PLANO, USA: Huawei has been selected by GlobeNet to deploy a next-generation dense wavelength division multiplexing (NG-DWDM) optical platform.
Huawei’s turnkey, plug-and-play upgradable NG-DWDM platform will connect GlobeNet’s cable landing station, in southern New Jersey, to its Point of Presence (POP) sites in New York City via two diverse paths. These links allow GlobeNet to seamlessly offer high availability services from NYC to its cable landing sites in Brazil, Venezuela, Bermuda, Florida and beyond.
Under the agreement, Huawei will provide its OSN 6800 NG-DWDM OTN optical platform hardware and also upgrade the software of GlobeNet’s existing iManager T2000 Network Management System (NMS). The network solution will support 10Gb/s, 40Gb/s, and future 100Gb/s wavelengths to competitively deliver advanced, high bandwidth services today and well into the future.
As part of Huawei’s All-IP convergence strategy, the iManager T2000 will integrate the existing Huawei ADM (Add and Drop Module) equipment and services, presently in place, with the new DWDM equipment and services for a unified managed solution.
“Huawei’s understanding of our network requirements, dedicated support resources, and ability to meet our aggressive project delivery dates were key factors in selecting them as our partner for this project,” said Luiz Alonso, Director, Engineering and Operations, GlobeNet.
“This project enables GlobeNet to expand their network in the eastern region of the United States, and reflects our commitment to supporting GlobeNet’s All-IP network transformation through the delivery of this state-of-the-art transport network,” said Carl Liu, Executive Vice President of Huawei North America.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Level 3 to deliver high-speed Internet services for PLDT
BROOMFIELD, USA: Level 3 Communications Inc. announced an agreement with the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT). Under the terms of the agreement, PLDT will use Level 3’s landing station connectivity at the Asia America Gateway (AAG) submarine cable system – a key communications link between the two continents.
Level 3’s services provide a diverse and scalable extension of the PLDT pan-Asian network to carry voice, data and video traffic in the United States.
“As broadband and wireless communications continue to grow, PLDT faces increasing demands for network connectivity and performance,” said Genaro C. Sanchez, vice president of International Network Operations for PLDT. “Level 3 offers the global network connectivity and scalability to ensure that we continue to meet our goal of greater efficiency, cost savings and innovation – today and in the years to come.”
Cable landing station connectivity provides a critical component of the global network architecture for international carriers. The Level 3 network offers multiple options for cable landing station connectivity that enable cost-effective and reliable transmission of subsea cable traffic.
“In an increasingly connected world, Level 3 provides reliable network infrastructure and services for global carriers to extend their networks around the world,” said Andrew Crouch, president of Wholesale Markets for Level 3. “Level 3 is proud to support PLDT as they continue to transform their next generation network and set new standards for global communications.”
Level 3’s services provide a diverse and scalable extension of the PLDT pan-Asian network to carry voice, data and video traffic in the United States.
“As broadband and wireless communications continue to grow, PLDT faces increasing demands for network connectivity and performance,” said Genaro C. Sanchez, vice president of International Network Operations for PLDT. “Level 3 offers the global network connectivity and scalability to ensure that we continue to meet our goal of greater efficiency, cost savings and innovation – today and in the years to come.”
Cable landing station connectivity provides a critical component of the global network architecture for international carriers. The Level 3 network offers multiple options for cable landing station connectivity that enable cost-effective and reliable transmission of subsea cable traffic.
“In an increasingly connected world, Level 3 provides reliable network infrastructure and services for global carriers to extend their networks around the world,” said Andrew Crouch, president of Wholesale Markets for Level 3. “Level 3 is proud to support PLDT as they continue to transform their next generation network and set new standards for global communications.”
