Data Connection Supplies VPLS for Extreme Networks

Extreme Networks is using Data Connection Limited's (DCL's) protocol stack solutions to offer VPLS functionality on their BlackDiamond 10808 and BlackDiamond 12800 Carrier Ethernet switches. Data Connection's DC-LDP protocol stack, with its IETF compliance to a wide range of service extensions, enables Extreme Networks to offer VPLS services, and also a migration path to next generation PBB-TE services through their PBB-TE to VPLS gateway capability. http://www.dataconnection....

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Acme Packet Extends Service Accountability Toolset

Acme Packet introduced a number of management extensions for its Net-Net family of session border controllers (SBC), multiservice security gateways (MSG) and session routing proxies (SRP). These enhancements include support for Acme Packet products by IBM Tivoli Netcool , as well as Acme Packet product enhancements: voice quality measurements using R-factor and MOS scoring; and customizable call detail records (CDRs) with any SIP message content. Using Netcool, users can now manage Acme Packet products in addition to other network and service...

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ADC Files Patent Lawsuit Against AFL Telecommunications

ADC filed a patent lawsuit against AFL Telecommunication asserting infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 7,233,731, 7,277,620 and 7,200,317, which relate to fiber distribution hubs used in ADC's Fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) product line. ADC is seeking damages and an injunction to prevent the sale of AFL's fiber distribution hubs and splitter modules that incorporate one or more of ADC's patented features. http://www.adc....

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Tellabs Provides Network Upgrade for Brazilian Railroad

Tellabs is supplying a network upgrade for MRS Logistica, one of Brazil's largest railway companies. Specifically, MRS is deploying the Tellabs 8600 managed edge system and the Tellabs 8100 managed access system. These products enable MRS to combine current and new traffic on a single converged network. MRS also will use the Tellabs 8800 multiservice router for its unique virtual private LAN service capabilities. Financial terms were not disclosed.http://www.tellabs....

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Americom Wins $136 Million Contract U.S. Army's TROJAN Network

AMERICOM Government Services (AGS) has won a follow-on contract with an initial value of $136.2 million over a five year base period in support of the U.S. Army's TROJAN Network. The Army's TROJAN Network provides an operational intelligence capability and a means of enhancing combat readiness of military personnel. AGS provides the satellite bandwidth, systems engineering support, and operations and maintenance of the satellite communications network.AGS said the contract also includes five additional one-year options worth $150.2 million for...

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France Considers Licensing of 2.1GHz Spectrum

ARCEP, France's official telecom regulator, will launch a public consultation over what to do with the remaining frequencies in the 2.1 GHz band. The assignment of these frequencies is an important issue, especially for a new entrant candidate, which will be able to gain access to low frequencies in the 900 MHz band if it is authorized in the 2.1 GHz band.Three outcomes are possible:A procedure which reserves all frequencies to a new entrant based...

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Harris Signs Telephony Licensing Agreement with Siemens Enterprise Communications

Harris has entered into a patent licensing agreement with Siemens Enterprise Communications, covering Harris U.S. and international patents for telephone systems applications including PBXs and call centers. "This agreement represents another step in our program to license the Harris PBX and call center patent portfolio worldwide," said Mitch Evander, Harris chief Intellectual Property (IP) counsel. http://www.harris....

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