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COUNTRY FOCUS: POLAND “ WITH NOKIA’S UNIFIED CABLE ACCESS SOLUTION, WE CAN MORE EASILY DEPLOY AND DELIVER NEW SERVICES THAT ENSURE OUR CUSTOMERS RECEIVE THE BEST TV EXPERIENCE AND FASTEST INTERNET SPEEDS IN POLAND. www.intelligentcio.com Netia will begin deploying Nokia’s Unified Cable Access solution, including the Gainspeed Access Controller and Gainspeed Access Nodes, into its network in Q4 2018. Once fully deployed, Netia will be able to effectively replace analogue optical transmission with 10Gbps Ethernet, establishing an all-IP architecture capable of backhauling and transmitting digitised video over long distances. This will help reduce the space and power costs in the hub while significantly increasing the network’s capacity, reach and signal quality, thus improving ultra-broadband services for its customers. Jaimie Lenderman, Senior Analyst at Ovum, said: “DAA is a key transformation in next-generation cable access networks, enabling cable operators to deliver higher bandwidths and new service offerings to residential and business clients. Virtualised network functions and automation optimise network capability, producing a more efficient and agile cable network. Furthermore, the business case for DAA enables operators to realise cost savings in the space-starved headend.” INTELLIGENTCIO 55