Seven Illinois telcos Select Conklin-Intracom’s fs|cdn IPTV solution
ATLANTA, USA: CenComm Inc., Diverse Communications Inc., LaHarpe Video & Data Co. Inc, New Windsor Cable Television Inc., Oneida Cablevision Inc., Reynolds Cable Inc. and Viola Communications Inc. have all selected Conklin-Intracom’s fs|cdn IPTV solution for the delivery of broadcast as well as on demand, standard definition and high definition MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 video services.
The companies are all members of the Western Illinois Video (WIV) group. The seven telcos all have existing video services and are employing the fs|cdn solution as part of their long term plans to provide enhanced viewing experiences to customers.
Responsiveness to feature requests was a key evaluation criteria, “committing to new functionality is important, but actually delivering as promised is what really set Conklin-Intracom apart”, commented David Olson of Oneida Cablevision. “In addition to the other recent features added to the fs|cdn portfolio, we came to the conclusion that fs|cdn was the most dependable IPTV solution for the foreseeable future.”
“The industry has matured to a point where customers know what they need to be competitive in their respective markets and we are pleased to add these members of the WIV group to our growing list of customers,” stated Ian Meletios, CEO, Conklin-Intracom. “As the fs|cdn solution continues to lead the way in new feature implementation, we expect our deployment numbers to increase significantly in 2010.”
The companies are all members of the Western Illinois Video (WIV) group. The seven telcos all have existing video services and are employing the fs|cdn solution as part of their long term plans to provide enhanced viewing experiences to customers.
Responsiveness to feature requests was a key evaluation criteria, “committing to new functionality is important, but actually delivering as promised is what really set Conklin-Intracom apart”, commented David Olson of Oneida Cablevision. “In addition to the other recent features added to the fs|cdn portfolio, we came to the conclusion that fs|cdn was the most dependable IPTV solution for the foreseeable future.”
“The industry has matured to a point where customers know what they need to be competitive in their respective markets and we are pleased to add these members of the WIV group to our growing list of customers,” stated Ian Meletios, CEO, Conklin-Intracom. “As the fs|cdn solution continues to lead the way in new feature implementation, we expect our deployment numbers to increase significantly in 2010.”
2.6 GHz band vital for growth of LTE
LONDON, UK: The licensing of the 2.6 GHz band will be critical to unlocking the benefits of global scale economies in the Mobile Broadband market, according to a new report by US-based research firm Global View Partners in partnership with the GSMA.
The research found that the 2.6 GHz spectrum, which has been identified globally by the ITU as the ‘3G extension band’, will be vital in satisfying the demand for greater capacity for Mobile Broadband and launching next-generation networks such as LTE, which will start to be deployed commercially around the world this year.
“There is clear evidence that the volume of data flowing over mobile networks is growing rapidly and is being accelerated by the popularity of smart phones and the growth in music and video downloads,” said Tom Phillips, Chief Regulatory Affairs Officer at the GSMA.
“The report highlights that the 2.6 GHz band will allow operators to address rapidly increasing traffic volumes in an efficient and harmonised way. Recent licensing of this band in Hong Kong, Norway, Finland and Sweden, for example, has highlighted that there is more demand for paired (FDD) than unpaired spectrum (TDD) and that the ITU’s recommended Option 1** plan is the best structure to stimulate market growth in a technology-neutral and competitive environment.”
In Europe, measurable progress has been achieved towards the allocation of the 2.6 GHz frequency, as specified in the ITU Option 1 plan. There is widespread agreement at the member state and European Union level that this objective will best be fulfilled in a manner that is harmonised and coordinated across all countries in the region.
The research suggests that leaving the band unstructured for auctions or with a diverse mix of non-harmonised FDD and TDD allocations should be avoided. Potential challenges include interference management, resulting reductions in usable bandwidth and loss of coverage in border regions, as well as higher costs and delayed equipment availability.
The research also points out that in many cases, the 2.6 GHz frequency will be the first opportunity for mobile operators to acquire 2x20 MHz of contiguous spectrum, enabling them to operate high-speed LTE services at optimum performance.
