Arris Group

Arris Group, a global communications technology company, specializes in providing integrated broadband network solutions for cable system operators and Multiple System Operators (MSOs). With a focus on IP, video, and broadband technology, Arris works closely with customers to enhance entertainment and communication experiences worldwide. Known for their innovative solutions, including digital TV and wireless broadband gateways, Arris is dedicated to meeting present challenges and preparing for future advancements in personalized, Ultra HD, multiscreen, and cloud services. By collaborating with customers, Arris continues to address the evolving needs of 21st-century communications, driving innovation and shaping the future of the industry.

Bruce McClelland

President of Network and Cloud and Global Services

13 past transactions

Federated Wireless

Series B in 2017
Federated Wireless, Inc. is a company that specializes in wireless broadband network management, focusing on the development of private wireless and shared spectrum services. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the company offers spectrum controller solutions that facilitate the efficient use of wireless spectrum for mobile broadband. Its technology supports various sectors, including telecommunications, logistics, manufacturing, energy, hospitality, education, and retail, enabling use cases such as private wireless networks, industrial IoT applications, and network densification. Federated Wireless has established a partner ecosystem with over 50 solution and edge partners, collaborating to advance the development and deployment of shared spectrum services. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to enhance existing LTE networks and enable secure spectrum sharing for both government and commercial users without compromising service quality.

Ruckus Wireless

Acquisition in 2017
Ruckus Wireless, Inc., based in Sunnyvale, California, is a leading provider of advanced wireless systems tailored for the expanding mobile Internet infrastructure market. The company specializes in a diverse range of "Smart Wi-Fi" products designed for mobile carriers, broadband service providers, and corporate enterprises, serving over 48,000 end-customers globally. Ruckus addresses critical Wi-Fi capacity and coverage challenges driven by the increasing traffic on wireless networks, largely due to the widespread use of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. With a focus on innovation, Ruckus has developed patented technologies, including adaptive antenna arrays that enhance signal range, improve data rates, and minimize interference. This technology ensures the reliable delivery of multimedia content and services over standard Wi-Fi networks, enabling seamless connectivity for users.

ActiveVideo Networks

Acquisition in 2015
ActiveVideo Networks, Inc. is a technology company specializing in cloud-based solutions for the television and web content industry. Its primary product, CloudTV, is a software platform that creates HTML5 user interfaces and streams them as video to various ultra-thin client devices globally. This platform addresses device fragmentation and enables pay-TV operators, online video providers, and consumer electronics manufacturers to deliver enhanced user experiences, including guides, video-on-demand interfaces, applications, and games. With a focus on providing innovative solutions, ActiveVideo aims to enrich the television experience by integrating web content and interactive advertising, supporting a diverse range of services for content aggregators and providers. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company also maintains offices in Los Angeles and Hilversum, the Netherlands. ActiveVideo Networks operates as a subsidiary of ARRIS International plc.

Pace

Acquisition in 2015
Pace plc, established in 1982, specializes in the design, development, and distribution of digital receivers and set-top boxes for television, enabling delivery of content via satellite, cable, terrestrial, and IP networks. Its product portfolio includes high-definition set-top boxes, personal video recorders, digital cable set-top boxes, media gateways, and MPEG set-top boxes. Additionally, Pace offers engineering design, software applications, and support services to multiple service operators, broadcasters, telecommunications companies, and retail markets. The company operates globally, with a significant presence in the UK, Europe, the Far East, Australasia, and North America.

Watchwith

Series B in 2015
Watchwith is a provider of a data-driven advertising platform that specializes in native digital video advertising for TV networks and premium video publishers. The company has developed a sync-to-broadcast content management platform and syndication network that allows video publishers to effectively monetize their audiences through in-program contextual advertising. Watchwith's innovative approach includes various ad formats, such as interactive promotions, brand advertisements, e-commerce events, and branded bonus content, all designed to enhance viewer engagement. By offering unmatched viewability and superior brand recall, Watchwith's advertising solutions cater particularly well to young audiences who are increasingly adept at ignoring traditional interruptive ad breaks.

Benu Networks

Series C in 2015
Benu Networks is a privately held telecommunications software company based in Billerica, Massachusetts. The company specializes in developing innovative software solutions that simplify complex edge networks. Its next-generation Virtual Service Edge (VSE) platform integrates cable modem termination system (CMTS) functions, allowing network operators to create and deliver Internet Protocol (IP) services over a converged infrastructure. With over a decade of industry experience, Benu Networks focuses on transforming legacy networks, managing services elastically, and supporting the transition to 5G technology. The company is backed by reputable venture capital firms, underscoring its potential for growth and impact in the telecommunications sector.

SeaWell Networks

Acquisition in 2014
SeaWell Networks is a technology company that specializes in enhancing online video experiences through its innovative software solutions. The company focuses on video preparation, delivering high-quality adaptive streaming that is both cost-effective and versatile. By adopting standards-based technology, SeaWell Networks enables seamless distribution of IP-based video across various platforms, ensuring an exceptional viewing experience. Additionally, the company offers video hosting and distribution services for content delivery networks and other video hosting providers, and its Spectrum product optimizes high-capacity video management while facilitating content monetization.

Watchwith

Series A in 2013
Watchwith is a provider of a data-driven advertising platform that specializes in native digital video advertising for TV networks and premium video publishers. The company has developed a sync-to-broadcast content management platform and syndication network that allows video publishers to effectively monetize their audiences through in-program contextual advertising. Watchwith's innovative approach includes various ad formats, such as interactive promotions, brand advertisements, e-commerce events, and branded bonus content, all designed to enhance viewer engagement. By offering unmatched viewability and superior brand recall, Watchwith's advertising solutions cater particularly well to young audiences who are increasingly adept at ignoring traditional interruptive ad breaks.

Bigband Networks

Acquisition in 2011
BigBand Networks, Inc. is a provider of integrated broadband access solutions, specializing in network-based platforms for cable operators and telecommunications companies. The company develops, markets, and sells technologies that enable these operators to deliver video services across various transmission mediums, including coaxial, fiber, and copper networks. With a focus on enhancing the capabilities of broadband infrastructure, BigBand Networks operates both in the United States and internationally, catering to the evolving needs of the telecommunications industry.

Digeo

Acquisition in 2009
Digeo, Inc. specializes in home entertainment technologies, focusing on the development of digital media recorder platforms and services. The company's flagship product, the Moxi Media Center, provides subscribers with a range of digital entertainment features, including digital video recording, high-definition programming, and the management of digital media such as photographs and music. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, Digeo was previously known as Broadband Partners.

C-Cor

Acquisition in 2007
C-COR specializes in the manufacturing and retail of electronic equipment essential for cable television and digital data transmission systems. The company provides a range of products and services that support the construction and maintenance of multi-service communications networks globally. In addition to its hardware offerings, C-COR develops, integrates, manages, and sells software solutions for content management systems, thereby enhancing its capabilities in the telecommunications sector. This combination of hardware and software solutions positions C-COR as a key player in the communications industry, catering to the diverse needs of its customers.

Atoga Systems

Acquisition in 2003
Atoga Systems is a developer of networking equipment and applications that enable the delivery of high-speed broadband content in metro areas. The company designs, develops, and manufactures intelligent, integrated WDM platforms for the optical Internet. Its solutions allow internet service providers to broaden service offerings by increasing the performance capability of their network infrastructure and reducing their costs of operation. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in Fremont, California.

Cadant

Acquisition in 2001
Cadant provides carrier-class cable modem termination systems for the cable industry.
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