Thomson which provides integrated solutions (technologies, equipment and services) for the entertainment and media industries has introduced a series of new broadband and telephone products. The company issued a release stating that it is strategically leveraging its extensive experience in video, voice and data to solidify a prominent position in the telecommunications industry.

Through the Broadband Access Products organisation, Thomson develops technologies, products and solutions for broadband network operators who deliver digital entertainment and data to consumers and businesses. As worldwide demand for broadband is increasing, broadband connectivity is being incorporated into many types of consumer products such as set-top boxes and modems as well as televisions and home audio products, further fueling the demand for broadband access devices. New Thomson products and services deliver entertainment and broadband into and throughout homes and businesses while providing Telco operators with new revenue opportunities.

In a major leap forward for delivering video entertainment over DSL, Thomson launched the Internet Protocol (IP) 1001. This is the first IP video set-top box -that incorporates Thomson's advanced compression video delivery platform. This is Thomson's latest addition to its existing product line of IP set-top boxes, which are in successful trials and commercial installations around the world.

The technology in the new IP 1001 greatly improves the ability of telecom operators to deliver high-quality, fully featured video entertainment over DSL or other IP networks. Thomson collaborated with Intel to develop the core technology in the new product family that delivers a wide range of entertainment and data services into the living room adds the release.