CANOGA PERKINS EXTENDS DWDM SPECTRUM THROUGH NEW 1400NM WINDOW
Canoga Perkins introduced a Wideband Wave Division Multiplexing (WWDM) optical networking system that it claims can double the capacity of optical networks by using the 1400 nanometer (nm) region of fiber spectrum.  The technology would use Lucent Technologies' latest AllWave Fiber, which is produced using a new ultra-purifying manufacturing method that eliminates water molecules inherent in optical fiber.  Canoga Perkins' 6000 Series Wideband Wave Division Multiplexing system is based on non-cooled lasers.  It also supports traditional second (1300nm) and third (1550nm) transmission windows.  Field trials are expected this quarter.
http://www.canoga.com/
Canoga Perkins, June 8, 2000

COPPERCOM TO INTEGRATE VODSL WITH SOFTSWITCHING
CopperCom unveiled its roadmap for integrating voice over DSL (VoDSL) technology with a low-cost switching platform and service creation tools.  CopperCom's existing VoDSL platform includes a customer premises device, a GR-303 gateway that sits between a DSLAM and a Class 5 switch, and a Service Management Platform.  Through its merger with DTI Networks, CopperCom gained a circuit switch and new softswitch that were initially delivered as a Class 4 solution, providing tandem switching features, including routing, trunk hunting, billing and SS7 signaling.  CopperCom plans to transform its packet-switched gateway and circuit switch into a full function Media Gateway controlled by the softswitch communicating via the Megaco/H.248 protocol.  Class 5 calling features will also be added.  On the access side, CopperCom's Media Gateway will use AAL2 for packetized voice.  On the trunk side it will support AAL1, AAL2 and VoIP.  http://www.coppercom.com/press/access.htm
Coppercom, June 6, 2000 

CONVERGENT NETWORKS TO ADD VODSL CAPABILITIES VIA DSP MODULES
Convergent Networks outlined plans for adding VoDSL capabilities to its Integrated Convergence Switch (ICS2000).  Specifically, Convergent Networks' ICS2000 receives ATM-based voice and data traffic originating from customer xDSL integrated access devices (IADs) via a DSLAM, and switches the voice calls to the PSTN or a broadband packet network.  The platform will employ high-performance DSP-based feature modules for touch tone digit collection and tone generation, compression and echo cancellation, as well as high-density ATM AAL2 aggregation.  The AAL2 hardware design provides support for more than 8,000 simultaneous AAL2 calls in a single shelf, and more than 100,000 AAL2 users when configured for over-subscription.   The ICS2000 offer support for loop emulation service (LES) to allow interoperability with leading xDSL IADs.  When combined with a softswitch, the platform allows carriers to deploy IADs at the customer premise to efficiently concentrate voice/data over local loops. The design provides an alternative to traditional Class 5 service delivery or specialized VoDSL gateways.  The new DSP-based feature modules are expected in Q4.  http://www.convergentnetworks.com/rel060600_vodsl.html
Convergent Networks, June 8, 2000

IPVERSE AND TOLLBRIDGE DEVELOP VOICE OVER BROADBAND
ipVerse and TollBridge Technologies agreed to integrate their technologies and cooperate in sales efforts aimed at delivering carrier class, voice over broadband systems.  The alliance will combine TollBridge's broadband to PSTN media gateway with ipVerse's multi-protocol, scalable softswitch.  The joint solution would offer next generation softswitch services and PSTN support for Class 5 switches via the GR-303 and V5.2 protocols over the same managed access network.  Laboratory trials are expected in Q3 focusing on interworking of Class 5 services with the media gateway control protocol (MGCP)-based products.   Other enhancements are expected to include session initiation protocol (SIP) and SS7 support for tandem services
http://www.ipverse.com/news/pr060500-4.html
ipVerse, June 8, 2000

• The ipVerse ControlSwitch is a multi-protocol call control system supporting SS7, MGCP, H.323, IPDC, SIP and ISDN-PRI signaling systems, allowing transparent service exchange within or between service provider networks.

