EchoStar Communications' DISH Network added approximately 225,000 net new subscribers during the first quarter of 2006, ending the quarter with approximately 12.265 million subscribers.
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http://www.echostar.com
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
NTT DoCoMo to Add Windows Media to 3G Handsets
NTT DoCoMo agreed to incorporate Microsoft Windows Media technologies in NTT DoCoMo's 3G FOMA handsets, starting with the F902iS model to be launched this summer. The F902iS will support both Windows Media Audio and Windows Media Digital Rights Management 10 for portable devices. In addition to Windows Media Audio technologies, NTT DoCoMo will evaluate the incorporation of Windows Media Video, Microsoft's version of SMPTE VC-1 in future handsets.
Microsoft said other i-mode alliance partners that provide i-mode mobile Internet services will also consider the use of Windows Media technologies in their handsets.
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Microsoft said other i-mode alliance partners that provide i-mode mobile Internet services will also consider the use of Windows Media technologies in their handsets.
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AT&T Offers Hosting for Online Gaming Companies
AT&T has launched a practice with a dedicated team of labs and operations engineers partnered with hosting sales specialists devoted specifically to its online gaming customers, including Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) and its massively multiplayer online gaming titles, including "EverQuest", "EverQuest II" and "PlanetSide".
The service leverages AT&T's global Internet Data Centers (IDCs) to deliver their game content efficiently through AT&T's Global IP Backbone. In addition, AT&T has a 24/7 dedicated Gaming Core Team that provides "white-glove" customer service to its online gaming clients -- a critical component of its online gaming practice. AT&T's Gaming Core Team acts as a single point of contact and provides near real-time information, which is vital for the online gaming business; making the gamer's experience the best it can be.
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The service leverages AT&T's global Internet Data Centers (IDCs) to deliver their game content efficiently through AT&T's Global IP Backbone. In addition, AT&T has a 24/7 dedicated Gaming Core Team that provides "white-glove" customer service to its online gaming clients -- a critical component of its online gaming practice. AT&T's Gaming Core Team acts as a single point of contact and provides near real-time information, which is vital for the online gaming business; making the gamer's experience the best it can be.
http://www.att.com
Motorola Introduces Enterprise Mobility Framework
Motorola introduced a software framework designed to enable rapid development and deployment of enterprise-wide mobile applications, with integration to existing information systems. The Motorola Mobility Suite offers device-level intrusion protection, user authentication and authorization, data encryption and secure network access control. In addition, comprehensive management of mobile devices is enabled through the platform, with key features including device provisioning, configuration management, backup and restore, and diagnostics.
The Mobility Suite also provides a web services-based approach to integrating and mobilizing business applications such as Customer Relationship Management, Sales Force Automation and Executive Information Systems, supporting both online and offline processing modes. Motorola said this enables mobile workers to more effectively and efficiently manage enterprise information, improve customer service and enhance customer loyalty.
"Enterprise CIOs need an integrated approach to securing and managing the rapidly growing population of mobile devices accessing corporate information systems," said Motorola's John DeFeo, corporate vice president, Enterprise Products. "They also want the ability to leverage existing tools and technology to help achieve a rapid return on investment. The Mobility Suite provides a comprehensive solution to enhance mobile worker productivity across a wide variety of industries and job functions."http://www.motorola.com/enterprise
The Mobility Suite also provides a web services-based approach to integrating and mobilizing business applications such as Customer Relationship Management, Sales Force Automation and Executive Information Systems, supporting both online and offline processing modes. Motorola said this enables mobile workers to more effectively and efficiently manage enterprise information, improve customer service and enhance customer loyalty.
"Enterprise CIOs need an integrated approach to securing and managing the rapidly growing population of mobile devices accessing corporate information systems," said Motorola's John DeFeo, corporate vice president, Enterprise Products. "They also want the ability to leverage existing tools and technology to help achieve a rapid return on investment. The Mobility Suite provides a comprehensive solution to enhance mobile worker productivity across a wide variety of industries and job functions."http://www.motorola.com/enterprise
BT Outlines Fixed-Mobile Convergence (FMC) for Business, Selects Alcatel
BT announced plans for a Fixed- Mobile Converged service for large businesses and multi-national companies both in and outside the UK. This new solution will utilize Wi-Fi as the interface to the fixed network in key locations such as the office, home, and BT Openzone hotspots. This follows the recent launch of BT Fusion intelligent fixed - mobile phone for consumers and small businesses.
