Zarlink delivers Total Line Card Timing solution
Telia's fastest broadband now available in all Swedish municipalities
Ken Horner joins Ipsum Networks as vice president of marketing
Vertical Systems reports that the Frame Relay market is proving resilient with migration toward emerging network technologies
Appium and Sun offer carrier-grade telecom and web services platform
University of Pennsylvania deploys Nortel Networks optical platform to support next-generation Internet, business continuity
Ingrian Networks' solution integrates with Zone Labs Integrity
Alcatel selected by Kadena Town, in Okinawa, Japan, to deploy a large e-government data communications network
Rose-Hulman deploys converged voice, data, wireless solutions from Nortel Networks
Altera begins shipping industry's first high-density 90-nm FPGAs to customers; partners with TSMC
Level 3 providing network services to Tiscali International
Total number of broadband lines reached 111.7M in Q1, a record increase of 12.3M since the end of 2003, according to Point Topic
Paetec agrees to purchase and deploy Lucent's 5E-XC switch technology; will pilot Lucent's softswitch in trial of high-speed VOIP
Force10 Networks joins the Internet2 advanced networking research and development consortium
Vonage selects Empirix's Hammer solutions to test and verify its broadband IP network
SEC launches formal inquiry into Sonus Networks; Nasdaq grants extension for filing results of the 2003 fiscal year
Inet Technologies becomes part of Tektronix's Communications and Video business; net purchase price is approximately $325 million
Integrated Research launches Prognosis IP Telephony Assessor to increases QOS and customer satisfaction for VOIP deployments
Ethiopian Telecommunications has deployed Cisco ONS 15454-based optical transport infrastructure and IP/MPLS core network
Metalink will showcase its 100-Mbit/s VDSLPlus chipsets at Networld + Interop 2004
ECI Telecom wins deal to supply its Hi-FOCuS broadband technology through its strategic partner
Energis deploys Marconi's OMS1664 optical multiservice platform in its UK core transmission network for IP-based services
InfoTeam agrees to provide Appia’s IP telephony services to customers in Italy
EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering reports sales growth of 35.4% to reach $20.5M in Q3, up from $15.1M in 3Q03
Newport has released a family of Ytterbium-doped PCF (photonic crystal fiber) products to support high-gain fiber lasers
Belgacom International Carrier Services selects Alcatel's next-gen VOIP infrastructure to expand and enhance its network
MidStream integrates its MVS-2000 video server platform with Myrio's TotalManage back-office subscriber and content-management application
ZTE has been awarded a contract to provide a nationwide videoconferencing system in Saudi Arabia
Kotura, developer of Silicon Opto-Electronic Integrated Circuits (SOEIC), has received $11 million in financing
Measurement Microsystems announces its high-performance, bit rate transparent optical performance monitor (OPM)
Chelsio demonstrates 10-GigE iSCSI and TCP (Transport Control Protocol) offload engine (TOE) in silicon for SAN/LAN convergence
Care New England Health System and North Dakota Telephone deploy optical Ethernet technology from Nortel
Infineon announces that Prof. Dr. Hermann Eul is to head Infineon`s Wireline Communications Group
Ntelos selects Tellabs' equipment to update its fiber-optic network
TranSwitch EtherMap-3 Plus EOS mapper selected for NG SDH Sagem ADR 155C
NPF and SA Forum initiate liaison to expand deployment of service availability features in network elements
Juniper Networks transforms IPV6 deployments: delivers industry's first infranet-ready IPV6 solution
Heavy Reading finds that vendors are using proprietary technology in place of industry standards in the rush to deliver next-gen products
Kingston Communications becomes first mainland UK operator to accept fully configured Marconi softswitch network
BigBand Networks completes ADC IP Cable Business Unit acquisition and raises $25 million of venture capital financing
Nortel Networks provides status update following the alternative information guidelines of the Ontario Securities Commission
Nortel sells certain manufacturing operations and related activities to Flextronics
Lumentis supplies I.NET with its carrier-class CWDM system to reduce capex and opex
Anritsu Company introduces MS2721A fully-functional handheld spectrum analyzer with coverage up to 7 GHz
Nortel enhances its convergence-ready data product portfolio to help SMBs and enterprises simplify transition
Tekmark renames its Technology Risk Management division to TekSecure Labs, reflecting emphasis on network security, technology consulting
Bookham enters industrial laser market with its new family of high-power laser diode bars
Huawei to hold seminar and demonstration of its IP telecom network solution in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Eblana Photonics launches new line of TOSA (Transmitter Optical Sub-Assembly) laser sources for optical communications
Marconi has won a renewal of its cable services frame contract with BT, worth approximately £360 million over four years
VidiTel opens new service provider business unit and hosting service; appoints Richard "Koz" Korzeniewski as general manager
Alcatel Shanghai Bell secures $500 million buyer’s credit loan through China Export Import Bank to facilitate expansion abroad
Huawei forms strategic alliance with Algeria Telecom covering CDMA, GSM, switches, access network, transmission, and data services
Standard & Poor's assigns BBB+ rating to France Telecom's new €10 billion ($12 billion) five-year revolving credit facility
Hymite optical packages offer full compatibility with newly released TOSA/ROSA MSA for miniature devices
