ALLEN, Texas -- Xtera Communications, Inc., a leading global provider of optical and IP networking solutions, today announced the Nu-Wave XLR, a Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) Submarine Line Terminal Equipment (SLTE) for regional repeatered submarine applications. Available today, the Nu-Wave XLR is optimized for the upgrade of medium-haul repeatered submarine systems.

"With the rising demand for bandwidth, service providers need to respond quickly to upgrade their existing submarine cables. Nu-Wave XLR offers a compact, cost-effective solution," said Jon Hopper, president and chief executive officer of Xtera. "It's ideal for upgrades of regional repeatered submarine systems. We received very positive feedback from customers which immediately resulted in several orders for the Nu-Wave XLR." The Nu-Wave XLR is 100G ready and is designed to extend the life of repeatered submarine networks, rapidly adding more capacity to existing systems.

Xtera Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: XCOM)