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New 100Gbit/s-Optimized Coherent Express Layer Provides Unprecedented Capacity, Reach and Flexibility with End-to-End Service Management

At CeBIT, ADVA Optical Networking, announced the addition of a coherent express layer to its flagship FSP 3000 platform. The new technology has been optimized for 100Gbit/s transmission speed and enables service providers to use optical network resources flexibly and on-demand. Close interworking with the IP/MPLS layer allows a massive increase in network scalability and efficiency. The feature set represents a new generation of agile optical core networks and includes the following three critical elements:

• Optical layer fully optimized for 100Gbit/s coherent transmission technology – Besides the obvious benefit of increasing the capacity per wavelength, the true power of the technology lies in the extra link budget gained with coherent detection. To benefit from the extra link budget, the 100Gbit/s capabilities are complemented by cost-effective, compact and performance-optimized amplification schemes, more

Completes a New Level of NOC Experience for the Zenith and Tigerpaw User

BELLEVUE, Neb., (February 28, 2011) — Tigerpaw Software, Inc., developer of the most comprehensive business building software for technology providers, today announced that it has incorporated the latest changes from Zenith’s API to create a whole new level of Network Operations Center (NOC) experience for the Tigerpaw/Zenith user.

Bi-Directional Ticket Information in Real-Time
Tigerpaw was able to quickly complete a more robust integration that gives Tigerpaw/Zenith users the ability to create tickets, and reassign them to a Zenith NOC (or Zenith VSD) and vise versa. The Tigerpaw Zenith integration synchronizes the status of Zenith tickets and Tigerpaw service orders and allows for all changes to reflect in one another’s product in real-time.

Greater Transparency
If a change is made or comments added to the Tigerpaw service order, more

Latest Verizon Invoicing Changes Integrated Into OneCall Manage Software Suite

Red Bank, N.J., February 24, 2011— OneCall Manage, international provider of a data-driven decision making for Wireless Management (WM), today announced that its WM software suite updates and analyzes carriers’ invoices, including recent changes on Verizon Wireless invoice format.

Indecipherable invoices riddled with cryptic charges are the hallmark of telecom carrier billing. For WM vendors, a key challenge has been providing technology and service solutions that can download and accurately analyze carrier invoices at any given moment. Without a software suite that proactively accommodates the constant invoice changes, a WM vendor cannot determine erroneous and unnecessary charges effectively.

“If the wireless management software vendor is unable to decipher the latest carrier invoice changes, the customer ends up paying for them without knowing what they are paying for,” said OneCall Manage CEO more

PARIS, February 24, 2011 – Ekinops, a leading designer and supplier of next generation optical equipment, was chosen by Vaultas, LLC, a Midwestern data center and broadband access services provider, to install optical networking equipment for Vaultas’ new Midwest fiber route. By using Ekinop’s technology, Vaultas was able to maximize its network capacity and return on investment which made new service expansion possible.

Vaultas, LLC, headquartered in Alexandria, Minnesota, U.S.A., develops, owns, and manages highly advanced and secure data centers. It completed its installation of the Ekinops 360 DWDM (dense wave division multiplexing) system in February 2010, which accelerated its return on investment over the originally projected 18 months.

The Ekinops 360 delivers DWDM and CWDM (coarse WDM) on a single platform that fills the needs of metro, regional, and long-haul transport. Based on the innovative and programmable T-Chip®, Transport-on-a-Chip technology, the Ekinops 360 enables more

Anne Brogan brings extensive telecom experience and customer focus to new role
CHICAGO – Nitel, Inc., a nationally recognized provider of telecommunications network services, is pleased to announce that Anne Brogan has joined the company as Agent Program Manager.
Additional Resource for Agents
Brogan serves as an added level of support to the sales team and channel managers. She is responsible for training Nitel agents around the country, improving communication to the agent base, managing promotions, and raising awareness of Nitel resources available to the agents, such as Nitel’s recently launched mobile application.
“Our sales force already is second to none in the industry,” said Tim Basa, Nitel vice president of sales and marketing. “Anne’s role is designed to enhance support to our agents, making them even stronger partners in serving Nitel customers and continually growing our business. We are fortunate to add a telecom professional with the energy and insights of Anne Brogan to our team.”
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SUNNYVALE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Blue Coat Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:BCSI), a leading provider of Web security and WAN optimization solutions, today unveiled the 2011 Blue Coat Web Security Report that examines Web behavior and the malware to which users are most frequently exposed. The report analyzes Web requests from the Blue Coat® WebPulse™ service, which weekly rates nearly three billion requests in real-time, to provide a comprehensive overview of the changing ways in which people are using the Internet and the new methods cybercrime is using to target their attacks.

