Japan Adds 361,000 DSL Lines in October

More than 361,000 new DSL accounts were added in Japan during October, according to the Ministry of Public Management, Home Affairs, Posts and Telecommunications. The figures represent a slight acceleration over the pace of DSL activations in September, when some 340,000 new DSL accounts were added. As of 31-Oct-2003, there were some 9,590,349 DSL lines in service. http://www.soumu.go.jp/joho_tsusin/eng/Statistics/dsl/index.h...

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Ciena's Strategy Seeks Growth through Expansion

The pure optical transport market is not growing and it may not for a while, said Steve W. Chaddick - Ciena's Chief Strategy Officer speaking at last week's UBS conference in New York. Advances in optical technology have been so successful that is very cost effective to build "huge" capacity networks with DWDM. In order to grow in a relatively flat market, Ciena's strategy is to expand into new markets. It is not good enough to be a niche player, said Chaddick, because service providers are seeking long term relationships with a few key suppliers...

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Core Optics Raises $15 Million for High-Speed Components

Core Optics, a start-up based in Nuremberg Germany and Manchester, New Hampshire raised announced the closing of $15 million Series C funding from existing investors, Crescendo Ventures, Techno Venture Management, High Tech Private Equity and Atila Ventures/ETV. CoreOptics develops and manufactures optical modules and subsystems. Its current portfolio includes advanced transponders at 40 Gbps and 10 Gbps as well as high performance ASICs for Metropolitan and Long Haul optical systems. http://www.coreoptics....

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EU Forms Network and Information Security Agency

A new European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA) has been formed to address cross-border network security issues on behalf of the European Union. Specifically, ENISA will address the need for increased network security awareness and help inform citizens, businesses and administrations of the risks involved in using the Internet and how to protect themselves against the threat. The agency will be temporarily based in Brussels.http://europa.eu....

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Network Elements Raises $15 M, Partners with TriQuint

Network Elements, a start-up based in Beaverton, Oregon, raised $15 million in funding for its development of high-performance 10 Gbps optical networking modules. The new funding cam from Alloy Ventures, New Enterprise Associates, and Lake Street Capital. Network Elements also announced a strategic partnership with TriQuint Semiconductor, a supplier of high performance components for communications applications. The companies will collaborate on the development, production and worldwide distribution of optical 10 Gbps optical networking modules....

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Hong Kong's PCCW Launches Hosted VoIP Service

PCCW, the incumbent carrier in Hong Kong, launched a "Convergence" hosted IP telephony service that features a single inbox for email, voicemail or fax, click-to-call, click-to-conference, intelligent call routing and screening, IP phone access, softphone access, and full standard telephone features and IDD services. The service initially supports H.323 and will soon support SIP. It also integrates with Microsoft Outlook and Messenger buddy lists. The user interface is provided in both Chinese and English. PCCW Convergence is offered in two...

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BT Launches Broadband Entertainment with Philips

BT announced a partnership with Philips to advance its "Home of Possibilities" strategy of extending broadband connectivity to a variety of consumer devices. The companies are offering a bundled package that includes the Philips Streamium MC-i250 hi-fi and a BT Voyager 2000 Wireless Modem for £499.99. A BT broadband connection can be used to stream MP3 files and online radio stations wirelessly to the Philips Streamium player. http://www.btplc....

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Norway's BlueCom Selects Alcatel's DSL

BlueCom, the number three ADSL service provider in Norway, selected Alcatel's Advanced Services Access Manager (ASAM) for an expansion of its national network. Over a two-year period, BlueCom will install approximately 200 Alcatel ASAMs throughout its network with a strategy to upgrade them in the near future to deliver video services over DSL. Bluecom is expected to be an early adopter of new DSL line technologies, including ADSL2plus. The carrier historically been a wholesaler of broadband services, however this agreement with Alcatel allows...

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Alcatel Acquires Packet Video's Network Solutions Division

Alcatel has acquired the Network Solutions unit of PacketVideo, which develops video server technology for the mobile communications industry. The company has demonstrated MPEG-4 video streaming to mobile devices and has an established footprint with NTT DoCoMo, T-Mobile, Orange, Mobilkom, New World Mobility and others. Alcatel described the acquisition as "another significant step" in its strategy to become a leader in broadband video solutions. Financial terms were not disclosed.PacketVideo Corporation, including its Device Solutions unit, is...

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Bay Microsystems Closes $10 Million for its Packet Processors

Bay Microsystems, a start-up based in Santa Clara, California, closed $10 million in an over-subscribed Series C financing round, bringing the total investment in the company to more than $30 million. Bay Microsystems has developed a line of programmable packet processing and traffic management solutions. Its product line includes OC192c/10G processor capable of classification, policing, segmentation and reassembly, and traffic management at wire rate. The funding round includes a new institutional investor, In-Q-Tel, as well as participation...

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