EQUINIX SIGNS INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PARTNERSHIPS IN EUROPE, ASIA
Equinix entered network exchange partnerships with InterXion in Europe and Pihana Pacific in Asia/Pacific.  The agreements are aimed at providing a global solution for their Internet infrastructure and network exchange needs.  Equinix, in conjunction with its international partners, will offer multi-network services from leading providers such as AT&T, British Telecom, Cable & Wireless, Colt, Dacom, Deutsche Telekom, Energis, Global Crossing, Hong Kong Telecom, Japan Telecom, KPN, Level 3, NTT, Qwest, SingTel, Telia and UUNET/WorldCom among others.  http://www.equinix.com/press/2001/10-10-01.htm  
Equinix, October 10, 2001

• Interxion operates carrier-neutral Internet Exchange Centers in 12 European countries.
• Pihana Pacific operates neutral Internet exchange data centers in Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, Singapore, Sydney, Honolulu and Los Angeles.  The company has raised $236 million in private equity since being founded in January 2000.

DIRECTV BROADBAND SELECTS JUNIPER M160S FOR 10 GBPS UPGRADE
DIRECTV Broadband is deploying Juniper Networks’ M-160 routers in more than a dozen POPs to upgrade its North American backbone to OC-192c/STM-64.  In addition, the access portion of the network is leveraging JUNOS Internet software and Internet Processor II application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) packet processing intelligence in several M5 Internet backbone routers.  These M5 routers act as peers throughout the DIRECTV Broadband network to enable traffic exchange with other ISPs.  Financial terms were not disclosed.  DIRECTV Broadband (formerly Telocity and a subsidiary of the Hughes Electronics Corporation) provides residential DSL services.  http://www.juniper.net
Juniper Networks, October 10, 2001

LUCENT INTRODUCES MULTISERVICE GATEWAY FOR MTU AND WIRELESS BACKHAULS
Lucent Technologies introduced a PacketStar 1000 Multiservice Media Gateway specifically targeted at multi-tenant unit (MTU) and wireless back-haul applications.  The compact gateway offers an Inverse Multiplexing over ATM (IMA) capability for combining multiple T1/E1 lines into a single trunk.  It can also support the AAL5 to AAL2 function to further improve backhaul efficiencies over traditional circuit-switched backhaul techniques.  Pricing begins at $15,000.  http://www.lucent.com/press/1001/011010.nsa.html
Lucent Technologies, October 10, 2001

NORTEL NETWORKS DEVELOPS COMPACTPCI/LINUX SOFTSWITCH
Nortel Networks announced a compact softswitch based on a Motorola CPX8000 compactPCI system and Linux operating system.  The new Succession CS 2000 softswitch is designed for providing voice trunking and access capabilities in packet networks.  Nortel plans to introduce the system in Q1.  http://www.nortelnetworks.com  
Nortel Networks, October 10, 2001

CHECKPOINT INTRODUCES NEW INTERNET SECURITY SOLUTION FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS
Check Point Software Technologies introduced a newly architected version of its Internet security management solution for service providers and large enterprise networks that establishes an ultra-resilient management layer for continuous access to security policy information and critical resources.  The new security framework seeks to ensure Total Availability Management (TAM) through which globally distributed Provider-1 management servers automatically synchronize customer and administrator data.  Each regionally managed server functions as a backup to the others, so no individual hardware, software or network element represents a single point of failure.  The new software release also tightens security by providing information that can track policy changes by administrators.  http://www.checkpoint.com/press/2001/provider1ng101001.html 
Check Point Software Technologies, October 10, 2001

SIGMA NETWORKS OFFERS OPTICAL SERVICES IN SAN FRANCISCO
Sigma Networks began offering metro SONET, Wavelength, and Gigabit Ethernet Services from eXchange Colocation’s facilities in San Francisco.  eXchange’s new Internet Data Center is one of the largest in Northern California.  Separately, Sigma Networks signed a multi-year interconnection agreement with LighTrade.  Sigma Networks will interconnect and offer its services at LighTrade pooling points in the Los Angeles, New York City and Washington DC metro areas.  http://www.sigmanetworks.com   http://www.exchangecolo.com
Sigma Networks, October 10, 2001

