August 31, 2011
Global Net Access (GNAX), which provides data center services, colocation, cloud computing, and managed hosting in the U.S., has deployed the FSP 3000 from ADVA Optical Networking (FSE: ADV), the system houses says. GNAX used the WDM system to increase the capacity of the connection from its Atlanta NAP data center to a Telx interconnection facility as well as support service level agreements (SLAs) and low-latency requirements.
August 31, 2011
Telecom Egypt (ETEL.CA; TEEG.LN) has provisioned its first 40-Gbps service over the TE-NORTH Cable System with Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) equipment that uses coherent detection. TE-NORTH's use of coherent-enabled 40-Gbps technology is a first for Mediterranean submarine cable systems, Alcatel-Lucent asserts.
August 31, 2011
Rio Networks, a CLEC in central Oregon, has chosen ADTRAN, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADTN) to supply transport and customer premises equipment (CPE) for a complete network upgrade, says ADTRAN. Rio has selected equipment from both ADTRAN’s broadband and enterprise network portfolios to improve delivery of business and residential services.
August 31, 2011
Zhone Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZHNE) says it will supply its MXK multi-service access node (MSAN) to North Dakota telephone cooperative SRT Communications for the delivery of IPTV. SRT Communications will use the MXK and Microsoft Mediaroom to offer IPTV and video services via fiber to the home (FTTH) and ADSL2+.
August 31, 2011
Pangaea Networks, which offers wholesale multi-protocol metro Ethernet local loop connectivity, will use Ciena’s 3960 Service Delivery Switch in its metro backbone and to deliver Ethernet ring services, Ciena (NASDAQ:CIEN) says. Pangea will use the Ethernet access system part of Ciena’s Carrier Ethernet Service Delivery (CESD) line, for Ethernet business services aimed at service providers in the New York City and tri-state area.
August 31, 2011
MRV Communications, Inc. (Pink Sheets: MRVC), a provider of optical communications network infrastructure equipment and integration and managed services, announced the availability of OptiSwitch OS940-M, the latest addition to MRV’s OptiSwitch OS900 portfolio. The OptiSwitch OS940-M supports mobile Ethernet backhaul and business Ethernet applications, which creates new revenue opportunities for service providers, says MRV.