Entrisphere Announces GPON Access Solution

Entrisphere introduced its GPON access solution including network platforms, software, network terminals and management systems. The core of the Entrisphere GPON solution includes Optical Line Terminals (OLTs), Optical Network Terminals (ONTs), Optical Network Units (ONUs) and management systems. The solution also includes software upgrades that expand existing IP service-aware features such as IGMP multicasting, VLAN stacking and tagging, and security...

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SkyPilot's SkyExtender TriBand Integrates Public Wi-Fi and 4.9 GHz Public Safety Bands

SkyPilot Networks introduced its SkyExtender TriBand product for integrating its 5 GHz synchronous mesh backhaul platform with two high-power access points, one dedicated to licensed 4.9 GHz public safety applications and one dedicated to 2.4 GHz public Wi-Fi access. The SkyExtender TriBand is designed for the combined requirements of public/private partnerships between municipalities and service providers. Such networks may use US-licensed 4.9 GHz public safety spectrum to serve the field connectivity needs of first responders, including police,...

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ANDA Expands EtherReach, Rogers Wireless Deploys for Wireless Backhaul

ANDA Networks has expanded its EtherReach 2000 product family with two new devices designed to help carriers migrate their Frame Relay or ATM customers to a native Ethernet service while also seamlessly introducing Ethernet services over a common transport infrastructure. The new EtherReach 2118 and 2210 deliver Ethernet and TDM service bundles over the existing access infrastructure, while offering QoS and rate-limiting granularity in 64 kbps increments. Due to the converged services requirements of running multiple applications over a single...

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Wind River Acquires Interpeak for Networking Middleware

Wind River Systems acquired privately-held Interpeak AB of Stockholm, Sweden, a provider of networking, security and mobility middleware software that enables next-generation devices to connect securely to the Internet. Wind River said the acquisition broadens its device software platform with complementary, high-quality, secure networking technology. Wind River paid approximately $20 million in cash and restricted stock for Interpeak. Wind River anticipates this acquisition will be mildly accretive in Fiscal Year 2007 and is not changing its non-GAAP...

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Alcatel Offer Compact Service Router

Alcatel introduced a compact version of its Service Routing platform optimized for mobile operators, service providers with smaller points of presence (POPs) and emerging markets. The Alcatel 7710 Service Router, which delivers 12 Gbps of throughput capacity, uses the same ASICs and provides the same QoS and high-availability features as the larger products in the series. It features a smaller form-factor with 12 horizontal slots for interfaces, including new 1/4 slot Compact Media Adapters. Key functionality includes low-speed aggregation of...

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Nortel Extends Enterprise Secure Router Platform from Tasman

Nortel introduced a "Secure Router" portfolio designed to extend the power of convergence from main office locations to branch offices. The Nortel Secure Router 1000 portfolio is comprised of the 1001, 1002 and 1004 for small office and branch office deployments. It also includes the Secure Router 3120 for mid-range branch deployments. Nortel said its Secure Routers deliver more than double the performance throughput at 25% less cost than equivalent router from the leading competitor.The platform was originally developed by Tasman Networks.http://www.nortel.comNortel...

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Sierra Wireless Debuts EV-DO Rev A Cards

Sierra Wireless introduced its AirCard 595 wireless wide area network card and the MC5725 PCI Express Mini Card embedded module designed to take advantage of the increased speed and functionality offered by EV-DO Revision A networks. EV-DO Revision A is an upgrade to current EV-DO networks that supports faster data rates and increased system capacity, offering peak data rates of 3.1 Mbps on the downlink and up to 1.8 Mbps on the uplink.http://www.sierrawireless....

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Sun to Offer Nominum's Next-Gen DNS / DHCP Solution

Sun Microsystems will deliver Nominum's Domain Name System (DNS) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) software to wireline, wireless and cable operators. The solution, made available through Sun and on a range of Sun's hardware platforms, has been optimized for Sun's Solaris 10.Reference customers include THUS, Telefónica de España, NTL, Eastlink and Telewest.http://www.sun.comhttp://www.nominum....

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VeriSign to Acquire m-Qube for Mobile Content Infrastructure

VeriSign agreed to acquire m-Qube, a leading mobile channel enabler that helps companies develop, deliver and bill for mobile content, applications and messaging services, for $250 million dollars net of cash.Verisign said the acquisition of m-Qube complements its recent acquisitions of 3united and Kontiki, extending VeriSign's digital content platform to enable carriers, Internet portals, media companies and consumer brands to provide anytime, anywhere, any device delivery of mobile and broadband services.m-Qube's premium messaging and content...

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Spirent Enhances IPTV Test Solution

Spirent Communications has integrated "V-Factor" into its IPTV Quality of Experience (QoE) Test System. V-Factor, developed by QoSmetrics, is an implementation of the Moving Picture Quality Metric (MPQM) standard for network-delivered video assessment and displaces the older, primitive Media Delivery Index (MDI) approach.Hitachi is one of the first IPTV network equipment manufacturers to employ Spirent's V-Factor enabled test system.The Spirent IPTV QoE Test System along with V-Factor technology determines video quality as perceived by a subscriber...