Appia Communications expands to serve Mexico
Voice spam blocking technology patents filed by Qovia
NTT/Verio IntelliSecurity services lock in substantial customer growth
Rohde & Schwarz has been commissioned to set up a nationwide TV and sound broadcasting network in Ghana
ETSI holds a technical workshop to discuss activities on IP-based multimedia services
T-Systems launches layer 2 IP VPN in response to carrier and ISP demand for global networks
Peribit announces first integrated architecture and new products for LAN-quality application delivery
Fujitsu and Microsoft to deliver mainframe-class capability on open-standard IT platforms for mission-critical environments
CyberGuard announces new Webwasher product to thwart Day Zero attacks
Juniper Networks first to deliver SSL VPN solution with SAML support to transform secure extranet access
Symantec Brightmail Anti-Spam version 6.0 delivers next generation spam-fighting power and control to enterprises
Marconi introduces MS840 multiservice platform, a customer located device used to support mixed E1 and fast Ethernet interfaces
Crown Castle International has agreed to sell its UK subsidiary to National Grid Transco for $2.035 billion in cash
Banverket Telenat chooses Tellabs' Ethernet Over SDH solution to expand network capacity capabilities from the Tellabs(R) 6300 managed transport system
Ukrtelecom has selected ECI Telecom's XDM MSPP for its national multiservice optical backbone network
Huawei and Huawei-3Com held an IPv6 press conference to exhibit products, solutions, and a serial of application achievement
Quinn-Financial Services deploys IP solutions from Nortel for a converged IP voice and data network
Intelligent Photonics Control announces it has integrated solutions into 50 different customer platforms
ADVA OEM partner Fujitsu Network Communications has deployed the FlashWave 7420 metro DWDM platform for USCarrier Telecom
Incucomm has been awarded a free space optical patent
Maximus Telecom has deployed MERA’s MVTS session controller for enhanced voice services in the Quebec region
Appia Communications expands into the metro New York market; appoints Philip Pitera as regional manager
Huawei wins bid for the first phase of China Mobile's next-generation IP core network project
Nortel's board of directors announces preferred dividend
Furukawa Electric selects Cavium's Nitrox II security macro processor to deliver a high-speed VPN system
The VDSL chip company files its S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission
Utilities Commission, City of New Smyrna Beach chooses Skystream and Myrio for IP television roll out
Photonics Control announces optical control breakthrough, having integrated its solutions into 50 different customer platforms
Westell and Nortel Networks sign joint marketing and sales agreement for broadband products
Arris Cadant C4 CMTS receives DOCSIS 2.0 qualification in CableLabs Certification Wave 29
Teleplanet Communications taps Sentito to provide VOIP and SIP-based services to wholesale, enterprise, and retail customers
Accton and IP Infusion join forces to develop Ethernet and metro switches
MetroPhotonics announces resignation of David Clark, president and CEO
BayPackets joins IBM PartnerWorld Telecommunications Industry Network for ISVs
Enterasys Networks has selected Sandburst’s HiBeam technology
DSL Forum announces a new suite of technical reports (TRs) that further enhance DSL's interface
JGKB Photonics on-track with 40Gb/s modulator development, relocates to expanded new premises
Hitachi and NEC to establish a joint venture company specializing in backbone routers/switches
Convedia adds new video and audio features to its family of IP media servers
LambdaNet Communications signs agreement with Intergenia to provide broadband IP/MPLS-based services
O-Net Communications enhances its 3-Band WDM for PON application
New Edge offers Winstar customers incentives to migrate frame relay, ATM, and private line data services to avoid proposed service cutoff
AT&T revises its 2004 full-year outlook, citing ongoing pricing pressure, recent changes in FCC policies, and new product initiatives
Bookham Technology announces it will reincorporate in the US
Ontario Superior Court of Justice grants Nortel extension for its annual shareholders' meeting
ADC introduces LoopStar 800 Sonet access system that allows service providers to deploy and manage TDM and Ethernet services
Qwest launches OneFlex VOIP service for business customers based on technology from IBM, Sonus Networks, and Sylantro Systems
Touchstone Technologies launches WinEyeQ, a software-based VOIP call monitoring and analysis tool for SIP and H.323
fSONA Communications announces scaleable 2.5-Gbit/s free space optical wireless system
Telkom Indonesia selects Tekelec's softswitch, SanteraOne, in multi-million dollar sale
Sonus Network announced that it is delivering solutions to facilitate VOBB services; Qwest selects Sonus for solutions
Qwest Communications launches industry-leading voice over IP service for business customers
Sandvine adds support for Bittorrent P2P
The International Packet Communications Consortium announces the integration of the International VoIP Council into the IPCC
Netrake announces partnerships with SS8 and Sipura
Telstra awards Marconi sole supply contract for next-generation transport network
Teledata Networks announces multiservice access, dual ATM/IP architecture
AT&T wins $60 million networking contract from Deutsche Bank
Ethernet inventor Bob Metcalfe is appointed advisory director to the Metro Ethernet Forum
Alcatel successfully extended its multi-currency revolving credit facility
Cable & Wireless selects Nortel Networks to enable new IP voice services network
NTS Communications deploys ADC OmniReach fiber-to-the-premises equipment
