Brand Introduction: Manufacturer ARRIS International plc

Arris International plc is an American manufacturer of telecommunication equipment and related solutions. The company provides video infrastructure, delivery networks, and commercial and residential connectivity devices. It has a strong customer base that serves its global market. The manufacturer is fully committed to developing solutions that enhance connectivity in various application areas.

Arris is aware of the importance of connected devices in the modern world of electronics. The essence of connectivity means that there should be a streamlined flow of data between different devices. This can be enhanced or made possible through various electronic components integrated into such devices.

Even though Arris International plc was eventually acquired by CommScope, it had done quite a major task in building a strong brand in the world of connectivity devices.

The rich history of Arris International dates back to 1995 when it was founded in England and Wales as a joint venture between Nortel Networks and Antec Corp. The company was originally known as Arris Interactive. In 2001, Antec bought out Nortel’s share and that is when the company changed its name to Arris Inc. Its head offices were in Georgia, United States.

In November 2018, Arris was acquired by CommScope in a deal that was estimated to have cost $7.4 billion. At the same time, CommScope also acquired Ruckus Network and ICX Switch. All these companies specialize in providing connectivity solutions for different applications. This was an indication of CommScope’s zeal to be a market leader in the area of networking. 

Arris products and solutions

Arris International was known for its broadband video and wireless technology devices. It combines hardware, software, and technological services that power advanced video experience and connectivity in different application environments. These solutions are mainly used by service providers, small enterprises, and even individuals in their homes.

Since the company was founded, it has established strong leadership in its key areas of operations such as:

· Customer Premises Equipment(CPE): Under this segment, the manufacturer offers access devices such as broadband modems, gateways, routers, and set-top boxes.

· Network and Cloud (N&C): In this segment, Arris provides different cloud-based solutions that come in various forms. Some are software solutions while others are hardware devices.

· Enterprise Networks: The manufacturer provides a broad range of solutions that are used in enterprise networks. They include Ruckus Wireless, and ICX Switch businesses. Additionally, the company focused on both wired and wireless connectivity solutions as well as the Citizens Broadband Radio Service solutions.

Using its design and manufacturing capabilities, Arris provided customization services to its clients. You can still get customized Arris products even after it was acquired by CommScope.

Quality products and services

Quality was a top reason behind the popularity of Arris International. The brand was known for its quality designs and hardware solutions. This was expected especially when we consider that Arris was already an established brand even before the acquisition.

Having been in the business for years, the manufacturer had adequate experience in delivering quality solutions. It also had adequate resources, both in terms of manufacturing equipment and manpower. Its solutions are highly reliable.

Acquisitions

During the 2000s, Arris was aggressively expanding the products and services that it supplied to the market. It was also keen on increasing its capabilities to provide more solutions. Before the company was eventually acquired, it also made quite a good number of acquisitions.

In 2001, Arris International announced that it would acquire Cadant, a privately owned designer and manufacturer of cable modems that are used for the termination systems. The acquisition process was eventually completed in January 2002.

In 2007, Arris acquired C-COR, an American communication service company that was known for providing video transport systems.

In 2009, Arris acquired some key assets owned by EG Technology Inc., an Atlanta-based technology company that provided connectivity devices. In the same year, it also bought some assets from Digeo Inc.

In 2011Arris acquired BigBand Networks, an American company that specialized in providing multimedia technologies.

In 2012, Arris International announced plans to acquire Motorola’s Mobility Home unit. From Google. The deal was sealed in 2023 and marked the entry of Arris into the set-top box market.

In 2015, Arris acquired another set-top box manufacturer; Pace plc which was based in the UK. This was a sign of the commitment that Arris had in the set-top box market. After this acquisition, Arris moved its head offices to Georgia, United States.

In February 2017, Arris announced plans to acquire the Ruckus Wireless Unit from Broadcom Inc.

Arris was acquired by CommScope

As we have already defined, all the products by Arris are now sold under CommScope, a company that prides itself on being a global leader in infrastructure solutions for communications networks. The acquisition was made in an all-cash translation that was valued to be approximately $7.4 billion.

It was predicted that the acquisition of Arris by CommScope was predicted to increase the latter’s dominance in the area of networking and connectivity technologies. CommScope was sure that this acquisition would help it have an easy time in penetrating key industries such as network convergence, fiber,5G, and even mobility areas.

So, if you are seeking to buy products and solutions that were previously sold by Arris, you can now get them from CommScope.

A brand with a global presence

Arris was an ambitious brand that had a vision to expand its presence globally. This was seen right from the time that the company was founded. By relocating its main offices to the United States, the company was aiming to expand its customer base beyond the UK or even Europe.

Arris has also engaged in aggressive marketing campaigns that are curated to capture global attention. A perfect example is by sponsoring NASCAR drivers Carl Edwards and Daniel Suarez. In 2019, Arris revealed a sponsorship deal with Philadelphia Fusion, an e-sports team. All these marketing campaigns increased the brand’s presence and popularity at the global level.

Arris has also partnered with independent distributors such as IVRFQ to expand its global presence. At ICRFQ, we stock original connectivity solutions made by Arris International (CommScope). Talk to us and we will be happy to deliver.