Alcatel Backs the Bubble
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July 31, 2000 : It's announced an all-optical cross-connect based on Agilent's bubble jet technology
RHK Reports 56% Market Growth
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July 20, 2000 : Shipments of DWDM, Sonet and digital cross connects totalled $12.3 billion in 1999.
Sycamore Ships Its Optical Switch
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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
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July 05, 2000 : Its acquisition of Innovative Filters Inc. will give it a leg up in DWDM developments
Redback to Acquire Abatis Systems
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July 31, 2000 : The deal, estimated at $636 million, will enable Redback to increase the IP service opportunities it provides to its customer base
Terawave Introduces PON Navigator
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July 31, 2000 : Terawave claims its software applications allow network designers to deploy PONs without investing in a team of optical specialists
ADVA Puts $1 Million Into OptXCon
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July 31, 2000 : OptXCon receives seed funding for the development of advanced optical
cross-connect networking solutions
Alcatel Unveils All-Optical Cross-Connect
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July 31, 2000 : The vendor claims its CrossLight photonic cross-connect can reduce network operating costs by 40%
The vendor claims its new high-speed cross-connect offers the world's largest capacity levels and 40 percent optical-network cost reduction
Siemens Invests in Switch Startup
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July 24, 2000 : Optical Micro-Machines Inc. already supplies MEMs-based subsystems used in Siemens' optical cross-connect
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