APIs support the
upcoming, industry driven FMA specification and focus on the
interaction between the management platform, or FMA MAC Manager,
and access infrastructure, or FMA Remote-MACPHY Devices (RMDs).
RMDs bundle the traditional DOCSIS MAC and PHY functions into a
single low power, field deployable device.
"Vecima is committed to an open and interoperable,
standards-based API between the key components of the Flexible MAC
Architecture," said Mr. Colin
Howlett, Vice President of Architecture at Vecima. "Vecima
has been a champion of bringing new software-defined technologies
to the CableLabs standardization efforts. Our ongoing work to
help define the next generation specifications will ensure
multi-vendor interoperability and a flexible architecture that
supports both Remote PHY and Remote MACPHY deployments."
Vecima successfully demonstrated an RMD with DOCSIS 3.1 cable
modems online and providing configuration information over the
standardized FMA MMI (MAC Manager Interface) between the MAC
Manager and RMD. This achievement showcases Vecima's investment in
DOCSIS MAC and PHY technology and provides a foundation for the
further development of FMA-based technology. A cornerstone of that
technology is the API between FMA devices. "The FMA MMI API, as
defined by the FMA Working Group, realizes YANG models as JSON
objects over a RESTCONF HTTPS interface. By embracing technologies
from the innovative web and software-defined world, the Flexible
MAC Architecture provides a foundation for the high reliability and
high scale environment of DOCSIS access networks," said Mr.
Doug Johnson, Senior Software
Architect at Vecima.
The Vecima Distributed Access Architecture (DAA) product
portfolio is uniquely positioned for deployment today with
investment protection as access networks evolve. With support for
high value, legacy services, Vecima's products deliver on the
promise of interoperability without compromise.
About Vecima
Vecima Networks Inc. is a global leader
focused on developing integrated hardware and scalable software
solutions for broadband access, content delivery and telematics. We
enable the world's leading innovators to advance, connect,
entertain, and analyze. We build technologies that transform
content delivery and storage, enable high-capacity broadband
network access, and streamline data analytics. For more
information, please visit our website at www.vecima.com.
CableLabs and "DOCSIS" are the registered trademarks of Cable
Television Laboratories, Inc.
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registered trademarks of Vecima Networks, Inc., and subsidiaries,
while all other product names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
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