PacketFront introduces IPD 1200 for delivery of triple-play services over standard copper infrastructure
ECI Telecom introdcues its Hi-FOCuS MiniRAM Outdoor Unit with ADSL2+ capability and GigE interface
EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering releases MultiTest module for network installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting applications
Metro Ethernet Forum releases modeling tool to track the operating costs of delivering new services
Jinwook (Kenneth) Song has been appointed country manager of Metalink in Korea
BT implements Nominum's Foundation Caching Name Server to consolidate, enhance, and secure network performance
e.Biscom renegotiates its credit lines in light of its merger with FastWeb
Song Networks provides terrestrial fiber-based communication service directly from London to Beijing through Russia
France Telecom completes syndication of a €10 billion revolving credit facility
Infonetics report ranks Aventail second in the global SSL VPN market with a 12% market share
AT&T Government Solutions has been awarded a contract to design, implement and manage an advanced network for the IRS
City of Dover, Ohio picks Hitachi to deploy the AMN1200 suite of PON technology to maximize the city's existing fiber optic network
Conexant Systems introduces low-deployment cost customer premise equipment chipset for the ADSL2 and ADSL2+ markets
DSL leads broadband growth; DSL Forum announces new Technical Reports and launches SuperDemo: DSLHome Exhibit at Supercomm
2Wire's CPE WAN Management Protocol has become the basis of a new industry standard introduced by the DSL Forum
Hunt Norment, formerly a VP at Broadjump, has been appointed vice president of business development at 2Wire
Redback announces shipment of over 500 Smartedge Systems
Timbercon announces immediate availability of (LOMMF) laser optimized multimode fiber optic cable assemblies
IMC Networks announces gigabit fiber-to-the-premises solution
Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe appoints Eric Mitchell as general manager of European operations in strategic consolidation
Wipro joins telecom leaders in OSS through Java Initiative
Tellabs' 7100 optical transport system enhanced for converged networks
Finisar appoints former Intel executive Harold Hughes to its borad of directors
ZTE selects Infineon's integrated voice and ADSL2+ data solutions
German Government funds Aixtron R&D training center in China for optical technologies
Spirent Communications introduces TRT Interactive test system for the evaluation of voice, video, and data services in IP routing networks
Spirent unveils SmartSight portfolio of diagnostic software and appliances, network interface devices, and professional services
Avanex chooses Aegis semiconductor as supplier for its PowerWatcher network ready optical channel monitor
Telco Systems introduces integrated access device to support carrier migration strategy
Spirent Communications introduces first all-in-one-system for scalable VOIP-PSTN emulation
Oneida Communications and Diverse Communications select Net to Net Technologies' IP DSLAMs for video over DSL rollout
Champion unveils CCTx, a low-cost alternative to using SFP transceivers in certain network OEM switches
Comlase receives additional venture funding, approximately $1.6 million
Westell announces Powerspan products and EnVoy system compliance and scalability enhancements for Telco service providers
Adesta selected to design and build $15 million southside Virginia network for mid-Atlantic broadband cooperative
Brix Networks unveils prequalification offering for VOIP networks
Redux announces multiservice TDM over packet modules
Extreme Networks advances metro Ethernet services platform
Alcatel wins DSL expansion project with LINKdotNET in Egypt
Meriton Networks launches new regional/long-haul capabilities for high-speed services architecture at Supercomm 2004
Newport Networks and Ubiquity partner to deliver carrier-class SIP solutions
Genesys Conferencing deploys Convedia's IP media servers
Sentito Networks taps Dennis Chateauneuf as new CEO
Sentiro has successfully completed calls between its own network and the free world dialup domain using ENUM
MidStream Technologies announces advanced network interoperability with Ciena
Overture Networks today announced cost-effective metro access platforms
Cisco announces availability of network admission control solutions
Anda Networks EtherTone being deployed in all major carrier networks in China
Lucent showcases services, software, and systems that deliver value to customers and evolve next generation networks
Tellabs extends data portfolio to address telecom needs
Turin Networks announces TraverseEdge 100, a compact, carrier-class, next-generation Sonet/SDH and Ethernet edge system for metro
Internet Gold selects Veraz Networks as main vendor of VOIP international long distance platform
CAL Communications deploys VOIP service using New Global Telecom's turnkey IP product solution
Sanmina-SCI and Teradiant form strategic alliance to accelerate development of application platforms based on the ATCA standard
University of Vienna deploys TDM-over-IP gateways from RAD Data Communications
White Rock Networks adds multiservice optical access platform to its transport product family
KDDI deploys Calient's DiamondWave PXC photonic switch in R&D Testbed Network; Calient adds GMPLS controller and OAO module
Freescale Semiconductor launches system-on-chip solution for broadband passive optical networking
Level 3 chooses Laurel's ST200 service edge router as one of its platforms for data service expansion
Anritsu introduces MP1590A-30, a high-precision jitter analysis option for its MP1590A Network Performance Tester
Mangrove Systems and Cube Optics introduce CWDM multiplexers integrated into a pluggable GBIC module