BT said it will be building the solution over the coming months and will be undertaking live pilot implementations with corporate customers in early 2007.
The new "Enterprise FMC" service will enable a mobile handset with PBX type functionality at home, in the office and at BT's Openzone hotspots. The service will link to BT's 21st Century network, providing intelligent routing of calls. By linking information from a user's calendar, the network will ensure that, for example, if the user is in a meeting, an incoming call will be automatically diverted to voicemail, reverting to normal service when the meeting ends. Alternatively, certain pre-selected callers can be either routed directly to the user or to a pre-specified alternative colleague in the company.
As prime contractor, Alcatel will lead the design, integration (including a number of third-party components) and testing of the end-to-end solution. Alcatel will supply key platform elements from its leading Managed Communication Services (MCS) portfolio and will also ensure that the solution integrates seamlessly into BT's enterprise customer sites.
The Alcatel-primed consortium includes Lucent Technologies (who will provide the Lucent VPN Firewall and VitalAAA security products and design team specialists).
BT is in parallel testing a number of different dual mode mobile handsets and discussions are well advanced with these manufacturers on supplies for launch.
http://www.btplc.comhttp://www.alcatel.com
BT said it will be building the solution over the coming months and will be undertaking live pilot implementations with corporate customers in early 2007.
The new "Enterprise FMC" service will enable a mobile handset with PBX type functionality at home, in the office and at BT's Openzone hotspots. The service will link to BT's 21st Century network, providing intelligent routing of calls. By linking information from a user's calendar, the network will ensure that, for example, if the user is in a meeting, an incoming call will be automatically diverted to voicemail, reverting to normal service when the meeting ends. Alternatively, certain pre-selected callers can be either routed directly to the user or to a pre-specified alternative colleague in the company.
As prime contractor, Alcatel will lead the design, integration (including a number of third-party components) and testing of the end-to-end solution. Alcatel will supply key platform elements from its leading Managed Communication Services (MCS) portfolio and will also ensure that the solution integrates seamlessly into BT's enterprise customer sites.
The Alcatel-primed consortium includes Lucent Technologies (who will provide the Lucent VPN Firewall and VitalAAA security products and design team specialists).
BT is in parallel testing a number of different dual mode mobile handsets and discussions are well advanced with these manufacturers on supplies for launch.
http://www.btplc.comhttp://www.alcatel.com
- In June 2005, Alcatel confirmed that it had been selected as the lead contractor for BT Fusion, previously known as "Project Bluephone", the fixed/mobile service from BT. Alcatel leads a consortium that includes Ericsson, Inventel, IVT, Lucent, and Motorola. Alcatel said its role as prime contractor includes project management as well as extensive development and integration work in BT labs, and interoperability testing between the consortium vendors.
- BT Fusion uses the UMA standard, which has now been formally released and accepted into the 3GPP standards group for generic radio access. UMA allows BT to carry GSM signalling and telephone calls over the public Internet using DSL access, with a Bluetooth interface. BT Fusion will be technology agnostic and in time, will work across other standards including WiFi and SIP.
Cisco's Linksys Appoints New GM
Linksys, a division of Cisco Systems, appointed J. Michael Pocock to the position of Linksys senior vice president and general manager. Victor Tsao and Janie Tsao, Linksys founders who have shared this SVP/GM role since 2003, will now focus their efforts on new opportunities in China for Cisco.
