Ikanos Supplies VDSL2 chipset for Calix

Ikanos Communications is supplying its VDSL2 chipset for use in the Calix E-series IP Service Edge Node (SEN), an IP-based, Fiber-to-the-Node (FTTN) platform.



Ikanos said the multi-mode operation of its chipsets offer interoperability with deployed VDSL2, VDSL1, ADSL2+ and ADSL CPE on a per port basis, with auto-detect capability. Line cards based on such multi-mode chipsets can enable carriers to smoothly transition nodes, remote terminals and central offices to VDSL2 technology, while minimizing upgrade costs. http://www.ikanos.com

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Turk Telekom Expands DSL Rollout with Alcatel

Turk Telekom, Turkey's incumbent fixed operator, selected Alcatel to supply 472,500 Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL). The deployment, which started in April, will be completed in the second half of 2006.



Alcatel has been a longstanding partner of Turk Telekom, having already deployed two million DSL ports in 82 cities in the country.
http://www.alcatel.com

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Verizon to Offer 100 Mbps Broadband Home Router by Actiontec

Verizon will supply a new broadband home router manufactured by Actiontec Electronics to new customers of its FiOS broadband and video services.



Verizon said the new router -- designed and built to Verizon's specifications -- forms the basis of its digital home architecture. The router is capable of providing connectivity to the FiOS network at speeds of up to 100 Mbps, leverages existing in-home wiring (Multimedia over Coax Alliance - MoCA), and uses the DSL Forum's TR-069 specification for remote management.



The optical network terminal (ONT) where Verizon's fiber terminates at the customer's home will soon be upgraded with technology similar to the Broadband Home Router.



"The Broadband Home Router will be the centerpiece of our customer's home network. It delivers the clear advantages of fiber-optic technology directly to our customer's home devices, offering a superior customer experience for our voice, data and video services," stated Verizon Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Mark Wegleitner.



Features of the box include:

• 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi


• 4-port 10/100 switch


• 2 MoCA channels for separate WAN and LAN connections


• UPnP support


• QoS support (End to end Layer 2 / 3), Diffserv, 802.1p/q Prioritization, Configurable Upstream/Downstream Traffic Shaping, Random Early Detection


• DHCP Server Option


• Fully customizable firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection


• Parental Controls

http://www.verizon.comhttp://www.actiontec.com

• Actiontec is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, and maintains branch offices in Atlanta, GA; Colorado Springs, CO; Denver, CO; Basingstoke, United Kingdom; Shanghai, China; and Taipei, Taiwan.

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Fujitsu Adds Airspan WiMAX to Broadband Wireless Portfolio

Fujitsu Network Communications added AirSpan Networks' WiMAX solution to its portfolio for North American service providers.



Under the terms of a new agreement with Airspan Networks, Fujitsu has obtained the rights to resell their entire portfolio of WiMAX AS.MAX broadband access products in North America. Fujitsu will offer large- and small-scale base station solutions as well as indoor, outdoor and Wi-Fi enabled Customer Premises Equipment (CPE).



The Fujitsu-offered AS.MAX solution also incorporate advanced network features that make it possible to deliver carrier-class quality VoIP services, including integrated Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) gateway messaging to enable call control and capacity reservation for voice traffic. Voice capacity is not reserved until requested, and can be dynamically adjusted while maintaining QoS, thus enabling the optimal use of radio link capacity while offering an ideal consumer experience.



Airspan was the first supplier to offer both base stations and CPE in the 3.5 GHz FDD profile certified by the WiMAX Forum, and their 4.9 GHz WiMAX products recently received FCC certification for deployment in North America. With the addition of 5.8 GHz products in the third quarter of 2006, Fujitsu will have access to the widest range of frequencies in North America.

Fujitsu said its Network Life Cycle Services will be an integral part of the network solution. These services are available to help carriers create and extend their WiMAX footprint by utilizing planning services such as RF engineering, site acquisition and site preparation. When carriers are ready to build their network, Fujitsu offers a full line of deployment services, which include installation and test/turn-up services, as well as backhaul and back-office connectivity provisioning. Fujitsu will manage even the most detailed logistics of deployment, including all local permits, inspections, and contracts needed to deploy the network. Carriers can also opt to have Fujitsu monitor and maintain their wireless network with Network Operations Center (NOC) services and provide full network statistics so carriers maintain full visibility to the inner workings of their network. Full maintenance and support is also available 24x7, with rapid deployment of on-site technical assistance personnel and spares management as needed.

Airspan Networks claims deployments with more than 350 operators in more than 100 countries.