Nortel has verified interoperability of Avici's core routers in its succession VOIP solutions
Albura and Geneseo Telephone deploy Nortel solutions; Nortel works with Amino, Entone, Kasenna, Minerva, and Westell on video
CS-2000 Open Network Services Platform for developers of high-speed, high-capacity, deep packet processing applications
Has successfully completed several field trials of its new line-powered and waterproof DSLAM, the second release of expandsl
Five-year contract for regional broadband network build-out in Sweden, including Lumentis xWDM equipment, worth 40 MSEK
Carriers, manufacturers endorse ATIS assessment, requirements, timelines for industry-wide VOIP and NGN standards program
Targeting the week of August 9th for filing its financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 1, 2003
Official comments with Canadian Radio-Television and Telecom Committee are part of the public regulatory proceeding on VOIP
Unveils a platform scaleable to serve over one billion minutes of automated, multimedia desktop conferencing services via VOIP
To deliver a high-performance, low-cost VoiceXML platform designed explicitly for service provider deployments
Optical equipment provider Lumentis receives $9 million in third and final round of funding
Ibsen has been awarded patent for production technique of high-volume, sub-micron period gratings
NetTest introduces new features for its CMA 5000 Gigabit Ethernet application
OnFiber acquires C2C fiber assets
Big Bear Networks hired industry veteran Richard Otsuka as vice president of sales
IBM Email Security Management Services helps mitigate email communication risks
Westell Technologies expands leadership role in broadband CPE video applications with product software enhancements
Cable & Wireless announces completion of Monaco Telecom acquisition
Telstra and PCCW have agreed to buy Reach's $1.2 billion term loan facility for $311 million
Thomson has acquired Alcatel's remaining 25% stake in their joint venture company, Nextream
Sunrise Telecom adds fiber analysis module to its STT (Scaleable Test Toolkit) platform
iTerra introduces differential/limiter amplifiers and receiver limiters to serve optical applications up to 12.5 Gbit/s
Net loss of €14.3 million was down 57% from the previous year
Equipe Communications auctions off assets of its Massachusetts facility
Telindus announces reorganization of its corporate structure
Bay Microsystems announces multi-year contracts to develop next-gen solutions for the government’s global secure broadband network
CIR says switching fabric market to approach $1.5 billion in sales by 2008
Time Warner Cable selects Optinel Systems transport solution for Cincinnati division
China Telecommunications Corporation and France Telecom to establish strategic partnership
TeliaSonera Sweden scraps per-minute charging for fixed telephony
CopperCom announces alliance with AFC to deliver triple-play solutions to innovative independent carrier market
Canarie expands their network using Nortel Networks optical networking solution
NetCentrex partners with Datametrix to deliver IP communications solutions in the Nordic region
EXFO introduces PON power meter for FTTP deployments
Phyworks appoints global vice president for sales
Arris awarded Euro-DOCSIS 2.0 and Euro-PacketCable certification
Buys intellectual property, engineering staff, and some assets from Procket networks for $89 million in cash
OTE announces main resolutions from its Annual General Meeting
Yankee Group expects market for session controllers to grow to $1.2 billion by 2008
Hamamatsu introduces the G9284-14 ROSA, delivering high-speed response and high sensitivity
Lucent supplies iMerge Centrex Feature Gateway to KPY Neworks for voice services over IP to DSL, cable, and business customers
Companies agree to devlop software tools to help automate and support BellSouth's next-generation digital services
Agilent announces its SPI-4.2 ASIC Core achieves 1-Gbit/s data transfer, enabling faster routers and switches
Sunrise Telecom integrates Telchemy's VQmon VOIP performance management software into its service verification equipment
PIKA Technologies announces release 6.2 of its MonteCarlo Software Developer Kit, adding VOIP functionality to its plug-in boards
Data Connection launches DC PIM SM and DC IGMP, the first two products in its new Multicast product family for OEMs
Acterna enhances its T-BERD 8000 and MTS-8000 field optical testers with modules for OTDR tests, PMD measurements, full spectrum OSA
France Telecom introduces Business Everywhere VPN integrating the networks of France Telecom, Wanadoo, Orange, and Equant
Alcatel installs 500,000th DSL port for Neuf Telecom; deploys multi-DSL technology based on its 7301 Advanced Services Access Manager
New telecom research study quantifies VOIP equipment penetration into the enterprise marketplace
BroadSoft partners with Atreus to enable flow-through automated provisioning for voice over IP
Wasatch Photonics announces holographic grating patent
TeraSpan Networks completes last mile build for Sprint Canada
Nortel Networks chooses Solectron to produce new multiservice edge products
Teknovus ships first integrated EPON optical line terminal chip solution for FTTH
Wide Open West completes widespread deployment of BigBand Networks solutions for networked digital broadcasting
Tarari's momentum increases with $13.8 million series B funding
UTS selects Nortel Networks optical Ethernet solution to build advanced broadband network in Curacao
TraceSpan launches ADSL2+ analyzer for R&D and lab engineers
BigBand and WilTel Communications collaborate on digital video transport; BigBand and EGT accelerate digital cable benefits
Lucent announces new additions to portfolio of next-gen and legacy Sonet multiplexers
Infineon delivers strategy for delivering efficient data services over existing networks
