Belgium's Voo Selects NSN + Juniper for Ethernet Backbone

Belgium's VOO, which provides TV, high-speed Internet access and fixed telephony services to more than 1.2 million subscribers throughout Wallonia and Brussels, has selected Nokia Siemens Networks to supply and support Juniper Networks' MX-series Ethernet Services Routers and EX-series Ethernet switches for its network backbone. The new network will enable VOO to deliver fast, reliable and customizable multiplay services. Financial terms were not disclosed.


Nokia Siemens Networks' worldwide capability in deploying operator infrastructure equipment and support services helps VOO create an IP network that will scale to meet the needs to their subscribers. At the same time, Nokia Siemens Networks' extensive service capabilities ensure unsurpassed carrier class reliability to VOO.


VOO's IP backbone consists of MX960 Ethernet Services Routers delivering up to 960 Gbps of switching and routing capacity. The Juniper Networks EX 4200 series Ethernet switches were selected by VOO for their high throughput, interoperability and low energy consumption.


"Our global partnership with Juniper is a key pillar in our IP network strategy and we are delighted that VOO has recognized the value that our combined strengths can deliver," said Hans Juergen Bill, the head of West South Europe region for Nokia Siemens Networks. "Getting ahead and creating an edge in the triple play market is extremely challenging and depends largely on a service provider's ability to be agile and flexible through its network model and service creation layer."http://www.juniper.nethttp://www.nsn.com

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Corrigent Debuts MPLS-based Carrier Ethernet Transport Switch

Corrigent Systems introduced its CM-4140 cost-optimized, low-power and small-footprint MPLS-based Carrier Ethernet Transport switch. It supports Ethernet and TDM services for aggregating residential multi-play services, business connectivity and mobile backhaul applications.


Corrigent's CM-4140 offers high density GE, 10GE and OC-n/STM-n interfaces supported by 168 Gbps non-blocking, fully redundant switching core in a modular architecture. The CM-4140 provides transport-grade capabilities, high service availability, hierarchical OAM for continuous monitoring and SLA metering, and end-to-end service management via the CM-View Network Management System (NMS).


The CM-4140 joins Corrigent's CM-4314 and CM-4206 Carrier Ethernet Transport platforms introduced last year.http://www.corrigent.com

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Isocore Integrates MPLS and Carrier Ethernet Services across Domain Boundaries

Isocore will host a public demonstration this week of the first ever interoperability of GMPLS controlled Ethernet label switching (GELS) enabling Ethernet transport of time-sensitive real-time services. The MPLS2008 public interoperability demonstration, taking place on October 23, at Isocore Interworking Lab in Reston, will also present the first ever demonstration of path computation across Autonomous Systems (Inter-AS) boundaries using the IETF PCE-based model for establishing traffic engineered MPLS Label Switched Paths (LSP). The co-existence of the GELS and PCE-PCC in one network offers providers the flexibility to dynamically control their Carrier Ethernet, and Large IP/MPLS networks that cross the administrative boundaries.


In addition, Isocore said its test event focuses on verifying the interworking of Provider Bridge (PB) and Provider Backbone Bridge (PBB) with MPLS Virtual Private LAN Services (VPLS).


Vendors participating in the Isocore testing include Agilent, Alcatel-Lucent, Cisco, Ericsson, Foundry Networks, IXIA, IP Infusion, Marben Products, NEC, Mu Dynamics, Juniper Networks, Redback Networks, and NTT-AT with on-site participation and support by NTT and KDDI R&D Labs.http://www.isocore.com

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Service Availability Forum Releases its Latest Specifications

The Service Availability Forum (SA Forum), which is an industry consortium that fosters an ecosystem for commercial off-the-shelf building blocks used in high-availability network infrastructure products, systems and services, announced the availability of Release 6, an enhanced set of specifications that for the first time addresses the interaction between hardware events and software entities.


Release 6 introduces a new service called Platform Management that bridges the SA Forum's Hardware Platform Interface (HPI) and Application Interface Specification (AIS), enabling greater service availability, application portability and platform usability.


The Platform Management Service (PLM) integrates the hardware world of HPI and the software world of AIS to provide a standardized system view and enable service availability. This representation allows developers to match configured systems with hardware that is actually present in a device, allowing software to easily access relevant hardware states using a standardized model.