“Today, dynamic Web links are the most powerful tool cybercrime has, and static Web ratings that require update cycles are too slow when the bad guys can harvest users within minutes,” said Steve Daheb, chief marketing officer and senior vice president at Blue Coat Systems. “Only a real-time defense, like the Blue Coat WebPulse service, that can dynamically rate content and follow more

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and PLANO, Texas, Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Verizon Wireless announced today it has selected Tektronix Communications’ Iris suite of solutions to support the monitoring of Verizon Wireless’ next-generation LTE services. The Iris suite of products provides multiple organizations at a service provider with real-time and historical information for service troubleshooting and performance monitoring needs. Tektronix Communications was chosen following a rigorous selection process for solutions that demonstrated versatility and scalability while providing deep, end-to-end visibility into LTE network and service performance.

“As we maintain and deploy America’s most advanced 4G LTE network, we knew we needed a monitoring solution that helps assure that our services perform seamlessly for our customers,” said Nicola Palmer, vice president of network for Verizon Wireless. “Tektronix Communications’ customer driven innovation approach resulted in a solution uniquely capable of meeting our business and operational requirements.”

Tektronix Communications’ Iris suite more

PETALUMA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Calix, Inc. (NYSE:CALX - News) today announced that it completed the acquisition of Occam Networks following approval by Occam stockholders on February 22, 2011. At the effective time of the merger, each outstanding share of Occam Networks common stock was converted into the right to receive (a) $3.8337 in cash plus (b) 0.2925 of a validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable share of Calix common stock. At the effective time of the merger, holders of these outstanding shares of Occam were entitled to receive an aggregate of approximately $83.3 million in cash and approximately 6.4 million shares of Calix common stock. In addition, at the effective time of the merger holders of certain outstanding options were entitled to receive an aggregate of approximately $10.8 million in cash, and Calix assumed certain options to purchase an aggregate of approximately 636,000 shares of Calix common stock and assumed certain more

Experience leading global semiconductor businesses to help accelerate growth at the provider of high-performance antenna solutions

Viera, Florida—Feb. 23, 2011—SkyCross, a global developer and manufacturer of advanced antenna and RF solutions that are powering the emergence of 4G networks, today announced the appointment of Bami Bastani, Ph.D., to its Board of Directors. Dr. Bastani is the Chairman and CEO of B2 Global Consulting, LLC, a management consulting firm focused on enabling corporate transformation. His expertise is in leading high-growth, multinational communications businesses.

“SkyCross is privileged to welcome Dr. Bastani, a significantly experienced leader with extensive knowledge of the communications device sector, to the board of directors,” said Ben Naskar, SkyCross Inc., Chairman and CEO. “His familiarity with the customers and international markets that SkyCross serves will be an invaluable asset as SkyCross accelerates the growth of its business.”

From 1998 to 2008, Dr. Bastani was more

Virtual PBX Complete Delivers the Perfect Combination of Power, Flexibility and Deep Feature Set at an Affordable Price

For many small and mid-size businesses, deciding how to provide an affordable phone service that suits employee needs and allows for great customer service can be a struggle. Do I go wireline or wireless? Can I depend on VoIP? Is a hosted model right for me? How do I get all the best features, and how can my small business look like a big business to my customers?

Today, Virtual PBX, inventor and leading supplier of hosted PBX services, announces the perfect solution for this classic dilemma – Virtual PBX Complete™. Virtual PBX Complete has already been recognized for its outstanding innovation by Internet Telephony Magazine.

Virtual PBX Complete delivers everything a business needs to provide professional phone support for customers, prospects and employees while more