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EXFO Launches the new BrixHawk Distributed Analyzer for Live Mobile Network Troubleshooting, Network Service Optimization and to Speed Up LTE/3G Network Rollouts

purw — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:58:49 +0000

EXFO Launches the BrixHawk Distributed Analyzer, the Latest Addition to Its Mobile Network Analysis and Monitoring Product Family

BrixHawk DA is designed for live network troubleshooting, network service optimization and to speed up LTE/3G network rollouts.

EXFO Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO, TSX: EXF) announced today the launch of the new BrixHawk Distributed Analyzer for live mobile network troubleshooting, network service optimization and to speed up LTE/3G network rollouts. This distributed analyzer bridges EXFO’s analyzer and service assurance product families, providing seamless scalability to address customers’ testing needs and volumes change.

BrixHawk DA provides customers with a powerful, real-time protocol analyzer that clearly shows the quality of experience (QoE) of the end-user. Having all the relevant KPIs in real time and using the integrated deep packet inspection technology of the BrixHawk DA enables network equipment manufacturers and mobile network operators to perform more advanced user-plane analysis—resulting in faster troubleshooting of QoE issues. What’s more, BrixHawk DA increases efficiency and reduces risk in the network rollout phase as well as after network deployment, plus it helps retain more satisfied customers and reduce OPEX for testing teams.

The BrixHawk DA is the latest member to EXFO’s network analysis and monitoring product family, which includes SoftHawk Software Analyzer, TravelHawk Portable Analyzer, PowerHawk Multi-User Analyzer and BrixHawk SA Service Assurance Solution. The modular architecture enables ease of scalability of the BrixHawk DA system so that the customer only invests as needed. If the customer later wishes to build a 24/7 network monitoring solution, BrixHawk SA, the BrixHawk DA system enables seamless scalability and reuse of technology investment and know-how—requiring minimal training, hassle and cost.

“BrixHawk DA is the most powerful solution for network service optimization as it enables the test engineer to easily and clearly visualize the network, call and service quality, helping reduce customer churn,” said Matti Palomäki, Vice-President of EXFO’s Wireless Division. “It empowers engineers to quickly identify network errors in a few clicks and can be used in network labs or for troubleshooting a live network, which makes it the ideal tool to ensure a timely, efficient and first-time-right network deployment.”

For more information on the BrixHawk DA Distributed Analyzer, please visit www.EXFO.com.

About EXFO

Listed on the NASDAQ and TSX stock exchanges, EXFO is among the leading providers of next-generation test and service assurance solutions for wireless and wireline network operators and equipment manufacturers in the global telecommunications industry. The company offers innovative solutions for the development, installation, management and maintenance of converged, IP fixed and mobile networks—from the core to the edge. Key technologies supported include 3G, 4G/LTE, IMS, Ethernet, OTN, FTTx, and various optical technologies (accounting for an estimated 35% of the portable fiber-optic test market). EXFO has a staff of approximately 1800 people in 25 countries, supporting more than 2000 telecom customers worldwide.

Wi2Wi Introduces W2CBW0015, New Ultra-Small SiP-Product with 802.11b/g/n-WiFi & Bluetooth-3.0

purw — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:47:14 +0000

Wi2Wi Announces New Ultra-Small SiP-Product Featuring 802.11b/g/n-WiFi & Bluetooth-3.0

Wi2Wi, Inc., a leader in Wireless System-in-Package (SIP), module, and subsystems for embedded applications, has introduced W2CBW0015 New Ultra-Small SiP-Product featuring 802.11b/g/n-WiFi & Bluetooth-3.0. Wi2Wi’s W2CBW0015 is based on Marvell’s 8787 state-of-the art WiFi solution, first to feature WiFi-Direct certification for low-power embedded wireless applications, delivering high-performance, robust, secure, and seamless connectivity for enterprise, industrial, smart-metering / smart-home, and government applications.

Key features of Wi2Wi’s W2CBW0015 includes WiFi-802.11n support up to 150Mbps bit rate over the air with 40 MHz channels, Bluetooth-3.0 support up to 24Mbps bit rate over the air, WiFi-Direct, and Mobile Embedded Hotspot (MEH).

