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Articles published in February 2002

Tauzin-Dingell Takes Another Step


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February 28, 2002 : RBOCs are clucking, CLECS are complaining, and equipment companies are clamming up after bill passes House

Power X Powers Down


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February 28, 2002 : It looks like the end of the road for the switch fabric startup, as all but 6 employees are let go

Riverstone Savaged on Warning


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February 28, 2002 : Riverstone's share price is halved on news that company anticipates a sizeable revenue shortfall and layoffs

Former Alcatel Exec Cries Foul


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February 28, 2002 : Pierre Suard's forthcoming book alleges accounting monkey business at Alcatel

Real SMS Comes to the US


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February 28, 2002 : The worldwide success of SMS has finally thawed US carriers’ frosty attitude to interoperator text messaging

Cisco CFO: More Cuts Needed


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February 27, 2002 : CFO Larry Carter says operating expenses must 'get down further.' What does he mean exactly?

ONI/Ciena: In Counseling?


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February 27, 2002 : Ciena's downward revenue guidance gave ONI an unpleasant surprise, but the two say they'll work things out

Global Crossing Lost $10 Billion in 2001


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February 27, 2002 : GlobalX postpones quarterly conference call but announces its preliminary revenue and massive writeoffs

Caspian Starts Fresh With $120M


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February 27, 2002 : The core routing startup has managed to raise $127 million, while wiping out most of its previous equity investors

Nortel's HDX: The Future Under Fire


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February 27, 2002 : Nortel's HDX optical switch is in trials and will show at OFC, but the quiet reception worries some analysts

Security Going Strong


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February 27, 2002 : Revenues for firewalls and VPNs are on the rise, according to an Infonetics report

ADVA to Shake Its Metro Money-Maker


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February 27, 2002 : New products at CeBIT aim to help carriers make money from ADVA's metro DWDM equipment

I-Mode a No-Go for Euros?


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February 27, 2002 : The smash hit Japanese wireless data service is finally arriving in Europe. But is it just a little too late?

FCC Commissioner Weighs In


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February 26, 2002 : The FCC is trying to clarify the rules of the broadband game, says Commissioner Kevin Martin

Intel: The Prince of Processors?


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February 26, 2002 : Its three new network processors portend a possible repeat of its computer processor success

Lumentis Cuts Metro Costs


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February 26, 2002 : Plans to unveil gigabit Ethernet modules for its economy-sized DWDM access rings at CeBIT

Wireless LANs: Not so Fast


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February 26, 2002 : Operators to be major wireless access point players? Don’t hold your breath…

Countdown to CeBIT


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February 26, 2002 : Some tips on how to make the most of Germany's giant technology trade show

JDSU: MEMS Aren't Just Memories


OFC/NFOEC News Analysis - Comments (20)
February 25, 2002 : JDSU widget that combines DWDM and switching resurrects interest in MEMS. But don't hold your breath

Williams Ponders Bankruptcy


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February 25, 2002 : Williams Communications could soon join Global Crossing and 360networks in bankruptcy court

Chiaro Lands an $80 Million Round


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February 25, 2002 : The five-year-old startup nabs $80 million in its fourth round of funding, but details on its product are slim

ProtoDel Pushes Passives


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February 25, 2002 : UK company claims it has a platform for making passive components with much improved performance

Innovance Scores $55M


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February 25, 2002 : The core networking startup has scored yet another hefty round. What's the hidden hope?

Commentary: Mind the Wireless Gap


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February 25, 2002 : If only I could get through on my 2G phone, I'd wow you with the wonders of 3G networks

Qwest Sees Light at End of the Tunnel


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February 22, 2002 : CEO Nacchio waxes positive about the company's cash position. But what about its debt?

Cisco Preps Stealth Switch


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February 22, 2002 : Cisco appears to be planning an optical switch for release this fall UPDATED 02/22 4:00 PM

Poll Highlights Job Insecurity


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February 22, 2002 : Light Reading survey paints a bleak picture of the job market

Maple Continues to Shed


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February 22, 2002 : Maple Optical Systems has lopped off one third of its staff

Nokia Triggers 3G Standards Debate


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February 22, 2002 : Its announcement of an Open IP Base Station Architecture initiative has stirred up questions over who should be setting standards

Bell Labs Claims Laser First


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February 21, 2002 : Its laser, which provides many wavelengths simultaneously, could slash the cost of building DWDM systems

360networks Subpoenaed


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February 21, 2002 : The SEC has subpoenaed 360networks to cough up documents related to its dealings with Global Crossing

Ciena: Outlook Dim


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February 21, 2002 : Ciena's Q1 earnings were low as expected, but its cut in Q2 guidance took many investors by surprise

Sabeus Challenges Thin Film


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February 21, 2002 : Sabeus will showcase its gain flattening EDFA technology at OFC

Cable MSOs Set to Win?


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February 21, 2002 : Cable operators are sitting on a 'goldmine of broadband opportunity,' says the Optical Oracle

Bross Rides the ONI Gravy Train


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February 21, 2002 : ONI's whirlwind ride made many people rich: Among them, Williams tech guru Matthew Bross

Agilent Claims Location Technology Advance


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February 21, 2002 : Says it can deliver an unparalleled combination of accuracy and low cost

Photonami 'Bursts' Onto Scene


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February 20, 2002 : Canadian startup talks up trio of metro systems, but keeps mum on funding

Velio 'Eliminates Framers'


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February 20, 2002 : Company claims its Sonet-optimized SerDes chip could eliminate framers in some applications

Iolon and Innovance Deal: Good Omen?


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February 20, 2002 : The two high-profile startups are upbeat about market, say more news is on the way

Washout Rains $53M on Pluris


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February 20, 2002 : After five years, Pluris closes its fifth round of funding and starts afresh after a recapitalization

Operators Cast Doubts On GPRS


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February 20, 2002 : Early networks are performing poorly when handling standard Internet applications

WaveSmith's Frame Relay Connection


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February 19, 2002 : Vendor says the multibillion-dollar frame relay market is not only alive but on the move. But who's buying?

Xtera's New Plan


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February 19, 2002 : Xtera prepares to compete in the long-haul DWDM systems business

Nortel Unveils Passport 20000


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February 19, 2002 : The long-awaited multiservice switch will keep some folks waiting a bit longer

Juniper Unveils 'Wireless Router'


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February 19, 2002 : Joint development with Ericsson connects data sent over the mobile core network to the Internet

LightLogic CEO Finds a New Home


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February 19, 2002 : John McGraw, former CEO of LightLogic, resurfaces as chairman of UK startup Kamelian

Cisco Locks Down Security Strategy


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February 19, 2002 : Networking leader upgrades individual firewall and VPN products; is it just playing catchup?

Juniper Unveils ‘Wireless Router’


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February 19, 2002 : Juniper launches a 'wireless router' aimed at carriers planning to move to all-IP networks

Zenastra Reborn?


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February 18, 2002 : A U.S. startup and a Chinese firm join forces to resurrect the bankrupt integrated optics startup

Ciena and ONI: Wedding of the Year?


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February 18, 2002 : The $900M merger of Ciena and ONI Systems will ensure optical success, the CEOs say. Can they pull it off?
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