Nakina Systems, a start-up based in Ottawa, Canada, introduced its suite of intelligent network applications that address service providers' needs for multi-vendor layer one network discovery and automation of operational tasks. The Nakina suite supports both legacy and next generation equipment utilizing interfaces such as TL-1 and TMF-814 over OSI and TCP protocols. The Nakina OSS searches out and identifies network elements, topologies, resources and inventory of Layer One network assets. The platform aims to help service providers reduce their operating expenses and increase revenue by unlocking additional network capacity without additional capital expenditures. Nakina will show it suite at this week's NFOEC in Orlando, Florida.
Separately, Nakina has appointed Mike Unger, former Nortel Optical President to its board of directors.
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- Nakina Systems was founded in late 2001. The company is headed by Dave Vicary, who previously led Preside Optical R&D. Nakina's technical team is headed by Sergio Pellizzari, who spent 17 years working at Bell Northern Research and Nortel Networks.
- In January 2003, Nakina Systems announced Series A financing through VenGrowth Capital Partners. The funding amount was not disclosed.
