DragonWave Adds Frequencies to BB Wireless Platform

DragonWave, a start-up based in Ottawa, Canada, announced the expansion of its AirPair product family with the addition of 11, 13 and 15 GHz to their frequency portfolio and new protection options with the UpMast Radio Switch (UMRS). The new frequencies will significantly reduced susceptibility to rain, especially in high rain-rate regions, and provide considerable improved reach and network availability. The UpMast Radio Switch (UMRS) complements the industry leading mesh restoration capability of the AirPair product. For single links the...

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NeoPhotonics Ships One Million Bi-Directional Transceivers for FTTH

NeoPhotonics has reached the shipment milestone of 1 million Bi-Directional (Bi-Di) transceivers for FTTH applications, primarily for networks in Japan.http://www.neophotonics....

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New Edge Networks Tests Flat-Rate National Pricing for Business WAN

New Edge Networks launched a three-month trial of flat-rate pricing for wide area network locations anywhere in the United States. Under the simplified flat-rate pricing, New Edge Networks guarantees a $159 monthly rate for every remote site on an any-size, private WAN if at least 85% of a company's locations qualify for DSL service within New Edge Networks' core and extended DSL network called BigFoot. Pricing is for a private business-class wide area network that does not touch the Internet.Where DSL service is not available, New Edge Networks...

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Sirius Telecom to Deploy Veraz ControlSwitch

Sirius Telecommunications, which provides switch services, switch partitions, and private line services to large international telecom carriers, will deploy Veraz Networks' products to replace its existing switching infrastructure. The initial deployment will include installations in New York and Los Angeles. In deploying Veraz's programmable ControlSwitch, Sirius will shift its network to a centralized, automated, software-driven network and thus enable Sirius to better streamline its operations.http://www.veraznetworks....

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Optical Solutions' GPON Deployed in Oregon

Cal-Ore Telephone is using Optical Solutions' FiberPath Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP) system to deliver voice, video and data services to a new residential development in Klamath Falls, Oregon. The Local Exchange Carrier (LEC) serves over 850 square miles of California and Oregon with four exchanges. Recently the company expanded services beyond its traditional exchange borders to provide voice, video and data services to a development in neighboring Klamath Falls, Oregon. The FiberPath system features GPON technology, and is compliant with ITU...

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Meru Delivers RF Signal-Level Wireless Security

Meru Networks introduced a wireless security solution that provides protection of wireless networks at the Radio Frequency (RF) signal level. The new Meru Security Services Module is software that works in combination with Meru's wireless LAN product portfolio. It leverages Meru'sAirShield Technology, which uses advanced micro-scanning, radio scrambling and transmission jamming techniques to ensure military-grade, radio frequency security for a enterprise network. In addition, unlike other wireless security solutions, Meru's Security Services...

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TI's PIQUA Aims to Improve IP Service Quality

Texas Instruments introduced a scheme that leverages its digital signal processor (DSP) technology and embedded software solutions to monitor and improve the quality of IP-based services, such as voice, data and video. TI's new "PIQUA" utilizes real-time calculations to instantly assess quality parameters related to the user's experience, allowing both equipment manufacturers and service providers to dynamically adapt to changing conditions and make adjustments which today are either impossible or done manually. These quality management tools enable...

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Charter Offers Unlimited Music Downloads for Cable HSD Customers at $9.99 per month

Charter Communications introduced a new "Charter Music To-Go" tier for its premium music download service. In addition to the ability to purchase music downloads individually, Charter Music To-Go enables customers to download personalized playlists to more than 25 compatible MP3 players as part of their subscription. The music is available to the customer for the duration of the subscription. Charter Music To-Go is available to high-speed Internet customers for $9.99 per month.http://www.charter....

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Motorola to Support MicroTCA and VMEbus Gear

Motorola announced plans to support bptj MicroTCA-based communications servers and VMEbus- based products. This coexistence strategy is designed to help equipment manufacturers and system integrators bring new communications capabilities to the embedded market quickly while preserving the rich set of real-time I/O capabilities of VMEbus.Developed initially for the telecommunications industry, MicroTCA meets evolving communications requirements and shares many of the same characteristics, such as small physical size, scalability and low entry cost,...

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AT&T Trims New DSL Pricing to $15

AT&T launched a limited-time, online-only promotional DSL offer for $14.99 a month (other monthly charges apply) for new residential customers.The $14.99 price point provides downlink speeds from 384Kbps to 1.5Mbps and requires a six-month term commitment. In addition, the company is renaming its DSL service -- AT&T Yahoo! High Speed Internet.http://www.att....

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Agere Triple Performance of USB 2.0 Device Microcontrollers

Agere Systems introduced a Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 system-on-a-chip with an on-board microprocessor that processes data more than three times faster than widely deployed 8051-based USB 2.0 device controllers. The new chip integrates an ARM7TDMS microprocessor and processes 40 million instructions per second (MIPS), compared to 12 Mbps for competing designs. USB 2.0 PC-based applications that might benefit from the added performance include cameras, MP3 players and scanners. One example could be boosting the speed at which a scanner performs...

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Cablevision's Optimum Lightpath Deploys Atrica's Carrier Ethernet

Cablevision's Optimum Lightpath group, which provides business communications services in the New York metro area, has deployed Atrica's Carrier Ethernet Systems. The carrier operates an extensive fiber network in New York state. Optimum Lightpath is now offering E-Line and E-LAN Ethernet services and dedicated Internet Access via Ethernet service, all of which are delivered via a single converged network. Key features include flexible bandwidths...

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