Additionally, Release 6 provides significant improvements to the interfaces for HPI firmware upgrades and clarifies the process for hot swap management, further enabling application portability across a variety of hardware platforms. Other enhancements allow libraries to create threads controlled by the user and allow dynamic updating of resources in a running system.


Release 6 also includes enhancements to the Cluster Management Service (CLM) and the Availability Management Framework (AMF), making use of PLM's inherent fault correlation support. This enables application developers to create applications that must be highly available. The increased functionality enables processes doing global validation or multiple processes to react to the changes.


"Hardware-software interaction is a critical function for high availability applications," said Ulrich Kleber, SA Forum Technical Work Group chair. "The addition of Platform Management to the SA Forum family of services provides the final piece for implementers to build a complete carrier-grade base platform using SA Forum specifications."



The Release 6 specifications can be downloaded free of charge.http://www.saforum.org

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Digicel Deploys Veraz's Network-Adaptive Border Controller

Digicel Group, the fastest-growing mobile telecommunications company in the Caribbean and new entrant into the Central American market, has deployed Veraz Networks' session border controller (SBC), the Veraz Network-adaptive Border Controller. Digicel is using the Veraz Network-adaptive Border Controller to extend security to 20,000 sessions distributed across three sites, centrally managed by the Veraz ControlSwitch. Financial terms were not disclosed.


As part of Veraz's Global Multimedia eXchange (GMX) solution for wireless carriers, the Network-adaptive Border Controller and the ControlSwitch deliver enhanced security and session management while reducing operating expenses through centralized management, billing, and routing. For broadband wireline, wireless, and enterprise networks, Veraz provides security and interconnection at the edge of the network for the full range of voice, video, and data applications.http://www.digicelgroup.com.http://www.veraznetworks.com

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RadiSys Expands its AdvancedTCA Portfolio

RadiSys expanded its AdvancedTCA (ATCA) portfolio with the launch of two new products, including one designed for maximum subscriber density and another for lower-density subscriber areas. Both platforms are pre-validated with a variety of hardware and software components, thereby enabling Telecom Equipment Manufacturers (TEMs) to develop and deploy revenue-generating services more quickly and more cost effectively. The rollout includes:

• The Promentum SYS-6016 platform is a high-capacity 16-slot solution that provides the maximum number of billable application slots in an ATCA carrier-grade platform, and delivers 10-Gigabit switching, packet processing, and media processing capabilities. It comes standard with the Promentum ATCA-2210 10-Gigabit switch and control modules which provide highly integrated centralized functions such as switching, shelf management, network-timing and system management capabilities. In addition, the ATCA-2210 supports the RadiSys switching software that has been hardened and now running live in deployed networks. Also a variety of payload blades are offered, including high-performance multi-core compute modules, SATA/SAS storage solutions, high-density media processing and packet processing modules. With a multitude of pre-integrated payload blades, RadiSys said the Promentum SYS-6016 is suitable for 3G wireless and wireline infrastructure requirements for applications such as Radio Network Controllers (RNC/BSC), Media Gateways, IMS (CSCF, Application and Media servers), and IPTV.



• The Promentum SYS-6002 is a low-profile 2-slot integrated platform that provides a compact cost-effective solution ideally suited for an array of specialized appliances such as sophisticated security and traffic handling applications. The compact 2U, 2-slot RadiSys Promentum SYS-6002 platform eliminates the need for an ATCA switch module, and is replaced by onboard Ethernet switching on purpose-built products such as the Promentum ATCA-7220 dual OCTEON packet processing module, ATCA-9100 Media Resource Module, and Promentum ATCA-1200 Quad AMC carrier module. The new Promentum SYS-6002 includes optional shelf management capabilities that are hosted on the slot one payload blade, thereby providing additional cost savings and flexibility within the platform. The Promentum SYS-6002 also supports a 48V DC power feed, with optional AC power in either a rear-pluggable 600W AC power or stand-alone 1U AC power module to support both central office or data center environments. RadiSys said the ultra-low profile of the Promentum SYS-6002 makes it a perfect fit for low-density subscriber area deployments and specialized telecom applications. This platform configuration delivers full size ATCA blade solutions that offer high performance and better pricing then the size and technology space constrained microTCA form factor.

