ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Nortel Networks(NYSE:NT)(TSE:NT.) will showcase its next generation optical networksat Optical Fiber Communication (OFC) 2002 this week in Anaheim, Calif. Through multiple technology demonstrations and advancements in itsproduct portfolio, Nortel Networks will communicate its vision forredefining the economics of networking through solutions that offerthe lowest cost per connected bit and enable new, revenue-generatingservices.Nortel Networks exhibit will include a live demonstration ofNortel Networks OPTera Connect HDX optical switch, with subtendingBLSR on OPTera Connect DX. Nortel Networks will also demonstrateOPTera Connect HDX within a Mesh protection topology. The ability tosupport multiple topologies as well as consolidating add-dropmultiplexers (ADMs) solidifies Nortel Networks commitment to deliver adifferentiated solution for optical switching at optimal initial firstcost to the customer. "Nortel Networks is redefining the economics of networking throughour next generation optical switches, our flexible and dynamicphotonic solutions and our end-to-end optical management and controlofferings," said Brian McFadden, president, Optical Long HaulNetworks, Nortel Networks. "This will enable our customers to managetheir total cost of network ownership while evolving their networksand increasing their revenues."Nortel Networks Corp. For more information on OFC 2002, please visit: www.nottheofc.com