KPNQWEST AND ALCATEL TEST 40 GBPS RATES WITH IP/DWDM
KPNQwest launched an optical transmission field trial using multiple-channel 40 Gbps (TDM multiplexed) connections for carrying 10 Gbps IP wavelengths.  The network uses Alcatel’s new Optinex1640 transmission platform and Juniper Networks' M160 IP routers over a fiber route connecting the German cities of Frankfurt and Gernsheim.  The companies said 40 Gbps trunks with multiple wavelengths are needed in IP backbones to manage the exponential growth in broadband traffic.   http://www.kpnqwest.com  http://www.alcatel.com
Alcatel, May 9, 2000

IAXIS ACTIVATES INTERNATIONAL IP OVER FIBER BACKBONE
iaxis initiated the first phase of its IP over Fiber backbone with connectivity between New York, Paris, Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam and Brussels.  The iaxis infrastructure uses Juniper Networks’ routers and Ciena DWDM platforms.  Customers include Deutsche Telekom, Telenor and VIA NET.WORKS.  http://www.iaxis.com/
Iaxis, May 9, 2000

LEVEL 3 TO SUPPLY NATIONAL WAVELENGTH SERVICE TO TELIGENT
Teligent will connect its local broadband networks in 40 US markets using new Wavelength Services from Level 3 Communications.  Under the agreement, Teligent will develop seven regional network rings using dark fiber on Level 3’s long-haul network.  In addition, Teligent will have rights to dark fiber in Level 3's metropolitan fiber rings.  Level 3’ is currently offering its wavelength services at either OC-48 or OC-192 rates.  http://www.level3.com//
Level 3 Communications, May 9, 2000

BROADWING INTRODUCES WAVELENGTH SERVICES
Broadwing Communications introduced point-to-point and layered Wavelength services between multiple cities over its national fiber network.  The company will sell the wavelengths in groups of four across its coast-to-coast OC-192 fiber network.  Broadwing is using network equipment from Corvis.  http://www.broadwing.com
Broadwing, May 9, 2000

WORLDCOM BUILDS BUSINESS CLASS IP BASED ON CISCO MPLS
WorldCom is  a new building a new Business Class IP Service using Cisco Systems’ MGX 8850 and BPX 8650 IP+ATM multiservice switches and its implementation of MPLS.  WorldCom will use the platform to offer network-based IP intranets and extranets for ATM and Frame Relay customers.  Financial terms were not disclosed.
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/146/pressroom/2000/may00/sp_050800e.htm
Cisco Systems, May 9, 2000

THE 10 GIGABIT ETHERNET ALLIANCE GAINS VENDOR SUPPORT
The 10 Gigabit Ethernet Alliance, which was officially founded January, now has a the backing of 58 vendors.  The group promotes 10 Gbps Ethernet as the unifying technology for LANs, WANs and MANs.  http://www.10gea.org
The 10 Gigabit Ethernet Alliance, May 9, 2000

MARCONI ADDS ADSL ACCESS TO ITS  FIBER TO THE CURB PLATFORM
Marconi is adding integrated ADSL capabilities to its existing DISC*S fiber-to-the-curb platform, enabling service providers to push ADSL concentration out toward the subscribers.  The DISC*S MX platform carries broadcast analog/digital video, ATM/ADSL data, and carrier class voice -- over a single, integrated Fiber-to-the-Curb (FTTC) platform.  Through the use of an ONU located within 500 feet of the customer's premise, service providers can serve up to 24 two-wire narrowband voice drops, up to 8 Cable TV (CATV) coax drops, and up to 12 ADSL drops.   http://www.fore.com /
Marconi, May 9, 2000

ERICSSON ENHANCES ITS EDGE ROUTER, CORE ATM SWITCH
Ericsson introduced high-density channelized DS-3 enhancements to its AXI 540 Edge Aggregation for terminating over 7,600 sub T1s (over 1,600 T1s).  The AXI 540 offers wire-speed routing, high-density traffic aggregation, and advanced traffic management capabilities such as service differentiation, VPN provisioning, and traffic engineering.  Ericsson said its edge router could handle up to 400 routing peers and 40,000 subscribers. In addition, the router throughput scales to over 20 Gbps/s and more than 20 million packets per second. 

Ericsson also added MPLS traffic engineering (CR-LDP) to its AXD 301 ATM switch, as well as new DS-3 and STM-1 circuit emulation capabilities and new OC-48/STM-16 interfaces.
http://www.ericsson.com/datacom
Ericsson, May 9, 2000

PAIRGAIN PUSHES ITS CAMPUS DSL TO 4.6 MBPS
PairGain Technologies doubled the performance of its Campus-RS DSL access products to 4.6 Mbps over two loops (4-wire).  The symmetric DSL platform is aimed at private networking environments, including corporations, universities, medical facilities, and other campus and enterprise environments.  http://www.pairgain.com/
PairGain Technologies, May 9, 2000

PHILIPS SEMICONDUCTORS LICENSES JETSTREAM’S VOICE/BROADBAND FOR SINGLE CHIP SOLUTION
Philips Semiconductors has licensed Jetstream's Voice-over-Broadband technology and will deliver single-chip integrated access device solutions fully interoperable with Jetstream's CPX-1000 broadband voice services platform.  http://www.philips.semiconductors.com/
http://www.jetstream.com/
Philips Semiconductors, May 9, 2000

ALTEON WEBSYSTEMS IMPLEMENTS MILLION GATE ASICS FROM LSI LOGIC
LSI Logic and Alteon WebSystems have developed new network processing ASICs capable of delivering fault-tolerant Layer 2 switching, IP routing and advanced Layer 4 through 7 processing with full gigabit wire-speed throughput on every port.  The million gate ASICs, which are used in Alteon's new 700 series Web switching platform, integrate Layers 2 to 7 switching functions, including Layers 2/3 packet switching, TCP connection switching, content parsing and multiple classes of service management in a single chip. http://www.lsilogic.com
LSI Logic, May 9, 2000

TSUNAMI OPTICS RAISES FUNDS FOR OPTICAL COMPONENTS
Tsunami Optics, a startup targeting optical components, completed its first round of venture funding with the support of the Photonics Fund, VantagePoint Venture Partners and Williams, Jones and Associates.  The company is based in Mountain View, California.  http://www.tsunamioptics.com/
Tsunami Optics, May 9, 2000

• Tsunami Optics is led by James Campbell, formerly with Princeton Applied Research, Spectra Physics, Lightpath Technologies, XMR, and Wavesplitter Technologies.

CISCO REACHES QUARTERLY SALES OF $4.92 BILLION, UP 55%
Cisco Systems reported quarterly sales of $4.92 billion, up 55% over the same period last year.   Pro forma net income, which excludes on-time charges/gains, was $1.03 billion or $0.14 per share. 
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/146/pressroom/2000/may00/corp_050900.htm
Cisco Systems, May 9, 2000

• Market estimates were $0.13 p/s