LTE is the next-generation Mobile Broadband technology for both GSM and CDMA operators, and will leverage new and wider bandwidths to significantly increase data capacity in high demand zones such as dense urban areas. The 2.6 GHz spectrum is the ideal complement to the 700 MHz spectrum, also known as ‘digital dividend’, and will enable the most cost-effective nationwide coverage of Mobile Broadband across both rural and urban environments.
Governments in most Western European countries as well as in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and South Africa are planning to award 2.6 GHz frequencies within the next two years.
The research found that the 2.6 GHz spectrum, which has been identified globally by the ITU as the ‘3G extension band’, will be vital in satisfying the demand for greater capacity for Mobile Broadband and launching next-generation networks such as LTE, which will start to be deployed commercially around the world this year.
“There is clear evidence that the volume of data flowing over mobile networks is growing rapidly and is being accelerated by the popularity of smart phones and the growth in music and video downloads,” said Tom Phillips, Chief Regulatory Affairs Officer at the GSMA.
“The report highlights that the 2.6 GHz band will allow operators to address rapidly increasing traffic volumes in an efficient and harmonised way. Recent licensing of this band in Hong Kong, Norway, Finland and Sweden, for example, has highlighted that there is more demand for paired (FDD) than unpaired spectrum (TDD) and that the ITU’s recommended Option 1** plan is the best structure to stimulate market growth in a technology-neutral and competitive environment.”
In Europe, measurable progress has been achieved towards the allocation of the 2.6 GHz frequency, as specified in the ITU Option 1 plan. There is widespread agreement at the member state and European Union level that this objective will best be fulfilled in a manner that is harmonised and coordinated across all countries in the region.
The research suggests that leaving the band unstructured for auctions or with a diverse mix of non-harmonised FDD and TDD allocations should be avoided. Potential challenges include interference management, resulting reductions in usable bandwidth and loss of coverage in border regions, as well as higher costs and delayed equipment availability.
The research also points out that in many cases, the 2.6 GHz frequency will be the first opportunity for mobile operators to acquire 2x20 MHz of contiguous spectrum, enabling them to operate high-speed LTE services at optimum performance.
LTE is the next-generation Mobile Broadband technology for both GSM and CDMA operators, and will leverage new and wider bandwidths to significantly increase data capacity in high demand zones such as dense urban areas. The 2.6 GHz spectrum is the ideal complement to the 700 MHz spectrum, also known as ‘digital dividend’, and will enable the most cost-effective nationwide coverage of Mobile Broadband across both rural and urban environments.
Governments in most Western European countries as well as in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and South Africa are planning to award 2.6 GHz frequencies within the next two years.
Motorola and VTech resolve patent litigation
SCHAUMBURG, USA: Motorola Inc., VTech Communications Inc. and VTech Telecommunications, Ltd have entered into a Settlement and License Agreement that will end their pending patent litigation in the Eastern District of Texas.
"We are pleased to have reached an amicable resolution with VTech," said Kirk Dailey, vice president of intellectual property, Motorola.
"Although the terms of the settlement are confidential, VTech's license and consideration is consistent with our intellectual property licensing program, which is licensed extensively throughout the telecommunications industry. Our strong research and development and industry-leading intellectual property portfolio are critical to our business, and we will aggressively protect that value on behalf of our customers, employees, partners and shareholders."
The lawsuit related to six Motorola patents asserted against VTech.
"We are pleased to have reached an amicable resolution with VTech," said Kirk Dailey, vice president of intellectual property, Motorola.
"Although the terms of the settlement are confidential, VTech's license and consideration is consistent with our intellectual property licensing program, which is licensed extensively throughout the telecommunications industry. Our strong research and development and industry-leading intellectual property portfolio are critical to our business, and we will aggressively protect that value on behalf of our customers, employees, partners and shareholders."
The lawsuit related to six Motorola patents asserted against VTech.
