The startup's WDM systems are already carrying live traffic, albeit with a relatively small ISP
Megamerger gives AT&T new life and improves SBC’s enterprise outlook
Chinese vendor finds another route into Europe, while Marconi can piggyback Huawei's wireless growth
Operator’s CTO reveals plans to deploy IP Multimedia Subsystem technology
French alternative operator, gung-ho for IPTV, is holding off on VOD, basing its service plans on Huawei and Cisco
The big carriers are taking the plunge in a $16 billion deal not set to close until next year
The big carriers are taking the plunge in a $16 billion deal set to close next year
A Junos vulnerability forces emergency carrier upgrades; meanwhile, Cisco finds three more IOS glitches
Microsoft continues its clean sweep of major N. American carriers as it scores a video software infrastructure deal
When the fat cats get bored, the bored go shopping
Unstrung Insider expects WLAN switch market to resist pricing pressure in 2005
What color is Trapeze's parachute? And what color are Aruba's knickers? All might be revealed
If SBC buys AT&T it would alter the fortunes of several telecom equipment players in 2005
Incumbents like Sweden's Telia are launching broadband TV services, but only when faced by a competitive threat
Growth in wireless and data services prop up flat wireline revenues
The ATCA standard can best succeed if it's a piece of a larger industry shift, according to an LR Live keynoter
SBC and AT&T are reportedly in merger talks, and analysts say a combination would set off a consolidation wave
Finnish vendor’s infrastructure division reports 12% rise in Q4 sales
The Price is Right for Enterprise Wireless
Wireless LAN switch products will continue to warrant a modest premium over less sophisticated, standalone APs through 2005
After a weak-kneed Q3, Redback finds its legs on the strength of its next-gen edge router business
TV-over-DSL conference transmits confusing signals to carriers
Mindspeed is trimming costs and zeroing in on a promising VOIP equipment market in an effort to reach profitability
Wireless mergers make for a rocky Q4, with revenues and profits down. Executives predict better things ahead
CISCO is spinning off as a separate company, but it will still be owned by the Singapore government
Restructured MSO says it will challenge telecom carriers on their own turf
Video services would help the carrier, but right now, access lines are shrinking and VOIP competition is rife
Micro MSPPs are coming of age as carriers require more diverse and intelligent switching at the network's edge
The deal's back on, but now Finisar is buying only part of Infineon's fiber optics business in a deal worth $48 million
Cisco's latest software vulnerability underscores the potential security problems of VOIP networks
A new Ethernet chip points toward the trend of wireless LAN switches getting integrated into other equipment
A new Ethernet chip points toward the trend of wireless LAN switches getting integrated into other equipment
The struggling B-RAS vendor is laying off nearly all employees as it continues efforts to negotiate a sale
Huawei leading the big hitters backing plans for non-proprietary fixed/mobile convergence systems
Video equipment vendor Harmonic reported impressive Q4 revenues Thursday on strong sales to cable operators
A Heavy Reading report finds network processors aren't just a niche product any more
Polaris Networks announces a 3-year deal with McLeodUSA, but only one switch has been deployed so far
Extreme beats analyst estimates with its fifth consecutive quarter of revenue growth
Chalk (another) one up for telecom's bean-counters
A survivor of the early days of network processors, Azanda gets itself acquired by fellow startup Cortina
Signs indicate RBOC could be putting assets up for sale
Ex-Proxim exec takes the helm at voice-over-WLAN-focused startup
Inspector Clouseau look-alikes investigate claims that BT has received more than $22B in state aid
Lucent CEO promises to shake up UMTS with a 'disruptive' development. Whatever can she mean?
Juniper and Lucent, an IP love story
Stock drops as profits drop, Q4 revenues miss analyst estimates, and some cash is burned UPDATED 12:45 PM
Tellabs trims, Calient cuts, Charter loses another key exec, and – omigosh! – free pizza!!
Security business grew 26%, and Lucent now accounts for 10% of revenue. 'Let the flailing continue,' says Kriens
WiFi startup grabs another $10M in venture funding
Polaris needs help and sources say Anda Networks might soon put the company's switches to work
Is Juniper eyeing Aruba? Are Aruba and Trapeze looking for partners? And where does Colubris fit in?
