XO Communications Deploys Cisco Ethernet over SONET/SDH (EoS)

XO Communications is deploying new Cisco Ethernet over SONET/SDH (EoS) technology on many of the more than 4,000 Cisco ONS 15454 Multi-service Provisioning Platforms (MSPPs) currently deployed in its network.Cisco said that as part of this transition, XO Communications is evaluating two innovations to streamline its network transformation:Cisco Multilayer, Multi-rate, 10-Port Line Card, with 10 Gbps Ethernet over SONET/SDH (EoS) capacity (ML-MR-10) enabling a wide range of Ethernet services with Layer 2 switching, RPR, and advanced QoS capabilities....

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"Soft At Home" Venture Aims for Digital/Broadband Interoperability

Orange, Thomson and Sagem Communications have joined forces to create a joint venture aimed at creating a standard for the interconnection of equipment within the multimedia ecosystem. The new "Soft At Home" joint venture seeks to facilitate the deployment and interoperability of digital equipment in the home and make it possible to combine it with enhanced and innovative services. Soft At Home plans to harness technologies and experiences of its...

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ECI Telecom Debuts XDM-300with SONET for North America

ECI Telecom has expanded its XDM Multi-Service Provisioning Platform (MSPP) family with an XDM-300 model with SONET capabilities for North America. The XDM-300 is a compact packet optical platform offering 60 Gbps of switching capacity for converging Carrier Ethernet, SONET and WDM functionalities for metro access and metro edge applications. It accepts range of CWDM/DWDM SDH, PDH, and Ethernet interfaces with a high-density fan-out for metro aggregation.ECI...

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Fujitsu Enhances FLASHWAVE 7500 with 2D ROADM,

Fujitsu Network Communications announced several enhancements to its FLASHWAVE 7500 ROADM, including a new two-degree (2D) ROADM configuration for locations that only need two degrees of network connectivity (i.e. a single ring). The new release also includes other economical and operational enhancements, including new 19- and 23-inch shelves, an in-service upgradeable In-Line Amplifier (ILA), and a 10 Gbps Flexponder SONET ADM-on-a-card unit.The...

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3Com Private Equity Deal Stalls on Huawei Ownership Concerns

3Com, along with affiliates of Bain Capital Partners and Huawei Technologies, have withdrawn their joint filing to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) concerning the parties' proposed merger transaction. The parties said they remain committed to continuing discussions."We are very disappointed that we were unable to reach a mitigation agreement with CFIUS for this transaction," said Edgar Masri, President and CEO of 3Com Corporation. "While we work closely with Bain Capital Partners and Huawei to construct alternatives...

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Cisco's John Chambers Addresses Global Climate Change Challenge

In a keynote address at the first Connected Urban Development (CUD) Global Conference in San Francisco, Cisco's Chairman and CEO John Chambers made the case that the network could serve as a "green" platform for addressing global climate change. Specifically, Chambers called on industry and government to work together to develop technologies that address the world's pressing environmental concerns."It is our responsibility as global citizens to help...

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T-Systems to Offer Alcatel-Lucent BiCS for Mid-Market Managed Voice

T-Systems, the business customer unit of Deutsche Telekom, has selected Alcatel-Lucent's Business integrated Communications Solution (BiCS) server as one of the platforms for its mid-market managed voice services. Specifically, T-Systems will offer the BiCS platform as part of its Octopus EP product line, focusing on integrating services and BiCS for German enterprises with between 100-500 employees initially, expanding to enterprises with 1,000 employees in the last quarter of 2008. Customers can purchase and own the system, or use the equipment...

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Centillium Posts Q4 2007 Financial Results

Centillium Communications posted Q4 2007 of $8.6 million, compared with $10.0 million during the third quarter of 2007 and $10.0 million during the fourth quarter of 2006. For the year ended Dec. 31, 2007, net revenues were $39.2 million, compared with $64.6 million in 2006.Net income was $2.4 million on a GAAP basis, or $0.06 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2007, compared with a net loss of $5.2 million, or $0.13 per share, for the third quarter of 2007 and a net loss of $6.0 million, or $0.15 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2006. The...

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Access Integrated Networks Merges with Birch Telecom

Access Integrated Networks completed its previously announced merger with Birch Telecom. The deal was first announced in November 2007. Financial terms were not disclosed.The combined company now operates as one of the largest competitive local exchange carriers in the 26-state southeast, southwest and midwest regions, and will have approximately 300,000 voice and data lines, 100,000 small and medium business customers, annual revenues of $200 million...

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NeoPhotonics Adds G.984.5 Compliant GPON Transceivers

NeoPhotonics introduced a new line of "pluggable" GPON transceivers, compliant with the ITU-T G.984.5 networking standard, to augment its portfolio of Biplexer and Triplexer modules used for FTTP deployments. The new line includes SFP biplexers for FTTP central office, or optical line terminal (OLT), applications as well as modules for use in Optical Networking Units (ONU). NeoPhotonics said its new transceivers meet the specifications for the enhanced wavelength allocation plan specified in G.984.5 as well as for the "reach extenders" that increase...

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Occam Posts Q4 Revenue of $21.3 Million

Occam Networks reported Q4 2007 revenues of $21.3 million, a decrease of 4% as compared to the fourth quarter of 2006 and an increase of 36% sequentially over the third quarter of 2007. Annual revenue for 2007 was $75.1 million, representing a 10% increase over annual revenue for 2006. Net loss (GAAP) for Q4 was $4.6 million or $0.23 per share.Occam said it capped the fiscal year by achieving double-digit customer growth for a thirteenth straight quarter. Among the new customer additions was GTA TeleGuam, Occam's first Asia-Pacific customer, which...

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Kentrox Appoints New CEO

Kentrox, which provides automated network maintenance, management and control solutions for mobile service providers and large business enterprises, announced the appointment of Richard S. Cremona as the company's new CEO. Cremona, a 20-year telecommunications industry veteran has held executive positions with AT&T, Lucent Technologies, Sprint and, most recently, Openwave. The Kentrox Board of Directors also announced today that it has appointed Charlie Vogt as Chairman of the Board. Vogt has been affiliated with Kentrox as a board member for...

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Matisse Gains MEF Certification for its EtherBurst Packet WDM

Matisse Networks' EtherBurst Packet WDM system has been awarded Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) 9 certification. Matisse said the certification assures that its systems is compliant with Ethernet Private Line (EPL), Ethernet Virtual Private Line (EVPL) and Ethernet-Local Area Network (E-LAN) services.http://www.matissenetworks....

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WSJ: Google Considers Broadband Balloons with Space Data Corp.

Google is considering a scheme backed by Space Data Corp. to deliver broadband services across rural America using balloons at an altitude of 65,000 to 100,000 feet, according to The Wall Street Journal. Space Data Corp. is already launching 10 hydrogen balloons per day to deliver cellular services to trucking companies across Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Arizona. Google did not comment for the report.http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB120347353988378955.html?mod=b...

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