BT Awards ECI Telecom a 5-year Contract Valued at $75 Million

BT awarded a five-year frame agreement to ECI Telecom for the supply of broadband access equipment. The contract has an estimated value of over $75 million.ECI will be supplying its Exline 2 systems that transport 2Mbps links symmetrically over copper, offering enhanced capabilities and smooth integration within existing networks. It supports advanced class features such as caller ID, call waiting, and distinctive rings.ECI's solution enables BT to provide over 150,000 business customers with dedicated Digital Private Circuits. BT's service programs,...

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Agere Introduces 1394B Chipset

Agere Systems introduced a 800 Mbps FireWire chipset conforming to the IEEE 1394B standard, delivering double the bandwidth of the current 1394A 400 Mbps technology. The device targets external storage drives.1394A technology provides speeds of 400 Mbps extending distances of 4.5 meters. 1394B performs at 800 Mbps bandwidth spanning up to 4.5 meters. Agere has shipped to market more than 60 million 1394 chips.Agere's 1394B chipset is available in sample quantities now.http://www.agere....

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PMC-Sierra Introduces Stand-Alone VDSL2 Analog Front End

PMC-Sierra introduced an Analog Front End (AFE) for VDSL2 and ADSL2+ Customer Premises Equipment (CPE). The highly integrated CMOS device is a stand-alone VDSL2 AFE, enabling Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to quickly bring to market VDSL2 modem or residential gateway products featuring extended rate/reach, full backwards compatibility to ADSL2+, and the elimination of the need for a discrete line driver and external power supply and clock components, thereby reducing BOM costs and real estate.PMC-Sierra said its new PM4380 integrates a...

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Axerra Announces Pseudo-Wire Access Device for Mobile Backhaul

Axerra Networks announced the availability of its AXN10-8 Pseudo-Wire Access Device designed to meet mobile wireless operators' growing traffic requirements for backhaul of both voice and data services in packet-based radio access networks (RANs). It also enables cable MSOs and metro Ethernet service providers to deliver traditional T1/E1 voice and data services for business customers.The AXN10-8, generally available in Q3 of this year, becomes an...

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Cisco Offers Financing for Channel Partners Deploying Unified Communications

Cisco Systems announced zero percent progress payments for 120 days on Cisco Unified Communications projects. Channel partners must hold the Cisco IP Communications (IPC) specialization, and the project must entail a minimum transaction of $50,000.Qualified Cisco Capital customers may now ask that Cisco Capital make scheduled payments on their projects as preset milestones are reached.http://www.cisco....

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National LambdaRail Selects Calient for All-Optical Switching + GMPLS

National LambdaRail (NLR) awarded a multi-year supply agreement to Calient Networks for its all-optical switching systems and GMPLS technology.The multi-year agreement anticipates deployment of two dozen of Calient's DiamondWave PXC systems at key junction nodes in the NLR national backbone and at Regional Optical Networks (RONs) interface points. A unique element of the agreement will allow for the partitioning of the PXC between RON and NLR activity, to significantly lower the cost of initial deployment and foster seamless network integration....

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Teknovus and Furukawa Partner on GEPON ONU

Furukawa has developed a Gigabit Ethernet Optical Network (GEPON) ONU (Optical Networking Unit) with a GBIC (Gigabit Interface Converter) form-factor based on Teknovus' ONU chip. Furukawa's ONU solution, the FITELwaveAG8, which fits entirely within the standard GBIC form-factor, enables switch and router vendors to expand into the FTTB (Fiber To The Business) and fiber-based MTU (Multi-Tenant- Unit) markets.Furukawa is the first vendor to announce such a product based on Teknovus' TK3713 ONU chip. Teknovus' TK3713 enabled Furukawa to build an entire...

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NuTel Selects SkyPilot for Nationwide Buildout in Tier 2 Cities

NuTel Broadband Corporation, a broadband wireless managed services provider based in Cranbury, NJ, selected SkyPilot Networks to provide the equipment for Wi-Fi mesh networks that will be built out across more than 200 "Tier 2-5" domestic markets. NuTel is aiming to reach under-serviced suburban and rural subscribers and small-to-medium sized businesses in regions where broadband wireless network services have been limited or generally unavailable....

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Zhone Selects BroadLight's GPON

Zhone Technologies has incorporated its BroadLight's GPON end-to-end chipset solution into its product Line. BroadLight first unveiled its complete E2E GPON solution in June 2005 and delivered samples in December 2005. E2E GPON includes the BL2000 GPON family of System-on-Chip (SoC) for cost focused ONU/ONT applications; BL3000 GPON OLT MAC; and PONmaker software for ONU and OLT. http://www.broadlight....

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Broadband Services Forum Elects New Officers

The Broadband Services Forum (BSF) elected three new members to its Board of Directors and announced new appointments to BSF Officer roles. Representatives from Alcatel, BT and Microsoft will join the existing Board (whose members represent Aliant Telecom, Juniper Networks, Nortel, Siemens and Telekom Austria) and will work together to set the course for the BSF into 2007.The newly elected Board is composed of:Helmut Leopold of Telekom Austria, ChairmanPhil Corman of Microsoft, Vice ChairmanJoe Mosher of Aliant Telecom, TreasurerJerry Passione...