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HomePNA Begins Work on 320 Gbps over Coax and Phonelines

The HomePNA alliance is developing significant enhancements to the HomePNA 3.0 specification, aiming to deliver up to 320 Gbps over exising wires in homes. The HomePNA 3.1 specification, which builds upon HomePNA 3.0 technology standardized by the ITU in May 2005, is intended to provide the highest speed option for in-home distribution of new triple-play services such as IPTV.HomePNA 3.1 will retain the significant features that make HomePNA 3.0, including QoS, low cost, robust performance, and the ability to operate simultaneously over both phonelines...

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Broadwing Offer DTM Multicast over Fiber Service

Broadwing Communications launched a fiber-based, real-time media multicast service that allows media and broadcasting outlets to more efficiently and cost-effectively distribute media content to multiple locations. The Dynamic synchronous Transfer Mode (DTM) Multicast service, which is managed by Broadwing's Television Operations Center (TOC), is available from any of Broadwing's 180+ network Points of Presence (POPs). Broadwing said its DTM Multicast solution delivers optimized, asymmetrical bandwidth provisioning with 100% QoS, which makes much...

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Wave7 Optics Introduces EPON CPE

Wave7 Optics introduced its new "EFM" customer premises equipment, based on the IEEE 802.3ah "Ethernet in the First Mile" specifications. The new ONT equipment consists of the following:Model ONT-E100i - a "data only" device featuring one 10/100 Ethernet port for the delivery of high-speed data up to 100Mbits, IPTV and VoIP services. General availability - now.Model ONT-E1000i - a data only device featuring one 10/100/1000 Ethernet port for the delivery of data up to 1 Gbps, IPTV and VoIP services. General availability - 2Q 2006.Model ONT-E221...

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Veraz Awarded 37 VoIP Contracts in 2005

Veraz Networks was awarded 37 VoIP contracts in 2005 of which 50% were the result of new customer wins and the remainder represented installed base growth. The Veraz's VoIP footprint now extends into over 50 countries and its broad-based success includes contracts with multiple Tier-1 and Tier-2 wireline and wireless service providers in both developed and emerging markets.http://www.veraznetworks....

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Sprint's Local Division Launches Muni Wi-Fi in Nevada

EMBARQ, Sprint Nextel's local communications business, has launched a mesh Wi-Fi broadband network trial in portions of Henderson, Nevada. The municipal Wi-Fi trial is believed to be the largest carried out by a local telecommunications operator in the United States.http://www.sprint.com...

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Siemens Introduces VDSL2 Modem

Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices is introducing its Gigaset SE267 VDSL2 Modem at this week's TelecomNEXT in Las Vegas. The modem supports up to 100 Mbps upstream and downstream providing the capacity to deliver services such as HDTV, video-on-demand, videoconferencing, high-speed Internet access, and VoIP. Key features include a 10/100 Ethernet port which provides full-rate LAN performance.http://www.siemens....

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Siemens Unveils Residential Gateways with "IntelliSteer" Smart Antenna

Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices unveils two new residential ADSL2+ wireless gateways featuring IntelliSteer smart antenna technology. Siemens said its patented beam steering technology typically doubles signal strength over conventional antenna solutions while minimizing interference from and with other wireless neighbors. Whereas, traditional wireless antennas transmit and receive energy more or less equally in all directions, IntelliSteer monitors the network connection and redirects antenna power for maximum network performance...

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RCN Launches 20 Mbps Cable Modem Service

RCN launched its new MegaModem Mach 20 service in Falls Church, Virginia, and Woburn, Massachusetts, delivering downstream data at up to 20 Mbps an up to 2 Mbps upstream to residential subscribers.RCN's subscribers can receive its Unlimited Local Phone with calling features, Full Basic Cable TV and 20 Megabits per second service bundle for $129.99."While Verizon's new FIOS service may have a higher data speed, you pay more but get less," explained Tim Dunne, RCN Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. "The differentiator is that...

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XO Deploys Hatteras' Ethernet Service Edge Platforms

XO Communications is using Hatteras Networks' HN4000 and HN400 networking platforms to deliver Ethernet services nationwide. Now available in more than 60 metropolitan markets, XO Ethernet Services are enabling businesses at copper-fed locations to take advantage of the types of services previously reserved for buildings connected by fiber. In addition, Continental Broadband, a leading telecommunications provider for managed services with locally branded business units serving business customers in Chicago, is deploying its HN4000 and HN400 platforms...

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BT Vision Targets Autumn Launch

BT's nationwide next generation TV service will be called "BT Vision" and is on-track for commercial launch this Autumn. The service will combine access to digital-terrestrial channels through an aerial with broadband-powered video on demand. BT will use a software platform powered by Microsoft and a set-top box made by Philips. There will be no mandatory monthly subscription.BT Vision will be enabled by the BT Hub, a device which is at the heart of BT's strategy for the converged home. The hub will also allow wireless networking for the family's...

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