INTEGRAL ACCESS AND IPVERSE COMBINE MPLS-BASED MULTI-SERVICE PLATFORM AND WITH SOFTSWITCH
Integral Access and ipVerse announced an alliance to combine Integral Access' MPLS-based PurePacket multi-service platform and ipVerse's ControlSwitch.  The solution would provide an integrated platform for delivering voice services and PBX and IP Centrex interworking over IP-based networks.  http://www.ipverse.com/news/pr060500-5.html
ipVerse, June 8, 2000

NEC AMERICA TO MARKET MOCKINGBIRD'S SOFTSWITCH
NEC America signed a marketing agreement with Mockingbird Networks, a start-up developing an IP telephony SS7 softswitch based on Sun Microsystems' UltraSPARC IIi processors and the Solaris operating system. Mockingbird's NuvoStream softswitch architecture supports a SS7/C7 implementation, H.323, ISDN, R1/R2, and CAS.  The switch incorporates AudioCodes' TP-400 VoIP Communications Board, a high-density, hot-swappable, compact PCI media streaming board with a capacity of 120 independent channels, which support voice and fax streaming over IP networks.  The companies plan to match the NEC router and DWDM products for the core IP network with Mockingbird's Nuvo integrated VoIP application switches.  Mockingbird Networks is based in Cupertino, California.  http://www.mockingbirdnetworks.com
NEC America, June 8, 2000

NORTEL NETWORKS TO RESELL TOLLBRIDGE'S VOIP CABLE GATEWAY
Nortel Networks agreed to resell Tollbridge Technologies' TB200 Voice Gateway.  The CPE can be used in tandem with Nortel Networks' Cornerstone Super Access solutions to deliver VoIP capability over hybrid fiber/coax (HFC) networks.  The VoIP provides the necessary link between Class 5 switches, found in a number of MSO networks, and PacketCable based IP access solutions.  Adelphia Business Solutions has already completed lab trials and will begin field implementations immediately.  http://www.nortelnetworks.com/
Nortel Networks, June 8, 2000

ACCESSLAN RAISES $35 MILLION IN NEW FINANCING
AccessLan raised $35.1 million in new venture financing, bring its total equity funding to date to over $75 million.  The company said it will use the funds to accelerate the launch of its new PL-2000 i-SLAM and and ULM-24 universal DSL line module.  Investors include BancBoston Ventures, Accel Partners, Berkeley International Capital, Highland Capital, The Ignite Group, Sequoia Capital and Tudor Private Equity fund. http://www.accesslan.com/itn_rel_606a.html
AccessLan, June 8, 2000

NX NETWORKS DEBUTS IS SOFTSWITCH APPLICATION ENVIRONMENT
Nx Networks, a start-up based in Herndon, Virginia, introduced its Nx OpenSwitch service and application creation environment.  Nx Networks, which is part of the International Softswitch Consortium, said the layered design of its OpenSwitch would allow the creation of sophisticated services into the switching matrix without bringing softwitch down.  The design would allow services t0 be created, tested, debugged, deployed, replaced and retired from a running system. http://www.nxnetworks.com
Nx Networks, June 7, 2000

• Earlier this month, Alcatel signed an OEM agreement to resell integrated access devices from Nx Networks.

ERICSSON ADDS CORE JUNIPER ROUTERS TO ITS PORTFOLIO
Ericsson introduced two new IP core routers for its Packet Backbone Network (PBN) portfolio.  The routers will be available as an eight-slot chassis supporting line interfaces up to OC-192c/STM-64, or as a four-slot chassis supporting up to OC-48/STM-16.  Both models are sourced from Juniper Networks.  http://www.ericsson.com/pressroom/20000607-0024.html
Ericsson, June 8, 2000