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Fujitsu Debuts FLASHWAVE 6100 GPON Platform

Fujitsu Network Communications announced the availability of its new FLASHWAVE 6100 Gigabit Passive Optical Networking (GPON) platform. The Fujitsu offering leverages the company's global expertise in access networking, provides far higher density than current BPON systems and promises seamless integration with existing networks.The Fujitsu GPON family consists of the FLASHWAVE 6100 Optical Line Terminal (OLT) and a series of FLASHWAVE 6100 Optical...

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VeriFone and D-Link Plan Wi-Fi Enhanced Electronic Payment

VeriFone and D-Link announced an alliance to promote Wi-Fi enhanced electronic transactions solutions. The two companies will collaborate to provide merchants with expertise and installation assistance in establishing Wi-Fi based transaction networks.VeriFone is the leading provider in the electronic payment solutions industry.http://www.dlink.comhttp://www.verifone....

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Vodafone Outlines Strategic Objectives

Vodafone reported an annual loss of £21.9 billion (US$41 billion) -- believed to be the largest amongst European operators, and outlined five key strategic objectives to transform the company into a total communications provider more able to handle intensifying price competition and regulatory pressure. Most of the loss was attributed to write-downs for the company's operations in Germany and Italy. Vodafone also noted a number of key operational milestones:a total customer base of 170.6 million, with organic growth of 15% for the yearmobile voice...

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Ixia's VP of Marketing Steps Down

Alan Amrod has resigned as Vice President of Marketing at Ixia, a job he has held since 2003. The company has initiated a search for his replacement.http://www.ixiacom....

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Avaya Supplies Converged Network for 2006 FIFA World Cup

Avaya, the Official Convergence Communication provider for the FIFA World Cup 2006, has supplied the largest converged communication network ever built for a sporting event.The Avaya network for FIFA connects 12 host stadia, the media centers in all stadia and FIFA headquarters in Berlin. The network is expected to handle an estimated 45,000 network connections and 30,000 network devices, delivering more than 15 terabytes of data. Eight other companies in the Avaya DeveloperConnection program also played a critical role in the FIFA World Cup 2006...

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Airgo and Caton Offer Wireless Set-Top Box

Airgo Networks and Caton Overseas Ltd., a Chinese supplier of DVB and IPTV set-top boxes, have collaborated to offer a wireless set-top box for distributing video streams throughout the home. Caton's V2O Wireless Home Media Network STB, which leverages STMicroelectronics' MPEG decoder platform, is a media hub that delivers multiple independent digital channels and personal video recording (PVR) content throughout the consumer's home in a wireless fashion. It also serves as centralized storage for consumer media files. The wireless component uses...

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AT&T Builds IP VPN for R. R. Donnelley

AT&T was awarded a multimillion-dollar global networking contract by R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company to provided an MPLS-based IP VPN. The contract renews and expands an existing strategic relationship in which AT&T provides RR Donnelley with a full range of networking services, including local, long distance and conferencing services. AT&T also provides hosting services to RR Donnelley from one of its 30 Internet data centers (IDCs) around the world. RR Donelley is a full- service provider of print and related services, including...

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Intel Invests in SkyCross for Smart Antennas

SkyCross, a start-up developing advanced wireless antennas, announced an investment from Intel Capital, the venture capital arm of Intel Corporation, as part of their latest round of financing led by TL Ventures. Intel Capital, through its relationship with Intel, is also working with SkyCross to collaborate on developing mobile video applications together with selected voice and data initiatives.SkyCross said it has a number of recent design wins in the handset, PC data card, and mobile video terminal arenas worldwide. The company offers several...

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NETGEAR Adds VPNs to Wireless ADSL2/2+ Gateway

NETGEAR introduced its ProSafe Wireless ADSL Modem VPN Firewall Router (DGFV338) targeted toward small and mid-sized customers. The six-in-one security appliance offers support for 50 IPSEC VPN tunnels for secure remote access, more powerful 5dBi antennas, 802.11a/g wireless support for 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz (region specific), SNMP-based monitoring, and longer warranties for better peace of mind. The device offers an ADSL2/2+ modem and a backup Ethernet WAN port for providing failover support. It has a list price of $420.http://www.netgear....

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NEC to Build Undersea Cable Linking Maldives to Sri Lanka

NEC was awarded a US$22.7 million contract by Sri Lanka Telecom and the incumbent carrier in the Maldives to build an optical submarine cable system. The Maldives, consisting of over 1,200 islands, currently relies on satellites for all international connections.The total length of the new submarine cable will be approximately 1,100km with a initial transmission capacity of 20 Gbps, upgradeable to 160 Gbps. NEC will provide a comprehensive set of equipment and services including commissioning and integration on a full turnkey basis.http://www...

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Zhone Offers High-capacity "EtherActive" FTTP

Zhone Technologies introduced an "EtherActive" Optical Line Terminal (OLT) that can support up to 10 subscribers per blade with 10/100/1000Mbps service over either copper or single/dual mode fiber.Zhone also introduced an Indoor/Outdoor Residential Gateway featuring 2/4 Ethernet Ports, 2 FXS Ports to support VoIP services and HPNAv3 over copper or coax to support IPTV services. Zhone said its solution provides support for current market requirements...

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