Wi-Fi Direct eliminates the need for a traditional hot spot in many situations, establishing instead a high-performance, direct peer-to-peer network, capable of supporting enterprise and industrial end-users in all the ways they use handheld devices, including real-time content sharing, directly printing from handhelds, distributing video from a handheld to a large screen or monitor. Data transmissions are protected by WPA2™-certified security protocols, featuring encryption algorithms considered fully secure.

Wi2Wi’s W2CBW0015 is Ultra-Small measuring 9.5 x 9.5 x 1.3 mm and includes the power-amplifier, switch, voltage-regulator, EEPROM and crystal, all integrated into a single-chip form SiP. This state-of-the –Art product supports all major processor families in the enterprise and industrial OEM markets including Freescale, TI, & Marvell. W2CBW0015 will also come with the pre-certification for FCC, CE, and IC. These three value-adds substantially minimize the RF-know-how requirements, significantly simplify integration of WiFi and Bluetooth into the OEM customers’ products, reduce time-to-market, and development cost.

“W2CBW0015 is a major product for our new portfolio addressing broad applications for the major enterprise & vertical market segments.” Wi2Wi’s CEO Dr. Reza Ahy noted, “Our current products are adopted by major industry leaders and have been shipping in volume in our target markets. Wi2Wi’s new product family supports the latest WiFi-802.11 and Bluetooth-3.0 standards with core capabilities of WiFi-Direct and Mobile Embedded Hotspot for our Fortune-500 customers.”

Wi2Wi just completed another record performance quarter ending in September 2011, with a large number of design wins in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia markets.

About Wi2Wi Inc.

Wi2Wi Inc. is the leading supplier to the premium markets of Wireless System-in-Package (SIP), module, and subsystems for embedded applications including WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS. Wi2Wi is a leader in wireless solutions for Enterprise, Industrial, Smart-Metering, Smart Home, Government, business-class handhelds (including MIDs), Premium Consumer, and Education applications. Headquartered in San Jose, California, Wi2Wi provides leading-edge wireless solutions for embedded applications with substantial savings on time-to-market, cost, and system-integration. Wi2Wi solutions also leverage its patent-pending wireless integration technology along with tier-1 global partnerships with industry leading silicon and supply chain companies, serving a large number of Fortune-500 customers.

For pricing and availability inquiries, please contact your local Wi2Wi Sales Representative. Sample quantities and development kits can be ordered from our franchised distribution partners Avnet/Memec (800) 332-8638 and www.mouser.com/wi2wi (800) 346-6873.

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Cincinnati Bell Launches the BlackBerry Torch 9810 with Large 3.2-Inch, High Resolution LCD Touch-Screen and a Full QWERTY Keyboard Slides Out

purw — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:18:23 +0000

Cincinnati Bell Launches the 4G BlackBerry Torch 9810 Smartphone

Newest 4G BlackBerry smartphone added to Cincinnati Bell’s holiday lineup

(Photo: kangberry.com)

Cincinnati Bell (NYSE: CBB – News) announced today the launch of the BlackBerry® Torch™ 9810, the latest BlackBerry smartphone to join Cincinnati Bell’s 4G smartphone line up just in time for the holidays.

The BlackBerry Torch 9810 features a large 3.2-inch, high resolution LCD touch-screen and a full QWERTY keyboard that slides out for fast and accurate typing. It delivers an enhanced multimedia experience through the new BlackBerry® 7 OS and its high performance hardware features including Liquid Graphics™ technology.

“The BlackBerry Torch 9810 adds a new form factor to our strong BlackBerry smartphone selection this holiday season,” says Mike Vanderwoude, vice president and general manager of Wireless at Cincinnati Bell. “The combination of the large touch-screen display and slide out BlackBerry keyboard makes this phone perfect for users that want the best of both worlds, and looking to take advantage of the next generation of 4G smartphones without losing what they are familiar with already.”

