SA supplies digital content distribution systems, transmission networks for broadband access to the home, digital interactive set-tops and subscriber systems designed for video, high-speed Internet and voice over IP (VoIP) networks, and worldwide customer service and support.

This solution allows cable operators to have the potential to deliver new revenue generating services to business customers within their existing network rather than incurring the additional costs of building parallel data or voice networks to provide these services.

"There are multiple financial and service benefits for the cable operator from the Proteus nodes and this new Ethernet module. They provide an excellent entry point into commercial services for the cable operator for a minimal capital expenditure. The ability to serve closely located concentrations of business customers from a single point should assist cable operators in developing an effective business model for launching commercial services," Scientific-Atlanta vice president and general manager of emerging businesses is quoted as saying in reports.