ERICSSON SHOWS FIRST BLUETOOTH PHONE, PCMCIA CARD
Ericsson introduced its first phones to feature built-in Bluetooth interface for connecting to a hands-free headset or to a PC, laptop or other Bluetooth enable device.  The phone also features GPRS, High Speed Data (HSCSD) and WAP capabilities.  Limited volumes are expected this year, but commercial volumes should begin in Q1 2001. Ericsson will also introduce a Bluetooth PCMCIA card for synchronizing phones and laptops later this year.  Ericsson also unveiled a prototype Bluetooth Home Base, which gives a mobile phone the capabilities of a cordless phone by automatically connecting the mobile phone to the fixed telephone line.  http://www.ericsson.com
Ericsson, June 8, 2000

GLOBAL PHOTON SYSTEMS PLANS 4 TBPS CABLE OFF CALIFORNIA COAST

Global Photon Systems selected Alcatel to build a $100 million submarine and terrestrial DWDM network off the coast of California, extending from San Francisco to San Diego.  The system will use 24 fiber pair underwater cable, each fiber pair being equipped with 16 wavelengths at 10 Gbps.  It will also inteconnect with other major Pacific cable networks.  http://www.globalphoton.com/  http://www.alcatel.com

Alcatel, June 8, 2000

SUPERCOMM'S SUPERQUEST AWARDS

Winners of the SUPERQuest Awards at this week's SuperComm show included:

Broadwing's ZoomTown.com ADSL service, which provides DSL subscribers in the Cincinnati area with optimized access to interactive software and multimedia from Media Station.  The premium SelectPlay service uses a proprietary "Bandwidth Manager" to determine both the bandwidth required for a particular title and the available network capacity.  The value-added service is priced at $9.95 per month for unlimited access to 60 titles; additional new titles will be available for individual pay-per-play for only $3.95 for 48 hours.  Broadwing's Cincinnatti Bell unit added 6,000 ZoomTown DSL subscribers in Q1, bringing its total to 24,000.  http://company.zoomtown.com/

Williams Communications' Wholesale backbone services optical network, which is pursuing an optical mesh architecture that promises real-time delivery of new optical services.  The network uses CIENA’s CoreDirector platform.  http://www.williams.com/news/newsreleases/rel536.html

Sprint PCS Wireless Web services, which use a microbrowser from Phone.com to enable mobile phones to receive updates from Yahoo! and other content providers over Sprint's nationwide CDMA network.  The service supports transmission speeds of 14.4 kbps. 

deltathree.com's Global VoIP network, which now routes Internet telephony calls to over 200 countries.  http://www.deltathree.com

Allegiance Telecom's OSS, which allows the company to "electronically bond" with ILECs. This allows provisioning of access lines through an automated process, reducing cycle time and eliminating the errors and costs of a manually processed system. http://www.allegiancetele.com/in_the_news.html

Motorola's Mobile Internet exchange communications Platform http://www.motorola.com

OPNET Technologies' performance management software, which can be used to identify future bottlenecks and determine how service levels will be affected before network changes are implemented.  http://www.opnet.com/products/itdg/home.html

Mariner Network's Dexter 3000 integrated access device, which is a multiservice access concentrator scaling to up to four T1s or E1s of inverse-multiplexed ATM (IMA).  http://www.dexteraccess.com/

Amber Networks' Aggregation service router, which is designed to concentrate multi-service access feeds and convert, multiplex, and encapsulate this traffic for transport over high-speed IP/Optical backbones.   http://www.ambernetworks.com/asr2000.html

Agilent Technologies' All-optical switch, which uses inkjet technology to alter the optical properties of a cross-point switch, causing light waves to be reflected down a new path.

http://www.agilent.com/about/feature/photonic.html

VocalData's VoIP softswitch, which enables service providers to offer advanced, PBX-like phone features ("IP centrex") and high-speed Internet service.  http://www.vocaldata.com/pages/products/products.htm

CoManage's Integrated service manager customer-aware application, which leverages a real-time database that links information about network elements, services and customers with network discovery, provisioning, fault management and performance monitoring capabilities. 

http://www.comanage.net

More information on the SUPERQuest Awards is online.

http://www.supercommnews.com/thursday/topstory/bestnet.cfm