Upgrade of T Series Will Enable 250 Gbps Full Duplex Slot Capacity and 4 Tbps Total Capacity to Address Increased Service, Subscriber and Bandwidth Growth

SUNNYVALE, CA–(Marketwire – 02/04/10) – Juniper Networks® (NYSE:JNPR – News) today announced a new generation of silicon that will enable customers to quickly, efficiently and non-disruptively upgrade existing T Series Core Routers, the most widely deployed core router in the world, to a full duplex slot capacity of 250 Gbps without service interruption. The new chipset lays the foundation for a total capacity of 4 Tbps in a single, half-rack system, ensuring that customers can continue to scale the T Series in line with rapidly accelerating service, subscriber and bandwidth growth.

The unique ability to scale the T Series while in service represents a key component of Juniper’s overall commitment to investment protection, continuous systems availability and operational continuity. With Unified In-Service Software Upgrades, customers can upgrade Junos Software from one version to the next with minimal risk of service interruption.

“The T Series is a highly valued part of our core network delivering IPv4 and IPv6 routed services, in large part because of Juniper’s long-term product strategy and vision, which protects our investments in network infrastructure,” said Erik-Jan Bos, CTO at SURFnet, a subsidiary of the SURF organization, in which Dutch universities, universities for applied sciences and research centers collaborate nationally and internationally on innovative ICT facilities. “This new silicon is an excellent example of Juniper’s commitment to investment protection. Just as we were able to upgrade T640s to T1600s, Juniper is again making it possible to extend the lifecycle of our core routers with a non-disruptive upgrade path that ensures the scalability to meet the continuous growth of traffic in our IP routed core. That is why we are also excited about the true line-rate 100 GbE router trials on the SURFnet network.”

Exceeding 5,500 systems shipped worldwide to date, Juniper’s T Series is the only core router in the industry capable of supporting true line-rate 100 GbE interfaces. With the TX Matrix Plus, T1600 customers can evolve to multi-chassis systems at massive scale. The new chipset will further enable the scaling of single chassis systems up to 4 Tbps.

“Considering the growth in wireless and IP services, flexible high-performance network platforms that support 100 GbE are critical for the core of the network to scale efficiently and simply,” said Ray Mota, managing partner, ACG Research. “By committing to continuous expansion of its T Series routers, Juniper is providing their customers with the capability to leverage and expand existing assets to scale the core with maximum operational efficiency and investment protection.”

Built in 45-nanometer technology, the chipset yields total router throughput surpassing 4 Tbps, far exceeding the performance and scale of off-the-shelf silicon. The chipset includes advanced diagnostic capabilities, auto detection and self-healing, and also incorporates significant power efficiency features to enable more environmentally conscious data center and service provider networks.

“The T Series is fundamentally different from any other router on the market because its architecture was designed to deliver leading core capacity and scale,” said Stefan Dyckerhoff, senior vice president and general manager, Core Business Unit, Juniper Networks. “The chipset we are introducing today is the next step in our core routing strategy, delivering unparalleled investment protection and enabling our customers to continually scale their networks.”

The first trials with products that use the new chipset technology are scheduled for the second half of 2010 and will be available for purchase in early 2011.

About Juniper Networks
From devices to data centers, from consumers to the cloud, Juniper Networks delivers innovative software, silicon and systems that transform the experience and economics of networking. The company serves more than 30,000 customers and partners worldwide, and generated more than $3 billion in revenue over the last year. Additional information can be found at www.juniper.net.

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 4, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 8×8, Inc.(Nasdaq:EGHT – News), provider of innovative business communications solutions, today announced that an update to its “8×8 Virtual Office Mobile” application which supports business voice services over 3G data connections is now available in the Apple iTunes app store for iPhone and iPod Touch models. The update to the 8×8 software application follows Apple’s recent removal of restrictions preventing VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) applications from running on 3G networks.

Originally released as a service which required access to a Wi Fi network connection, the new 8×8 Virtual Office Mobile release enables 8×8 Virtual Office subscribers to utilize their business phone number or extension and service remotely from within any 3G coverage area or Wi Fi zone. 8×8 Virtual Office Mobile essentially extends the functionality of any Virtual Office extension to the iPhone or iPod Touch platforms to enable mobile access to the features, functionality and built-in cost savings of the powerful 8×8 Virtual Office hosted PBX phone service, including unlimited inbound and outbound domestic calling as well as overseas calling at competitive 8×8 international rates.