Pocock most recently served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Polaroid. Prior to joining Polaroid in 2003, Pocock served in leadership roles at Xerox Corporation, Epson, Digital Equipment Corporation, Compaq and General Electric. Pocock will report into Charles Giancarlo, Cisco SVP, chief development officer and Linksys president.
http://www.linksys.com
Pocock most recently served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Polaroid. Prior to joining Polaroid in 2003, Pocock served in leadership roles at Xerox Corporation, Epson, Digital Equipment Corporation, Compaq and General Electric. Pocock will report into Charles Giancarlo, Cisco SVP, chief development officer and Linksys president.
http://www.linksys.com
BellSouth Strikes Deal with Samsung on Broadband-Enabled Devices
BellSouth and Samsung Telecommunications America announced a strategic agreement to market and co-brand broadband-enabled devices in consumer and business markets. The two companies will work throughout 2006 to identify opportunities in which a relationship between BellSouth's broadband platform and Samsung's innovative devices could extend broadband usage and deliver enhanced solutions to BellSouth customers.
"BellSouth and Samsung recognize that convergence is the future of our industries," said Randy Roberts, vice president - consumer devices & wireless, BellSouth. "We are excited about the potential to leverage the brand strength of both companies to provide our customers with simple, seamlessly-integrated products."
"Our vision is to enable a digital home in which a customer can share photos and music, download and watch video, play games online, or talk to their friends and family -- from whatever device they choose at any location in their home," continued Roberts.
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"BellSouth and Samsung recognize that convergence is the future of our industries," said Randy Roberts, vice president - consumer devices & wireless, BellSouth. "We are excited about the potential to leverage the brand strength of both companies to provide our customers with simple, seamlessly-integrated products."
"Our vision is to enable a digital home in which a customer can share photos and music, download and watch video, play games online, or talk to their friends and family -- from whatever device they choose at any location in their home," continued Roberts.
http://www.bellsouth.comhttp://www.samsung.com
PCCW Global and China Telecom Launch Ethernet Private Line
PCCW Global and China Telecom have launched the first-ever private line Ethernet service providing high bandwidth connectivity between Hong Kong and China. The service, International Ethernet Private Line (IEPL), is an end-to-end managed bandwidth solution, providing dedicated point-to-point cross border connectivity over a reliable platform, at high speed and with scalable upgrades.
http://www.btnaccess.com
http://www.btnaccess.com
Kasenna Names Kumar Shah as CEO
Kasenna, which supplies video-on-demand content and MPEG-4 ready IPTV applications for Triple Play services over broadband networks, 
named Kumar Shah as its new CEO, succeeding Mark Gray, who will continue to serve on the Kasenna Board as its Chairman and also continue to drive strategic partnerships across the globe.
Shah was recruited by the Kasenna board members from US Venture Partners, where he was an Entrepreneur-In-Residence (EIR). Prior to that, Mr. Shah was involved with a number of venture capital funded start-up companies, most recently as President & CEO of Occam Networks and prior to that as Chief Marketing Officer of AccessLan Communications, which was acquired by Advanced Fibre Communications, which in turn was acquired recently by Tellabs.
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named Kumar Shah as its new CEO, succeeding Mark Gray, who will continue to serve on the Kasenna Board as its Chairman and also continue to drive strategic partnerships across the globe.Shah was recruited by the Kasenna board members from US Venture Partners, where he was an Entrepreneur-In-Residence (EIR). Prior to that, Mr. Shah was involved with a number of venture capital funded start-up companies, most recently as President & CEO of Occam Networks and prior to that as Chief Marketing Officer of AccessLan Communications, which was acquired by Advanced Fibre Communications, which in turn was acquired recently by Tellabs.
http://www.kasenna.com
Deutsche Telekom Reaches 9.2 million DSL Users, On-track for IPTV Launch
Deutsche Telekom reported continuing growth DSL subscribers and in net additions at T-Mobile USA and in Britain. The group's overall Q1 revenue increased to EUR 14.8 billion, up 3.9% from a year earlier. EBITDA was EUR 4.9 billion compared with EUR 4.8 billion in 2005, an increase of EUR 0.1 billion or 1.4%.
