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| v9n057 |
28-March-2002 |
1. AFC Unveils Multiservice Edge Switching Platform
2. AFC to Acquire AccessLan for $47 Million
3. Washington Post: Networking Uncle Sam
4. Boeing Team to Pursue Multibillion-Dollar US Navy Satellite Contract
5. Telespazio Offers Satellite Broadband IP Services to Latin America
6. FCC Agrees to Return 85% of Down Payments for NextWave’s Licenses
7. WorldCom Simplifies its Frame Relay Pricing
8. Williams Communications to Transport HDTV Programming for HDNet
9. Procket Names Tony Li and Dan Warmenhoven to its Board
10. Vendors Predict Rapid Growth for IEEE 1394/FireWire/i.LINK Connections
11. Agilent Teams with Marconi for MPLS Testing
12. Italy’s Albacom to Deploy Cisco MPLS Backbone
13. Appian Forms Partnerships for its Ethernet-over-SONET
14. Agility Receives Telcordia Qualification for its Tunable Lasers
15. Britain’s NTL Issues Liquidity Warning
16. Juniper Warns on Q1 Financials
17. Sonus Networks Issues Q1 Guidance, Citing Weakness in the Market
18. Sprint and Nortel Networks Form Sales/Marketing Alliance |
| v9n056 |
27-March-2002 |
1. Telia and Sonera to Merge, Creating a Dominant Nordic/Baltic Carrier
2. Cisco Cites Growing Momentum for MPLS: 100+ Service Provider Deployments
3. AT&T Activates New Network Operations Center for Media Distribution
4. Joltage Networks Offers App for Turning Any PC into WiFi Hotspot
5. Telia Raises its ADSL Rates to US$36 per month
6. Broadcom Releases 0.13-Micron, Single Chip GigE Transceiver
7. Marconi and Telecom Italia Deploy L-Band DWDM over Dispersion Shifted Fiber
8. TI Introduces Analog Monitor and Control IC for DWDM
9. AT&T Broadband to Adopt “Military Approach” for Improving Customer Service
10. Frame Relay Forum Sets 2002 Agenda
11. Ciena Cuts 22% of its Workforce in Realignment
12. Network Associates Discloses SEC Inquiry
13. Bermai Closes New Funding for its 802.11a Chip Designs |
| v9n055 |
26-March-2002 |
1. NBC to Manage Content Distribution over AT&T Optical Network
2. Media Access Project Files Lawsuit Challenging FCC’s New Classification of Cable Modems
3. Pulsent Claims Video Compression Offers 400% Improvement over MPEG-2
4. AMCC Ships its 10Gbps Network Processor
5. IBM Expands Network Processor Family
6. Redback Wins Verizon Contract For Subscriber Management System
7. Brix Networks Boosts is IP Service Assurance to Gigabit Speed
8. Internet Photonics Tunes its Optical Ethernet for Cable Operators
9. Time Warner Cable Approves Motorola’s Optical Broadband Transmission Platform
10. Isocore Completes New Round of MPLS Tests
11. Ericsson's ENGINE Selected by China Telecom
12. WaveSmith Completes Telcordia Testing, Demonstrates 6 Nines Reliability
13. SkyCross Introduces Tri-Band High Gain Antenna for Wireless LANs
14. Sonus Networks Boosts its Billing and Security Capabilities
15. iPass Signs Wi-Fi Roaming Agreement with Wayport
16. Intelsat Raises $1 Billion in New Credit Facilities
17. SmartPipes Secures $51 Million from Microsoft, Intel and Juniper Networks
18. Ikanos Closes $35 Million in Third Round of Funding |
| v9n054 |
25-March-2002 |
1. Yipes Files for Chapter 11, Citing the Telecom “Perfect Storm”
2. NetPlane Rolls Out LMP Protocol Software, Bridging SONET and Next Gen Optical
3. Acme Packet Introduces Platform for Interconnecting Softswitched Networks
4. Verizon Plans World's Largest Fuel Cell Project for a Central Office
