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arcutronix's FCX Transponder Series for Efficient Optical Data Transport

arcutronix adds extra flexibility to customer networks: FCX4G and FCX10G allow any kind of optical data transport with 3R functionality from 100Mbps to 10Gbps. They cover the whole bunch of services, such as SAN interface Fibre Channel 1G, 2G, 4G, 10G, 10GFEC as well as Ethernet LAN/WAN from Fast Ethernet to 10G Ethernet, STM1, STM4, STM16, ATM, OTN, etc.

4 Dec 2009

Advanced Photonix Subsidiary Receives Order for High-Speed Optical Receivers

Picometrix, LLC, an Advanced Photonix company (NYSE Amex: API), announced today that it has been selected to supply high-speed optical receivers (HSOR) to a leading submarine networks systems provider. The annual comm...

3 Dec 2009

Teknovus Introduces TK3401 Intelligent EPON Node Controller

Teknovus, the leading provider of Ethernet Passive Optical Network (EPON) chipsets for deployment of triple-play residential and business services in broadband access networks, announced the availability of TK3401, the Intelligent EPON Node Controller.

2 Dec 2009

PMC-Sierra Announces Scholarships for Research on Optical Transport Network

PMC-Sierra, Inc. (NASDAQ:PMCS), the premier Internet infrastructure semiconductor solution provider, today announced the winners of its 2009 scholarship program for the Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (BUPT).

1 Dec 2009

M/C Venture Partners Lists Fiber Data Offerings in Top 10 Communications Industry Trends

nprecedented bandwidth demand by consumers and enterprises will drive communications services providers to offer more powerful bandwidth solutions in the coming year, according to M/C Venture Partners, which today is releasing its annual list of the Top 10 communications and media industry trends to watch in 2010.

1 Dec 2009

Scientists Successfully Make Custom-Shaped Microparticles to Self-Assemble in Liquid Crystal

Chemists and physicists have succeeded in getting custom-shaped microparticles to interact and self-assemble in a controlled way in a liquid crystal.

26 Nov 2009

Tata Communications Enters Partnership with Middle East Telecommunications Operators for New Cable System

Tata Communications, a leading provider of a new world of communications, as part of its strategic intent to participate and assist in the rapid development of the Middle East Region, has signed strategic partnership agreements with several of the major telecommunications Operators in the Middle East to construct a new cable system into the Gulf. The new cable will connect the Region directly to the world's major business hubs and city centres via Tata's Global Network (the TGN).

24 Nov 2009

Ciena Wins Bid to Buy All Optical Networking and Carrier Ethernet Assets of Nortel MEN

Ciena Corporation (NASDAQ: CIEN), the network specialist, today announced that it has been selected as the successful bidder in the auction of substantially all of the optical networking and carrier Ethernet assets of Nortel’s Metro Ethernet Networks (MEN) business. Ciena has agreed to pay US $530 million in cash and issue US $239 million in aggregate principal amount of 6% Senior Convertible notes due 2017 for a total consideration of US $769 million for the assets.

24 Nov 2009

Veracity Communications Merges with Broadweave Networks to Expand Service in Utah

Veracity Networks today announced the finalized merger of Broadweave Networks and Veracity Communications, creating the premier, local provider of telecommunications services. This merger allows Veracity Networks to offer an expanded array of offerings to its more than 20,000 Utah customers. These customers will benefit from superior customer service and advanced technology platforms--including a powerful fiber-optic network--to deliver optimal Internet, phone and video capabilities.

21 Nov 2009

Astro-Med Unveils Smallest, Lightest Printer for Aviation Industry

Astro-Med, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALOT) announced today that it has introduced the ToughWriter 5, the smallest, lightest ARINC744A-1 printer available in the industry. The ToughWriter 5 was displayed at the National Business Aviation Association's 62nd Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2009) in Orlando, FL, October 20-22, 2009, and was extremely well received.

20 Nov 2009