Cincinnati Bell’s 4G network offers speeds that are twice as fast as other national carriers.*

The BlackBerry Torch 9810 includes a 1.2 GHz processor and 8 GB of memory plus and expandable memory slot supporting up to 32 GB cards. Other key features include:

5 Megapixel Camera with support for HD video recording
Built-in GPS and pre-loaded BlackBerry® Maps
Bluetooth® 2.1 and Wi-Fi® enabled
Support for Augmented Reality apps including Wikitude
Voice Activated Universal Search
Facebook 2.0; Social Feeds 2.0

Cincinnati Bell offers the BlackBerry Torch 9810 for $199.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a two-year service agreement. For more information, visit a Cincinnati Bell retail store or go to http://cincinnatibell.com/wireless/blackberry/. Customers can also call (800) 500-1229 or contact their business account representative.

* 4G network speed claim based on field comparison of average download speeds for Cincinnati Bell Wireless, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile networks conducted in Cincinnati, Ohio, April 2011.

About Cincinnati Bell
With headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio, Cincinnati Bell (NYSE: CBB – News) provides integrated communications solutions–including local, long distance, data, Internet, entertainment, and wireless services–that keep residential and business customers in Greater Cincinnati and Dayton connected with each other and with the world. In addition, Cincinnati Bell provides best-in-class data center colocation services to enterprise customers in the Midwest and Texas with fully redundant power and cooling solutions. Complementing the colocation products, Cincinnati Bell also offers complex information technology solutions such as managed services and technology staffing. For more information, visit www.cincinnatibell.com.

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ESNC Announces Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) is the champion for the GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) Living Lab Award

purw — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:57:38 +0000

Taiwan Wins European Satellite Navigation Competition and Ushers in New Era of Telematics Industry

The European Satellite Navigation Competition (ESNC) 2011 announced on November 18 the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) was the champion for the GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) Living Lab Award for its creative Geo-coupon App based on the Global Navigation Satellite System. ITRI capacity for research and development thus attracted worldwide attention. A total of 23 countries have participated hosting different regional preliminaries of the creative contest for satellite positioning applications initiated by the European Union. Under guidance of the Department of Industrial Technology of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) for innovation award and prototyping award, ITRI joined and became one of the hosting nations. This year, ITRI strove to host with the topic of “connected vehicle” and solicited entries around the world and the number of teams applied and entries received topped other regional contests. After going through fierce contest, ITRI, Institute for Information Industry (III), and the German Space Center respectively won championships for the Galileo contest and prototyping team in the Taiwan region.

Dr. Sheng-Lin Chou, deputy general director of ITRI’s Information and Communications Research Laboratories, pointed out Taiwan’s ESNC has entered the fourth session. Differing from creative applications in satellite navigational technology in the past years, this year the ESNC has introduced new elements of creative telematics and concomitantly the first time Taiwan led the world in hosting prototyping contest, a breakthrough to the past contests of emphasizing only on creative ideas. Because of the challenge and fun of the contest and Taiwan’s world-renowned ICT (information and communications technology) capability, the contest attracted worldwide attention. The number of applications and entries to the contest in Taiwan topped the world. In 2011, a total of 23 countries including Germany, Spain, Israel, India, the Netherlands, the USA, Ukraine, Sweden, Singapore, Hungary and Finland participated in the Galileo contest with 75 entries received for the Taiwan region (representing 18.7% of 401 entries globally) producing outstanding results in innovation award for the Taiwan region and global prototyping award.

Dr. Jet P. H. Shu, an advisor of the Department of Industrial Technology, MOEA said, through ESNC, Taiwan’s creative applications for satellite navigation can be elevated to the world arena and global satellite navigation creative applications also can be introduced to Taiwan, thus creating a new global business of smart vehicles through integration of navigational satellites and telematics. Taiwan has long been a power in ICT while the world-famous automobile manufacturers are mostly in Europe, therefore a contest matching satellite navigation and telematics is of major significance in fostering close relations between Taiwan and the European automobile manufacturers.

In the GNSS special topic category, ITRI team created the Geo-coupon app so that the user, wherever he or she goes, can immediately identify the store through the global navigational satellite system positioning and use the cell phone to directly download the coupon for presentation to the store to obtain a discount price. This creative and practical design stood out among the participants and won the champion award for Taiwan.