“With the addition of iPhone 3G network support, our Virtual Office subscribers now have even broader mobile access and flexibility when using 8×8′s money-saving VoIP business phone services,” said 8×8 Chairman & CEO Bryan Martin. “We are pleased to be one of the first VoIP service providers to offer iPhone users an opportunity to experience the capabilities and cost savings of our hosted PBX platform from any 3G footprint, which is transforming the way businesses of all sizes are managing their day to day communications.”

8×8 Virtual Office Mobile is available as a free download in the App Store at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/8×8-virtual-office/id348177448?mt=8 and can be added to existing 8×8 Virtual Office service plans for $4.99 per extension per month. The application is also available as a bundled service in 8×8′s recently announced 8×8 Virtual Office Pro Unified Communications solution which is available to existing Virtual Office unlimited, metered or global extension subscribers for an additional $20 per extension per month. Existing Virtual Office Mobile customers will receive the upgraded application at no charge the next time they connect with the Apple iTunes app store.

About 8×8, Inc.

8×8, Inc. (Nasdaq:EGHT – News) offers integrated voice, video and mobile unified communications solutions for small to medium-sized business and distributed enterprise customers. These solutions leverage existing broadband Internet connections and cellular networks to deliver advanced features and high definition (HD) voice service at a fraction of the cost of legacy alternatives. Businesses of any size, configuration or geographic location can benefit from the cost, performance and operational advantages of 8×8 hosted communications solutions, all of which carry little or no upfront investment, no maintenance or upgrade fees and no change in user behavior. For additional information, visit www.8×8.com

TORONTO, Feb. 4 /CNW/ – Alpha Group (Alpha) and Cogeco Data Services today announced the creation of the Secure Consolidated Network Infrastructure (SCNI). The SCNI offering will provide customers with a fully managed connectivity solution supporting sub-millisecond access to Canadian equity markets, backed by complete network redundancy and guaranteed service levels.

Alpha is providing the new SCNI network to increase trading frequency, decrease costs and simplify network connection requirements for customers accessing the Canadian equity markets and related services.

“Building upon Alpha’s core trading capabilities, data product offerings and co-location facilities, SCNI represents the network backbone that will deliver all these services in a cost efficient and reliable manner to the industry,” said Alpha Group CIO Karl Ottywill. “SCNI will allow securities industry market participants to access Canadian equity markets and related services from one central location with sub millisecond response times,” added Mr. Ottywill.

Cogeco Data and Alpha will provide the SCNI network to market participants through a fully managed, dedicated fibre ring utilizing wavelength division multiplexing based transport technology. The Company’s wholly-owned all optical network and expertise with custom solutions make Cogeco Data an ideal partner to implement and operate SCNI.

“SCNI is the next building block of the Alpha Ecosystem,” said Alpha Group CEO Jos Schmitt. “It allows for the seamless integration of our industry hub with customers and with other securities industry service providers. In keeping with our efficiency focused and cost conscious operating model, working with a proven and visionary partner such as Cogeco Data was the natural way to implement SCNI,” added Mr. Schmitt.

“We understand how critical this network is to market participants,” said Cogeco Data Services President Tony P. Ciciretto. “That’s why we have combined our skills and capabilities to provide a solution with next generation performance level objectives.”

About Alpha

Alpha Group comprises the leading Alternative Trading System for Canadian listed securities (Alpha ATS), and a data distribution plant for Alpha ATS market data. Alpha Group was established in May, 2007 by nine of Canada’s leading financial institutions with the aim of increasing the country’s securities trading efficiencies and making the Canadian marketplace more globally competitive. Established for the industry by the industry, Alpha Group focuses on increasing liquidity, reducing the cost of trading and providing innovative services leveraging its unique expertise, operating model and technological capabilities. For further information regarding Alpha Group, visit www.alphatradingsystems.ca.

About Cogeco Data Services

With its suite of connectivity and managed services (Ethernet MetroLAN, Managed Wavelengths, Dedicated Internet, Co-location, Storage, Backup and Business Continuity), Cogeco Data Services supplies its customers with the fast, reliable and secure ability to access, manage, move and store large amounts of data worldwide. The Company’s wholly-owned, redundant network is all-optical, and offers near limitless bandwidth with services that scale to meet the needs of some of Canada’s largest companies and public sector organizations. For more information about Cogeco Data Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cogeco Cable Inc., visit www.cogecodata.com.

