PETALUMA, Calif. -- Turin Networks, a global provider of multiservice optical transport solutions for carrier, wireless and private networks, announced today that Broadwing Communications, LLC, has selected Turin Networks’ Traverse® Multiservice Transport Switch to upgrade their major metropolitan service areas (MSAs) nationwide.

The Traverse platform will serve as a multi-service on-ramp to Broadwing’s all-optical network, enabling the company to deliver new packet-based services more quickly and efficiently.

“Turin’s solution represents an important element in the continuing evolution of the Broadwing network services platform and provides the scalability and versatility we required for this important initiative,” said Dale Richardson, vice president of engineering at Broadwing Communications. “Along with other technologies from other providers, it supports Broadwing's leadership in providing high-value products and capabilities to our customers.”

Turin’s Traverse is a multiservice platform that supports Ethernet/MPLS and SONET/SDH services in a single shelf. Optimized for metro and interoffice deployments, the Traverse platform is the industry’s leading solution for carriers seeking to deploy a high-performance, packet-optimized optical core.

“Turin Networks is proud to be an integral part of Broadwing Communications’ advanced network,” stated Henry Wasik, president and CEO, Turin Networks. “Our Traverse platform has been deployed by leading carriers around the world, enabling them to cost-effectively improve network operational efficiencies, and rapidly deliver new Carrier Ethernet-based services.”

In a separate release

PETALUMA, Calif. -- Turin Networks, a global provider of multiservice optical transport solutions for carrier, wireless and private networks, today announced the appointment of William Zerella as chief financial officer (CFO) and vice president of finance & administration. Zerella brings more than 25 years of industry experience to Turin, having lead financial organizations at a number of public and private technology companies.

“Bill’s accomplishments and industry experience will be a critical asset for Turin as we enter a period of accelerating growth,” said Henry Wasik, president and CEO of Turin Networks. “We welcome Bill to Turin, and look forward to his participation in our management team and his contributions to the company’s success.”

Prior to joining Turin Networks, Mr. Zerella was CFO at Infinera where he was instrumental in scaling the company’s business during a period of dramatic growth. Prior to Infinera, Mr. Zerella held CFO positions at Calient Networks, as well as Logictier, and also held senior executive finance positions at GTECH Corporation, and Deloitte & Touche.

Mr. Zerella stated, “Turin is one of the best positioned high-growth companies in the optical transport market today. In addition to the company’s standing as a technology leader in the largest and fastest growing segment of the optical networking landscape, Turin has accumulated a large, diverse customer base that includes a number of tier-1 and tier-2 carriers worldwide. I look forward to contributing to all phases of building Turin’s business.”

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