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Articles published in May 2001

New Top 10 List Launched


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May 31, 2001 : Ranks the 'Top Ten Movers and Shakers' in the optical networking industry -- and demotes fallen stars to its 'Has-Been Bin'

Corona Names Manufacturing VP


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May 31, 2001 : Scott Higgins will be responsible for leading manufacturing initiatives and processes for the startup

Indigo Photonics Cops £4 Million


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May 31, 2001 : A fair cop: Fiber Bragg grating startup gets a US$5.67 million investment from 3i Group

Solinet Closes $93M Round


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May 31, 2001 : Funding for optical networking equipment supplier led by US Venture Partners

CityNet to Train Sewer Workers


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May 31, 2001 : CityNet Telecommunications and CableRunner inaugurate in-sewer broadband deployment training center in Florida (where else?)

Quantum Bridge Enlightens Indiana


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May 31, 2001 : A big, ugly job -- but somebody's got to do it (it's the gateway to Kentucky!)

Wireless Forum Enjoys Growth Spurt


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May 31, 2001 : Ten new members join Broadband Wireless Internet Forum (BWIF)

Global Crossing Completes Pan-Euro Net


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May 31, 2001 : Connection of Madrid and Barcelona to the Spanish Ring marks final phase of European broadband network

Corning Announces Supercomm Demo


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May 30, 2001 : To showcase multiple metro DWDM solutions operating over MetroCor optical fiber

Qusion Picks a CEO


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May 30, 2001 : Former Anadigics' Vice President of Fiber Communication Products, Phillip Wallace

Vitesse Touts InP Technology


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May 30, 2001 : For the manufacture of analog and digital ICs for data transmission at rates over 40 Gbit/s

Oplink Settles Patent Suit


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May 30, 2001 : Has reached an agreement with E-TEK Dynamics, a wholly owned subsidiary of JDSU, to dismiss patent infringement litigation

Quake Scores $30 Million


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May 30, 2001 : Bowman Capital led the second round with additional investments from Cisco, Mohr Davidow Ventures, Emerging Alliance Fund, and Mitsubishi

LMG Names US VP


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May 30, 2001 : Light Management Group has appointed Henry C. Dorsey its new Vice President, U.S. Operations

Atrica to Demo 100-Gig Ethernet


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May 30, 2001 : To showcase A-8800 Optical Ethernet Metro Core Switch at Supercomm show in Atlanta

Core Networks Gets More Money


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May 30, 2001 : Royal Bank Capital Partners and Intel Capital have invested in the company as part of a follow-on to its March financing round

Polatis Kicks Off Fund Drive


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May 30, 2001 : All-optical switch startup plans to raise $15 million in second-round funding

Flag to Deploy Ciena Systems


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May 30, 2001 : Ciena's CoreDirector and CoreStream systems to be deployed in Flag's North Asia loop; CoreStream in Europe

Altra Broadband Demos 'xDSM'


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May 30, 2001 : Dense Subcarrier Multiplexing (xDSM) promises a four-fold increase in data speed and capacity

Terabeam Employs ADC Platform


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May 30, 2001 : Has implemented the Singl.eView real-time convergent billing platform

Alcatel Forecasts €3 Billion Q2 Net Loss


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May 30, 2001 : US$2.56 billion loss stems from restructuring charges and write-downs of inventories and bonds

Alcatel Optronics Revises 2001 Forecast


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May 30, 2001 : Sales will grow 20-25%, operating margin will be 15%, says company

Alcatel and Lucent End Talks


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May 29, 2001 : Merger discussions have not resulted in any agreements and have been terminated

Solectron Acquires Cisco DWDM Facility


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May 29, 2001 : Has purchased Cisco's DWDM multiplex, demultiplex, and optical add/drop module manufacturing capabilities in S. Carolina

Opthos Intros Metro Solution


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May 29, 2001 : The Opthos IW1000 wavelength delivery system will be demonstrated at Supercomm