Some highlights for the quarter:
"The Mobile Communications strategic business area remains the growth driver. We are on track overall with our performance in the first quarter, so we can confirm the guidance for the current and next year. We have made certain adjustments for 2006 at the level of strategic business area planning to reflect developments in our ongoing operations," said Kai-Uwe Ricke, Chairman of the Board of Management.
http://www.telekom.de
Some highlights for the quarter:
- Overall, the Mobile Communications strategic business area increased revenue by 12.3 percent to EUR 7.6 billion compared with the first quarter of 2005. The number of mobile customers in the Group increased in the first quarter to 87.7 million. T-Mobile USA remains the strongest growth factor for the company, while T-Mobile Germany faces a tough competitive environment.
- In DSL in Q1, the number of broadband lines provided by T-Com in Germany and abroad increased by 735,000 to 9.2 million. In Germany, there were 643,000 net DSL adds for the quarter, compared with 660,000 net adds in Q4 2005.
- Despite this increase, total revenue of the Broadband/Fixed Network strategic business area came in 6.1 percent below the figure in the prior-year quarter mainly as a result of losses in call revenue and access lines in the first quarter of 2006.
- Total revenue of Broadband/Fixed Network was EUR 6.2 billion in the three months, compared to EUR 6.6 billion in the first quarter of 2005. Revenue in the Business Customers strategic business area also decreased to EUR 3.0 billion, 3.1 percent below the prior-year figure.
- Deutsche Telekom confirmed that it is on-track to launch its IPTV service by mid-year. VDSL upgrades have been completed at 12,000 aggregation points in ten cities. The company said it has signed agreements with a number of TV content providers. It also has suppliers on board for set-top boxes (Cisco) and software (Microsoft).
- Deutsche Telekom is also on-track to launch its "T-One" fixed-mobile-convergence service by mid-year. A trial with some 1,000 users will launch this month.
- T-Com Germany continues to be impacted by lower calling revenues.
- Guidance for the Group's net revenue remains unchanged in the current year. On the back of the first-time consolidation of tele.ring, Deutsche Telekom now expects net revenue for the full year 2006 to be in the upper half of the range between 62.1 and 62.7 billion EURs.
"The Mobile Communications strategic business area remains the growth driver. We are on track overall with our performance in the first quarter, so we can confirm the guidance for the current and next year. We have made certain adjustments for 2006 at the level of strategic business area planning to reflect developments in our ongoing operations," said Kai-Uwe Ricke, Chairman of the Board of Management.
http://www.telekom.de
Alcatel Selected for "Alice" Triple Play in Germany
Telecom Italia's HanseNet subsidiary in Germany has named Alcatel as its exclusive technology partner for its new "Alice" Triple Play Service. Alcatel is providing the IP-based infrastructure. The deployment includes upgrading HanseNet's access network with the Alcatel 7302 Intelligent Services Access Manager (ISAM), Optical Multi-Service Node (OMSN) systems and 1678 Metro Core Connect (MCC), which will aggregate and transport the multiple services across the network. Alcatel will also deliver its integrated end-to-end video solution.
Alcatel is also providing a service integration for the project.
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Alcatel is also providing a service integration for the project.
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- In April 2006, Telecom Italia's HanseNet subsidiary launched its "Alice" IPTV service in Hamburg, Germany and plans to expand country-wide over the coming months. The IPTV service include 100 standard definition channels and VOD delivered over DSL.
- HanseNet has deployed Harmonic's DiviCom Electra 5000 Multi-Service Encoders for MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) digital video compression. The Harmonic-based headend encompasses standard definition DiviCom real-time encoders for low bit-rate MPEG-4 AVC video as well as the ProView receivers and decoders for scalable content acquisition. HanseNet also uses the versatile NMX Digital Service Manager for advanced monitoring and control.
- HanseNet is also using Nagravision's conditional access system to secure the delivery of the content.
Tuesday, May 9, 2006
Telefónica Selects Ericsson's DWDM
Telefónica de España has selected Ericsson as supplier for its metro DWDM optical network. The new network will allow Telefónica to meet the increasing traffic demand generated by the consumer's response to its broadband services offering.
