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Videotron Launches illico TV New Generation With Cisco HD Digital Video Recording Services

cisco [1]videotron [2]Videotron [2] announced late yesterday that it has chosen Cisco’s [1] HD set-top box platform to deploy the next generation of its enhanced illico digital TV service. Videotron will use the Cisco Explorer® 8642 HD-DVR [3] and 4642 HD set-top boxes to deliver a best-in-class enhanced entertainment experience. Available in the province of Quebec, illico TV New Generation offers a new customer experience including advanced video services and faster navigation.

“The latest generation of Cisco Explorer set-top boxes supports the Tru2way open standard allowing us to offer a tailored customer experience to a broader audience,” said Pierre Roy, Vice President, Engineering, Research and Development at Videotron. “The Cisco Explorer set-top boxes help us to differentiate our innovative service and applications while retaining our market leadership.”

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“Videotron is a leader in bringing the capabilities and convenience of HD and DVR services to Canada, and Cisco is proud to help further the company’s vision,” concluded Mark Kummer, vice president, Service Provider Operations, Cisco Canada. “With illico TV New Generation, Videotron can continue to advance its video strategy by utilizing its head-end and DOCSIS fibre optic networks combined with Cisco’s set-top technology to deliver best-in-class video entertainment experiences on air, online, on demand.”