Vecima Networks Inc. announced the Entra Virtualized Cable Modem Termination System (vCMTS) as part of its Entra Cloud? platform of open, interoperable, cloud-native applications that help cable operators transform their networks for next-generation broadband access. Entra vCMTS is built from the ground up to provide the scalability and throughput required for DOCSIS® 4.0 services.

The Entra vCMTS features an open, cloud-native design that is fully containerized and dynamically scalable for operators of every size at market-leading densities. Built on field-proven Vecima DOCSIS® technology, it is designed to maximize performance while minimizing space, power, and cost. It is interoperable with Vecima's widely deployed Remote PHY Devices (RPDs) and Vecima is fully committed to interoperability with other vendors.

Available for commercial off-the-shelf server hardware, the Entra vCMTS leverages Vecima's simplified host operating system and container orchestration methodology for maximum security and efficiency. By combining both Application Programming Interface (API) and Command Line Interface (CLI) approaches in one, the Entra v CMTS is a workforce multiplier for operators, offering a streamlined path for operators to transition from legacy platforms to a modern, highly automated, and high-reliability virtual DOCSIS platform. The platform is currently entering lab trials with a Tier 1 operator in North America and will be ready for field trials worldwide in the fourth quarter of calendar 2024.