C&W Deploys Lightscape in Panama

PETAH TIKVA, Israel -- Lightscape Networks, a member of the ECI Telecom group (ECI Telecom: NASDAQ/NM symbol: ECIL) and an international leader in optical networking, today announced that Cable & Wireless in Panama has successfully transmitted live global traffic using the XDMT next-generation optical platform from Lightscape Networks. This is Cable & Wireless's second implementation of the XDM platform and follows hot on the heels of the first involving a European customer. The XDM optical platform features a breakthrough single architecture approach, which enables Cable & Wireless to accommodate future growth through modular expansion of the same platform as the need arises."Cable & Wireless has consistently led the telecommunications market for generations and the deployment of the first live optical network in Central America underlines our position as an industry pioneer," stated Jose Canahuate, VP of Network Engineering, Cable & Wireless Panama. "Lightscape Networks has provided us with an integrated solution that enables Panama to deliver next generation service provisioning without having to purchase many different types of costly equipment. The fact that it is supported by an extensive professional services network was also appealing." Lightscape Networks Cable and Wireless