Airspan is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida with its main operations center in Uxbridge, United Kingdom.
http://us.fujitsu.com/telecomhttp://www.airspan.com

• Earlier this month, Fujitsu announced plans to resell BelAir Networks' entire portfolio of carrier-class Wi-Fi products to North American telecom carriers, cable/MSO operators, utilities and municipalities. The portfolio includes environmentally hardened outdoor Wi-Fi devices, with single-, dual- and multi-radio products that provide uniform, high-density, and high-bandwidth broadband wireless capabilities. The multi-radio product solution supports a true wireless mesh capable of providing scalable and deterministic WAN services. Within the same wireless network, carriers can offer applications such as VPNs, VoIP, T1 access and mobility, with multiple service levels that range from casual subscription to commercial grade.
  
  
  
  The IEEE 802.11a point-to-point backhaul radios within the products operate within the 5.0 to 5.8 GHz unlicensed band, providing dedicated and isolated wireless backhaul links. The products support IEEE 802.11b/g access at maximum power output and optimized sensitivities. The product solution can be wall-, rooftop-, tower-, pole- or strand-mounted. They support a variety of line interfaces, including Ethernet (10/100Base-T and 100Base-FX), T1 and DOCSIS.<.li>

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ECI Telecom Plans GPON for Q4

ECI Telecom announced a series of Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) offerings for its broadband access platforms, which are deployed in numerous networks worldwide.



The single-shelf solution eliminates the need to add or replace equipment. The interchangeable GPON-based cards can be implemented in ECI's broadband offerings including its IP-based Hi-FOCuS 5 MSAG and Outside Plant ONU products such as the G-PoweRAM and MiniShelf, as well as a wide range of ONTs which are designed for customer premises and serve residential and business users.



ECI is the only vendor to offer integrated GPON, xDSL, Gigabit Ethernet and ATM aggregation, Cellular UMTS backhauling and voice, all on a unified management platform.



"We believe our new GPON offering provides operators with unparalleled value for optical networks," said Danny Eisner, Executive Vice President and General Manager of ECI Telecom's Broadband Access Division. "By easily adding to currently installed boxes, operators can offer flexible optical solutions today while keeping costs down and maintaining future expenses."



ECI's GPON offerings will be available in Q4 2006.

http://www.ecitele.com

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New Foundry Switches Target Acceleration and Security of IP, Web and Triple Play

Foundry Networks introduced a new family of ultra-high-performance ServerIron application switches to meet the growing demand for secure and optimized delivery of Web and Triple Play services.



The new family of ServerIron switches features Foundry's new generation application processor and ASIC technology to deliver scalable performance up to 350,000 connections per second and 12 Gbps of application level throughput. The switches are available in three modular chassis models, starting with a compact Two-Rack Unit (2RU) high 3-slot chassis to a highly scalable 8-slot chassis that supports up to 112 Gigabit Ethernet ports for large density server farms.



The network-centric ServerIron 350, 450 and 850 PLUS series switches feature redundant power, hot swappable modules and fully interchangeable modules for investment protection and future expandability. A choice of 10/100, Gigabit copper and fiber, and 10 Gigabit interface modules provide connectivity options for the network and server farm.



Foundry's new version of TrafficWorks OS includes enhanced security features to protect Web applications from attacks that target sensitive data. Using a positive security enforcement model, these features provide protection for Web applications against key threats like buffer overflow attacks that can cripple servers, cookie poisoning and tampering that hijack sessions and user identity, forceful browsing attacks that allow illegal access to sensitive Web content, and SQL injection and cross-site scripting attacks that provide unauthorized access to sensitive data. http://www.foundrynetworks.com

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Verizon Business Offers Managed WLAN Service

Verizon Business will begin offering a new managed WLAN service to enable large corporate and government customers to extend the reach of their networks within office buildings, factories and other locations. The Verizon Business Managed Wireless LAN (WLAN) Service addresses all aspects of a WLAN deployment and provides a platform for the introduction of future applications, such as voice-over-WLAN.



The Verizon Business Managed Wireless LAN Service uses hardware developed by Aruba Networks. Built-in security features, such as centralized network and policy management and intrusion detection and prevention, help ensure that only authorized employees and devices gain access to enterprise systems, applications and data.



Verizon Business said it will use a multi-step approach to the deployment and management of WLANs. It first gathers extensive data at the customer location, including anticipated usage and building layout. Then it creates and validates a WLAN network schematic to ensure appropriate placement of necessary hardware to meet customer coverage and performance requirements. In addition, Verizon Business performs a thorough review of security and authentication policies.



Verizon Business procures, installs and tests WLAN-related equipment. Once the service is up and running, Verizon Business proactively manages the performance and usage of the WLAN; monitors to help prevent unauthorized access or the attachment of rogue devices; and provides reporting capabilities to highlight key performance metrics.



Verizon Business also offers two optional professional assessment services. The Wireless Site Assessment Service provides customers with a comprehensive network-readiness study, including a detailed analysis of physical site characteristics and potential internal and external sources of interference. The Wireless Security Assessment Service entails an in-depth review of wireless authentication, access and usage policies. In addition, Verizon Business will conduct a post-implementation WLAN review to determine if further remediation is required.



