AT&T has tapped Sun Microsystems for servers and storage arrays to help deliver its U-verse video service.
AT&T will use Sun Fire X4600 servers and will also deploy Sun Storage Tek storage arrays – the latter provides continuous access to AT&T’s VOD library. The new servers and storage arrays are scheduled to be rolled out in new deployments of IP-video super hub offices and IP-video hub offices in AT&T’s fiber-to-the-curb U-verse network.
AT&T’s video service is currently available in parts of 23 markets across eight states. AT&T’s roll out of U-verse has been slower than originally projected, but the company plans to launch in new markets this year and next year while also expanding in its current markets.