RealPage selects ForceCom to provide transmission solutions for StarFire IPTV service

February 12, 2008 – ForceCom has announced that RealPage, a provider of products and services to the multifamily housing industry, has selected its IP triple-play MDU products for RealPage’s new StarFire IPTV service.

The StarFire service will be provided on a private, next generation managed IP network designed for the multifamily housing industry.  ForceCom is to provide RealPage with advanced Ethernet switching and transmission equipment for delivering high bandwidth IP video, Internet data and IP voice services.  The total package solution includes ForceCom’s Gigabit Ethernet optical switching equipment, 100Mbps gateway devices with Power over Ethernet (PoE), cabinets, enclosures and peripheral fibre panels, cables and patch equipment.

“ForceCom proved to have the most economical and feature supportive equipment available in meeting our network deployment plans,” said Patrick Case, Vice President of Research and Development for RealPage.  “Beyond their product portfolio, ForceCom has also provided valuable consultation in helping us address specific aspects of delivering the most advanced IP triple-play services available.”

RealPage reportedly plans to launch the StarFire service in the second quarter of this year.