The Promentum SYS-6016 is shipping in production now. Production shipments of the Promentum SYS-6002 are scheduled to begin in January 2009.http://www.radisys.com

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Broadcom Posts Q3 Revenue of $1.298 Billion, up 37% YoY

Broadcom reported Q3 revenue of $1.298 billion, an increase of 8.1% compared with the $1.201 billion reported for the second quarter of 2008 and an increase of 36.7% over the same period last year. Net income computed in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for the third quarter of 2008 was $164.9 million, or $.31 per share (diluted), compared with GAAP net income of $134.8 million, or $.25 per share (diluted), for the second quarter of 2008, and GAAP net income of $27.8 million, or $.05 per share (diluted), for the third quarter of 2007.


"The third quarter was a great quarter for Broadcom. We achieved record revenue and cash flow from operations, and demonstrated our commitment to deliver profitable growth," said Scott A. McGregor, Broadcom's President & Chief Executive Officer. "As in prior economic slowdowns, we expect to enhance our competitive positioning and drive the next wave of communications convergence. The widespread acceptance of our combination solutions validates our strategy, and together with our rapid transition to 65nm process technology, should enable us to emerge in a much stronger position when the economy recovers."http://www.broadcom.com

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Tellabs Posts Q3 Revenue of $424 Million, Down 7%

Tellabs' third-quarter 2008 revenue totaled $424 million, down 7% from $458 million in the third quarter of 2007. Revenue from outside North America rose 21% from the year-ago quarter to $160 million. On a GAAP (U.S. generally accepted accounting principles) basis, Tellabs recorded a loss of $999 million or $2.51 per share in the third quarter of 2008, including a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $988 million, restructuring charges for plans announced in previous quarters of $9 million, other charges totaling $11 million, and a non-cash tax charge of $6 million.


Some highlights:

• Broadband -- Third-quarter 2008 revenue from the broadband segment totaled $260 million, down 7% from $279 million in the third quarter of 2007. Within the broadband segment: data networking revenue reached a record $68 million, up 19% from $57 million in the year-ago quarter; access revenue was $113 million, down 28% from $157 million in the year-ago quarter; managed access revenue was $79 million, up 20% from $65 million in the year-ago quarter.



• Transport -- Third-quarter 2008 transport revenue totaled $109 million, down 11% from $123 million in the year-ago quarter.



• Services -- Third-quarter 2008 services revenue was $55 million, compared with $56 million in the year-ago quarter.

"Tellabs successfully executed in the third quarter, achieving record data and IP networking revenue, strong revenue outside North America and higher gross profit margins. Unfortunately, we need to further reduce our workforce and write down goodwill," said Rob Pullen, Tellabs president and chief executive officer. "Going forward, we are focusing future investments in our target solutions -- mobile backhaul, optical networking and business services. We are also increasing investment in our sales channels."
http://www.tellabs.com/

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Spirent Adds RF Video Troubleshooting to In-Home Network Test

Spirent Communications has added an RF video test module to its Spirent Tech-X Flex field test solution -- a handheld device utilized to identify and troubleshoot the deployment issues related to video services within a consumer's home. Spirent Tech-X Flex is now supports both the testing of IP video service quality of Multimedia over Coax (MoCA) networks as well as analog and digital RF-based video signals. Spirent said that with both dual MoCA and dual Ethernet interfaces, its Tech-X Flex offers field technicians an in-line IP video monitoring solution that helps them avoid issues with proprietary signaling between the set-top box and the video server. Specifically, it delivers automated expert diagnostics which accelerate the field troubleshooting process by analyzing and correlating various test results to identify faults and prioritize those with the greatest impact on service.


http://www.spirent.com/go/techxflex

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AboveNet's 10Gbps Ethernet Services Certified To MEF Standards

AboveNet has attained Metro Ethernet Forums' MEF 9 and 14 certifications for its 10Gigabit Ethernet Private Line (EPL), Metro Area Network (MAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) services. AboveNet noted that it is the world's first provider to be certified for its 10Gigabit Ethernet services, under the MEF endorsed process.
http://www.above.net

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Devicescape's "Easy Wi-Fi" Connects Handsets, PCs, Devices

Devicescape, which develops solutions for simplifying the process of connecting to various Wi-Fi networks, introduced the latest version of its software targeted at three market segments: handsets, laptops and PCs, and other Wi-Fi-enabled devices.


