Wintegra Broadens Multi-Service Product Family

Wintegra introduced two new silicon devices targeted at the Multi-Service Access (MSA) market, which includes switches, routers and concentrators, as well as media gateways, wireless infrastructure and DSLAMs. The two new WinPath 77xM6 devices provide a highly integrated fully channelized OC-3 (scalable to OC12) solution when teamed with an external FPGA. This FPGA, productized as the Universal Front End version 2 "UFE2" by Wintegra, was first validated with an Altera instantiation using their Stratix family of FPGAs. The new devices could support 84 ports of IMA, ATM UNI, or unstructured CES; 84 ports of Multi-link Frame Relay or Multi-link PPP; 2016 ports of FR, HDLC, PPP, structured CES, with DS0, NxDS0, DS1 granularity; Frame Relay to ATM interworking (FRF.5 and FRR.8.1); Frame Relay Switching; ATM or Packet uplinks; and fine grained traffic management features. Sampling will begin in Q4http://www.wintegra.com

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Wintegra Announces Two New Access Processors

Wintegra unveiled two new Access Packet Processors suited for wireless infrastructure systems, DSLAMs, IADs, Voice over Packet systems, and multiservice edge routers, and switches. Both processors integrate 2 Gigabit Ethernet MACs, 16 Serial Ports (each providing T1/E1 connectivity), support of additional UTOPIA PHYs (up to 127 on each port) and performance of up to 233 MHz. One of the processors includes a MIPS 5Kc core for Control Path operations, while the other relies on an external host processor. Sampling is expected in Q4http://www.wintegra.com

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Handango Builds Digital Media Library for Mobile Operators

Handango has now secured access to a globally licensed digital media library of more than 10,000 ringtones and graphics, which are available for licensing. Handango's customer list includes Nokia, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, Kyocera Wireless, Sprint, Cingular Wireless, T-Mobile, Orange, O2, HP, Dell, Palm, Microsoft, SEGA Mobile, Sony, AOL, Yahoo! Handango estimates the global market for ringtones was worth $700 million to $1 billion dollars in 2002. Most service providers are charging between $1 and $2 for each ringtone or graphic downloaded.
http://www.handango.com

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Schlumberger to Support OSS for Sprint's Packet Network Migration

SchlumbergerSema was awarded a contract to provide systems integration, data migration and network inventory management services over the next four years to support Sprint's migration from a circuit-switched telephone network to a packet network. Specifically, SchlumbergerSema will migrate both systematic and manually selected data from several existing Sprint source applications, populating them in the new C2P OSS. The companies said the C2P OSS plan also includes streamlining the system to get as much data as possible into a single inventory repository. SchlumbergerSema supplies IT consulting, systems integration, and network and infrastructure services .
http://www.slb.com
http://www.sprint.com

• On 27-May-2003, Sprint officially launched its migration from a circuit-switched telephone network to a packet network with the replacement of its entire local switching infrastructure in Gardner, Kansas. The process of migrating the entire Sprint network will take place over several years. Sprint will be capable of combining three separate "overlay" networks into a single ATM network for voice, data and private-line services. Class 5 circuit switches will be replaced using Nortel Networks' Succession Communication Server 2000 superclass softswitches, Succession Multiservice Gateway 4000, Succession Media Gateway 9000, and Nortel Networks Passport 15000 Multiservice Switches. Nortel Networks will be responsible for all delivery, installation and testing of the new packet equipment. Financial terms were not disclosed. In addition to Gardner, Kansas, the locations that are scheduled for conversion to packet switching in 2003 include five towns in Virginia, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Florida and Ohio. Sprint estimates a 75% consolidation of host central offices.
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  In November 2001, Sprint first announced that Nortel Networks would provide products and services for the conversion of Sprint's Local Telecommunications Division network from digital circuit-switched to next generation packet-switching. At the time, the companies valued the project at US$1.1 billion over a projected four year period.