The Verizon Business Managed Wireless LAN Service will be available in mid-July in the United States as a stand-alone service or in conjunction with Verizon Business' managed local- or wide-area networking services. The service was previously available only on a custom basis.

http://www.verizonbusiness.com

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CacheLogic Appoints New CEO

CacheLogic, a supplier of P2P traffic management, announced the appointment of Pat Chapman-Pincher as CEO. Pat was previously the President of UUNET International, with executive management responsibilities for all operations in Europe, Asia and Latin America. She was also a Senior Vice President at WorldCom and Director of Commercial Operations at MFS International.

http://www.cachelogic.com

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Verizon / DIRECTV Bundle Reaches 415,000 Customers

Verizon has signed up more than 415,000 customers to bundle DIRECTV all-digital entertainment with their Verizon calling and DSL services. During Q1, there were 66,000 Verizon customers signing up for the bundle.



Verizon and DIRECTV signed a marketing agreement two years ago.



Verizon said the DIRECTV choice is aimed at markets where its new all-fiber network is not yet available.
http://www.verizon.nethttp://www.directv.com

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Senate Commerce Committee Drops Net Neutrality from Communications Bill

The Senate Commerce Committee voted not to include Net Neutrality provisions in the proposed "Communications, Consumer's Choice, and Broadband Deployment Act of 2006" (SB 2686), which is now making its way to the Senate floor. The vote was evenly split (11-11), which meant the provision could not be included in the bill.



The proposed bill, which was sponsored by Sens. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) and Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii), seeks to reform the cable franchise process by establishing a national franchise, enabling telcos to enter the television market more quickly. The U.S. House passed a similar video choice bill on June 8.



"Congress is close to producing a tangible victory for consumers -- lower cable TV bills and greater video choice. The full Senate should vote soon because every year reform is delayed costs consumers $8.2 billion in higher cable bills. This bipartisan committee vote -- and the huge House victory -- prove video choice is within consumers' grasp this year. The momentum is there if the full Senate acts soon to give consumers the competition and choice they deserve, stated Peter Davidson, Verizon senior vice president for federal government relations.

http://commerce.senate.gov/public/

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ClearMesh Combines Wireless Optical + Mesh for Metro Nets

ClearMesh Networks, a start-up based in Pasadena, California, unveiled a wireless optical mesh networking solution capable of delivering business-class services at 5-100 Mbps without requiring licensed spectrum.



The ClearMesh Metro Grid technology aims to extend the reach of metro Ethernet networks, where lateral expansion of fiber would require significant up-front investment and months for deployment. The company is also positioning its technology as a complement to metro Wi-FI or WiMAX deployments.





ClearMesh Networks cites two major advancements since the early days of free-space optical (FSO) enthusiasm:

• The use of LED technology rather than lasers for the wireless optical transmitters. LEDs are significantly lower cost than lasers and provide the added advantage of a greater target. This enables the link to tolerate vibration, and thus the LED transmitters can be pole mounted or roof-mounted. The LEDs have a specified range of 250m and are eye safe.



• The use of mesh networking algorithms -- this provides a high level of resiliency compared to line-of-sight, point-to-point FSO links, especially in inclement weather.

The ClearMesh technology is able to distribute from 300 Mbps to 2Gbps of toll-quality service capacity throughout the mesh. Each of the nodes includes three optical transceivers and an integrated Ethernet switch.



ClearMesh said its wireless optical technology also provides inherent security, including signal scrambling between nodes and optional use of encryption.





http://www.clearmesh.com

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Fujitsu Introduces Its Mobile WiMAX System-on-Chip

Fujitsu Microelectronics America announced its Mobile WiMAX System-on-Chip (SoC) based on its 90nm process technology.



The Fujitsu mobile WiMAX SoC, which is especially well-suited for PC cards and mobile devices, is fully compliant with the IEEE 802.16e-2005 Mobile WiMAX standard. The company's first generation mobile WiMAX SoC includes the following features:

• Highly integrated, scalable1024 Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) OFDMA PHY and full MAC processors


• Adaptive modulation schemes including 64QAM, 16QAM, QPSK, and BPSK


• Interface for MIMO RF modules


• 90nm with low-leakage process technology


• Small-footprint FBGA package

While Fujitsu supports a range of applications in the 802.16-2004 market, the company believes that fixed solutions will be complemented, not displaced, by emerging WiMAX mobility solutions. Applications such as wireless VPN, disaster recovery, wireless backhaul and broadcast-quality streaming media will continue to be best served by fixed WiMAX. High-speed vehicular data sharing, consumer-in-motion and mobile appliance connectivity will require mobile WiMAX.



Fujitsu's mobile WiMAX SoC will be designed into subscriber systems that will be deployed along with 802.16e-2005 compliant base stations in supporting end to end mobile wireless networks.



Engineering samples will be available in 1Q 2007. Systems using the Fujitsu mobile WiMAX SoC will be submitted to the WiMAX Forum for certification in 3Q 2007.

http://www.fma.fujitsu.com

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