Alltel selects Lucent Technologies Accelerate solutions to deliver VOIP services
Appian Ventures closes $80 million fund to invest in software and tech companies that enable `Applied Connectivity'
Alcatel adds more features to FTTP solution and signs multimillion dollar FTTU contract with Eatel
ECB announces that it granted Euro-DOCSIS 2.0 certification for two cable modems and one E-MTA in Certification Wave 15
ADC adds new amplifier to RF Worx SignalOn series platform for cable operators
Xtend Networks names industry veteran Jeff Gardner as vice president of sales
Syndesis VOIP solution enables feature-rich services for an on-demand world
China Telecom's Wuhan branch links data networks with Ethernet routers from Riverstone
As VOIP traffic ramps, Global Crossing among first to decommission legacy switch in network core
Cabovisao selects General Bandwidth for cable telephony services
Scientific-Atlanta's new auto broadcast and select VOD architecture reduces on-demand CapEx/OpEx
Verio releases industry's first full suite of IPV6 managed services
Ericsson integrates, hosts and manages number portability services for Hungarian operators
Veraz adds service delivery assurance director to distributed softswitch platform
Ericsson to integrate BroadSoft's application software technology into multimedia platform
Calix unveils CalixCompatible solutions assurance program
White Rock Networks and Cox Communications sign supply agreement
N2 Broadband expands internationally through distribution agreement with Tandberg Television
Siemens to deliver Surpass home entertainment to Belgacom
Aurora Networks debuts virtual hub platform and expands CWDM Ethernet line
AboveNet introduces multiple wavelength service Metro-Express Plus to increase wavelength capacity on demand
Bookham Technology has been selected to supply passive optical components for Sumitomo Electric's FTTP broadband systems
Alloptic provides it EPON solution to Palmetto Bluff, a Master Planned Community in South Carolina
Zhone introduces RPR technology for efficient IP packet-based distribution and transport of voice, data, and video services
Alcatel powers optical and data network convergence with new multiservice cross-connect
FLAG Telecom introduce Xtera Communications' Nu-Wave DWDM into the FLAG Atlantic-1 (FA-1) network
Corona Optical Systems releases pluggable 12-channel optical modules
ITI and Tejas Networks to partner for next-generation SDH equipment to address the optical transmission market
Continuous Computing announces ATCA product strategy
RAD’s TDMOIP technology standardized in the ITU’s new TDM over MPLS recommendation
Metrobility Optical Systems awarded patent on remote management for optical Ethernet
Aurora Networks announces crystal clear, all-digital node monitoring
Red-C reported today the deployment of the first Raman Amplifier with a comprehensive eye-safety solution
NetTest introduces its MasterQuest VOIP Solution, a service assurance system for voice-over-IP networks
Ikanos Communications' shipments exceed 3 million ports worldwide
Nortel Networks reports there have been no material developments since their last status update
Micromuse enhances its Netcool/Dashboards product family with the release of Netcool/Realtime Active Dashboards version 2.0
MCI, Cirna, and Mintera announce they have achieved the fastest Ultra Long-Haul (ULH) connection at 40 Gbit/s
Marconi brings SIP to carrier-class networks with its enhanced softswitch
Adtran includes support for Ethernet and IP migration in its Total Access 3000 and Total Access HDX DSLAM architectures
MetaSwitch enhances its Class 5 softswitch; delivers MetaSwitch VP3510 to Progressive Rural Telephone, its 50th deployment
Tekelec and General Bandwidth will demonstrate joint packet voice solution at Cable-Tec Expo
MetaSwitch enhances its VP3500 series Class 5 softswitch to increase scaleability and flexibility for service providers
Acterna introduces DSAM models, TechComplete Closeout solution, Remote Service Analyzer Meter, and ISS-5116 Input Selector Switch
Juniper launches J-series Services Router family and NetScreen-5GT ADSL security appliance to connect and secure the customer edge
Huawei selects Si3210 ProSLIC from Silicon Labs for VOIP, video telephony, and Internet access equipment
Lucent announces contracts with KT, Tata Teleservices, China Telecom, and Vietnam Power Telecom
Nokia unveils ADSL 2+ solution to provide multi-megabit bandwidth and greater reach for broadband services
Fibernet Group reports new orders of £15 million, and a cash balance of £16.8 million in Q3
Pandatel launches the COP-FE, a TDM multiplexer for the Circuit Emulation Services over Package (CESOP) standard
Core Networks launches advanced home network management system for cable operators
Eastern Research and Redux Communications demonstrate leading multiservice TDM-over-packet solution
BitBand and Myrio introduce integrated video-over-IP solution for delivery of triple play services worldwide
Netilla Networks launches certified engineer program for its worldwide reseller network
PointOne names Staci L. Pies as vice president of governmental and regulatory affairs
Pandatel enhances global coverage through the addition of North American vice president of sales
Nayna Networks delivers high-speed customer premise gateways for Ethernet
BT Group selects Quallaby’s Proviso for worldwide performance management and customer reporting
Tellabs lowers the cost of delivering Ethernet services and adds Ethernet aggregation
StockerYale completes private placement of $5.5 million convertible note
Smitcoms selects Nortel Networks to build voice-over-IP network in St. Maarten
Avalon announces product release of its premium AVAP-850SM single-mode VCSELs
Mindspeed launches Comcerto enterprise VOIP and data convergence processor