Devicescape Easy Wi-Fi can be integrated into a variety of service-enabled device designs to provide secure, reliable and easy-to-use Wi-Fi network access. Devicescape Easy Wi-Fi is suitable for OEM and ODM embedded devices, PC OEM applications, and semiconductor reference designs. Key capabilities include:

• Robust security: support for WEP, WPA/WPA2 Personal and Enterprise, and a broad set of EAP modes. In addition, compatibility with the large base of Cisco enterprise WLAN installations is assured with optional support for the Cisco Compatible Extensions version 4 and 5 (CCXv 4 and 5).



• Easy device setup: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) from Devicescape makes the configuration of secure personal wireless networks as simple as pushing a button or entering a PIN code.



• Simple connectivity: Devicescape's Connection Manager Framework handles setup, management and termination of Wi-Fi connections. It automatically manages the priority of networks to be selected and manages the security settings for those networks.



• Seamless mobility: Devicescape's Hotspot Login allows users to seamlessly connect to hotspots without having to constantly re-enter information. Once users have entered their username and password the first time, they will then be able to connect automatically and hassle-free in subsequent sessions.

Devicescape's three new market-specific solutions include:

• Devicescape Easy Wi-Fi for Handsets -- includes a Wi-Fi solution that is compatible with any operator network. It also offers flexible configuration for automatic network access, so a handset can work with a specific operator and roaming partner or be unlocked for access to multiple operators. Easy Wi-Fi for Handsets also provides a connection manager framework for client and service updates.



• Devicescape Easy Wi-Fi for PCs -- includes a Wi-Fi solution that provides security and is compatible with all operator networks. The solution can be integrated with the PC OEM connection manager and offers out-of-the-box access to hundreds of thousands of free hotspots. The solution can be configured to support single or multiple operators by the manufacturer and offers an optional Web-based control panel for users as well as enabling operators to provision service.



• Devicescape Easy Wi-Fi for Devices -- provides manufacturers with security, automatic login capabilities and a small footprint. The Devicescape client enables manufacturers to support sales to all markets and geographies as well as dramatically simplify the user experience. Easy Wi-Fi for Devices also offers an optional Web-based control panel for users that can be re-branded and hosted at the service provider's Web site.

Devicescape also cited growing customer traction, including relationships with HTC, Fujitsu, Intel, Nokia, and RIM as well as service providers such as British Telecom, Deutsche Telekom and The Cloud. The company said it now has more than 90 customers, hundreds of design wins and millions of units shipping.


For iPhone and iTouch users, a consumer download version of Easy Wi-Fi is available on Apple's App Store.http://www.devicescape.com

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MSF's GMI 2008 Testing Event Gets Underway at Carrier Labs

The biennial Global Multiservice Interoperability testing event, which is sponsored by the MultiService Forum, is being held October 20-31 in the test labs of Verizon, the National Communication System (NCS) and the UNH-IOL in North America, British Telecom and Vodafone in the United Kingdom, and China Mobile in Asia. The carriers are linking their labs to create a global ecosystem for testing standards for a variety of service configurations, including those developed by the ATIS IPTV Interoperability Forum (IIF).


In 2006, the MultiService Forum's Global Multiservice Interoperability (GMI) event promoted the refinement of IMS in multi-supplier, multicarrier deployments. This year, GMI 2008 features product implementations supporting the MSF Release 4 architecture. Interoperability of critical NGN elements will be tested in practical scenarios supporting IMS-based fixed/mobile convergence. Specific service capabilities such as Quality of Service (QoS), Location Management, IPTV and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) will be included to validate key NGN concepts.


"IMS is more than a platform; it is a system that will enable the true convergence of services, using some very interesting blends of network and Internet functions," said Mark Wegleitner, Verizon senior vice president of technology.


IPTV is a key focus of the testing. Currently, most IPTV implementations do not use IMS but it is expected there would be great benefit in doing so. Non-IMS implementations create silos of proprietary infrastructure, limiting the potential for IP video to interact with other services. For example, there would be limitations on how users move video to a mobile phone or play games on multiple platforms. GMI participants will work to test early IMS-capable IPTV products, as well as IPTV service-management solutions that are able to analyze the quality of the IPTV service.


In addition, there will be substantial work on the nuts and bolts of IMS functions, including quality of service standards and inter-platform contact setup and tear-down processes. Many additional services besides IPTV will be tested as well.