SONICBLUE TARGETS NETWORK ATTACHED PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER
SONICblue, which recently acquired ReplayTV, announced plans for home network-attached personal digital video recorders able to record up to 320 hours of video.  The next-generation ReplayTV digital video recorders will use Virata's UPnP software and Ethernet ports, which would enable consumers to have multiple recording units in their home that are able to communicate with one another, to the user's computer, local or network storage devices, or other UPnP enabled devices.  The DVR could also be connected to a cable or DSL modem for transferring of recorded video over broadband connections.  The product will be introduced in November.  Initial pricing will range from $699 to $1,999 depending on hard disk size.  http://www.replaytv.com  http://www.sonicblue.com   http://www.virata.com/news/pr/sonicblue.htm  
Virata, October 10, 2001

• SONICblue was recently named the primary provider of DVR software for Motorola’s DVR-enabled digital cable set-top boxes.  It has also licensed its ReplayTV DVR Software to Matsushita Kotobuki.

MICROSOFT INVESTS IN GROOVE NETWORKS, PURSUING WEB PEER SERVICES
Microsoft invested approximately $51 million in Groove Networks, a start-up developing peer-to-peer Internet applications and services.  Microsoft and Groove are working on a shared vision for XML-based Web and peer services that combines Groove’s collaboration technologies with Microsoft .NET and Windows XP.  Groove Networks’ software platform provides a self-healing communications architecture across firewall boundaries.  Because the product is not dependent on centralized Web servers, it has a lower vulnerability to single points of failure, making it suited for uninterrupted and secure cross-business operations.  The software allows teams to collaborate in secure, shared virtual spaces, in real time or offline.  Groove Networks raised an additional $3 million from other investors, including Accel Partners.  The company is headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts.  http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2001/Oct01/10-10GroovePR.asp
Microsoft, October 10, 2001

MYSTICOM RAISES $28 MILLION FOR ITS COMMUNICATIONS CORES
Mysticom, a developer of mixed-signal communications cores, raised $28 million in new venture funding.  Mysticom’s intellectual property cores implement the physical layer (PHY) for LANs using Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet protocols.  The company said demand remains strong for high-speed Ethernet components and that it intends to offer 10 Gbps Ethernet solutions.  Investors include Lehman Brothers, ABN AMRO Capital, Royal Philips Electronics, Giza Venture Capital, Koor Corporate Venture Capital Cisco Systems, Eucalyptus Venture Funds, J.P. Morgan Partners, Newbury Ventures, Pitango Venture Capital and Texas Instruments.  Mysticom is based in Mountain View, California.  http://www.mysticom.com 
Mysticom, October 10, 2001

NTRU CLOSES $26.1 MILLION FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY
NTRU, a start-up based in Burlington, Massachusetts, raised $26.1 million in second round funding for development of high-performance public-key cryptographic security for consumer devices and mobile phones.  Investors include Texas Instruments, Sony, Macrovision, Investor Growth Capital, Lehman Brothers Venture Capital, Greylock, Granite Ventures and 3i.  Total investment to date exceeds $38 million. http://www.ntru.com/  
NTRU, October 10, 2001 

• NTRU credits its security technology to a fundamental mathematical innovation that operates at speeds up to 2,000 times faster than standard public key cryptography, while using as little as 1/50th the footprint.  The company was founded in 1996 by four Brown University mathematicians and cryptographers.

LGC WIRELESS RAISES $19.3 MILLION FOR WIRELESS OPTIMIZATION TECHNOLOGY
LGC Wireless announced $19.3 million in venture funding for its products that extend metropolitan cellular, PCS and 3G networks with in-building wireless nodes.  Supported wireless access standards include TDMA, CDMA, GSM, iDEN, and 3G.  Investors include Allegis Capital, Crystal Internet Ventures and OMERS.  The company expects to raise an additional $10.7 million by December 2001 when it will close the round. The company is based in San Jose, California.  http://www.lgcwireless.com
LGC Wireless, October 10, 2001

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