ATLANTA -- Supercomm 2001 -- VPI Virtual Photonics, the developer of professional tools and productivity systems for next generation products and networks, today introduced a powerful planning environment for investigation and tradeoff analysis of traditional and emerging infrastructure across all network levels. The VPIplanningCenter(TM) provides an enterprise platform for seamless exchange of planning results and data across multiple network layers, using a comprehensive range of VPI tools. The product interfaces to OSS and NMS promoting a consistent view of the network, as a starting point for optimization. VPI president and CEO Kay Iversen said, "The VPIplanningCenter provides a collaborative framework for project management, and teamwork, so people in different locations can exchange information on multiple network designs. The best minds are always in demand. Our new center provides a central repository for all of the intellectual property associated with any number of projects, delivering a tremendous advantage for network operators trying to leverage scarce resources." VPI Virtual Photonics Inc. For more information on Supercomm 2001, please visit the Light Reading Supercomm 2001 Site.