5. AT&T and China Telecom Launch Joint Venture Services in Shanghai
6. Bell Labs Claims DWDM Record: 64 Channels, 40 Gbps, 4,000km
7. SBC Raises Quarterly Dividend 5.4%
8. Verizon Reaffirms its Debt Reduction Strategy
9. Canada’s Group Telecom Retains Morgan Stanley
10. Digital Teleport Reports Progress in its Chapter 11 Case
11. Marconi Forecasts Extended Downturn, Seeks New Credit Facilities |
| v9n053 |
22-March-2002 |
1. Congressional Testimony on Global Crossing Focuses on Capacity Sales
2. The Multiservice Switching Forum Approves Two Implementation Agreements
3. France Telecom Posts 27.8% Revenue Growth, Net Loss due to Write-downs
4. CIENA Shows Software Provisioned Optical Add/Drop Mux
5. Mitel Networks Introduces New Multimedia Contact Center
6. DIRECTV Adds 325K New Customers, Exceeding Q1 Expectations
7. DIRECTV Broadband to Use WorldCom’s DSL Network
8. Mintera DWDM Carries 40 Channels of 40 Gbps over 3,600 km
9. White Rock Networks Delivers Embedded Management for its SONET Nodes
10. Primarion Introduces its 10 Gbps Opto-Electronic ICs
11. TeraXion Introduces Chromatic Dispersion Compensators for Metro Nets
12. GemFire Expands Portfolio of Waveguide-Based VOAs |
| v9n052 |
21-March-2002 |
1. Citigroup Joins Microsoft’s .NET Initiative for Network Services
2. Broadview Networks Acquires NetworkPlus from Bankruptcy for $15.75 million
3. Alcatel Optronics Introduces 25 GHz channel spacing for Higher DWDM
4. Corvis Introduces its Second Generation All-optical Long Haul Switch
5. Ixia Introduces High-Density BERT for DWDM and Optical Switching
6. Australian Carrier Selects Marconi’s Soliton-based Optical Transport
7. Marconi Shows BXR-48000 Switch/Router in Military Application
8. Song Networks Builds 178 Site, MPLS-based IP VPN
9. German Regulator Sets Line Sharing Access Fee for Deutsche Telekom
10. BT to Offer Broadband Sign-up Disks at BP Petrol Stations
11. Zarlink Shows Large-Aperture VCSEL
12. Gatespeed and WiFi Metro Launch a Wireless HotZone in Palo Alto
13. Bridgewater Systems Names New CEO
14. Mahi Networks Appoints New CEO |
| v9n051 |
20-March-2002 |
1. Corning Expects Optical Downturn is Bottoming Out
2. Corning Introduces Its Highest Speed Multimode Optical Fiber
3. Lucent Ships LambdaXtreme DWDM to Deutsche Telekom
4. Touch America to Deploy Nortel Networks’ HDX Optical Switches
5. Avanex and Oplink to Merge
6. Net2Phone and ADIR File Lawsuit Against Cisco Systems
7. Airvana Raises $40 Million for its 3G Wireless Network Infrastructure
8. Verizon Wireless, Nortel Plan 1xEV-DO Field Trial
9. Alcatel, JDSU and Nortel Networks Announce MSA for 960-980nm Pump Lasers
10. Cisco Cites Momentum for 10 Gigabit Ethernet
11. MathStar Introduces XAUI to XAUI Transceiver, TransImpedance Amp, 12-Channel VSR
12. Lucent to Use Velio’s STS-1 Grooming Switch
13. Equipe Secures $40 Million for ATM/MPLS Core Switch, Signs CIENA
14. Opticalis Secures $3.5M for Super WDM
15. ONI Systems Cuts Q1 Financial Outlook |
| v9n050 |
19-March-2002 |
1. MFN Ponders Chapter 11, to Sell PAIX Centers for $50 Million
2. Deutsche Telekom Moves to MPLS-enabled IP Backbone
3. KPNQwest Closes its Acquisition of Bankrupt Ebone/GTS
4. NTT DoCoMo Tests 4G Packet Wireless
5. Nortel Networks Introduces Lower Cost Metro DWDM
6. Spirent Delivers Fully Channelized OC-192 Bit Error Rate Test Solution
7. NetTest Delivers Multi-Stream IP Performance Test Suite