Ericsson said the contract highlights the benefits of its recent Marconi acquisition.
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Ericsson said the contract highlights the benefits of its recent Marconi acquisition.
http://www.ericsson.com
Alvarion Partners with IBM on Public Safety Networks
Alvarion announced a partnership with IBM to offer and deliver wireless systems to municipalities and their public safety agencies. The alliance will enable a new approach for delivery of scalable, multi-layer IP-based wireless networks that support data, voice and video for both fixed and mobile applications.
The companies have already collaborated on a pilot wireless network implementation in Fresno, the 6th largest city in California. Built by IBM using Alvarion broadband wireless systems and IBM's WebSphere Everyplace Connection Manager, the network features government-grade wireless encryption, roaming and compression to the city's 250 police vehicle fleet.
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The companies have already collaborated on a pilot wireless network implementation in Fresno, the 6th largest city in California. Built by IBM using Alvarion broadband wireless systems and IBM's WebSphere Everyplace Connection Manager, the network features government-grade wireless encryption, roaming and compression to the city's 250 police vehicle fleet.
http://www.alvarion.comhttp://www.ibm.com
AT&T to Deliver MobiTV at Wi-Fi Hotspots Nationwide
AT&T agreed to deliver MobiTV's mobile television content across its nationwide Wi-Fi network. The service will enable AT&T customers to view live television while connected to one of AT&T's Wi-Fi hot spots.
The MobiTV service includes 15 channels spanning national news, sports, entertainment and full-length music videos from top artists. The MobiTV service will be accessible from the AT&T Wi-Fi portal. Users will have a basic channel line-up available through a monthly $11.99 subscription or for each 24-hour session for $5.99.
The service will be available this month at nearly 7,000 AT&T owned and operated Wi-Fi hot spots, which includes airports, coffee shops and book stores, with plans to expand to additional locations.
http://www.att.comhttp://www.mobitv.com
The MobiTV service includes 15 channels spanning national news, sports, entertainment and full-length music videos from top artists. The MobiTV service will be accessible from the AT&T Wi-Fi portal. Users will have a basic channel line-up available through a monthly $11.99 subscription or for each 24-hour session for $5.99.
The service will be available this month at nearly 7,000 AT&T owned and operated Wi-Fi hot spots, which includes airports, coffee shops and book stores, with plans to expand to additional locations.
http://www.att.comhttp://www.mobitv.com
- MobiTV claims more than one million subscribers.
- The MobiTV service is currently available in the US through Sprint, Cingular and Alltel; in the United Kingdom through 3 and Orange UK; and to Canadian customers through Bell Canada, Rogers and TELUS Mobility; and other regional carriers around the world.
T-Systems and Cisco Announce Strategic Relationship
Cisco Systems announced a strategic partnership with T-Systems, a unit of Deutsche Telekom focused on information and communications technology (ICT). The companies are working together to deliver a range of integrated services incorporating local area networking (LAN), Internet Protocol (IP) communications and security, as well as developing solutions for vertical markets such as financial services, and a radio frequency identification (RFID) solution for the transport and retail sectors in Germany. The relationship will be rolled out on an international level in the next phase.
http://www.cisco.comhttp://www.t-systems.com
http://www.cisco.comhttp://www.t-systems.com
Broadcom Supplies Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for Nintendo's Wii Console
Nintendo's forthcoming "Wii" game console will be equipped with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections powered by Broadcom silicon. The Wii console is the first major gaming platform on the market to introduce Bluetooth technology as a standard feature, eliminating the cables between the console, hand-held game controllers and other accessories.
For the Bluetooth game controller, Broadcom said special enhancements were made to ensure the same reliable, low-latency responsiveness that gamers are accustomed to in wired controllers. The Wii console also includes Broadcom's single-chip 54g Wi-Fi solution. Both Bluetooth and 802.11g Wi-Fi products operate in the 2.4 GHz radio frequency band, introducing the possibility of radio interference between the two radio signals. To address this concern, Broadcom optimized the wireless performance for optimal simultaneous throughput of both technologies, minimizing the possibility of radio signal collisions, blocking and other phenomena that could degrade the performance of either device.