Wave7 Optics expands FTTP CPE product line and automates FTTP deployment
Telcordia awarded critical softswitch patent
Parama Networks and Finisar collaborate to bring the 'Pay as You Grow' concept to the network core
Hatteras Networks hires Christopher V. Cook from StrataCom and Xylanas as their chief of worldwide sales and marketing
Fujitsu to distribute and support Hammerhead Systems’ HSX 6000 migration edge solution
Galazar adds multichannel Ethernet mapper to product portfolio
PMC-Sierra introduces single-chip add/drop multiplexer devices for next-generation metro optical access networks
Agilent Technologies announces industry's first IPsecv6 test solution for next-gen VPN concentrators and firewalls
Wind implements new functionalities of Marconi's Access Hub to accelerate voice, video, and data broadband service provision
Net to Net Technologies enters thriving broadband loop carrier market with new POTS solution
Sorrento Networks and Calient Networks partner to deliver dynamic optical solutions
TI's proposal to unify DSL standards paves the way for competitive video services from telecom providers
BroadLight announces the industry's first BPON controller for the central office
World Wide Packets introduces virtual private services over Ethernet and MPLS
Exfo launches next-generation Fibre Channel test solution, designed for turn up and optimization of storage area networks
Clarus Systems announces additional funding led by Trident Capital
Terayon announces resignation of Douglas Sabella, chief operating officer
Canada's Kincardine Cable selects C-COR's Gigabit Ethernet transport for move into multiple advanced services
8x8 signs agreement to use Level 3's (3)VoIP Enhanced Local service to enhance its residential VOIP offerings
Motorola introduces scaleable 10 Gbit/s to 20 Gbit/s Ethernet platform for streaming video-on-demand transport
Accuture predicts residential and small business broadband accounts worldwide will increase to 126M by the end of 2004 and to 351M by 2010
Vermont Telephone selects ECI's converged metro and regional optical solution
Infonetics and Dell'Oro Group have named Siemens market leader for DSL customer premises equipment
Tracespan Communications releases DSL Xpert 2208B ADSL over ISDN multi-layer analyzer
LambdaNet Germany expands its IP network to include IXEurope's Dusseldorf data center
China Telecom subsidiary Jiangsu Telecom selects Alcatel's carrier-class 7750 service router to build an IP backbone network
Infonet Services posts net loss of $66.6 million or $0.14 per share, down from a net loss of $219.9 million or $0.47 per share in 2003
ANDA Networks enhances its EtherTone metro Ethernet solution with edge aggregation capabilities
Aeluros introduces silicon-proven physical-layer intellectual property offerings for PCI Express, 3-Gbit/s SATA II, and XAUI
Xilinx co-founder Bernard 'Bernie' Vonderschmitt passes away
MERA Systems releases NAT traversal for its MVTS session controller
Opnext Inc. enhances optical subsystems family to deliver long reach applications
S&P assigns Kabel Deutschland GmbH 'BB-' credit rating; outlook stable
Nortel sells assets of its directory and operator services (DOS) business to VoltDelta
Vanquish signs deal, to resell and license VegaStream's VOIP gateways directly to its customers throughout Europe
SIPquest announces Release 2.0 of its VOIP software suite; adds functionaly to simplify service providers’ delivery of VOIP services
Optillion extends it line of 10 GigE Xenpak modules with its 10GBASE-DWDM module, the TOP 8080, and its 10GBASE-ZR module, the TOP 5080
Aurora Networks will introduce its 100GHz DWDM optical networking platform at Cable-Tec Expo
Revenues increased 27.5% to $1.7 million in April; gross profit was $173,013 compared with a loss of 17,100 in April 2003
Casa Systems introduces C2000 series DCTS, its next-gen edge product that combines video-over-MPEG and video-over-Docsis
FriendsVoice.com deploys Kagoor's VoiceFlow session border control solution for hosted NAT traversal
Purchase of Onetta, announced in May, is complete
TeliaSonera has decided to delist from the Nasdaq Stock Market
net.com and Bridgewater Systems jointly develop triple play service selection solution for DSL market
Tellion provides Long Reach VDSL benchmark testing system powered by Metalink's Total-VDSL chipset to KT Corp. in Korea
ECI Telecom signs agreement to supply FTTP equipment for BT's 21st Century Network initiative
Smart Telecom signs deal for voice switching technologies based on IBM's eServer xSeries and Cirpack's softswitch and PSTN gateways
Infonetics reports that the VPN/firewall market is up 11% in 1Q04, driven by Cisco's strong quarter
Corning Cable Systems introduces CWDM solutions for CATV networks
Kailight Photonics has set an industry record for NRZ (none-return to zero) all-optical signal regeneration
Riverstone Networks appoints Dale Booth to board of directors
PowerDsine Ltd. prices IPO at $11.50/share
France Telecom launches a range of unlimited usage communication services for fixed line and VOIP
Telia continues the fight against modem hijackers
Alcatel provides Bouygues’ subsidiary Saur with one of the first IP unified communications solutions in Europe
Voiceglo chooses Ciena/Laurel solution to support rapidly growing GloPhone VOIP service
Song Networks selects Transmode for metro and access WDM solutions
Adax has enhanced signalling gateway products to reduce network costs and maximize operator revenues
MetroPhotonics announces availability of high-speed controller for optical power monitoring
Cisco and IBM collaborate to design and build world's most sophisticated 40-Gbit/s custom chip
Calix ships one millionth subscriber termination; growing list of US ILECs have deployed over 2,500 Calix C7 platforms
Covad Communications completes acquisition of GoBeam Inc.