8. Agilent Introduces New Optical Test Products
9. Quarry Positions its Service Edge Switches for Network Security Apps
10. Future Communications Develops IPv6 Source Code
11. Luminent Introduces FTTH Transceivers
12. Alphion Closes $15 million for its All Photonic Technology
13. Cypress Ships 2 Million USB 2.0 Controllers
14. Intelsat Moves to Acquire Ground-based Infrastructure |
| v9n049 |
18-March-2002 |
1. Siemens Presents Its Next-Generation DSL switch
2. MRV Introduces Long Range Ethernet over VDSL
3. Finisar to Acquire BaySpec for $53 Million
4. Polaris Networks Raises $52 Million for its Metro Core Optical Transport Switch
5. China Unicom and Siemens Carry 160 channel DWDM over 1,000km
6. Vitesse Readies 64x64 Non-Blocking Photonic Switches
7. Global Crossing CEO to Testify Before Congress this Week
8. IDT Telecom Achieves Operating Profit, Secures Investment from Liberty Media |
| v9n048 |
15-March-2002 |
1. FCC Classifies Cable Modem Service as "Information Service"
2. MPLS Forum Outlines Technical Progress
3. Cisco Announces 2 Carrier Customers for Ethernet Broadband Services
4. SAVVIS Raises $158 Million in Equity Funding for its Data Network
5. AT&T Broadband May Seek Arbitration Against its Billing System Provider
6. NEC America Unveils Metro Optical Initiative
7. White Rock Introduces its Element Management System
8. Elantec Achieves 12 Million DSL Port Milestone
9. EMCORE Introduces 40 Gbps Parallel Optical Interconnect
10. Yafo Raises $22 Million for its PMD Compensation Devices |
| v9n047 |
14-March-2002 |
1. Deutsche Telekom Will Adopt Microsoft .NET for New XML Web Services
2. AT&T and WorldCom Urge State Regulators to Cut Verizon’s Wholesale Access Prices
3. WINfirst Files for Chapter 11 Protection
4. Riverstone Offers RPR/SRP OC-48c/STM-16c for its Metro Routers
5. COLT Telecom Selects Alcatel ADSL for Spain
6. France Telecom Deploys Alcatel’s Softswitch for Internet Call Waiting
7. NetCentrex Releases Softswitch Version 3.0, A Multimedia Call Control Server
8. ADVA Adds Ring Capability to its Metro Access Platform
9. Movaz Introduces 3D-MEMS-based Wavelength Switch
10. Transparent Networks Develops 3D 1200 Mirror Array Optical Switch
11. Nortel Networks Announces Tunable Transmitter Integrating VCSEL, Modulator
12. Intel Extends its 10 Gbps Optical Product Line
13. Redknee Introduces WLAN Gateway for GPRS/UMTS Networks
14. Barcelona Design Raises $30 Million for its Analog Circuit Designs
15. Neo Photonics Closes $25 million for planar optical devices
16. Qwest’s Nacchio to Chair National Security Telecom Advisory Committee |
| v9n046 |
13-March-2002 |
1. US House Energy and Commerce Committee Looks into Global Crossing
2. Lucent Unveils its TMX 880 MPLS Core Switch
3. Ericsson to Resell Axerra’s Multi-Service over IP Switch
4. Deutsche Telekom selects Ericsson/Juniper Routers
5. US Cable Modem Subscriptions Grow to 7.2 Million
6. AT&T Broadband to Allow Earthlink ISP Service over its Network
7. AOL Tops 34 Million Members, One Billion Usage Hours per Month
8. AT&T Adds Data to its Integrated Offer for Mid-Sized Companies
9. Verizon Launches International Voice/Data Services
10. Spirent Introduces 40G Optical Transport Test Solution
11. Lightscape Networks Introduces Optical Platform, Planning Tools
12. Nokia and RealNetworks Enter Alliance for Mobile Multimedia
13. WSJ: Enron’s Broadband Network to Shut Down