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For the Bluetooth game controller, Broadcom said special enhancements were made to ensure the same reliable, low-latency responsiveness that gamers are accustomed to in wired controllers. The Wii console also includes Broadcom's single-chip 54g Wi-Fi solution. Both Bluetooth and 802.11g Wi-Fi products operate in the 2.4 GHz radio frequency band, introducing the possibility of radio interference between the two radio signals. To address this concern, Broadcom optimized the wireless performance for optimal simultaneous throughput of both technologies, minimizing the possibility of radio signal collisions, blocking and other phenomena that could degrade the performance of either device.
http://www.broadcom.com
Hanaro Cites Turn Around in Broadband Subscribers
Hanarotelecom announced a 17% gain in revenues to KRW 432.3 billion on the back of an increase in broadband revenues resulting from the merger with Thrunet and a continuous growth in voice net additions in its first-quarter earnings release for 2006.
Hanaro said that it added 7,300 broadband subscribers in April, posting a net addition for the first time this year, and acquired about 15,300 voice subscribers in April, continuing a sustained growth of net addition. The company credited aggressive marketing activities for a turnaround in operating results.
In particular, Hanaro expanded optical LAN coverage in the first quarter of 2006 to 4,500 apartment complexes with 2.6 million households, which accounts for 52% of nationwide apartment complex coverage. In the voice business, Hanaro added 10 local call service areas and thus securing 80% of nationwide coverage areas.
"By focusing on the 100 Mbps service such as optical LAN and launching a commercial TV-Portal service in July this year with a target of attracting 250,000 subscribers by the end of 2006, we will be able to achieve satisfactory results in both core business and new business," stated Janice Lee, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Hanaro.
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Hanaro said that it added 7,300 broadband subscribers in April, posting a net addition for the first time this year, and acquired about 15,300 voice subscribers in April, continuing a sustained growth of net addition. The company credited aggressive marketing activities for a turnaround in operating results.
In particular, Hanaro expanded optical LAN coverage in the first quarter of 2006 to 4,500 apartment complexes with 2.6 million households, which accounts for 52% of nationwide apartment complex coverage. In the voice business, Hanaro added 10 local call service areas and thus securing 80% of nationwide coverage areas.
"By focusing on the 100 Mbps service such as optical LAN and launching a commercial TV-Portal service in July this year with a target of attracting 250,000 subscribers by the end of 2006, we will be able to achieve satisfactory results in both core business and new business," stated Janice Lee, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Hanaro.
http://www.hanaro.com
Meriton Announces New Customers for its Agile Optical Networking
Meriton Networks announced two new customers for its Agile Optical Networking (AON) architecture: Canada's RBC Financial Group and PalmettoNet, a carrier's carrier based in the Carolinas.
RBC, which is Canada's largest bank, is using Meriton's scalable Gigabit Ethernet transport system to connect its key data centers in a regional network of leased dark fiber. RBC needed to add capacity to its existing OC-48 network. The Meriton platform scale to 320 Gbps of capacity (in half a rack) without any additional shelves. Adding wavelengths simply requires SFPs and cards. RBC's deployment includes Meriton's 7200 OSP (Optical Switching Platform) for metro WDM transport, the 3300 OSM (Optical Services Multiplexer) for metro access, the 1455 OFA (Optical Fiber Amplifiers) to extend reach up to 600 km, the 8600 NMS (Network Management System) to fully manage the end-to-end network, and the 8300 EMS (Element Management System) for field commissioning and provisioning.
