Radisys Scales Broadband Media Processing for LTE IMS

Radisys introduced its MPX-12000 Broadband Media Processing platform for large LTE IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) network deployments.


MPX-12000, which is based on Radisys 40G ATCA open platform technologies, is specifically designed to provide mobile and IMS network operators the capacities, capabilities and reliability essential for monetizing real-time wireless broadband communications, including mobile video and voice over LTE (VoLTE). Specifically, the platform offers huge scalability in performing the Multimedia Resource Function (MRF) in LTE IMS networks. This media serving capability can be used for a wide range of mobile services, including:

• Real-time 2-way and streaming 1-way


• Multimedia VAS, conferencing, ringback, adverts, messaging, streaming


• Support for HD video, including H.264 720p HD


• Support for VoLTE, including AMR-WB


• Ensuring interoperability of premium conferencing services between mobile devices with IP-IP audio / video transcoding capabilities.

The MPX-12000, which extends the company's existing portfolio of media servers, uses new hardware that is not compatible with the CMS-9000 but the software is backwards compatible. Unlike earlier media servers, the processing and I/O are decoupled as independent elements in this design. There are two blades for the MPX-12000 chassis: a new multi-core Media Processing Card (MPC5) that is optimized for high-capacity real-time multimedia packet processing, and a System Control Card (SCC5) with 1Gig and 10Gig Ethernet interfaces for media, control, and management. Availability is expected in Q2.


“Radisys’ release of its MPX-12000 comes at the perfect time for operators. With its MRF media processing capacities, the MPX-12000 will enable mobile operators to offer and monetize personalized multimedia services to their LTE mobile subscribers.�?


“Mavenir has already integrated the Radisys CMS-9000 media server with our Mavenir mOne Convergence Platform for one of our LTE operator deployments, yet we continue to see growing volumes of traffic in the network, particularly mobile video traffic,�? said Terry McCabe, CTO, Mavenir Systems. “A product like the MPX-12000—with a design objective to increase MRF media processing capacities for mobile video services—offers an enticing MRF product evolution for LTE operators.�?http://www.radisys.com

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Vitesse Posts Revenue of $30 Million

Vitesse Semiconductor reported total net revenues of $30.0 million for its first quarter of fiscal year 2012, ended December 31, 2011, compared to $30.3 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011, down 20.3% compared to $37.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2011. Net loss including $3.3 million of non-cash income related to the embedded derivative, $1.1 million of non-cash stock compensation and $0.1 million of non-cash amortization of intangibles, was $0.8 million, or $0.03 per share, compared with a net loss of $4.6 million, or $0.19 per share, in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011.


Product revenues were $28.9 million, the same as reported in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011, down 23.0% compared to $37.6 million in the first quarter in fiscal year 2011.


“During our first fiscal quarter of 2012, we delivered revenues within our guidance, solid product margins, and lower operating expenses,�? said Chris Gardner, CEO of Vitesse. “These improvements enabled us to maintain our cash position and to reach our target revenue breakeven of $32.0 million a quarter ahead of schedule within a challenging market environment. Our new product lines continued to gain traction with Tier-1 and Tier-2 customers. As such, we are on schedule to achieve our 2012 objective of 300 design wins. "

http://www.vitesse.com

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Alcatel-Lucent Unveils Customer Experience Suite for Service Providers

Alcatel-Lucent introduced its Motive Customer Experience Solutions (CXS) portfolio designed to help service providers proactively address the consumer experience. The portfolio is made up of four solution suites, each of which addresses various critical touchpoints in the relationship between communications service providers and their customers:


Motive CX Management is focused on getting new devices, applications and services up and running quickly, by simplifying their introduction on the network, managing upgrades and service modifications, and providing a consistent, low-hassle experience for customers.


Motive CX Analytics provides monitoring tools that track the performance of the devices, applications and services running on the network. These tools — which leverage unique algorithms developed by Bell Labs — provide key insights and dashboards that infer overall customer experience and allow for detailed customer experience insights.


Motive CX Optimization empowers communications service providers to provide their customers with the best service experience possible while making better use of network capacity. Using historical data about customers, devices, applications and the network, communications service providers can examine trends, experiences and usage patterns — segmented by types of users — and take accurate and proactive actions with yield management and loyalty.


CX Consulting consists of a dedicated team that — using a patent-pending methodology — identifies unique opportunities to improve the wide range of customer experience touch points within a service provider organization.
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“Alcatel-Lucent has established a strong reputation in customer experience with hundreds of communications service providers around the world. What we are announcing today is a commitment to continue our investments in the area of customer experience with the introduction of our new portfolio – which we have called Motive Customer Experience Solutions,�? stated Adolfo Hernandez, President of Alcatel-Lucent’s Software, Services & Solutions group.
http://www.alcatel-lucent.com

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Broadband Forum Adds Support for MPLS in Mobile Backhaul Networks

At the MPLS & Ethernet World Congress in Paris, the Broadband Forum released its latest suite of technical specifications and featuring new mobile backhaul capabilities. Specifically, BroadbandSuite 6.0 addresses network migration requirements with practical resources, specifications, test plans, and best practice documentation, including:


Technical specifications:


TR-221: "MPLS in Mobile Backhaul Networks"

IP/MPLS Forum 20.0.0: "MPLS in Mobile Backhaul Networks Framework and Requirements"


Certification Test Plan:


TR-248: "Abstract Test Suite for TDM Services over MPLS" (basis of the BBF.248 TDMoMPLS certification)


Resources: White Papers


MR-238: "Use of MPLS in LTE"

MR-258: "Enabling Next Generation Transport and Services using Unified MPLS"

Tutorials


MR-234: "MPLS in Mobile Backhaul Networks"

MR-245: "MPLS-TP in Multi-Service Packet Network Deployments"

MR-275: "Data Center Interconnection"


Robin Mersh, CEO of the Broadband Forum said: "The remarkable growth of mobile traffic, driven by demand for data, video and emerging business services, means that the industry must act quickly. The Broadband Forum continues to develop timely specifications that empower the industry to engineer smart converged mobile backhaul implementations."http://www.broadband-forum.org

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Broadcom Intros First Octal 10GbE SFP+ PHY

Broadcom introduced the first 10GbE eight-channel, front panel Ethernet physical layer transceiver (PHY) for enterprise and data center networks.