Aside from the presentation ceremony, a static display was also arranged at the site and all finalist works of the year and the incubation works of the award-winning teams in 2010 were also showcased. Also invited were important telematics industrial, academic and research units including the Aleees Group for exhibition of electric vehicles and the National Taiwan University Green Campus Transport R&D team for electric bus application results. Furthermore, under the topic of global sustainable development, smart transport and green transportation have become important development directions, and ITRI particularly exhibited the diversified intelligence and advanced green energy technology: the ITRI WAVE/DSRC and Green Control Unit (GCU) technology. Having the same size of a network card WAVE/DSRC technology is currently one of the cooperation partners of the smart transportation system of the US Department of Transportation. Aside from using in collaborative active safety, it also can be applied to the toll system such as for parking payment, electronic toll collection and so on; and in the future it can be embedded into the intelligent cell phone or mobile device. According to statistics, about 60% of traffic accidents happened to pedestrians while crossing the road, in the future the pedestrian with this WAVE/DSRC mobile device simply presses a key and a warning signal will be sent out to remind drivers within 10 meters to slow down and yield to pedestrians. In particular, with such technology assistance, the safety of guidance mothers and school children while crossing the road can be greatly improved.

The GCU technology of ITRI is another bright spot at the exhibition for energy conservation of compact cars in the world. The GCU technology comprises of alert functions such as “3 minute idle warning,” “gas consumption calculation” and “traffic feedback.” This allows the driver to have full control of the driving conditions and work out real-time on when to step on the gas or brake, and how much gas to step on and other responses. As an auxiliary system for active energy conservation and safe driving, the driver is assisted to form correct driving habits thereby effectively enhancing driving safety and reducing energy consumption.

Telematics is now a hot topic for global development and to allow the domestic industry to have timely grasp of the dynamics of the international smart vehicle development, we have particularly invited three world-reputed masters, namely, Dr. Masayoshi Tomizuka, associate dean of the School of Engineering of the University of California, Berkeley, Mr. Jim Misener, CEO of Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. who is in charge of traffic planning in the US, and Masao Fukushima, director of ITS technology development of Japan’s Nissan Motor, to give keynote speeches. They respectively outlined the vision and application development of smart vehicles and telematics and will bring about a new look and vision of the industry.

[News terminology]
Galileo is a global navigational satellite system planned and established by the European Union. This is the third global system after the US GPS and the Soviet GLONASS and is expected to start operation by 2013. To encourage all circles across the world to actively join and develop Galileo satellite application services, beginning in 2004, the German Anwendungszentrum GmbH Oberpfaffenhofen (AZO) and SYSTEMS jointly planned and hosted the Galileo Innovation Contest with support by the Bavarian Economic and Technology Ministry. Thanks to vibrant development of navigational satellite application service, the contest rapidly expanded to the major European technology nations. To close the gap with the world in creative capacity and incubate more innovative navigational satellite application services, Taiwan became an official contest region in 2008, thanks to strenuous efforts made by ITRI. As of 2010, the number of countries (regions) expanded to 23 around the world and Taiwan has been an important participant in the Galileo Contest.

Formerly the ESNC was divided into the Regional Prizes and Special Topic Prizes; under proposition of ITRI and support of the European Union, this year’s contest boasts two special features: (1) Added the Prototyping Topic of Galileo Pro, and (2) Specially added the Smart Moving theme in addition to the three principal themes of the regional award, namely, Safety of Life, Mass Market and Professional. Regarding prototyping contest, focus is placed on the important technology of WAVE/DSRC. As long as technology using short distance communication function of WAVE/DSRC and integrated with the new generation satellite positioning technology, and prototyped creative and realizable application service technology may participate in the contest. And the Smart Moving theme may propose relevant application creativity related to telematics such as telematics network, vehicle to vehicle, vehicle to roadside unit, and vehicle to infrastructure communication applications, real-time response in collaborative driving safety, parking management, provision of high speed driving information, toll payment, driving auxiliary, transportation management, etc.

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Timbercon Announces Singlemode LC/APC (Angled-Polish Connector) Armadilo Loopback

purw — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:16:32 +0000

Timbercon Introduces the LC/APC Armadillo Loopback

(Photo Timbercon)

Timbercon, Inc., a fiber optic product and solution manufacturing company, today announced the expansion of the Armadillo loopback family with the LC/APC (angled-polish connector) loopback. The 8-degree angled connector prevents back reflections which can degrade the performance of singlemode fiber optic systems.