14. dynamicsoft Raises $18 Million for its SIP Solutions
15. Opto Speed Raises Euro 20 Million for its Opto-Electronics
16. Alloptic Names New President and CEO
17. Lucent Cuts Financial Outlook
18. Cisco Systems Discloses Investment and Acquisition Plans for 4 Start-ups |
| v9n045 |
12-March-2002 |
1. Qwest Receives Accounting Inquiry from the SEC on Optical IRUs
2. WorldCom Receives Notice of SEC Inquiry into its Accounting
3. TelePacific (a CLEC) Raises $40 Million, Hires ex-NYNEX CEO
4. Verizon Online Adds Gifts to Boost its DSL Consumer Promotions
5. Cisco Adds SIP to its VoIP Portfolio
6. Agere Announces Multi-Terabit OC-768c Switch Fabric
7. AcceLight Shows its Photonic Service Switch
8. Tellium Releases Optical Shared Mesh Protection Software
9. Agility Launches High-Power, Single Chip, 10-mW Widely Tunable Laser
10. NEC Launches Four-Channel SONET/SDH Chip
11. ADVA and Siemens Metro Optical Networking Selected by Ten Carriers
12. Intersil Acquires Elantec for its DVD and Flat Panel ICs
13. NetTest Introduces Tunable Laser Source for WDM Measurement
14. Gigabit Optics Hires ex-CEO of Spectra-Physics
15. AMCC Introduces OC-48 Chip supporting Cisco’s SRP/RPR Technology
16. WaveSplitter Raises $20 Million in New Funding
17. AOptix Closes $18 Million For Free Space Optics
18. Avaya Announces Restructuring, Investments from Warburg Pincus |
| v9n044 |
11-March-2002 |
1. Alcatel Introduces High Density 7670 MultiService Media Gateway
2. Telica Expands its Class 5 Switching Solution
3. Atheros Announces 802.11a/g/b Chipset, AES Encryption, OFDM Modulation
4. IDT Outlines Recovery Plan for its Winstar Fixed-Wireless Subsidiary
5. WorldCom Implements Shareholder Rights Plan to Block Hostile Takeovers
6. General Dynamics to Build ATM Network for Saudi Aramco
7. Global Crossing Announces Further Streamlining, Seeks Sales of UK Network Assets
8. Ixia and Optillion Show XENPAK Interoperability
9. Azanda Closes $19 Million for Traffic Mgt Co-Processors
10. Tutorial: Introduction to MPlS and GMPLS |
| v9n043 |
08-March-2002 |
1. SBC Announces Entry into Long Distance Data Market, Reaffirms Financial Outlook
2. Nielsen/NetRatings Finds Internet Population Growth Rate Accelerated in Q4
3. DSL Forum Estimates 18.7 Million DSL Subscribers Worldwide
4. Alcatel Ships 15.7 million DSL lines globally to Date
5. Telia Lights Optical Wavelength Between Poland and the Czech Republic
6. FLAG Telecom Considers its Strategic Alternatives
7. IP Infusion Adds Support for Virtual Routing, MPLS TE, and Mobile IP
8. ADC Selected by White Rock Networks as Preferred Service Provider
9. Infineon and NewLogic Sign Wireless LAN Cross-Licensing Agreement
10. Kestrel Solutions Reduces Workforce, De-Emphasizes 40 Gbps Long-haul Work
11. Onetta Unveils New Intelligent Metro Amplifier |
| v9n042 |
07-March-2002 |
1. Deutsche Telekom’s 2001 Figures Highlight Growth in Mobile, DSL
2. Sprint Reaffirms 2002 Expectations and Provides First Quarter Outlook
3. Broadwing Reports Growing Sales for MultiConnect Private Line Solution
4. SBC Southwestern Bell Moves to Simplified Self-Install DSL
5. Oracle and NTT DoCoMo to Devlop Mobile Enterprise Solutions
6. Cingular Orders GSM/GPRS Upgrades from Nortel Networks
7. Agere Begins Volume Production of 3D MEMS Optical Switch Components
8. Agere Announces 50 GHz Passive Optical Mux/Demux
9. Genesis Microchip Acquires Assets of VM Labs for MPEG Decoders