For Zigbee 2.4GHz and ISM Band 868MHz, 915MHz, and 2.4GHz

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pulse, a Technitrol Company (NYSE: TNL – News), a worldwide leader in electronic component and subassembly design and manufacturing, announces its new set of monopole antennas that deliver Zigbee 2.4 gigahertz (GHz) and ISM bands 868 megahertz (MHz), 915 MHz, and 2.4GHz. These antennas are excellent alternatives to using trace antennas because they occupy very little printed circuit board space while maintaining their key properties regardless of changes to the board. They provide a high-quality radio interface for multi-purpose machine-to-machine (M2M) devices and applications such as data loggers, remote control, tracking, monitoring, Smart Grid, automated meter reading (AMR), tags, remote keyless entry, industrial, metering, security, automation, and point-of-sale (POS).

The monopole family of ceramic antennas consists of the W3000, W3014, W3016, and W3043. Due to their small size they are ideally suited to solutions where PCB size is limited for the antenna. Compared to a PCB antenna, the high temperature ceramic (HTC) material used in the monopole family means they detune less due to human tissue proximity or device mechanics, making them an ideal choice for hand-held or body worn products. These antennas can be used for multiple functions because their operating frequencies can be changed simply by implementing different matching circuits.

The smallest antenna is the W3043, at 3.2 millimeters (mm) wide x 1.6mm long x 1.1mm high with a weight of 33 milligrams (mg). It is matched to 2.4 GHz or other frequencies.

The W3000, also compact, measures only 7mm x 1.6mm x 1.6mm and weighs 86mg. It’s used for 2.4 GHz and ISM band 868. With clearance, these antennas measure 66mm2 (11 x 6mm). Compared to a typical 2.45 GHz FR-4 trace antenna which measures 200mm2 (20 x 10mm), Pulse’s monopole antennas deliver 67% more board space. Thus a smaller device can be designed or space freed up for other components, and PCB costs are reduced.

The W3014 is a 10mm x 3.2mm x 1.5mm chip with a weight of 240mg. It uses ISM band 915 so it can be used for designs containing a suitable matching circuit. The W3016 is ideal for ISM band 868 and is 10mm x 3.2mm x 4mm with a weight of 600mg.

“With so many emerging applications in the M2M sector, designers need an antenna solution which accommodates different ground plane sizes and product dimensions,” said Elaine Baxter, marketing manager, Pulse Wireless Devices Antenna Division. “Pulse’s new range of ZigBee and ISM band ceramic monopole antennas offers a comprehensive and flexible portfolio which can be matched to the majority of M2M applications. They provide more reliability and higher performance than traditional trace antennas used on the PCB.”

All Pulse monopole antennas are RoHS compliant and fully compatible with surface mount devices. They are easy to implement and come with Pulse’s worldwide technical support. The antennas are packaged in tape-and-reel. Prices range from $0.25 to $0.55 and may vary according to destination and order configuration. Additional information is available on datasheets:

http://www.pulseeng.com/file.php?fid=3603 (3000)

http://www.pulseeng.com/file.php?fid=3604 (3014)

http://www.pulseeng.com/file.php?fid=3605 (3016)

http://www.pulseeng.com/file.php?fid=3606 (3043)

or check out the full range of M2M Internal Antenna Products at the Pulse Antenna Applications section (http://www.pulseeng.com/index.php?id=928&928=#M2MInternal).

Monopole Antenna_hires.jpg photo available at http://www.pulseeng.com/news/mediaGallery.aspx

About Pulse:

Pulse, a Technitrol (NYSE: TNL – News) Company, is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacturing, and subassembly sales of electronic components. Pulse products are used in the web infrastructure, computers, networking, communications, power conversion, defense and aerospace, automotive, and the wireless industries. State-of-the-art custom designs and catalog products position Pulse as a complete source for electronic OEMs, contract manufacturers, and ODMs. Pulse is a participating member of IEEE, ATIS, ETSI, HDMI, the DSL Forum, CommNexus, and MoCA.

