Charter, Cisco Sign Deal To Support Charter's Next-gen Video Solution

(RTTNews) - Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO) and Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) said that under a strategic agreement between the companies, Cisco will supply key products in support of Charter's next-generation video solution.

The products will include Cisco's cloud-based security suite, including downloadable security solution or DCAS for set-top boxes, and seamless digital rights management or DRM solution to support video services on a range of IP devices.

Cisco said it will supply a substantial share of Charter's next-generation 'Worldbox' volume and continue to supply CableCARD boxes until Charter migrates all current and acquired systems to the downloadable security solution.

The two companies will host a private press and analyst reception today at CES 2015 in Las Vegas to showcase Charter's new solution and Cisco's key contributions for the first time.