Consumer 802.11n Wi-Fi access point shipments to exceed 32mn in 2010
SINGAPORE: In 2009, 802.11n WLAN access point shipments increased by nearly 44 percent over the previous year. There was particularly strong demand for enterprise WLAN 802.11n-based access points.
According to ABI Research'’s market data, over 400,000 thousand enterprise access points were shipped in the first three quarters of 2009. The firm estimates that enterprise 802.11n access point shipments reached half a million by the end of last year.
In the SOHO and consumer market, a total of 7.7 million 802.11n Wi-Fi access points were shipped in the first three quarters of 2009. That represents a large increase: shipments during all of 2008 were just 7.8 million. In those first three quarters, 802.11n represented more than 19 percent of all WLAN access point shipments. ABI Research industry analyst Serene Fong notes, “802.11n WLAN access point shipments into SOHO and consumer markets are expected to reach 32.2 million in 2010.”
Cisco is the leading vendor in 802.11n enterprise access points with a market share of 63 percent; Aruba owns the second-largest share with 25 percent. Enterprise 802.11n access point shipments are expected to total 6.3 million in 2012.
3Q-2009 was good for the enterprise WLAN market. Growth was especially driven by the sales of 802.11n products. In the first three quarters of 2009, 78,000 enterprise controllers were shipped. Cisco claims 66 percent of the enterprise controller market. ABI Research expects enterprise controller shipments to reach 140,000 in 2010.
Research associate Khin Sandi Lynn, said: “Vendors are trying to gain market share by providing products which offer more reliable coverage and consistent performance as well as lower prices. For example, Aruba has launched an 802.11n access point priced of the same as their 802.11g model. Price competition will attract more organizations that have not yet moved to 802.11n.”
According to ABI Research'’s market data, over 400,000 thousand enterprise access points were shipped in the first three quarters of 2009. The firm estimates that enterprise 802.11n access point shipments reached half a million by the end of last year.
In the SOHO and consumer market, a total of 7.7 million 802.11n Wi-Fi access points were shipped in the first three quarters of 2009. That represents a large increase: shipments during all of 2008 were just 7.8 million. In those first three quarters, 802.11n represented more than 19 percent of all WLAN access point shipments. ABI Research industry analyst Serene Fong notes, “802.11n WLAN access point shipments into SOHO and consumer markets are expected to reach 32.2 million in 2010.”
Cisco is the leading vendor in 802.11n enterprise access points with a market share of 63 percent; Aruba owns the second-largest share with 25 percent. Enterprise 802.11n access point shipments are expected to total 6.3 million in 2012.
3Q-2009 was good for the enterprise WLAN market. Growth was especially driven by the sales of 802.11n products. In the first three quarters of 2009, 78,000 enterprise controllers were shipped. Cisco claims 66 percent of the enterprise controller market. ABI Research expects enterprise controller shipments to reach 140,000 in 2010.
Research associate Khin Sandi Lynn, said: “Vendors are trying to gain market share by providing products which offer more reliable coverage and consistent performance as well as lower prices. For example, Aruba has launched an 802.11n access point priced of the same as their 802.11g model. Price competition will attract more organizations that have not yet moved to 802.11n.”
xG Technology to exhibit and speak at ITEXPO 2010 and 4G Wireless Evolution (4GWE) conference
SARASOTA, USA: xG Technology Inc. will be participating in TMC’s ITEXPO East 2010, to be held January 20-22 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami, Florida.
At the event, xG staff will be on hand to discuss xMax – the world'’s first comprehensive mobile VoIP network. xMax is the first 4G-capable network optimized for the delivery of scalable, high-QoS (Quality of Service) voice and data services. xMax networks operate over free, unlicensed spectrum independently from legacy cellular networks. This makes it possible to deploy a mobile voice and mobile broadband network without the prohibitive cost of buying spectrum.