<< New Fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) rollout announced for Québec City region Bell will add fibre-based IPTV service to Bell TV line-up in 2010 >>

MONTREAL, Feb. 4 /CNW Telbec/ – Bell today announced several new fibre initiatives supporting its broadband investment strategy, including the deployment of Fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) in Québec City and to new housing developments in Ontario and Québec, the launch of enhanced Bell Fibe(TM) Internet services, and the introduction of Bell IPTV service in 2010.

“Investment in broadband networks and services is a core strategic imperative at Bell. We’re actively building the communications platforms that support the growth of competitive new Internet, video and other digital services now and into the future,” said George Cope, President and CEO of BCE and Bell Canada. “Bell is executing with significant investments in both wireless, with our November launch of Canada’s largest and fastest mobile network, and in wireline with the new fibre-based network investments and services announced today.”

Fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) investments

Bell today announced a three-year plan to deploy high speed Fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) across the Québec City region, including Ancienne-Lorette, Beauport, Charlesbourg, Lévis-Wolfe, Loretteville, St-Cyrille, Ste-Foy, St-Nicolas, St-Réal and St-Romuald. FTTH will offer consumer and business customers Internet download speeds of at least 100 Megabits per second and upload speeds of at least 20 Mbps.

One of the first FTTH deployments in Canada, Bell’s Québec initiative is also by far the largest city-wide FTTH rollout in the country. Because the Québec City region is served largely by “aerial” infrastructure – above-ground wiring on utility poles – these extensive fibre deployments can be accomplished much faster and more economically than in centres with underground infrastructure.

Bell also announced today it will deploy FTTH in all new urban and suburban housing developments in Ontario and Québec beginning in the second half of 2010. This is in addition to the company’s deployment of Fibre-to-the-building (FTTB) already under way, which will deliver 60 Mbps service to approximately 1,600 condominium and apartment buildings in Ontario and Québec by the end of 2012.

Bell Fibe(TM) Internet

Bell’s new Fibe Internet service is now available in Montréal and the Greater Toronto Area, providing customers access to increased uploads speeds as high as 7 Megabits per second – the fastest available in the market – and download speeds now as fast as 25 Mbps.

“Bell Fibe Internet is the fast, consistent and reliable way to access the Internet, and it’s built for the way people use the Internet now,” said Kevin Crull, President of Bell Residential Services. “With its increased speeds, especially on uploads, Fibe Internet supports the strong growth we’re seeing in the sharing of videos, pictures and documents in line with the revolution in social networking and online communities.”

Fibe Internet employs advanced tools to proactively monitor and optimize customer access speeds and offers comprehensive security features at no extra cost, including parental controls, pop-up blocker, privacy control, Wi-Fi protection, fraud protection and 5 Gigabytes of Personal Vault online storage. For more information, please visit bell.ca/internet.

Fibe Internet is enabled by advanced VDSL2 technology enhancements to Bell’s Fibre-to-the-node (FTTN) network in Toronto and Montréal. By next month, Bell will have passed 1.8 million homes with advanced VDSL2 capability, and approximately 3.6 million FTTN households in Québec and Ontario will be enhanced by the end of 2010.

Bell IPTV

Bell’s advanced FTTN network also supports the addition of Bell IPTV to the Bell TV line-up in 2010. All-digital Bell IPTV (internet protocol television) will deliver a wide range of advanced television and entertainment services over Bell’s fibre network to customers in Toronto and Montréal this year.

“Bell IPTV is the perfect urban complement to our fast-growing Bell TV service, which already serves almost 2 million Canadians coast to coast and offers far more HD channels than any other provider in the country,” said Kevin Crull. “Bell TV is already the digital TV leader across Canada, but Bell IPTV will soon significantly enhance competition and consumer choice in TV services in these core urban markets.”

Already in extensive consumer trials, Bell IPTV is powered by the Microsoft Mediaroom multimedia software platform, the most widely deployed IPTV platform in the world.

About Bell

Headquartered in Montréal, Bell is Canada’s largest communications company, providing consumers and business with solutions to all their communications needs, including Bell Mobility wireless, high-speed Bell Internet, Bell TV direct-to-home satellite television, Bell Home phone local and long distance, and IP-broadband and information and communications technology (ICT) services. Bell is proud to be a Premier National Partner and the Exclusive Telecommunications Partner to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Bell is wholly owned by BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE – News News). For information on Bell’s products and services, please visit www.bell.ca. For corporate information on BCE, please visit www.bce.ca.