KT Selects ECI Telecom for Metro Ethernet Edge Routers

KT is deploying ECI Telecom's service edge routers on its metro Ethernet network. The routers are provided by ECI's Data Networking Division, formerly Laurel Networks. ECI plans to install additional ST200 routers in Q3 2006.For the metro Ethernet network (KORNET) bid process, KT developed a competitive benchmark test that included thorough testing of IP routing, forwarding performance, quality of service, security and denial of service prevention. KT chose ECI after the ST200 Service Edge Router won its extensive benchmark test.http://www.eci...

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MetaSwitch Unveils IMS-Solution for Cable Operators

MetaSwitch introduced an IMS-based telephony solution aimed at the cable market called COMPETE! or Cable Operator Multiservice Platform for Enhanced Telephony Evolution. This new platform, which is based on MetaSwitch's existing softswitch platform, enables cable operators to offer voice services to both business and residential customers, including services such as hosted private branch exchange (PBX), unified communications and converged T1 services over IP.The MetaSwitch COMPETE! solution is compatible with IMS and PacketCable Release 2 specifications....

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SanDisk Introduces 2-Gigabyte microSD Mobile Phone Card

SanDisk introduced a 2 GB microSD removable flash memory card aimed at mobile devices. This would allow storage of up to 1,000 mp3 file (assuming average 4 minute songs at 64 kbps). SanDisk's previous highest capacity was 1GB.http://www.sandisk....

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Convergin Adds SCIM Capabilities for Wireline Carriers

Convergin has enhanced its Accolade convergence SCIM (Service Capabilities Interaction Management) platform with new capabilities that allow connectivity of softswitches and IMS Call Session Control Functions (CSCF), with existing legacy services.Convergin's Accolade platform allows SIP and IMS platforms to issue SIP queries towards legacy wireline AIN/INAP services, enabling operators' SS7 services to be delivered not only to the SS7/TDM switches, but also to next generation softswitches and IMS/SIP CSCFs.Convergin said its SCIM platform not only...

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Cable & Wireless Jamaica Selects Veraz and Verso for NGN Switching

Cable & Wireless Jamaica has selected Veraz Networks and Verso Technologies to provide an advanced NGN switching infrastructure and prepaid wireline solution. The deployment includes Veraz's ControlSwitch Softswitch and service delivery platform along with its I-Gate 4000 PRO media gateway and incorporates Verso's IP-based I-Master Application Server and Revenue Assurance Platform designed to deliver innovative prepaid features and services to subscribers. The turnkey solution was deployed and implemented within four weeks from the date of...

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Big Pipe Selects Broadwing for 10 Gbps Upgrade

Big Pipe, a division of Shaw Communications in Canada, has purchased an OC-192-based U.S. network backbone service from Broadwing Communications. The 10 Gbps of dedicated bandwidth provided by the upgrade will increase Big Pipe's capacity on three key routes: Seattle to San Jose, California; San Jose to Chicago; and Ashburn, Virginia, to New York.Big Pipe provides IP-based backbone services to Internet service providers, carriers and large enterprises. Services include Transparent Local Area Network (TLS), Internet, private line and video transport.The...

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BSkyB to Supply NETGEAR Wireless Routers

Sky, which serves 8.1 million households in the UK and Ireland with satellite TV, will supply free NETGEAR wireless routers to all subscribers to its new broadband Internet access service. Sky Broadband offers a 2 Mbps download speed with no monthly subscription (free for Sky TV customers). Sky Broadband also offers a choice of other service tiers with download speeds of up to 16 Mbps (GBP 16 per month for Sky TV customers). Monthly download usage ranges from 2GB to unlimited.http://www.netgear.comhttp://www.sky.comSky launched its free Broadband...

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IPcelerate Offers IP Video Surveillance System

IPcelerate, a Dallas-based VoIP solutions provider, introduced an IP Video Surveillance solution for recording and monitoring video sessions. The system offers a web interface, providing multiple camera views, camera control interface and configurable floor plan maps. The server supports up to 32 cameras and can be configured to record all the time, when a camera detects motion, or when an alert is received.http://www.ipcelerate....

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WiNetworks Raises $11 Million for 802.16 d/e and DVB

WiNetworks, a start-up based in Herzalia, Israel, raised $11 million in venture capital funding for its WiMAX (IEEE 802.16 d/e) and Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) technologies.WiNetworks specializes in Hybrid WiMAX DVB (HWDV) for delivering Triple Play services. The company is currently shipping its WiMAX platform, which is particularly aimed at Digital Broadcast Satellite (DBS) operators and Cable Operators that would like to expand their video content to mobile users. In this round, most of the funding came from WiNetworks existing investors,...