Alidian to Demo Metro Platform


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May 29, 2001 : New Sonet multiplexer cards bring Optical Service Node family full add/drop flexibility for TDM voice traffic

Metro-Optix to Unveil Management System


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May 29, 2001 : CityView Element Management System (EMS) facilitates migration of voice and data services onto optical networks

Luminous Upgrades PacketWave


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May 29, 2001 : M2500 platform for the PacketWave metro area network access switches boasts 2.5-Gbit/s ring speeds and DWDM

Micro Photonix Promotes Two


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May 29, 2001 : Optical component maker promotes Connie Grennan to CFO, Ed Hopkins to VP of business development

Sempra to Light Tijuana


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May 29, 2001 : To build a 200-mile-long fiber optic telecom link from San Diego through northern Mexico, ending in Phoenix

Lucent Fiber Completes S.A. Trials


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May 29, 2001 : Buenos Aires trials successfully showcase AllWave optical fiber

360networks Wins Japanese License


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May 29, 2001 : Granted a Type 1 facilities-based license to own and operate telecommunications infrastructure in Japan

Alcatel Unveils DWDM System


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May 29, 2001 : 1696 Metro Span is designed for carrier-class metropolitan and enterprise DWDM applications

Agilent to Join OIF Supercomm Demo


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May 29, 2001 : Demonstration at Supercomm highlights OIF's User-Network Interface (UNI) protocol

World Wide Packets Launches in Europe


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May 29, 2001 : Has opened a sales office in London

Astral Point Wins ISO Certification


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May 29, 2001 : Telecom equipment vendor certified to new ISO 9001:2000 standard; quality control processes certified throughout entire organization

Aura Networks Is NEBS Compliant


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May 29, 2001 : Aura Networks' Radiance product for managed optical Ethernet receives NEBS certification

ADVA Optical Reports Q1 Results


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May 29, 2001 : Sales for reached €18.1 million, an increase of 75.3% over sales in Q1 2000; Pro forma diluted earnings per share totaled -€0.11

Azanda Launches Interop Program


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May 29, 2001 : Solidum Systems and Fast-Chip join Spectrum Interoperability program to support multiprotocol switches and routers

Ciena Shuffles Staff


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May 29, 2001 : As part of those changes, Steve Chaddick assumes an expanded role as Chief Strategy Officer; CTO Steve Alexander's duties have expanded

Alcatel, Sumitomo Enter Agreement


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May 29, 2001 : Have signed a cross-licensing agreement for optical fibers and cables, including collaboration on manufacturing processes

Agere Intros 40-Gig Modulator


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May 29, 2001 : Lithium niobate modulator for use in 40-Gbit/s optical systems requires a 2.5 volt drive and has a minimum bandwidth of 30 GHz

Alcatel, Corning to Share Technology


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May 29, 2001 : Have signed a cross-licensing agreement for photonic components and specialty photonic fibers

CAIS Internet to Become Ardent


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May 29, 2001 : Will seek shareholder approval to change its corporate name to Ardent Communications Inc.

ADI Unveils Fast Converter


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May 29, 2001 : Analog-to-digital converter could make a big impact on optical networking equipment

Kestrel Announces Layoffs


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May 25, 2001 : To reduce its workforce, including outside contractors, by approximately 16 percent

Optical Comm Execs Plan Stock Sales


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May 25, 2001 : Officers have established plans for sales of a portion of their holdings of the company's Class A common stock

Quantum Bridge Withdraws IPO


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May 25, 2001 : Has withdrawn its registration statement with the SEC for an initial public offering of its common stock

Redback to Pay $57M for Merlin


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May 25, 2001 : To acquire privately held Merlin Systems Inc. of Fremont, Calif., in an all stock transaction expected to close in Q3

Cypress Names Manufacturing Boss


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May 25, 2001 : Arthur C. Woodward, formerly of National Semiconductor, appointed senior vice president of Worldwide Manufacturing
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