Visitors to the event will also have the opportunity to schedule a visit to xG’s facilities in Fort Lauderdale, where xG has deployed an xMax network in an urban/suburban setting and visitors can experience the xMax system for themselves. xG’s facilities are located a short distance from the Miami Beach Convention Center, and xG will provide transportation arrangements for those interested in visiting.
In addition, xG’s Director of Business Development, Chris Whiteley, has been invited to speak and present at two panel sessions during the event: the ITEXPO session “Mobile VoIP, Imagine the Possibilities” on Wednesday, Jan. 20 from 12:00-12:45pm, and the 4GWE session “Utilizing White Spaces for Broadband Access – Where Do We Go From Here?” on Friday, Jan. 22 from 1:00pm-2:15pm.
ITEXPO, going into its 11th year, is the world’s largest and best-attended IP Communications trade show, drawing an average attendance of 7,000 buyers and sellers of IP Communications products and services. The show in January will be the 21st ITEXPO, and TMC is optimistic about continued strong domestic and international attendance.
“xG Technology'’s participation at ITEXPO exemplifies why this show is widely recognized as the #1 venue where service providers, enterprises, government agencies, resellers, and developers gather to learn about the benefits inherent in IP Communications products and services,” said Rich Tehrani, TMC CEO. “The evolution in this industry has been monumental and it still continues to grow, outpacing other economic sectors. We are pleased to have xG and its xMax Mobile VoIP solution as an innovative participant.”
“Participating in the ITEXPO event and 4GWE conference is an excellent opportunity for us to discuss and promote the unique features of xMax mobile VoIP to a wide audience,” said xG'’s Chris Whiteley. “We look forward to demonstrating our innovative solution to the problem of spectrum scarcity, and the benefits of our fully mobile VoIP implementation.”
At the event, xG staff will be on hand to discuss xMax – the world'’s first comprehensive mobile VoIP network. xMax is the first 4G-capable network optimized for the delivery of scalable, high-QoS (Quality of Service) voice and data services. xMax networks operate over free, unlicensed spectrum independently from legacy cellular networks. This makes it possible to deploy a mobile voice and mobile broadband network without the prohibitive cost of buying spectrum.
Visitors to the event will also have the opportunity to schedule a visit to xG’s facilities in Fort Lauderdale, where xG has deployed an xMax network in an urban/suburban setting and visitors can experience the xMax system for themselves. xG’s facilities are located a short distance from the Miami Beach Convention Center, and xG will provide transportation arrangements for those interested in visiting.
In addition, xG’s Director of Business Development, Chris Whiteley, has been invited to speak and present at two panel sessions during the event: the ITEXPO session “Mobile VoIP, Imagine the Possibilities” on Wednesday, Jan. 20 from 12:00-12:45pm, and the 4GWE session “Utilizing White Spaces for Broadband Access – Where Do We Go From Here?” on Friday, Jan. 22 from 1:00pm-2:15pm.
ITEXPO, going into its 11th year, is the world’s largest and best-attended IP Communications trade show, drawing an average attendance of 7,000 buyers and sellers of IP Communications products and services. The show in January will be the 21st ITEXPO, and TMC is optimistic about continued strong domestic and international attendance.
“xG Technology'’s participation at ITEXPO exemplifies why this show is widely recognized as the #1 venue where service providers, enterprises, government agencies, resellers, and developers gather to learn about the benefits inherent in IP Communications products and services,” said Rich Tehrani, TMC CEO. “The evolution in this industry has been monumental and it still continues to grow, outpacing other economic sectors. We are pleased to have xG and its xMax Mobile VoIP solution as an innovative participant.”
“Participating in the ITEXPO event and 4GWE conference is an excellent opportunity for us to discuss and promote the unique features of xMax mobile VoIP to a wide audience,” said xG'’s Chris Whiteley. “We look forward to demonstrating our innovative solution to the problem of spectrum scarcity, and the benefits of our fully mobile VoIP implementation.”
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