The new Broadcom BCM84780 Octal SFI-XFI PHY is approximately 25 percent smaller with lower power per port compared to other currently available solutions. The PHY features eight fully independent channels with IEEE 1588 timestamping. It also incorporates EDC that enables data to be transmitted on a 10GbE serial interface for applications requiring transmission over multimode fiber (MMF) at distances up to 300m (LRM) using OM3 fiber and SFP+ copper twin-axial cable (CR).


In addition to supporting long reach over multi-mode fiber (LRM), the BCM84780 handles short range (SR), long range (LR) and newer extended range (ER and ZR) optical interfaces,http://www.broadcom.com

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NETGEAR Posts Record Q4 Revenue, up 20% YoY

NETGEAR reported net revenue for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011 of $309.2 million, as compared to $258.5 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2010, and $301.8 million in the third quarter ended October 2, 2011. Net income, computed in accordance with GAAP, for the fourth quarter of 2011 was $22.8 million, or $0.60 per diluted share. This compared to GAAP net income of $13.6 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2010, and to GAAP net income of $26.7 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2011.


Retail Business Unit revenue was up 2% sequentially, and up 11% for the full year, while the Service Provider Business Unit was up 14% sequentially, and up 102% in 2011 as compared to 2010. The Commercial Business Unit revenue was down 8% sequentially.


Net revenue for the full year 2011 was $1.18 billion, a 31% increase as compared to $902.1 million for 2010. Net income, computed in accordance with GAAP, for 2011 was $91.4 million, or $2.41 per diluted share. This net income was an 80% increase compared to net income of $50.9 million for 2010. Earnings per share, computed in accordance with GAAP, was $1.41 per diluted share for the full year 2010.


Patrick Lo, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NETGEAR commented, "We are extremely pleased with our full year 2011 business performance amid a challenging macroeconomic environment. Q4 2011 represented another new record in quarterly revenue, and our full year 2011 revenue well exceeded the $1 billion mark. In the fourth quarter 2011 we benefited from strong holiday retail sales, specifically in North America. This is particularly encouraging after the strong back to school season we experienced in Q3. We also experienced healthy year-over-year growth in all three geographic regions as we continue to carry positive momentum out of a very strong third quarter. Our new products continue to exceed our expectations and enable us to gain market share."http://www.netgear.com

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LightSquared Calls for GPS Receiver Reliability Standards

LightSquared has filed a petition asking the FCC to develop receiver reliability standards for unlicensed GPS devices to ensure they perform reliably and take into account licensed users in nearby bands. LightSquared is especially focused on commercial GPS receivers designed to receive signals in the 1559-1610 MHz band, company.


In December, LightSquared asked the agency to confirm the company's right to use its licensed spectrum and confirm that commercial GPS manufacturers have no right to interference protection from LightSquared's network since they are not licensed users. http://www.lightsquared.com

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AT&T's U-verse App for iPad Offers Wi-Fi Streaming on the Go

AT&T released an updated iPad App for its U-verse customers with the following new features:

• extra content and information about the TV show you're watching, including series overview, episode synopsis, photos, cast and crew information, related TV shows and more.



• a full-featured, intuitive U-verse remote control with channel, guide, DVR, interactive app and on-demand controls, eliminating the need for extra (or lost) remotes throughout the home.



• advanced search functionality to help you find the content you want.



• recommendations on what to watch with ratings and reviews.



• ability to share information about what you are watching with friends on Facebook.



• the ability to watch hit TV shows and movies over any Wi-Fi connection while on the go. The library of popular content is based on the customer's U-verse TV package, including shows and movies from STARZ, ENCORE, TBS, TNT, truTV, Cartoon Network and Adult Swim, with more choices added on an ongoing basis.



• the ability to access the U-verse programming guide and DVR scheduling on the go, similar to the functionality available on the U-verse app for iPhone and iPod touch.

http://www.att.com

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Juniper Introduces Universal Access Routers for MPLS Edge

Juniper Networks introduced a family of Universal Access routers designed to extend MPLS further in carrier networks while supporting residential broadband, business Ethernet and mobile backhaul applications.


Juniper Networks ACX Series Universal Access Routers scale to offer up to 60 Gbps of throughput capacity and backhaul links of up to 10 Gbps. Using the Junos OS, the new routers extend seamless MPLS from the network core and edge to the access network. The solution is optimized for mobile backhaul applications and include built-in Synchronous Ethernet and 1588-2008 timing capabilities.


Network management and analysis is enabled with Junos Space. The routers are environmentally hardened with passive cooling to provide high reliability with no moving parts. Juniper is also offering Power over Ethernet (PoE+) at 65watts per port, mitigating the need for additional electrical cabling for microwaves or other access interfaces.


Juniper is also opening the management system of these access routers with SDK-enabled programmability.



http://www.juniper.net

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