BigBand Introduces Managed Adaptive Streaming for iPads and PCs at CableLabs® Winter Conference

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At the CableLabs® Winter Conference 2011, BigBand Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:BBND), a leader in digital video networking, will introduce an innovative hybrid approach to managing HTTP adaptive streaming traffic. The approach helps cable Multiple System Operators (MSOs) expand their broadcast TV and on-demand services to reach their subscribers’ IP-connected consumer electronic devices, such as the iPad®, tablets, netbooks, PCs, and gaming consoles. The solution is designed to efficiently manage and leverage the existing resources of a video delivery network and to enhance viewing experiences. It also improves bandwidth utilization and equalizes video quality across all services by leveraging a technique called "quality-based bandwidth allocation".