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Sercomm and Harmonic partner on DOCSIS 4.0 tech

Published 12/09/2024, 08:16 AM
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TAIPEI and SAN JOSE, Calif. - Sercomm (TWSE: 5388) and Harmonic (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:HLIT) today disclosed an exclusive partnership to advance DOCSIS 4.0 technology, which is expected to enhance broadband network performance and interoperability. This collaboration marks a significant step in the evolution of broadband services, aiming to streamline the deployment process for service providers and reduce time to market. According to InvestingPro analysis, Sercomm enters this partnership from a position of financial strength, with an excellent financial health score and a track record of 33 consecutive years of dividend payments.

The partnership centers around the integration of Sercomm's new DOCSIS 4.0 Unified Amplifiers and Harmonic's expertise in Full Duplex DOCSIS (FDX) and unified nodes. James Wang, Chairman and CEO of Sercomm, emphasized the synergy between Sercomm's product design and manufacturing innovation with Harmonic's leadership in DOCSIS 4.0 technologies. He stated that this collaboration would result in a powerful amplifier solution to boost network performance for service providers and expedite the adoption of advanced broadband technologies. The company's strong financial position, with more cash than debt and a robust current ratio of 8.17, provides a solid foundation for this strategic initiative.

Harmonic's President and CEO, Nimrod Ben-Natan, expressed enthusiasm for the joint effort, which aims to provide service providers with a highly integrated solution that promises enhanced interoperability and quicker time to market. The collaboration is expected to enable symmetrical upstream and downstream data speeds and improve the integration of network components, which can be crucial for operators upgrading their networks to DOCSIS 4.0.

By fostering a more seamless transition to DOCSIS 4.0, the partnership between Sercomm and Harmonic is poised to offer consumers access to improved broadband services sooner, potentially giving service providers a competitive advantage in the fast-paced broadband market. Additionally, the enhanced interoperability of network components is intended to simplify network upgrades, facilitating a smoother path to DOCSIS 4.0 adoption and beyond. InvestingPro analysis suggests Sercomm is currently undervalued, with additional insights and 8 more ProTips available to subscribers, including detailed analysis of the company's market position and growth potential.

The announcement is based on a press release statement and includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These include the possibility that the collaboration may encounter unexpected challenges or delays or not yield the anticipated benefits. Both companies have cautioned that the forward-looking statements are subject to change based on various factors detailed in Harmonic's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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