Participating this year will be 22 equipment companies: Acme Packet, Alcatel-Lucent, Codenomicon, Empirix, Fujitsu, Huawei, Ixia, JDSU, Motorola, Mu Dynamics, NEC, Nokia-Siemens Networks, Nortel, OSI, Sonus, Spirent, Starent, Tekelec, Tektronix, Telchemy, Teles and ZTE.


"Early critics described IMS as a wonder technology in search of a killer application" said Roger Ward, Office of the CTO, BT Group and president of the MSF. "That killer application turns out to be service integration, and IMS will provide network services the flexibility to move with the market just as nimbly as with the Internet. IPTV is just one example of a new wave service that operators seek to deliver on a variety of underlying infrastructures and we anticipate major media interest in our GMI 2008 IPTV-related scenarios that compare IMS and non-IMS based solutions"


Results of the testing will be published some time after the event, after which the standards for interoperability would be applied, and services created and launched.http://www.msforum.org/

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Sparkplug Deploys Exalt for Backhaul

Sparkplug, which offers business-class broadband services across six states (Illinois, Arizona, Iowa, Tennessee, Nevada, New Mexico), has selected Exalt Communications' microwave radio systems for its backhaul requirements. Sparkplug's services offer dedicated and symmetrical bandwidth up to 1 Gbps. Financial terms were not disclosed.


Exalt's licensed and license-exempt microwave radios cover all popular bands in the 2 - 40 GHz range. The product family now includes Gigabit Ethernet interfaces and a high-capacity 5 GHz radio. The radios feature guaranteed throughput, software upgradeable capacity, low latency and native TDM and native Ethernet support. Exalt radio systems are available in three configurations: all-indoor, all-outdoor, and split-mount.http://www.exaltcom.comhttp://www.sparkplug.ne

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Telcordia Develops 100 Gbps Optical Code-division Multiplexed Photonic Security

Telcordia is developing an all optical code-division multiplexed (OCDM)-based photonic layer security (PLS) system for very high data rate systems, where electronic encryption becomes increasingly expensive and difficult.


Encryption for Telcordia's OCDM-based PLS system, which is aimed at emerging 100 Gbps fiber networks, is accomplished by coding and scrambling the optical signal in such a way that the bits cannot be recovered nor be recorded for subsequent decryption. Telcordia has devised novel coding schemes and a compact, programmable coder, working with industry and university partners.


Telcordia said its approach makes use of sophisticated optical processing, in which optical frequency and phase are manipulated with high precision. In initial lab tests, OCDM-based PLS systems have demonstrated 40 Gbps optical encryption over distances up to 400km; researchers expect to demonstrate longer distances and higher bit rates (100 Gbps and beyond) in the near future. This protocol independent approach has also been shown to be compatible with conventional DWDM and optical networking.


"The ability of fiber-optics to support extremely high data rates is a double-edged sword because as these rates increase, existing electronic encryption schemes struggle to keep up. Furthermore, as the cost to purchase, deploy and manage protocol-dependent electronic encryptors increases dramatically, the value of an all-optical protocol-agnostic solution becomes obvious," said Shahab Etemad, Chief Scientist Director, Advanced Technology Solutions, Telcordia. "OCDM-based PLS systems provide a graceful yet powerful solution for securing fiber optic networks, even those with the most demanding throughput and security requirements."http://www.telcordia.com/innovation/index.html

• In 2003, Telcordia envisioned such an overlay security solution for transparent DWDM networks and is currently establishing relationships with partners to further develop and deploy its OCDM-based PLS technology for the government, CSP and enterprise markets. The underlying research was funded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) Microsystems Technology Office (MTO). A detailed article about OCDM-based PLS systems, authored by Dr. Etemad, is available in the August 2008 issue of IEEE Communications Magazine, available at http://www.comsoc.org/livepubs/ci1/index.html.

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Juniper Targets Intelligent Services Edge with Junos, M-, MX Enhancements

Juniper Networks introduced its Intelligent Services Edge, a integrated set of new hardware and software features aimed at helping service providers align network capabilities with business goals. Specifically, Juniper's Intelligent Services Edge combines advanced features in JUNOS software with its M- and MX-series edge routing platforms, enabling service providers to deliver a comprehensive range of services over a single operating system with maximum scale. The advancements facilitate intelligent convergence at the edge, which drives network monetization by speeding deployment of new services and reducing operational costs and complexity.