10. Acterna Develops All-in-one Field Tester for Optical Networks |
| v9n041 |
06-March-2002 |
1. Intel Adds Photonics Design and Manufacturing to its Optical Strategy
2. Emperative Unveils Meta-Control Plane for Multivendor Optical Networks
3. Corvis Develops GMPLS-based Unified Control Plane, Adds Transport Enhancements
4. Verizon Highlights Growth Targets
5. Genuity Offers IP-Based Mirrored Storage Service
6. Covad Offers T1 Service at $449 per Month in Ten New Markets
7. RCN Consolidates Seven Network Operation Centers
8. Broadcom Integrates Inline Power with Single Chip IP Phone
9. Nortel Networks Develops 2 Gbps DWDM Lasers with 360 km Reach
10. Calient Networks Partners with Clear on Optical Network Management
11. MeshNetworks and ViewSonic to Partner on P2P-Enabled Mobile Devices
12. Nokia Ships GPRS Phones to AT&T Wireless
13. Sprint Tests Nortel Networks Smart CDMA Antenna for Doubling Spectral Efficiency
14. Siros Technologies Raises $17 Million for its VCSEL Components |
| v9n040 |
05-March-2002 |
1. Cisco Announces New Layer 2/3 VPN Suite for IP and MPLS
2. Foundry Introduces MPLS Customer Premises Equipment
3. XFG Coalition Seeks Common Spec for 10 Gbps Mini Modules
4. Williams Launches MPLS VPN Service, Offers Web Management Tool
5. Dominion Telecom Completes Fiber Network from Wash DC to Chicago
6. UC San Diego Activates 2.5 Gbps High-Resolution Research Application
7. Spirent Announces Service Assurance Contracts with Verizon Wireless and Others
8. Atreus Supplies Service Fulfillment software to NTT East/West
9. NetTest Unveils Passive Optical Component Test Solution
10. Ixia Announces XENPAK Performance Analysis System
11. Data Connection Ships OSPF Portable Code
12. Metro-Optix Ships its CityStream Optical Platform to DixieNet
13. Iamba Networks Announces Plans for Multi-Service Optical Access
14. Silicon Access Networks Raises $39 Million for its Network Processors
15. LeftHand Networks Acquires North Fork Networks
16. CoSine Names New CEO |
| v9n039 |
04-March-2002 |
1. Internet Photonics Introduces its Optical Ethernet Transport Architecture
2. Velocita Considers its Strategic Options, Lays off 75% of Employees
3. City Signal Communications Closes $17 Million for Fiber Deployments
4. Texas Instruments to Acquire Condat AG for GSM/GPRS Expertise
5. Spirent Adds Protocol Analysis to Telephony Testing Systems
6. SpectraSwitch Adds to its LCD Optical Component Line
7. NetScreen Adds Service and Support Options Through IBM Global Services
8. Siemens Enterprise Networks Names President
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| v9n038 |
01-March-2002 |
1. France Telecom Launches Long-Haul, Wholesale Bandwidth Capacity “Bank”
2. French Regulator Issues Ruling on ADSL
3. OnFiber Expands Presence in PAIX Facilities
4. Infineon Technologies Introduces 4-Band VDSL Chipset
5. net.com Launches IP Telephony Gateway with Integrated SIP/H.323
6. Lightscape to Supply Optical Platform to China Unicom
7. Peregrine Semiconductor Debuts 10 Gbps QUAD VCSEL
8. DIRECTV Broadband Reaches 100K Subscribers
9. Riverstone Networks Issues Earnings Warning, Job Cuts
10. Optillion Announces 10 Gbps Ethernet Transceivers for Metro Networks
11. EchoStar Revenues Jump 43%, DSS Subscribers at 7 Million
12. NTT Releases Annual Budget Plan
13. Ignis Optics Raises $30 Million for New Optical Transceivers
14. OPNET Awarded Contract for Military’s NETWARS Project |