The singlemode LC/APC Armadillo loopback features a long, molded thumb release for easy insertion and removal and full-seam ultrasonic weld for increased product durability. The connectors are standard green with a hard, sage green colored shell that encases and protects the fiber and ferrules.

Optical and electrical loopbacks are typically used for test and measurement procedures in lab and manufacturing environments. The LC/APC Armadillo loopback is ideal for a multitude of applications requiring signal looping in a LC form factor with minimal back reflection or return loss. As with all of Timbercon’s Armadillo loopbacks, various attenuation levels (0-15 dB +/- 1dB typical) and shell color options are available.

“We have sold Armadillo loopbacks for many years,” said Mike Reiling, Account Manager for Timbercon. “The new LC/APC Armadillo loopback was customer driven to help minimize back reflection to the DFB laser source in transceivers being tested.”

About Timbercon, Inc.
Founded in 1997, Timbercon, Inc. is a fiber optic product and solution manufacturing company providing a vast array of connectivity solutions to the data storage, telecommunications, military, industrial, medical, broadcast and networking industries. In addition to standard fiber optic assemblies and attenuated loopbacks, Timbercon has pioneered proprietary products, many of which are now considered to be an industry benchmark. Additional company information can be found at www.timbercon.com.

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Transition Networks Introduces New Full Gigabit Ethernet Port Switches with the PoE Plus Capability in Accordance with IEEE 802.3at Standards

purw — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:04:53 +0000

Transition Networks Enhances Its Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Industrial Portfolio With New Improved IEEE 802.3at Power Over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) Standard

Adding PoE Plus Enables Increased Power Over Ethernet for IP Cameras, VoIP Phones, Wireless Access Points and Video Conferencing Applications

Transition Networks Inc., a global leader in industrial fiber networking technology, a wholly owned subsidiary of Communications Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JCS – News), today announced the introduction of three new industrial-hardened products designed to extend the benefits of Power Over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) to high availability devices at the network edge in industrial and outdoor environments. The new switches offer full Gigabit Ethernet ports with the PoE Plus capability in accordance with IEEE 802.3at standards.

These new switches can be used to connect and power network devices such as WAPs and IP cameras in outdoor or industrial environments. The SISTP1010-380-LRT is specifically designed for use onboard public transportation systems. The extra power capability may also be used for wireless access devices with multiple antennas for diversity (MIMO). With Gigabit speed and PoE Plus ports these switches can power the latest IEEE 802.11n generation of WAPs, Access Control Units, Security Cameras — including PTZ, IP print servers, biometric sensors, WiMAX Transmitters, Thin Clients and Video-Phones.

“This new higher-wattage power offers users greater flexibility and mobility with the support for new devices, in addition to still supporting older power levels ensuring backward compatibility with existing powered devices,” said Kevin Faulds, Director of Product Marketing at Transition Networks. “We’re excited to bring these new products to our customers as a means to provide a safe and reliable source for powering high power consumption Ethernet devices, while also reducing installation costs and complexity.”

Product Features

The SISTP1010-380-LRT is an ideal solution for building onboard communications systems on public transportation systems such as buses and trains. With pending E-Mark certification the switch is approved for use in EU countries requiring this safety approval. There is no need for an additional power supply — the SISTP1010-380-LRT can be powered directly from vehicle 12/24 VDC systems. It also maintains a wide operating temperature range of -40 to +70°C and rugged construction to allow it to be mounted outside of the air conditioned passenger spaces.

The SISTP1040-242-LRT is built with physical distribution of network-powered devices and services in mind. Its pair of Gigabit-speed fiber SFP ports enables a fiber daisy-chain architecture to be built with no additional fiber termination devices in the field, reducing initial capital investment as well as installation costs. The SFP ports allow a combination of multimode (MM) and single-mode (SM) fiber, with more expensive SM being typically reserved for the network backhaul and MM fiber used in the daisy-chain portion of the network build.