Enhancements to JUNOS software include:

• Broadband Services Routing: extends subscriber management technology from the E-series Broadband Services Routers to the M- and MX-series platforms



• Dynamic Application Awareness: leverages Juniper's expertise in security and policy management to provide stateful, subscriber-aware application monitoring, enabling advanced, application-specific service levels and QoS treatments



• Intrusion Prevention: provides application layer security leveraging Juniper Networks advanced Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDP) technology



• Session Border Control functionality: manages VoIP and multimedia sessions to ensure quality of service and security for VoIP and multimedia applications

Juniper said these integrated features will greatly simplify the network edge for service providers by reducing the number of network elements and operating systems within the network. This simplification creates an environment where services can be implemented more rapidly since integration among network devices and with back office systems is minimized. Additionally, by decreasing the need for service-specific appliances, the Intelligent Services Edge can reduce power, space and cooling requirements.

Juniper is also introducing new hardware for its M- and MX-series portfolio as part of the Intelligent Services Edge. The new hardware improves the performance, scalability and efficiency of these widely deployed platforms, and can be added non-disruptively to existing systems. These include:

• MultiServices DPC, a high performance, purpose-built processing engine for the MX-series Ethernet Services Routers that will enable customers to run the new JUNOS services (above) without impacting the routers' forwarding performance. The MultiServices DPC will provide a dedicated services engine that ensures consistent, high performance for these advanced services. The MultiServices DPC also enables security features such as stateful firewall, NAT and IPSec directly on the MX-series router, as well as routing and switching capabilities.
  
  
  In addition to powering the new JUNOS services listed above, the MultiServices DPC can also host innovative applications developed by customers and partners through Juniper's Open IP Solution Development Program (OSDP).



• a new Flexible PIC Concentrator for the MX-series that provides packet over SONET capabilities, leveraging the same OC-48 and OC-192 Physical Interface Cards (PICs) used for M- and T-series platforms. This will enable providers to use the MX-series to connect to traditional, non-Ethernet-based networks for the first time, providing maximum investment protection and reducing sparing costs by leveraging M- and T-series PICs.



• Extending next generation packet processing hardware to its M7i and M10i systems -- available on a new forwarding engine board, which can be purchased separately and added non-disruptively to existing chassis, the new hardware will enable customers to leverage existing investments to keep costs at a minimum. With the upgraded processing board, the M7i and M10i can deliver up to 68 percent more capacity, while using 57 percent less power per Gigabit, when compared with competitively sized systems.

The first capabilities in the Intelligent Services Edge portfolio are currently available. The full suite of Intelligent Services Edge hardware and software enhancements are expected to be available by Q309.


http://www.juniper.net

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Mzima Expands POPs in CRG West Facilities

Mzima Networks will deploy POPs in six CRG West data centers across the United States, including Chicago, New York, Northern Virginia, the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles.


Mzima Networks, founded in 2002, delivers Internet bandwidth via its proprietary NetAlive network architecture and wide-area backbone network, and specializes in high-bandwidth applications by leveraging native 10 Gigabit Ethernet technologies. The company operates metropolitan optical rings connected to multiple Tier-1 backbone providers coupled with extensive private peering with numerous broadband ISPs and content providers.
http://www.mzima.nethttp://www.crgwest.com

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NEC and Juniper Partner on Converged Solutions in North America

NEC Unified Solutions and Juniper Networks are expanding their relationship to provide network infrastructure and communications solutions and support in North America. The Unified Infrastructure offerings, which support NEC's UNIVERGE 360 approach to unifying business communications through role-based solutions, will be available through NEC's national direct and indirect sales channels in North America.


NEC said the combined Unified Infrastructure include:

• An application layer gateway (ALG) that enables tight and secure interoperability between Juniper's networking products and NEC's UNIVERGE communications servers, desk phones and UC applications



• A secure remote office solution for voice over IP (VoIP) which eliminates the necessity for implementing a Virtual Private Network (VPN).

http://www.necunified.com/partner/juniperhtttp://www.juniper.net

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TI Reports Q3 Revenue of $3.39 Billion, Plans to Trim Wireless Baseband

Texas Instruments reported Q3 revenue of $3.39 billion, net income of $563 million and earnings per share of $0.43. TI's revenue declined 8 percent compared with the third quarter of last year as growth in Embedded Processing was more than offset by declines in Wireless and Other revenue. Revenue was about even with the prior quarter.