Telefonica Chile selects Metrobility optical systems for last mile mission-critical solutions
Siemens selected by BellSouth to deliver IP applications and services to business customers
N2 Broadband to demonstrate next-gen cable technologies at SCTE 's Cable-Tec Expo
BT selects Marconi's SoftSwitch and Access Hub to support its migration from PSTN to IP
BT announces 1,000 customers to trial high quality voice services on new IP network link; will also trials of niche deployments of FFTP
NetScaler announces Siebel Systems validation and joins alliance program
Sylantro announces first European deployment of VOIP platform supporting both residential and business service offerings
MergeOptics and Cube Optics today announced they have successfully produced a XENPAK MSA 10Gbase-LX4 transceiver
Precision Photonics announces the award of a $2 million grant from NIST to develop high-speed, ultra-precise optical frequency metrology
Marconi confirms $33 million sale of BXR-48000s to support critical U.S. government applications
AT&T has won a multimillion-dollar contract with Helzberg Diamonds to design an integrated networking solution
Optical chip & module manufacturers release common specifications for the 10 Gbit/s solution with a XMD-MSA for XFP TOSA and ROSA
Juniper Networks named SSL VPN market share leader by Infonetics Research
ITU has approved a set of global industry standards for Ethernet that will extend its flexibility and simplicity to carrier networks
Corning Cable Systems provides the essential elements for FTTB networks innovative products and services
Centillium Communications launches full line of optical access solutions for burgeoning FTTP market
Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe provides the backbone technology for BT's SDSL exchange roll-out
Riverstone signs pact to sell enterprise-class technology to HP's ProCurve Networking
Nortel Networks builds on service provider convergence strategy with enhanced edge router
Whitbread Group PLC, the U.K.’s leading leisure retailer, signs five-year network contract with Fujitsu
Hotsip delivers its Presence Server and PC client products as an integral part of the Ericsson Engine Multimedia offering
AT&T announces trials in Asia and Europe for a global VOIP telework service
Agilent Technologies introduces VOIP QOS management solution for hosted and managed telecommunication services
Lynx Photonic Networks introduces advanced photonic switches enabling security intrusion detection and access shut-off systems
Communication Concept deploys ADC's Cuda 12000 CMTS for Germany's first Multiple-Dwelling Unit (MDU) application in Leipzig
TranSwitch launches new VTXP family of bandwidth-efficient network solutions and PHAST-48V solution
Celion Networks introduces extended MAN solution for enterprises
Fujitsu and Atrica announce strategic reseller agreement
Wes Hayden appointed President and CEO of Genesys
Cox Communications selects Nuera for nationwide VOIP deployment
Probe Group reports that the market shakeout is only beginning for US carriers
Qovia and Nortel Networks to deliver VOIP client discovery for E911 services
Force10 Networks today announced it has closed a $74.9 million mezzanine round of funding
Telchemy announced that VQmon/EP 2.1 software supports RFC3611 and QOS reporting requirements for G.799.1, H.323 and Megaco
Metrobility Optical Systems teams with Corning Cable Systems to develop customer premises solution
MCI triples DSL coverage through New Edge Networks
BigBand Networks provides cable operators with solution to meet upcoming FCC deadline for PSIP compliance
Net to Net Technologies helps Internet service providers combat bandwidth hogs
Optical Solutions expands contract with Ohio service provider
Jordan Telecom has chosen to base its fibre to the home, Integrated Multimedia Service Platform (IMSP) on PacketFront’s technology
Picolight announced the industry's first transceiver that supports 622, 155 and 125Mbps-interconnects for short to long reaches
Mindspeed announces industry's first DS3/E3/STS-1 'line card on a chip' family for datacom and telecom applications
Telekom Serbia selects Paradyne for business-class broadband over DSL
Hatteras Networks delivers the industry's first last-mile Ethernet platform compliant with the IEEE 802.3ah EFM standards
Westell's customized broadband solution gives British Telecom Global Services a next-level fault tolerant solution
Nortel Networks enables `Future-Proof' SIP capabilities with preferred software membership
CoSine Communications and Fujitsu announce strategic reseller agreement
Laurel Networks expands ST-series family with new ST50 service edge router
John Lewis uses Redline Networks to accelerate applications and reduce bandwidth costs
Juniper Networks delivers carrier grade VOIP
Cisco and Trend Micro extend security relationship to deliver network worm & virus outbreak-prevention services
Eagle Broadband secures $4.9 million raised to finance new customer orders and accelerate revenue growth
Quake Technologies launches QT2030, a 10-Gbit/s serial-to-XAUI PHY for Ethernet and Fibre Channel local and wide area networks
Alcatel extends MPLS into the metro with its 7450 Ethernet Service Switch (ESS) and 1662 Packet Ring Switch (PRS)
Teledata Networks ships BroadAccess integrated multiservice access platforms as part of a $25 million contract with ICE in Costa Rica
PacketFront raises €15 million in venture financing; provides FTTH solution to Jordan Telecom
BBN Technologies announces quantum cryptography network offering high levels of security for Internet-based communications systems
UTStarcom announces $13 million PAS expansion contract with Fitel in Taiwan & partners with Telefonica del Sur in Chile
StanaPhone Communications launches world's first free phone service
Am-Beo Ltd. announces Mike McTighe as chairman of the board
PMC-Sierra updates Q2 2004 business outlook and expects approximately 8% to 10% sequential revenue growth
Paradyne unveils access concentrator supporting service provider migration to packetized VOIP, video and data over one network
Fiber access market gains momentum, driven by Ethernet technology, according to IDC
Ultimate Renaissance has signed a sole UK distribution agreement with Fiberxon
Keymile selects Mindspeed network processor for next-generation multi-service access node
Extreme Networks appoints industry veteran to board of directors
Sentiro rolls out first worldwide ENUM provisioning, directory, and voice service
Vodafone Information Systems teams with Opus ABS to offer outsourced billing services based on the Billit platform
Golden Telecom acquires 54% stake in SP Buzton, an alternative operator in Uzbekistan, for $2.8 million in cash
Cegetel selects IP telephony solution based on the iMSS (Italtel Multi Service Solutions) platform for its new ADSL networks
Digital Lightwave announces simultaneous and independent testing of multiple tributaries within a Sonet optical carrier