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KPN EuroRings Chooses CIENA's ONLINE Metro Platform

KPN EURRings has installed CIENA's ONLINE Metro platform to deliver Storage Area Networking, ESCON, Fibre Channel, wavelengths and Gigabit Ethernet services. KPN EURRings will implement CIENA's LightWorks ON-Center network management software. Financial terms were not disclosed.
http://www.ciena.com

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net.com's VoIP platform Deployed in Call Center Network

Advanced Innovative Marketing (AIM) has selected net.com's SHOUTIP 900 VoIP platform for deployment in its call center network. The SHOUT gateways will be used to distribute calls between various call centers. The platform's Interactive Voice Response (IVR) capabilities will also be used to automate elements of inbound customer service calls, quickly routing the call to the person best able to assist the caller. Network Equipment Technologies said the sale represents the first deployment of its VoIP platform in a call center environment. Financial terms were not disclosed.
http://www.net.com

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Nortel Networks Introduces New VPN Framework

Nortel Networks introduced a new Virtual Private Network (VPN) framework offering service providers additional tools for delivering managed VPNs that can be tailored to meet specific, per-site requirements. The framework adds four new VPN access capabilities:

• Network-based IP VPN with Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) remote access -- adding Nortel Networks Alteon SSL remote access capability to a Nortel Networks Shasta network-based IP VPN will allow end-users to remotely access the VPN using either a standard browser equipped with SSL (any browser-equipped device on the Internet) or their current Nortel Networks Contivity VPN client.
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  Ethernet extentions for IP VPNs -- Nortel Networks Passport Multiservice WANs (ATM and Frame Relay) will be interworked with Optical Ethernet networks.
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  IPSec encryption of Network-based IP VPN -- Introduction of Frame Relay interfaces on Contivity allows new VPN deployment options that will enable service providers to encrypt the last mile of a Passport multiservice network-based IP VPN or Frame Relay service. This will give enterprises end-to-end encryption and strong QoS). Enterprises will also be able to expand the reach of their service by securely connecting branch offices across the Internet via Contivity tunneling.
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  Passport IP VPN upgrade -- A new software release for Nortel Networks' Passport Multiservice Switches will increase the scale, scope, performance and reliability of the Passport IP VPN solution. The release is planned for Q3.
  

Nortel Networks' IP VPN portfolio encompasses the Alteon SSL VPN Switch, Contivity Secure IP Services Gateway, its Optical Ethernet solutions, Shasta 5000 Broadband Service Node, and its Passport Multiservice Switches.
http://www.nortelnetworks.com

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MCI Launches Network-Based IP VPN Remote Service

MCI introduced a new IP VPN Remote network-based service designed to securely and seamlessly connect remote and traveling workers to their existing corporate networks via the Internet. MCI said its Secure Interworking Gateway (SIG) provides enterprises with access to their existing frame relay, ATM, Private IP and IP VPN networks via the Internet. The gateway automatically authenticates the connection, requesting user name and password confirmation from the edge server. Once a user is granted access, communications are routed to a customers' data network via a Permanent Virtual Circuit or an IPSec tunnel. As a managed offering MCI owns, manages, monitors and updates the secure gateway deployed within its network. Until now, MCI's CPE-based remote access VPN offering required equipment residing at the customer's location.
http://www.mci.com

• In September 2001, AT&T announced an IP VPN portfolio that included global remote dial access, Ethernet access and integration with its Internet data centers. The rollout included the ability to uses Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) to leverage existing Frame Relay networks. AT&T later added support for narrowband and broadband IP Security (IPSec) encrypted tunnels for remote access.

