* Cabovisao selects Arris D5 universal edge QAM
By Brian Santo

Arris said that Portuguese operator Cabovisao has placed an order for Arris’ D5 Universal Edge QAMs to support its national digital broadcast rollout.

“The ARRIS D5 provided the scrambling and Conditional Access interface required to properly operate and meet the desired expectations,” said Cabovisao Director of Planning and Engineering Jose Pascoal.

* Chermak joins Symmetricom
By Mike Robuck

Symmetricom announced this week that Paul Chermak has joined the company as executive vice president, global sales and support. Prior to Symmetricom, Chermak was senior vice president and general manager of the high technology group at 12 Technologies.