"We entered the third quarter with a cautious view of the economy and its impact on our markets. Revenue was weak, as expected, because consumers and corporations reduced their spending in this uncertain economy. Even so, the soundness of our strategic direction was underscored by results from our core businesses. Revenue for our Analog business was steady and revenue for our Embedded Processing business grew 9 percent compared with a year ago. Although not immune to near-term economic pressures, these are two of the best long-term opportunities in our industry," said Rich Templeton, TI chairman, president and chief executive officer.


TI also announced plans to reduce expenses by about one-third, or more than $200 million annualized, in its Wireless business, especially in its cellular baseband operation. The company is also actively pursuing the sale of the merchant portion of this operation and is in discussions with potential buyers. In the custom portion of this operation, TI will continue to support select programs. TI will focus its remaining Wireless investments in OMAP applications processors, which are at the heart of many smartphone products.



http://www.ti.com

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Alcatel-Lucent Supplies WiMAX Rev-e network in Armenia

iCON Communications (iCON), a provider of IP-based services in the Republic of Armenia, has selected Alcatel-Lucent to design, deploy and maintain a commercial WiMAX 802.16e-2005 (Rev-e) network in Armenia. The new network will enable the operator to introduce innovative wireless broadband services in the country by the end of 2008. Yerevan, the country's capital, will be the first city covered by the services. Financial terms were not disclosed.


The deployment by iCON will feature Alcatel-Lucent's end-to-end WiMAX Rev-e solution, including base stations, wireless access controllers, and an operations and maintenance center (OMC) as well as customer premises equipment (CPE). The core IP network will be based on the Alcatel-Lucent 7710 Service Router to provide resilient IP/MPLS networking network management, and powerful, service-oriented quality of service (QoS) enabling innovative new mobile IP services. Alcatel-Lucent will also provide the 9500 Microwave Cross Connect (MXC) and 9400 AWY Microwave systems to support the backhaul requirements for the network, as well as network- planning and engineering, integration optimization and commissioning services.http://www.alcatel-lucent.com

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Nominum Unveils DNS-based Solution for Internet Security Threats

Nominum introduced an Internet security and trusted content solution for ISPs that leverages its Vantio caching DNS platform. The problem is the estimated 150 million malicious Internet hosts -- a number that appears to be spiking as the as number of phishing sites explodes due to the financial crisis.


Unlike brute force approaches such deep packet inspection (DPI), the Nominum approach uses the DNS look-up process involved in every Internet transaction to verify the target site against multiple, independent reputational databases. When a dangerous URL is entered into a browser, the user is automatically diverted to an ISP web page warning them about the target site.


Nominum said its Trusted Response and Universal Enforcement (TRUE) architecture can be used to wide range of Internet threats and malicious, illegal and inappropriate content in real-time without impact the user's privacy. Key points for the TRUE architecture include:

• New revenues through paid subscriber services


• Reduce cost of helpdesk calls from users victimized by Internet threats


• Network-wide protection (all users, devices and applications)


• No impact to users, browsers and applications


• No privacy issues unlike intrusive approaches


• Hundred times better price / performance of alternatives


• No network re-architecture and no new hardware


• Scales up to a billion malicious Internet destinations


• Supports multiple threat data sources (best-of-breed)

The following Vantio enhancements and new products are the first in a series to utilize the new TRUE architecture:

• Vantio Base Server is an advanced caching DNS platform that now features a modular design for on-demand addition of new services. Vantio offers DNS security, including protection against the Kaminsky cache poisoning attack.



• Vantio Malicious Domain Redirection (MDR) Service Delivery Module -- a new add-on software module for the Vantio Base Server with real-time enforcement of threat data and security policies to safe guard Internet interactions. It acts as a self-learning enforcement point in the network and redirects user requests for malicious destinations to a helpful provider-managed notification page.



• Centris Server -- a new threat aggregation and provisioning platform capable of tracking up to a billion malicious Internet destinations. It complements the Vantio MDR module by synchronizing with a wide range of threat information feeds in real-time and making the data instantaneously available to MDR enforcement nodes.

http://www.nominum.com

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