Overture Networks Introduces Edge Platform

Overture Networks, a start-up based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina introduced a network edge platform designed for carrier Ethernet and TDM services. Like Overture's flagship ISG 5000 platform, the new ISG 2200 is a packet-based multi-service access platform for Ethernet-based private line, high-speed Internet access, virtual private LAN service (VPLS) and legacy T1/E1 voice/data/video. In addition to Ethernet services and transport, key features of the platform include "TDM pseudowire" and "Frame Relay pseudowire" capabilities over...

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Cable & Wireless Selects LayerOne to Maintain U.S. Links

Cable and Wireless plc will maintain its U.S. and international connections via an international point of presence (POP) with LayerOne. Cable & Wireless, which announced its intention to exit the U.S. domestic market last year, is also using LayerOne's services to maintain certain traffic flows to and from the United States and other international markets. LayerOne operates International Gateway POPs in Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami and New York. http://www.layerone....

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SiGe Semiconductor Targets Cellular and Wi-Fi Modules

SiGe Semiconductor announced a product roadmap to build chip-scale RF front-end modules for multi-mode, dual-band Wi-Fi systems, and cellular handsets compliant to the GSM, CDMA, CDMA2000, GPRS and EDGE standards. Using its silicon germanium technology, the Ottawa-based company plans to build the world's smallest GSM RF front-end, and the industry's highest performance module for dual-band, multi-mode 802.11a/b/g WLAN systems. The roadmap also includes chip-scale solutions for 802.11b/g WLAN systems, quad-band CDMA handsets, and dual-mode GSM/WCDMA...

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Atheros Introduces Single-Chip 802.11g Solution

Atheros Communications introduced a single-chip 802.11g WLAN solution that integrates a Media Access Controller (MAC), baseband processor, and 2.4 GHz radio in a low-cost CMOS package. The new chip represents the company's third-generation 802.11g silicon. It was preceded by a three-chip solution launched in February 2003, and a two-chip solution launched in June 2003. Like the earlier designs, the new chip uses a multi-phase approach to signal processing, which extends the battery life of mobile devices by controlling the power of different sections...

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Foundry Adds 40-port GigE Module to Switching Line

Foundry Networks released a new 40-port high density Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) fiber module and introduced two new modules for its flagship, terabit-capacity BigIron MG8 and NetIron 40G switches. The BigIron MG8 is Foundry's non-blocking 1.28 Tbps switch for enterprise applications requiring high-density Gigabit Ethernet and 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE). The NetIron 40G is Foundry's non-blocking 1.28 Tbps Ethernet router designed for service providers. Foundry is introducing the following new modules for each switch to complement the currently shipping...

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Occam and Minerva Test IP TV

SureWest Communications, a provider of advanced communications products and services in the Sacramento, California region, has selected and successfully tested a combined IP television delivery platform from Occam Networks and Minerva Networks.Minerva provides IP television headend equipment and middleware, as well as consulting and integration services. Occam offers an IP-based loop carrier platform that delivers both traditional and packetized broadband services from a single access network. Minerva is a member of the Occam Packet Access Network...

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AMCC Offers Quad SONET/SDH Phys for System "Face-lifts"

Applied Micro Circuits Corp. (AMCC) introduced two new quad SONET/SDH physical layer devices designed for new high density line cards as well as the remodeling of legacy line cards. For reworking earlier system designs, the new quad OC3/12 SONET/SDH 8-bit transceiver requires only that customers update the optical front-end of the design, while the rest of the system, such as the framers, pointer-processors and software, can remain intact. The first device (S1213) operates in either SONET/SDH OC-12 or OC-3 with a CDR feature, and can also be provisioned...

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voiceglo Deploys Acme Packet Session Border Controllers

voiceglo, a provider of consumer and business VoIP services based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is using Acme Packet's Net-Net session border controllers for both hosted IP service delivery and peering to IP-based PSTN termination networks. The Net-Net session border controllers enable voiceglo to interconnect with other IP networks. http://www.acmepacket.comvoiceglo was founded by Michael Egan and Edward Cespedes. Egan is the Founder and former CEO of Alamo Rent A Car, which he directed to become one of the nation's largest car rental firms before...

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Slovenian Carrier Selects Juniper for TV-over-ADSL

SiOL, the leading Slovenian ISP, has deployed Juniper Networks' M-series routing platforms and E- series broadband aggregation platforms with the Juniper Networks SDX service deployment system to offer new advanced IP services such as broadband TV over ADSL. Smart Com, Juniper Networks' partner in the Slovenian market, serves as systems integrator. Financial terms were not disclosed. http://www.juniper....

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Orthogon Extends its Broadband Wireless to 130 km

Orthogon Systems, a start-up based in Ashburton, UK introduced a new wireless Ethernet bridge with high-gain external antennae that enable the system to span greater distances, even over large bodies of water, and overcome more challenging obstacles in its path. The company said its new OS-Gemini C product with external antennae provides a 400x increase in signal gain over its existing OS-Gemini I product (integrated antennae), connecting distances of up to 130 km (81 miles). Orthogon noted that sending wireless signals across water has long posed...

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Boingo Wireless Adds First Wi-Fi Mesh Roaming Partner

Boingo Wireless signed a roaming agreement with Verge Wireless, which operates Wi-Fi mesh networks in key cities in the southern U.S. The agreement is the first for Boingo with a broadband Wi-Fi mesh- networking operator. An example of Verge's mesh network capabilities is its recent announcement of New Orleans' first mesh network in the Warehouse District. The company has also deployed service in Baton Rouge, LA. http://www.boingo.comhttp://www.vergewireless....

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Canada's Allstream Launches Ethernet Private Line Service

Allstream (formerly AT&T Canada) introduced an Ethernet Private Line service that provides up to 1 Gbps connectivity within and between Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver. The Ethernet Private Line is carried over a private connection on Allstream's optical network. Allstream said its new service is designed for applications such as server aggregation, synchronous database mirroring, VoIP, corporate data centre connectivity, multi-campus workgroups and data warehousing. The carrier will offer a 99.999% uptime availability option....

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AFC Launches Marketing Campaign Focused on "Pure-Play Access"

AFC launched a marketing and advertising campaign to articulate the company's strategy as a "Pure-Play Access" supplier . The "AFC-The Acronym for Access" campaign touts the company's heritage in voice and broadband solutions and highlights the importance of the access portion of the network as the primary arena for differentiation and competition among carriers. Marketing initiatives include a redesigned web site and advertising. http://www.afc.comEarlier this month, AFC agreed to acquire Marconi's North American Access (NAA) business for $240...

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Hammerhead Secures $25M for Next Gen Edge Migration Switch

Hammerhead Systems, a start-up based in Mountain View, California, raised $25 million in Series B financing, bringing its total funding to $43 million. Hammerhead Systems is developing a next generation "edge migration switch" to help service providers transition Frame Relay/ATM services to an MPLS backbone. Hammerhead's platform is currently in trials with a Tier 1 RBOC and a leading U.S.-based network service provider. Product details have not yet been announced.Pequot Ventures led the round with new equity participation and Pequot General Partner...

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