Is Juniper eyeing Aruba? Are Aruba and Trapeze going to partner? Are they going to sign new OEM deals?
After Cisco's acquisition of Airespace, what now for the enterprise wireless LAN market?
Monster billing contract with Russia's Svyazinvest is worth an estimated $180 million, reckons Merrill Lynch
Announces Series C funding round and talks up Tier 1 carrier deals
With merger talks over, Italian broadband competitor to issue €800M in new stock to fund network expansion
Word on Wall Street is that a fresh deal from Time Warner Telecom has pumped up Sonus stock
Rumor might indicate a big deal with carrier is imminent
Furthers its international ambitions by forging an R&D partnership with Portugal Telecom
Richard Klapman to explain AT&T’s Ethernet roadmap in Light Reading SuperWebinar
Plans to merge its own products with Airespace's, eventually
$4.4B deal to buy Western Wireless could be the start of consolidation trend for country carriers
Sources say Cisco has a top-secret software project it's using to develop a consulting business
Sonus sticks a two-day rally, rising nearly 14%. Either Samsung took a day to sink in, or Goldman gets credit
Microsoft makes further progress with the RBOCs, Harmonic soars on guidance, plus other IPTV news snippets
The core-router hopeful has landed in receivership, with assets to be auctioned off beginning Jan. 19
Routing and switching vendor net.com looks to refocus on VOIP, government, and enterprise after dismal Q3
Networking giant buys switch startup in $450 million acquisition UPDATED 6PM
Networking giant buys switch startup in $450 million acquisition UPDATED 6PM
US carrier reported to be keen to sidestep initial W-CDMA launch UPDATED 01/13
Set to leave in the next few months, with current deputy tapped to take up CTO role
Testing vendor plans to use indie lab in R&D push, including building a test center for carrier-grade VOIP products
Softswitch vendor Sonus has hooked up with Samsung, but investors and analysts don't seem impressed
Softswitch vendor Sonus has hooked up with Samsung, but investors and analysts don't seem impressed
Adtran, ECI, and Tekelec make the grade as AFC drops out. Meanwhile, it was down 30% in 2004
Switch startup hires former Amber Networks CEO Sam Mathan, readies product launch
The startup, led by RadiSys's founder, says it's got a better way to program Intel's network processors
After a handful of acquisitions in 2004, C-COR misses Q2 targets but seeks to soothe investors about 2005
Plays down closure of European office and talks up shift in sales strategy
Ciena announces its new 4350 Ethernet switch today, which aims to deliver better performance and less complexity
Rumors of Cisco's interest could signal a price battle
Motorola and Nortel tagged as likely partners for startup UPDATED 01/10
Declining sales in China and another revenue deferral will drop the company into the red for Q4
An opportunity to share your views of 2005 prospects with readers of Light Reading Websites
Light Reading publishes guide to an access technology that could compete with DSL and cable
Huawei says it's not using vendor financing to hurry its international expansion
BT has whittled down its potential next-gen network equipment suppliers from 300 to a handful
Sources say that Cisco is making a $400M-odd bid for the switch startup company
Sources say that Cisco is making a $400M-odd bid for the switch startup company
Stuff that won't happen in 2005
Google wants to rule the world, Broadwing's brass get bonuses, and another Ciena executive takes off
S&P concludes that cable MSOs have a leg up in the triple-play wars
Service available through Website only, targeting residential and small business users
Comcast’s optical RFP, distributed late last year, has analysts pointing to Cisco and Nortel as the favorites
Cable giant is in talks with Sprint to provide cellphone services to its subscribers
It's not done yet! BT is set to buy a specialist extranet from Reuters in bid to dominate financial services
Shareholders to vote on tighter controls over executive share bonuses
New portable handset will let users access service over wireless networks
Don't adjust your sets: SBC may be required to honor local cable TV franchise rules as it rolls out IPTV services
China's Ministry of Commerce removes a 16% dumping penalty from Corning products
