Alcatel Backs the Bubble
News Analysis -
July 31, 2000 : It's announced an all-optical cross-connect based on Agilent's bubble jet technology
Resonate Readies IPO
News Analysis -
July 31, 2000 : Load balancing technology continues to attract investment
Cisco Puts New Spin on Pirelli
News Analysis -
July 28, 2000 : The DWDM unit isn't exactly the Ferrari of the industry, but Cisco says it's being put to good use.
Bosco To Go?
News Analysis -
July 27, 2000 : Lucent set to sacrifice top optical exec in the wake of feeble financials, sources say
Tycom's Big Day
News Analysis -
July 27, 2000 : Undersea cable operator raises over $2 billion in first day of trading -- despite looming customer lawsuits UPDATED 8:00 PM EST
Spring Tide Sells Out
News Analysis -
July 26, 2000 : IP service provisioning vendor takes the money and runs -- all the way to Lucent
Optical IPO Market Sizzles
News Analysis -
July 26, 2000 : Optical companies such as Avici, Corvis, and Tycom try to book deals before bankers split for vacation
Avici IPO Heats Up
News Analysis -
July 25, 2000 : Potential customers AT&T, Enron, and Williams each get a piece of the IPO action
Another MEMS Maker Snapped Up
News Analysis -
July 25, 2000 : Cypress Semi's purchase of Silicon Light Machines is latest in optical chipmaker's race to acquire MEMS expertise.
Shasta La Vista
News Analysis -
July 20, 2000 : Changes ahead Nortel's IP services unit?
RHK Reports 56% Market Growth
News Analysis -
July 20, 2000 : Shipments of DWDM, Sonet and digital cross connects totalled $12.3 billion in 1999.
Foundry Stock Founders
News Analysis -
July 19, 2000 : It announces 27 percent sequential growth, but concerns linger about its routing play
Not Your Father's UPS
News Analysis -
July 17, 2000 : Startup boasts that its mix of fuel cells and software will improve carrier reliability
Alcatel Sues Former Employee
News Analysis -
July 14, 2000 : Engineer allegedly stole secrets and launched a competing startup while still working for Alcatel
Juniper's Revenues Rocket
News Analysis -
July 14, 2000 : They're up 77% on the previous quarter - and the new M160 is selling well
Sycamore's Show-Stopper
News Analysis -
July 11, 2000 : Its SuperComm demo seized up, but its software wasn't the problem
Juniper To Buy Extreme?
News Analysis -
July 09, 2000 : An investment banker is preparing a $10 billion deal. Extreme may be the target
Quarry Mines IP For Gold
News Analysis -
July 08, 2000 : Startup puts some new vim into an old IP pitch. Will service providers notice?
Sycamore Ships Its Optical Switch
News Analysis -
July 07, 2000 : Contract with 360networks demonstrates that it's catching up with the competition. UPDATED AT 7:00 PM EST
Alcatel Buys Fiber Filters
News Analysis -
July 05, 2000 : Its acquisition of Innovative Filters Inc. will give it a leg up in DWDM developments
|