Innovative Mobile Video Platform Offers TV Content on PCs, Laptops, Tablets and Mobile Devices
HALIFAX, NS and TORONTO--(Marketwire - Nov 20, 2012) - Cisco today announced that Eastlink, a leading telecommunications service provider in Canada, is using Cisco Videoscape™ to power its new mobile video platform, Eastlink To Go, which delivers new consumer experiences anytime, anywhere. Eastlink digital TV customers now can watch their favourite TV content at no extra cost when outside the home -- on their PCs, laptops, tablets and mobile devices.
Eastlink To Go enables content to fit on any screen through an intuitive technology that adapts the format of the content for optimum quality and a superior viewing experience.
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Lee Bragg, CEO, Eastlink:
"The amount of video content our customers watch continues to increase, and so do the ways in which our customers want to view that content. Eastlink To Go, powered by Cisco Videoscape, is another great example of our continued focus on innovation to ensure our customers have the products and services they need to adapt to a rapidly evolving video environment."
Mark Kummer, vice president, Service Provider, Cisco Canada:
"Eastlink was among the first end-to-end Cisco Videoscape customers and continues to use the technology in innovative ways to enhance the video experience of its customers as it moves towards a fully-realized all-IP model. Eastlink To Go offers a versatile and highly convenient experience, allowing users to take TV service with them for anywhere/anytime access. In today's growing competitive climate, service providers need to constantly evolve their offerings, and Videoscape is one of the tools they can use to stay at the top of the game."
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