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DMTF and TM Forum Seek Common Model for Enterprise/Telecom Management

The Distributed Management Task Force (DMTF), and TeleManagement Forum (TM Forum) will combine their information and modeling approaches to help support telecommunications/enterprise management convergence. The DMTF has developed an enterprise Common Information Model (CIM) for the exchange of management information in a platform-independent and technology-neutral way. The TM Forum's New Generation Operations Systems and Software (NGOSS) is a framework for procuring and deploying operational and business support systems and software in the telecommunications environment. The two groups are now collectively working on the potential for integration of these shared information models to also support telecommunications / enterprise convergence.
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3Com Introduces New Layer 3 LAN core switch from Huawei

3Com introduced a new high-performance, Layer 3 LAN core switch based on technology from Huawei. The new 3Com Switch 7700 is designed for campus core applications and supports the convergence of voice, video and data with QoS, bandwidth management and high-density Gigabit and Fast Ethernet. The switch is also 10 Gigabit-capable, extending the option for future scalability on this platform. The 3Com Switch 7700 is expected to be available in July and the 7-slot Starter Kit will have a US list price of $21,995


3Com also announced a distance enhancement feature for its XRN switch interconnect technology, which lets multiple stackable switches be managed as a single device. The new XRN GBIC Fabric Interconnect enables customers to extend XRN connections across campuses and longer distances of up to 70 km.


In addition, 3Com expanded its Switch 40x0 family with a new Switch 4070, an XRN technology-enabled switch that accepts a mixture of 1000BASE SX and 1000BASE LX ports using SFP (Small Form-factor Plug-in) transceivers. The company also announced plans for new capabilities on its Gigabit Ethernet switches to support OSPF.
http://www.3com.com

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P-Com to Acquire SPEEDCOM Wireless, Undertake Restructuring

P-Com agreed to acquire the operating assets of SPEEDCOM Wireless Corporation in exchange for approximately 67 million shares of P-Com common stock and the assumption of $3 million in debt. Both companies are suppliers of fixed wireless broadband equipment. SPEEDCOM Wireless, which is based in Sarasota, Florida, offers a line of wireless Ethernet routers with 128-bit AES encryption, mesh and star functionality. The SPEEDCOM equipment supports rates from 11 Mbps up to 155 Mbps over distances of 25 miles or more. P-Com, which is based in Campbell, California, supplies spread spectrum, point-to-point wireless access systems. Prior to completion of the transaction, P-Com is also undertaking a recapitalization that includes the following:

• the conversion of approximately $20 million in principal amount of P-Com's 7% Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2007 into shares of P-Com Common Stock;
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  the elimination of certain accrued liabilities and long-term debt totaling in excess of $10 million;
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  the completion of an equity financing transaction in which P-Com receives gross proceeds of approximately $5 million to $7 million
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  P-Com said it believes that it is beginning to see initial signs of stabilization in the marketplace and that the synergies of this acquisition will allow it to continue to reduce its cost structure and begin to generate sequential sales growth.

http://www.p-com.com
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Finisar Introduces New Fibre Channel and Ethernet Test Platform

Finisar introduced a new Analysis and Monitoring solution for 1Gb & 2Gb Fibre Channel and FCIP Storage Area Networks. Finisar's Xgig product line offers two platform options: a 4-blade rack mount or bench top chassis and a single blade chassis for portable use. Finisar introduced a Bit Error Rate Tester (BERT) based on the Xgig platform in May.
http://www.finisar.com/xgig

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HP Prices Media Center PCs at under $1,000

HP announced a new series of Media Center PCs starting at under $1,000 for the first time. The HP Media Center PCs use Microsoft's Windows XP Media Center Edition OS, which provides digital entertainment features such as recording, pausing and rewinding live television as well as easier ways to organize and share digital music, photos, movies and personal videos. The HP Media Center PCs also includes a Media Center remote control and keyboard with entertainment controls, six-in-one media card reader, TV tuner card and free digital program guide; TV-out ports; six channel audio; six USB ports; two or more IEEE FireWire ports; 10/100BT Ethernet port; and v.90 modem.
http://www.hp.com

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UK Awards Licenses for 3.4GHz Wireless Broadband Providers

The UK's Radiocommunications Agency completed an auction of licenses for the 3.4GHz band, which is reserved for wireless broadband services. Successful bidders included Pacific Century Cyberworks, Red Spectrum, and Public Hub.
http://www.radio.gov.uk

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