PalmettoNet, which interconnects some 14 independent carriers in North and South Carolina over a fiber backbone spanning some 3,100 route miles, has extended its high-speed network with the Meriton Networks 6400 OTP (Optical Transport Platform). PalmettoNet selected the 6400 OTP to deliver a full range of point-to-point services throughout the Carolinas, including traditional SONET connectivity (DS1, DS3, OC3 through OC192) and Ethernet Solutions (1 Gig, 10 Gig and beyond). In addition to the flexibility of the 6400 OTP, which leverages Meriton's ADM-on-a-Wavelength technology, a key driver for PalmettoNet's selection of the 6400 OTP was its ability to provide reconfigurable dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) channels in a cost-effective manner.
http://www.meriton.com
RBC, which is Canada's largest bank, is using Meriton's scalable Gigabit Ethernet transport system to connect its key data centers in a regional network of leased dark fiber. RBC needed to add capacity to its existing OC-48 network. The Meriton platform scale to 320 Gbps of capacity (in half a rack) without any additional shelves. Adding wavelengths simply requires SFPs and cards. RBC's deployment includes Meriton's 7200 OSP (Optical Switching Platform) for metro WDM transport, the 3300 OSM (Optical Services Multiplexer) for metro access, the 1455 OFA (Optical Fiber Amplifiers) to extend reach up to 600 km, the 8600 NMS (Network Management System) to fully manage the end-to-end network, and the 8300 EMS (Element Management System) for field commissioning and provisioning.
PalmettoNet, which interconnects some 14 independent carriers in North and South Carolina over a fiber backbone spanning some 3,100 route miles, has extended its high-speed network with the Meriton Networks 6400 OTP (Optical Transport Platform). PalmettoNet selected the 6400 OTP to deliver a full range of point-to-point services throughout the Carolinas, including traditional SONET connectivity (DS1, DS3, OC3 through OC192) and Ethernet Solutions (1 Gig, 10 Gig and beyond). In addition to the flexibility of the 6400 OTP, which leverages Meriton's ADM-on-a-Wavelength technology, a key driver for PalmettoNet's selection of the 6400 OTP was its ability to provide reconfigurable dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) channels in a cost-effective manner.
http://www.meriton.com
T-Com Renews Supply Contract with Alcatel
T-Com, the broadband/fixed line business division of Deutsche Telekom, has renewed an existing equipment supply agreement with Alcatel. Under the two-year contract, Alcatel will continue to supply its:
In the further expansion of the SDH network, Alcatel will also upgrade the existing 1350 management suite to monitor the new equipment and services that the network enhancements will support. http://www.alcatel.com
- Optical Multi-Service Node (OMSN) systems providing business customers with carrier-class Ethernet services - such as Virtual Private Networks (VPN) - and streamlining broadband aggregation and distribution.
- 1678 Metro Core Connect (MCC), which helps service providers develop their central offices in both the metro and the core further, while simplifying operations and improving network efficiency. The Alcatel 1678 MCC is a flexible and cost-effective solution for fixed-line and mobile network operators, as well as Internet service providers. Traffic streams from different services and using a variety of protocols can now be bundled and consolidated more efficiently for onward transport in national and international core networks.
In the further expansion of the SDH network, Alcatel will also upgrade the existing 1350 management suite to monitor the new equipment and services that the network enhancements will support. http://www.alcatel.com
Broadbus and Axiom Partner on IPTV Management
Broadbus Technologies and Axiom Systems announced a partnership to address service providers' need for a next-generation video platform with an operational support system (OSS) that gives subscribers highly reliable, premium on-demand experiences.
The partnership combines the solid-state Broadbus B-1 Video Server, which is a scalable platform for advanced on-demand video services, with Axiom Systems' AXIOSS solutions, which are utilized to design, create, deliver and analyze advanced services across end-to-end next-generation networks.
The companies said their partnership offers reduced time to design, create, test and introduce new IPTV services, as well as simplified activation/provisioning of highly complex end-to-end IPTV services,http://wwww.axiomsystems.comhttp://www.broadbus.com/
The partnership combines the solid-state Broadbus B-1 Video Server, which is a scalable platform for advanced on-demand video services, with Axiom Systems' AXIOSS solutions, which are utilized to design, create, deliver and analyze advanced services across end-to-end next-generation networks.
The companies said their partnership offers reduced time to design, create, test and introduce new IPTV services, as well as simplified activation/provisioning of highly complex end-to-end IPTV services,http://wwww.axiomsystems.comhttp://www.broadbus.com/
