Ubiquity and Convedia Partner on IP Service Delivery for 3G

Ubiquity and Convedia have jointly developed and demonstrated a Caller Ringback Tone and mobile conferencing solution that is 3GPP IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) compliant. The platform is based on Ubiquity's SIP Application Server and Convedia's IP Media Servers. Ubiquity's software provides both a carrier-class deployment platform and an open, programmable application creation environment, while Convedia's IP media servers deliver an optimized Multimedia Resource Function (MRF) to support scalable audio and video IP media processing. The network-based...

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ADC Debuts Line-Powered ADSL and G.SHDSL Wi-Fi

At CeBIT 2004, ADC introduced a line-powered Wi-Fi access point solution that uses ADSL or G.shdsl backhaul transport. The line-powering capability allows the access points to be located where needed when commercial power is not readily available. ADC estimates that service providers can save up to 70% in first construction costs by eliminating the need to obtain commercial power. In addition, installation time is simplified and reduced, and access point location is optimized for maximum RF coverage. The ADC LoopStar Wi-Fi solution consists of...

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Nortel Networks Ships its Multimedia Services Platform in Europe

At CeBIT 2004, Nortel Networks announced that its next generation multimedia services platform for enterprises is now available in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) through distribution partners BT, DeTeWe, Swisscom and KPN. The Multimedia Communication Server (MCS) 5100 Release 2 provides enterprises with tools for collaboration, mobility and personalized application development using SIP and H.323. It can be deployed with Nortel Networks telephony systems, or with telephony systems from other vendorshttp://www.nortelnetworks....

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Marconi Selects Centillium's Maximus ADSL2/2+/2++

Marconi has selected Centillium's "Maximus" 12-port ADSL2/2+/2++ chipset for deployment in its Access Hub MSAN platform. Centillium's chipset is capable to deliver up to 50 Mbps of downstream bandwidth, 3 Mbps of upstream bandwidth and reach customers at distances up to 6,000 meters from the central office while maintaining full backward compatibility existing ADSL modems. With the introduction of a new 60-channel xDSL line card (also available in the 48-channel sub-equipped version) based on the chipset, Marconi's Access Hub now supports up to...

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Belgacom Selects Marconi for Optical Core

Belgacom has awarded Marconi and its service partner Tein Telecom a three-year frame contract extension for optical transmission equipment and services. Belgacom will use Marconi's next-generation optical technology to converge existing SDH into an intelligent and simplified network core. Financial terms were not disclosed. http://www.marconi....

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Marconi Demos Convergence Features of BXR-48000

At CeBIT 2004, Marconi is showing enhancements to its BXR-48000 multiservice router for supporting packet voice convergence over a common core. Marconi's BXR-48000 provides up to 480 Gbps of full-duplex, deterministically, non-blocking throughput (960 Gbps simplex) and handles IP routing, MPLS switching and ATM switching simultaneously while maintaining predictability and high-performance. Marconi said the BXR-48000 can also function as a Broadband Gateway (BBGW) to a converged core, as well as providing integrated network support to allow physical...

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T-Com Deploys Alcatel's Ethernet

T-Com, the fixed-network division of Deutsche Telekom, is using Alcatel's Ethernet equipment to link its enterprise customers' LAN throughout Germany. T-Com is using Alcatel's Optical Multi-Service Node (OMSN) systems to provide carrier-class Ethernet services such as VPNs. Financial terms were not disclosed. http://www.alcatel....

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ECI Telecom Enhances its Miniature MSPP

At CeBIT 2004, ECI Telecom announced new data capabilities for its XDM-100 Multi-Service Provisioning Platform (MSPP), which is specifically designed and optimized for the access and cellular markets. The enhancement include a new EIS-M card (Ethernet Interface and Switching Module) that enables the XDM-100 to converge Ethernet, SDH/SONET, TDM/CWDM and PDH/Async services within a single compact device. ECI will also introduce new XDM combiner cards for 2.5 Gbps and 10 Gbps line rates. These cards enable an individual service on a channel to...

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Manitoba Telecom to Acquire Allstream (formerly AT&T Canada)

Manitoba Telecom Services (MTS) will acquire Allstream (formerly AT&T Canada) in a transaction valued at $1.7 billion. Allstream offers a broad portfolio of business solutions including data and voice connectivity, infrastructure management and information technology services. It currently holds an 11% share of the Canadian business telecommunications market. MTS is the incumbent operator in Manitoba. Under the deal, MTS will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Allstream at an offering price per Allstream share of $23.00 in cash plus...

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Spain's Arsys Internet Selects CIENA/Laurel

Arsys Internet S.L., a Spanish ISP, selected CIENA to supply a next-generation Broadband Remote Access Server (B-RAS) solution using Laurel Networks' ST200 Service Edge Router. The ST-200 supports 128,000 subscriber sessions per chassis, providing the high bandwidth-per-subscriber, advanced QoS and integrated routing and switching required to offer triple play services including voice, video and data over a single connection. The Laurel B-RAS solution also allows for additional broadband services for businesses, including VPNs and VPLS over broadband...

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Comcast Launches HD Digital Video Recorder Service

Comcast began offering Digital Video Recorder (DVR) service throughout the Washington Metro/Virginia Region. Comcast's DVR service is equipped with a new feature that gives customers with high-definition-capable TV sets the ability to record high-definition programming. The Washington Metro/Virginia Region is the first Comcast market in the country with this capability. DVR customers can save up to 30 to 50 hours of standard programming on their digital set-top box or up to seven hours of HD programming. The service is available to Comcast Digital...

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Plantronics and Skype to Develop VoIP Headsets

Plantronics and Skype Technologies announced a worldwide strategic partnership to provide voice communications solutions for users of Skype's online telephony services. As part of the agreement, Plantronics will be the globally preferred headset provider for Skype, and in the future, a range of Plantronics headsets will be made available bundled with a free trial of Skype's premium services. http://www.plantronics.comhttp://www.skype....

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Scientific-Atlanta Expands VOD Transport Offerings

Scientific-Atlanta introduced new 10 Gbps video-on-demand (VOD) transport cards for its Prisma IP multi-service digital transport platform. This will enable cable operators to use a single fiber to transport as many as 240,000 VOD streams, according to the company. Scientific-Atlanta currently offers 1 Gbps and 2.5 Gbps VOD cards for the Prisma platform. The 10 Gbps cards are available with widely tunable lasers that are able to tune over all 100 optical channels of the entire ITU C-band at 100 GHz spacing. The Scientific-Atlanta-developed...

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Cisco Adds to its Catalyst Intelligent Switching Series

At CeBIT 2004, Cisco Systems announced a series of integrated security and manageability upgrades for its key Catalyst switching portfolio. The enhancements include a new "smartport" capability across the Catalyst product family aimed at enabling faster and easier configuration of many advanced features, such as QoS, security and availability. Cisco expects the smartports will greatly reduce the time and complexity of advanced feature deployments while achieving implementation consistency across multiple switch devices. The new security features...

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