Finisar Corporation today reported its financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year
AMCC appoints Tom Tullie as chief operating officer
Sanmina-SCI and Kailight Photonics partner to offer world’s most advanced, tunable, all-optical signal regenerator
White Rock Networks adds VT grooming to Sonet transport platforms
NetScaler launches in Korea with key customer wins and outlines future plans
OpticalBand LLC. names Mukit Hossain as executive VP and COO
Zarlink enables carrier-class performance with new digital timing chips for networking growth markets
Dante adds two new circuits to the EUMedConnect network, running from Rabat, Morocco and Tunis, Tunisia, to Catania in Italy
Host Europe uses Inkra Virtual Service Switches to consolidate, virtualize, and automate delivery of network and security managed services
ITU Secretary-General confirms recommendation to hold the next ITU Telecom World in 2006 in Hong Kong
Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) and Network Processing Forum (NPF) collaborate on next-gen packet interfaces
Adds unified messaging functions, outbound functions to improve efficiency, and distributed call center functions to CTstage 4i
EBITDA was £1 million, compared with a loss of £1.2 million the previous fiscal year; pre-tax loss fell from £7 million to £3.4 million
Sprint trials 40-Gbit/s network using Cisco CRS-1 routers, StrataLight OC-768c optical transport, and Ciena DWDM technology
Elcoteq Network Corporation will expand its operations to Bangalore, India
Vativ Technologies and TDK Semiconductor announce DS3 LIU strategic sourcing agreement
Golden Telecom announces dividend payment
BellSouth strengthens metro Ethernet portfolio to deliver additional options for businesses
Actelis Networks names industry veteran Rich Yonker as chief financial officer
Swisscom chooses Tandberg Television Windows Media Video 9 encoding for Bluewin commercial rollout
Fujitsu boosts Flashwaver 4500 MSPP Ethernet and core transport capabilities
Dune Networks announced today the availability of two new devices within the SAND chipset
AT&T has won a $3.6 million contract from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association for integrated hosting and storage services
Nationwide builds core optical network with Cisco ONS 15454 MSTPs
Copper Mountain extends VantEdge service delivery capabilities to simplify large carrier deployment of on-demand broadband services
New anti-spam product welcomed by TeliaSonera Denmark broadband customers
Pandatel AG acquires Lightmaze Solutions AG, not disclosing purchasing price
Parrish Systems enhances EmSIP embedded SIP stack
Vonage cuts retail price in over 5,000 top consumer electronics retailers
Fujitsu wins e-MERLIN fibre contract for giant radio telescope
Time Warner Cable deploys Harmonic's commercial services solution to access business and education markets
SBC signs new agreement with AFC for broadband access solutions
Nortel Networks provides update on status of restatements and related matters and business performance
Cable & Wireless announces revenues of £3.38B, down from £3.68B the previous year; operating profit was £226M, up from a loss of £42M
Cable & Wireless acquires 55% stake in Monaco Telecom from Vivendi Universal for €162 million
LambdaNet extends its IP network to Internet Exchange Points in Stockholm and Zurich
New Global Telecom deploys Kagoor's VoiceFlow 1000 Session Border Controller to speed delivery of VOIP services to residential users
Cogent launches combination of IP transit, point-to-point, and colocation services in Europe, and Layer 2 services in the US
Multiservice Switching Forum (MSF) announces that 26 companies will participate in its VOIP interoperability event
Launches MY3127, an integrated LX4 silicon solution for cost-effective long-reach 10-Gbit/s transmissions in the enterprise
Announces its MetroVista 10-Gig LAN interface tops 600km without dispersion compensation equipment
Broadcom and BroadLight team to develop highly integrated solutions for residential fiber-to-the-premises broadband services
Fulcrum Microsystems today announced general availability of the PivotPoint FM1010, the industry's first SPI-4.2 switch chip
Dowslake Microsystems announces the change for its management team
i2Telecom International, Inc. announced today the immediate availability of the InternetTalker MG-3
F5 executes on its promise of delivering enterprise application security through acquisition of MagniFire WebSystems
Tiscali selects UTStarcom for rollout of pan-European broadband network
AT&T announced it can now help mitigate the effects of denial of service (DoS) and distributed DoS (DDoS) attacks
TippingPoint reports results for first quarter 2004 with 42% revenue growth over previous quarter
Newport Corporation is to acquire Spectra-Physics for $200 million in cash
Comporium Communications selects “Last Mile Link” system from Wave7 Optics for new fiber-to-the-premises networks in South Carolina
PowerNet Global Communications (PNG) announced today the industry's first ATM-Grade SLAs for IP services
Marvell announces shareholder approval of an increase in authorized share capital to allow for 2 for 1 stock split
Axiowave Networks addresses IP economics with next-generation convergence router
Kanal D, a leading Turkish TV station deployed convergence solutions from Nortel Networks
Riverstone Networks today introduced the Riverstone 15008 Ethernet Edge Router, the first member of the Riverstone 15000 series
Global Crossing has received the first $40 million installment under its bridge financing agreement of $100 million
Launches new QoStream ultra-broadband FTTP solution to provide QOS, security, and scaleability
Telchemy has been awarded a patent for its VQmon call quality monitoring and analysis software
ADC signs Bell Telecom Systems as a distributor for its connectivity solutions in the Middle East
DMSL, solutions provider for BT Indirect Channels, applauds BT’s rollout of wholesale SDSL services
MCI and Qwest reach commercial agreement on pricing for wholesale services
Alcatel increased its worldwide DSL market share in Q1 to 42.4% according to Dell'Oro Group
Outlines its VOIP regulatory vision to the FCC, calls for 'an end to the constant gamesmanship that currently plagues the industry'
Comcore introduces its Allwavelength product family operating over the entire CWDM wavelength range from 1270nm to 1610nm
Omantel signs dual landing station agreement with FLAG Telecom and purchases capacity on FALCON cable system
Nortel receives new waiver from Export Development Canada related to its delay in filing reports with the SEC
Mauro Righetti has been appointed CEO of Italtel; CFO Rinaldo Tonsi becomes general manager
Little Optics unveils enhanced Differential Phase Shift Key (DPSK) decoder devices
Pioneer Telephone, Fidelity Communications, and Sho-Me deploy Meriton’s managed high-speed metro (HSM) services architecture
Texas Lone Star Network (TLSN) completes a 500-mile test deployment of IP video using AFC's TelcoVideo solution