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
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?)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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