The SISPM1040-384-LRT is a fully-managed Industrial Ethernet switch that provides full gigabit speed on 8 copper ports. With its advanced Ethernet management, redundancy and security features coupled with rugged hardware performance this switch is built for environments that require high reliability and availability. The four Gigabit speed SFP ports allow maximum flexibility in architecting a myriad of fiber-supported, powered network architectures. The eight Gigabit copper ports with Power Over Ethernet Plus are ideal for supporting wireless access points with MIMO antenna diversity.

All switches are offered in extended operating temperature range of -40°C to +70°C; these switches also provide dual power inputs with reverse polarity power input protection and overload current protection, as well as a relay contact output circuit for controlling external alarms. DIN-rail and wall mount brackets are included as standard.

Product Description

SISTP1010-380-LRT Industrial Unmanaged Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) Plus PSE
Switch
Industrial 8-port Unmanaged Gigabit PoE Plus

SISTP1040-242-LRT Industrial Unmanaged Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) Plus
Ethernet
PSE Switch (4) 10/100/1000Base-T(X) + (2) 1000Base-X SFP
Ports

SISPM1040-384-LRT Industrial Managed All-Gigabit Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)
Plus PSE
Switch (8)10/100/1000Base-TX RJ45 (PoE) + with (4)
Gigabit SFP Ports

Product Availability
Products are available now. Please contact Transition Networks at (800) 526-9267 or +1-952-941-7600 for pricing and more information on the Transition Networks’ Industrial Products. You can also visit www.transition.com for the latest information.

About Transition Networks Products
Transition Networks’ conversion products are known for their ruggedness and reliability. All Transition Networks brand of media converters and switches carry a lifetime warranty.

About Transition Networks Inc.
Transition Networks Inc. offers networking connectivity solutions that make networks perform better, faster and more reliably while helping companies leverage their existing networking infrastructure. The company’s Transition Networks brand of Hardened and Enterprise grade switches and media converters make conversion between disparate media types possible, providing conversion technology solutions that offer the necessary adaptations without affecting the performance, nature or appearance of the network. Based in Minneapolis, Transition Networks distributes hardware-based connectivity solutions exclusively through a network of resellers in 50 countries, including Ingram Micro and Tech Data. Transition Networks is a wholly owned subsidiary of Communications Systems, Inc., a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: JCS – News).

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NeoPhotonics Doubles Capacity for Production of Narrow Linewidth Tunable Lasers

purw — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:43:37 +0000

NeoPhotonics Doubles Capacity of Narrow Linewidth Tunable Lasers for Coherent DWDM Systems

Narrow Linewidth Tunable Lasers are Critical Components for High Speed 40 and 100 Gbps Coherent Systems

NeoPhotonics Corporation (NYSE: NPTN – News), a leading designer and manufacturer of photonic integrated circuit, or PIC, based modules and subsystems for bandwidth-intensive, high speed communications networks, today announced that the company is in the process of doubling capacity for production of narrow linewidth tunable lasers. NeoPhotonics offers these lasers in an OIF MSA standard ITLA form factor and the products are designed to provide the low noise and narrow linewidths required for 40 and 100 Gbps coherent applications.

The NeoPhotonics products are compact, widely-tunable laser assemblies designed to be optimized for narrow linewidth with up to 35mW launch power in the C band and 20mW in the L band. The products’ narrow linewidth and frequency stability are enabled by a NeoPhotonics phase-shifted DFB laser chip and a proprietary packaging technology, while the ITLA assembly also includes an integrated wavelength locker as well as industry standard electrical and firmware interfaces. The narrow linewidth tunable laser has been available to customers since April 2010 and has become one of the leading lasers used in coherent systems.

“Our narrow linewidth tunable lasers are key components for coherent transport in telecommunications systems, which we believe is rapidly emerging as a dominate architecture for 40 and 100 Gbps networks,” said Tim Jenks, CEO of NeoPhotonics. “We believe there is currently a shortage of these critical products while demand continues to grow. We are in the process of more than doubling our production capacity of narrow linewidth tunable lasers with minimal expected additional capital expenditures. We anticipate our added capacity to be on-line in the first quarter of 2012.”