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Verizon Wireless Launches LG Chocolate Handset, Cut

Verizon Wireless launched commercial availability of LG Electronics' "Chocolate" mobile slider phone designed to work with its V CAST Music service. Chocolate features a glowing red touch sensitive keypad the enables users to browse, preview, download and play high-quality digital music from their phones over Verizon Wireless' broadband network or in the Verizon Wireless V CAST Music online store. A 2GB microSD card stores up to 1,000 mp3 files.V...

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XO Surpasses 5,000 Business VoIP Customers

XO Communications has surpassed the 5,000 customer milestone for its business-class VoIP services bundle, XOptions Flex. Launched fifteen months ago, XOptions Flex is an integrated VoIP services solution that serves businesses with as many as 160 employees at each location. The service combines virtually unlimited local and long distance calling, Dedicated Internet Access and web hosting services for a flat monthly price. http://www.xo....

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Ikanos to Acquire Doradus Technologies for Signal Processing

Ikanos Communications agreed to acquire Doradus Technologies, a start-up developing advanced signal processing products for communications and consumer applications. Financial terms were not disclosed.Ikanos said the Doradus team brings significant expertise in developing power- and spectrum-efficient signal processing products for high-performance wireline (DSL), wireless, and digital TV markets. Doradus' "DoraVision" VSB/QAM demodulator, which is designed for digital TV applications, enables Ikanos to expand its offering of highly-integrated,...

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Tellabs Announces New $300 Million Share Repurchase Program

The Tellabs Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $300 million of the company's outstanding common stock (about 7% of shares at Friday's closing price). The new authorization follows Tellabs' completion of a $300 million share buyback program announced on February 2, 2005. The new share repurchase program will involve the purchase of common shares from time to time at the prevailing market price.http://www.tellabs....

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Lucent Joins Boeing-Led Team Competing for Secure Border Contract

Lucent Technologies was selected as a member of the Boeing team that is pursuing the SBInet contract. he Boeing-led team submitted its proposal to the U.S. government and is competing for an estimated $2 billion contract award.The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Secure Border Initiative (SBI) aims to secure U.S. borders and reduce illegal immigration. The SBInet contract is expected to be awarded in September 2006.In addition to Lucent, the Boeing-led SBInet team includes the following major contractors DRS Surveillance and Reconnaissance...

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Ikanos Posts Q2 Revenue of $41.2 million, up 15% Sequentially

Ikanos Communications reported Q2 net revenues of $41.2 million, a sequential increase of 15% from the $35.8 million reported for the first quarter of 2006 and an increase of 115% from the $19.2 million reported for the second quarter of 2005. GAAP net loss for the second quarter of 2006 was $2.2 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, on 27.1 million weighted average shares. This compares with a net loss of $1.4 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, on 24.5 million weighted average shares in the first quarter of fiscal 2006 and with a net loss of...

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AudioCodes Reports Q2 Revenue of $33 Million, up 6% over Q1

AudioCodes reported Q2 revenue of $33.3 million compared to $31.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 and $28.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2005. Second quarter revenues grew 6.3% sequentially and increased 16.7% compared to the second quarter of 2005.Net income was $3.3 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2006 compared to net income of $2.3 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2006 and net income of $3.1 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2005. h...

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Adelphia's Cable Assets Distributed to Time Warner, Comcast

Adelphia Communications Corporation completed the sale of substantially all of its assets to Time Warner Cable and Comcast Corporation for aggregate consideration of approximately $12.5 billion in cash and approximately 16 percent of the equity of Time Warner's cable subsidiary. Adelphia's approximately 4.8 million customers will be distributed between Time Warner Cable and Comcast.Adelphia's almost 13,000 employees will transfer to Time Warner Cable and Comcast.Adelphia also consummated a plan of reorganization for the former joint ventures with...

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Ruckus Wireless Targets In-Home Connectivity to Outdoor Metro Wi-Fi Services

Ruckus Wireless, a start-up based in Sunnyvale, California, announced the commercial availability of MetroFlex, a high-performance 802.11b/g wireless access gateway specifically designed to give consumers better in-home connectivity to outdoor metro-scale Wi-Fi networks. Ruckus Wireless said its MetroFlex system is the most sensitive and reliable in-home Wi-Fi receiver on the market and has demonstrated the ability in rural environments to sustain...

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