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Hitron and Westman Communications Group Collaborate to Deliver Leading-Edge Broadband Cable Services to Consumers and Businesses
[July 13, 2015]

Hitron and Westman Communications Group Collaborate to Deliver Leading-Edge Broadband Cable Services to Consumers and Businesses


Hitron Technologies Inc., the global leader in the design, manufacturing and distribution of innovative high-performance DOCSIS products for Multiple-System Operators worldwide, and Westman Communications Group, which operates cable systems in 36 communities throughout Western Manitoba, Canada, are working together to push the needle to provide leading-edge high-performance television, Internet and phone services to Westman's growing portfolio of consumer and business customers.

To support the bandwidth-intensive digital television and high-speed Internet services that it provides to its customers, Westman is deploying the new Hitron CGNM-2250 DOCSIS 3.0 WiFi (News - Alert) Gateway. The CGNM-2250 provides users with high-performance Internet access and wireless speeds delivering data throughput rates of up to 960 Mbps with 24 bonded downstream channels over its DOCSIS interface. In addition to an integrated four-port Gigabit Ethernet switch for wired connectivity to Ethernet-enabled devices, the CGNM-2250 also features an integrated 3x3 802.11n and 802.11ac dual-band MIMO access point which provides 5 GHz-capable devices, such as smartphones and tablets, with reliable connectivity for video streaming and other bandwidth-intensive applications, while freeing up the crowded 2.4 GHz band for other legacy devices.

<> "When you look at the cable service provider market in general, Westman has been a leading innovator in the Canadian market," explained Jeffrey DeSarno, Director, Network Services at Westman Communications. "Being more nimble and flexible than much larger competitors makes it easier for us to push the needle and roll out new leading-edge services to our customers. Over the years, our relationship with Hitron has evolved into a true partnership because they have proven to be a very adapt vendor that develops and provides us with the technology we need to deploy our services and stay ahead of the market."



"Working with Westman over the years has been both beneficial and enjoyable for Hitron as we've worked closely with them to develop and deliver products with the features and capabilities that have fueled their growth," stated Todd Babic, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for Hitron Technologies (News - Alert) Americas. "Unlike other CPE manufacturers, Hitron develops its own hardware and software making us a very nimble vendor partner and an ideal partner for smart, progressive operators like Westman."

About the CGNM-2250 DOCSIS 3.0 WiFi Gateway


Based on the Intel (News - Alert)® Puma™ 6-MG chipset, the DOCSIS 3.0 certified CGNM-2250 features 24 downstream and 8 upstream channel bonding to deliver speeds up to 960 Mbps. The dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac access point, which delivers speeds up to 450 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and up to 1300 Mbps on the 5 GHz band, supports up to 32 SSIDs and provides secure wireless networking via WEP-64/WEP-128, and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK encryption. To optimize the performance of voice and video applications, the CGNM-2250 also supports WMM and WMM U-APSD QoS.

For more information on Hitron Technologies Inc. and its families of DOCISIS-based products for residential and commercial environments, visit www.hitron-americas.com.

About Westman Communications Group

Westman Communications Group is the operating name for Westman Media Cooperative Ltd., which provides service throughout Western Manitoba. Westman is a customer-owned cooperative, which operates cable systems in 36 communities. Westman is a leader in communication services including cable TV, Internet and phone. Westman also owns and operates local radio stations 880 CKLQ and 94.7 Star FM, which broadcast throughout Western Manitoba. Westman is proud of its strong commitment to its customers and the communities it serves.

About Hitron Technologies Inc.

Hitron Technologies Inc., the parent company of Hitron Technologies Americas Inc., has delivered over one million DOCSIS products annually to MSOs worldwide, which support both residential and business class applications.

At Hitron Technologies Americas Inc., our unique business model enables our customers to succeed through first-to-market delivery while maintaining high quality standards in a cost effective manner. We take pride in our flexibility, responsiveness and capacity to support our customers' evolving business demands. Since our inception, we have operated with an unwavering commitment to delivering excellence in all we do, and this will continue to define our future and ensure our customers' success.

For more information about Hitron Technologies Inc., visit www.hitron-americas.com.


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