About NeoPhotonics

NeoPhotonics is a leading designer and manufacturer of photonic integrated circuit, or PIC, based modules and subsystems for bandwidth-intensive, high-speed communications networks. The company’s products enable cost-effective, high-speed data transmission and efficient allocation of bandwidth over communications networks. NeoPhotonics maintains headquarters in San Jose, California and ISO 9001:2000 certified engineering and manufacturing facilities in Silicon Valley and Shenzhen, China. NeoPhotonics has been included in the Russell 3000® Index since its reconstitution in June 2011. For additional information, visit www.neophotonics.com.

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EXFO Launches the New BrixHawk Distributed Analyzer for Live Mobile Network Troubleshooting, Network Service Optimization and to Speed Up LTE/3G Network Rollouts

purw — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:21:59 +0000

EXFO Launches the BrixHawk Distributed Analyzer, the Latest Addition to Its Mobile Network Analysis and Monitoring Product Family

BrixHawk DA is Designed for Live Network Troubleshooting, Network Service Optimization and to Speed Up LTE/3G Network Rollouts

EXFO Inc. (Nasdaq:EXFO – News) (TSX:EXF.TO – News) announced today the launch of the new BrixHawk Distributed Analyzer for live mobile network troubleshooting, network service optimization and to speed up LTE/3G network rollouts. This distributed analyzer bridges EXFO’s analyzer and service assurance product families, providing seamless scalability to address customers’ testing needs and volumes change.

BrixHawk DA provides customers with a powerful, real-time protocol analyzer that clearly shows the quality of experience (QoE) of the end-user. Having all the relevant KPIs in real time and using the integrated deep packet inspection technology of the BrixHawk DA enables network equipment manufacturers and mobile network operators to perform more advanced user-plane analysis–resulting in faster troubleshooting of QoE issues. What’s more, BrixHawk DA increases efficiency and reduces risk in the network rollout phase as well as after network deployment, plus it helps retain more satisfied customers and reduce OPEX for testing teams.

“BrixHawk DA is the most powerful solution for network service optimization as it enables the test engineer to easily and clearly visualize the network, call and service quality, helping reduce customer churn,” said Matti Palomaki, Vice-President of EXFO’s Wireless Division. “It empowers engineers to quickly identify network errors in a few clicks and can be used in network labs or for troubleshooting a live network, which makes it the ideal tool to ensure a timely, efficient and first-time-right network deployment.”

For more information on the BrixHawk DA Distributed Analyzer, please visit www.EXFO.com.

About EXFO

Listed on the NASDAQ and TSX stock exchanges, EXFO is among the leading providers of next-generation test and service assurance solutions for wireless and wireline network operators and equipment manufacturers in the global telecommunications industry. The company offers innovative solutions for the development, installation, management and maintenance of converged, IP fixed and mobile networks–from the core to the edge. Key technologies supported include 3G, 4G/LTE, IMS, Ethernet, OTN, FTTx, and various optical technologies (accounting for an estimated 35% of the portable fiber-optic test market). EXFO has a staff of approximately 1800 people in 25 countries, supporting more than 2000 telecom customers worldwide. For more information, visit www.EXFO.com.

Digital Lightwave Network Announces Multi-Port 10Gbps Testing

purw — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:33:43 +0000

Digital Lightwave Network Tester Saves Time and Money With Multi-Port 10G Testing Capability

NIC Plus Offers Industry’s Highest-Port-Count 10G Testing in a Portable Chassis

The Digital Lightwave, Inc. Network Information Computer (NIC) Platform increases network rollout efficiency with multi-port 10Gbps testing. The NIC Plus chassis supports up to five MSA-series modules, each supporting optional 10G Ethernet, SONET/SDH, OTN and Fibre Channel testing.

“Deployment of 10Gbps circuits worldwide is growing at a rate of approximately 14 percent annually,” said Michael Weldon, Vice President of International Sales. “Testing multiple ports simultaneously reduces the overall test time and provides more thorough testing. Our customers are able to deploy networks more efficiently ever than before, saving time and money and leading to better customer satisfaction.”

The MSA 2020/2030 modules provide an unmatched feature set to meet network testing needs today and tomorrow. Test Options are available to support Ethernet 10/100/1000/GigE/10GigE, SONET/SDH from 51M to 10G, Fibre Channel 1/2/4/8/10G and OTN rates including OTU-1, OTU-2, OTU-1e and OTU-2e. Each module is licensed separately for the ultimate in flexibility. A NIC equipped with five MSA modules is capable of testing five (5) 10G ports and ten (10) lower-speed Ethernet or Fibre Channel ports, all simultaneously, a feature available only with the Digital Lightwave NIC.

