21285 - SCTE Broadband Dec2021 COMPLETE v1

65 Vol. 43 No. 4 - November 2021 Issue products S P O N S O R E D C O N T E N T Prodigy simplifies field installation logistics and ordering for customers who use multiple types of hardened connectors and terminals. With Prodigy, customers need only one cable assembly that will include the required different lengths. An installer can simply run a drop cable assembly and convert the Prodigy connector to the required connector in the connection box. Customers have total freedom in using this universal cable solution. Prodigy is particularly ideal for the small, high-density terminal footprints that challenge European service providers today. Existing poles and chambers are often congested, but being able to use them is the fastest and most cost- effective deployment approach. Physical infrastructure access deployments in Britain give altnets a chance to roll out FTTH networks quickly, and Prodigy helps them minimise space constraints. NOVUX™—do more with less Networks will soon be able to use Prodigy connectors and adapters with CommScope’s new NOVUX™ hardened terminals in situations when a small footprint matters. Prodigy is the perfect complement to NOVUX and is the next evolution in outdoor-ready, plug-and-play connections. CommScope re-engineered traditional design, product and supply chain approaches from the ground up to develop the modular NOVUX ecosystem—the first in the industry. Designed for simplicity and configurability, NOVUX uses 75% fewer components than existing products while delivering 50 times more configurations than the number available today. Prodigy features self-guided automatic alignment and self- locking mechanisms to help eliminate connection errors and accidental release. This powerful combination helps ease space constraints and optimise the benefits of the NOVUX hardened terminals portfolio. Standardised interfaces across products and accessories address skilled labour challenges, making it easier for service providers to train technicians and improve the quality and success of their installations. Common features among all NOVUX components mean less training across multiple applications and fewer field installation errors. Service providers can also move faster, with reduced product delivery times and the ability to configure the fibre solutions they need in today’s competitive environment. Pioneering collaboration in network connectivity Openreach, Britain’s largest digital network business, is ramping up its full fibre network deployment with CommScope’s NOVUX platform. Engineers will have access to NOVUX hardened terminals, designed to enhance health and safety with less time spent on the pole. Technicians can complete site visits in a few hours, thanks to NOVUX.