Extreme Supplies 40G for Cyber Security Initiative

Extreme Networks has supplied its high-performance 40 Gigabit network solution for the Scalable Network Monitoring Program sponsored by the Defense Advanced Research Program Agency (DARPA) and hosted by the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHUAPL) in Laurel, MD. Extreme Networks Summit X670 switch with 40GbE ports are able to transport traffic at up to 160 Gbps speeds, allowing the ability to vary testing sessions, without stopping, and alter variables such as malware and session size.Extreme Networks noted that more than 700...

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BT Secures Telecom Contract with NATO

NATO’s Consultation, Command and Control Agency (NC3A), which is responsible for delivering technology in support of NATO’s global operations, has awarded a contract to BT covering more than 70 locations, spread across the NATO nations and the Balkans. The five-year agreement is valued at €47 million. The contract provides for the migration of NATO’s existing backbone to BT Ethernet Connect. Ethernet Connect is an intelligent network designed for...

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ZTE Carries 8x 200 Gbps Wavelengths

ZTE completed a field demonstration of a 8x 216.4 Gbps WDM transmission through a 50GHz optical spectrum grid. The demonstration utilized patented ZTE high-frequency technology to accomplish a 200 Gbps polarization multiplexing QPSK signal transmission at 50GHz through 1,750km of standard single model fiber optic cable. ZTE said its trial established a 25% increase in spectrum efficiency and an increase in transmission efficiency, proving that a...

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Qatar's Qtel Picks ZTE for Wireless Upgrade

Qatar-based Qtel has selected ZTE as key supplier for its network operations in the Middle East, North Africa and Asia. Under a frame agreement, ZTE will supply its latest network solutions, including WCDMA and LTE technology, for Qtel properties, namely, Asiacell, Wataniya Kuwait, Nawras, Tunisiana, Nedjma and Qtel. Financial terms were not disclosed. http://www.zte.com...

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ADTRAN Cuts Forecast Citing Delayed Carrier Spending

ADTRAN cuts its revenue and earnings estimates for the first quarter ending March 31, 2012 to a range from $130 million to $135 million. GAAP earnings per share for the quarter, assuming dilution, are expected to range from $0.17 to $0.20. The company had previously reported Q4 2011 revenue of $175,286,000 and said it expected that level to remain flat in the current quarter.ADTRAN Chief Executive Officer Tom Stanton stated, "Two issues impacted...

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Video: What is in Your Backhaul Toolbox?

This text will be replaced jwplayer('mediaspace').setup({ 'flashplayer': 'player.swf', 'file': 'http://youtu.be/xl2wvgjfj6w', 'image': 'http://www.convergedigest.com/images/screens/toolbox-screen.jpg', 'skin': '/jwplayer/beelden.zip', 'plugins': 'gapro-1', 'gapro.accountid': 'UA-21408860-1', 'controlbar': 'bottom', 'width': '640', 'height': '380' });The high cost and lengthy implementation cycle of deploying fiber to every cell site means that operators must consider various types of wireless backhaul options. Newer...

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Avaya to Acquire RADVISION for $230 Million

Avaya agreed to acquire RADVISION for US$11.85 per share, valuing the transaction at approximately $230 million. RADVISION (Nasdaq:RVSN) is known for its IP videoconferencing and telepresence technologies over IP and wireless networks. Its expertise includes advanced media processing technology, protocol stacks, frameworks and testing tools for developers of voice, video, data and wireless IP communications devices and network equipment. Its product...

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Cisco Expands Videoscape Strategy with NDS Acquisition

Cisco announced a major expansion of its Videoscape initiative by agreeing to acquire NDS Group in a deal valued at approximately $5 billion.NDS, which is owned by News Corp.(49%) and Permira private equity (51%), provides video software and content security for media companies, cable & satellite TV operators and IPTV service providers. Key products include its MediaHighway Set-top Box middleware software, its "XTV" Digital Video Recorder software,...

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