MSA-series modules take on the most difficult testing challenges in telecom, datacom and storage area network testing. Portable NIC units are ideal for central office and field testing. Identical capabilities are available in the NIC EP rackmount chassis for lab and manufacturing applications. The versatile NIC Plus supports additional custom configurations, including the industry’s only dual 40G/100G testing in a portable chassis.

The NIC offers the industry’s most comprehensive suite of capabilities for transport testing and Carrier Ethernet, including the highest line speeds and multiple ports to reduce test times and improve ROI, and industry-leading OTN and Ethernet technology including multiplexed ODU-0 testing.

About Digital Lightwave

Digital Lightwave, Inc. provides the global communications networking industry with products, technology and services that enable the efficient development, deployment and management of high-performance networks. Digital Lightwave’s customers rely on its offerings to optimize network performance and ensure service reliability.

Frontline Introduces the ComProbe 802.11 a/b/g/n Protocol Analyzer

purw — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:11:41 +0000

Frontline Introduces the ComProbe 802.11 a/b/g/n Protocol Analyzer Boasting No Packet Loss

The ComProbe 802.11 Analyzer boasts a massive data buffer ensuring no more dropped 802.11 packets, precision timestamps, and built in Bluetooth coexistence capability when combined with the ComProbe BPA 500 Dual Mode Bluetooth Protocol Analyzer

Frontline Test Equipment, Inc. is pleased to introduce the ComProbe 802.11 a/b/g/n Protocol Analyzer. This is the latest addition to their ComProbe family of protocol analyzers and is a game changer for 802.11 engineers. Using the ComProbe 802.11 analyzer means no more dropped or missing packet, incorrect timestamps, or troublesome Bluetooth coexistence issues. And it works with all 802.11 specifications including a, b, g, n, and supports Wi-Fi Direct.

Using the ComProbe 802.11 analyzer means you never have to worry about dropped packets. Frontline has built in a massive data buffer able to capture all packets flowing between devices. 802.11 developers no longer need to worry or wonder if they got all the data, if something was missed, or dropped. The ComProbe 802.11 analyzer delivers every pack sent or received – guaranteed. You get all of the data all of the time.

Bluetooth coexistence with the ComProbe 802.11 analyzer is a snap. It connects directly to the ComProbe BPA 500 Dual Mode Bluetooth Protocol Analyzer via ProbeSync , a Frontline technology that allows two or more analyzers to share a common clock. Once connected both 802.11 and Bluetooth packets can be displayed together, with accurate timestamps and precision that was previously unattainable. ComProbe software helps developers quickly identify, debug, and troubleshoot coexistence issues.

Frontline uses a modular approach to protocol analysis and has created the ComProbe Analysis System. Each Frontline ComProbe analyzer uses a specific hardware interface for the technology being tested – Bluetooth, 802.11, USB, High Speed UART, and SD/SDIO. Each can work individually or in combination with other ComProbe hardware interfaces through Frontline’s core ComProbe software running on a PC. No other tool on the market can do that. This modular approach provides engineers with a rich set of analysis tools and features in a uniform, consistent, and intuitive software platform. The right tool is a must. With Frontline tools you can “Debug Communications Faster”.

About Frontline

Frontline is the world’s leading provider of Bluetooth protocol analysis technology and the premier Bluetooth device interoperability testing (IOT) house. 84 out of the Fortune 100 companies use Frontline. Frontline’s ComProbe line of Bluetooth analyzers are the de-facto industry standard and are used by hundreds of company’s globally including, CSR, Broadcom, Atheros, Apple, Nokia, Samsung, Sony, Toshiba, Panasonic, and Marvell. Frontline maintains the world’s largest Bluetooth device library for use in its IOT service organization. Frontline’s technology has been integrated into the Bluetooth SIG’s PTS qualification tool which is the system used to determine if a product meets Bluetooth interoperability standards. Frontline supports the entire range of Bluetooth technology: Basic Rate/Enhanced Data Rate, low energy, and High Speed.

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