Current Analysis

of its ability to offer a cost-effective and feature-rich...DSL and VoIP-based applications. As a second-generation DLC, the product...new demand for VoIP deployments as part of Alcatel-Lucent?s...non-blocking Ethernet bus, and a ## Gbps switching fabric in

data, voice and video) in a compact, environmentally hardened form factor...locations near the subscriber, such as remote terminal (RT) and outside...network unit (ONU) supports a fixed configuration of ## VDSL#...while the MicroRAM ##A supports a fixed configuration of ## ADSL#

and Ethernet reach in Europe as part of its $### million...can also be leveraged with a range of other AT&T...other AT&T services such as IPSec, DES/#DES (depending on...integrated across services to provide a single unified customer-facing portal

BT Internet Access offer includes a Web-based performance-monitoring tool...mail relay (although only available as an option). In addition, the...service can be deployed with a range of BT network security...BT network security services such as IPSec, DES and #DES and

North American market, Tellabs holds a solid #nd place position in...BPON FiOS network build-out. As of Q# ####, Verizon was...up the FiOS network in a relatively short period of time...cost. Tellabs has also won a substantial portion of Qwest?s

Infrastructure Company Description IONA is a Dublin, Ireland-based provider of...Irish headquarters, the company has a significant U.S. presence in...The company?s products support a wide variety of platforms from...Wind Spa. The company counts a good share of the world

segment because of factors such as the depth of its access...S## chassis, developed by Marconi as the AccessHub platform, is Ericsson...most of its market success as a de facto DSLAM. Despite having...more than ## major customers as of Q# ####, only a handful ? Telecom Italia, Jersey Telecom

added information risk management and a large professional services staff. Also...control of Italian I.NET, a business continuity and disaster recovery...filtering to counter DDoS attacks. As a result, BT can bid on...on global security RFPs with a higher degree of own local

#### series can be positioned as somewhat vulnerable due to product...capabilities within its marketing materials as it continues to adopt a ?stealth? approach toward marketing new...video/multimedia technology is truly a brave new world. As a result, many rivals are in...result, many rivals are in a position to portray ADTRAN as sending mixed signals within triple

recovery solutions and identity management (a complete family of services, including...access to ensure business continuity as well as clean pipes strategies for network...based malware detection. IBM provides a Wireless Intrusion Detection Offering reviewing...Detection Offering reviewing WLAN topology as well as the physical layout to assist

competitive, because the company provides a full suite of managed security...integration. T-Systems has developed a strong Enterprise Identity Management system...and Smart Card Applications provide a secure way of handling paperless...electronic transactions. The company offers a three-step ?plan-build-run

traditional market-leading platforms such as the Alcatel-Lucent Litespan ####...deliver deployment versatility benefits such as enabling carriers to subtend both...brands of access gear is a notable competitive differentiator, as many rival access platforms lack...Line Cards, Zhone is making a bid to leverage the MALC

can either be hosted by a carrier or third-party managed...may provide IT managers with a means of centrally managing, provisioning...software to manage connectivity between a company?s Microsoft Exchange, Lotus...is available from vendors such as RIM, Microsoft, Good Technology, Nokia

Current Perspective Verizon Business offers a competitive Ethernet services range in...s European EPL offer is a point-to-point Layer #...EVPL service under development is a point-to-point, or point...VPLS will give Verizon Business a significant competitive advantage over rivals

CR) platform can be deployed as either a standalone remote DSLAM or as a hosted platform, with the host...Stinger platform, usually located in a telco central office (CO). In...## remote units (to a single host platform) using ##...km fiber links. When deployed as a standalone platform, the Stinger CR

and content filtering, along with a premium content control (add-on...managing content filtering policies, such as per-domain and policy-based...provided through recently acquired Vontu, a leader in this space. Weaknesses...The SMS #### series uses a multi-layered set of anti

and the US, and thus a closer alignment of feature availability...the managed security area is a high priority area for the...the carrier. The carrier has a network presence in ### countries...Business? ISS Emergency Response Services (as a premier option). The Verizon Business

##% of global revenue share as well as port shipment share leadership in...Release ## supports capabilities such as advanced diagnostics, ATM test capabilities...and is designed to provide a direct cost benefit to Litespan...uses the same components, such as line cards, and enables all

providers because the company offers a one-stop shop approach for...approach for large customers with a full suite of services that...and custom solutions delivered over a single global AT&T MPLS...based DDoS mitigation service and a multi-layered, network-based malware

that includes AV, anti-spyware, a client firewall, and intrusion prevention...intrusion prevention. Symantec has revamped a number of its key technologies...intrusion prevention, anti-spyware, and a client firewall that work together...for the desktop administrator is a driver of these types of

large enterprises rather than positioned as a small, medium, and large customer...large customer solution. Sygate was a longtime innovator in the endpoint...Symantec Sygate Enterprise Protection includes a robust security engine which has...create group policies after creating a global security policy and then

DSLAM is threatening to competitors, as it extends deployment flexibility to...in several key areas in a differentiated manner. This includes availability...## and ##-port versions) as well as watertight outside plant (OSP) enclosure...also supports IP capabilities such as IP termination, bridging and VLAN

Lucent-developed access products such as the Accelerate VoIP portfolio, NavisAccess...PSAX/iMerge media gateway series as well as Alcatel-Lucent?s overall IP...### and MGCP softswitches as well as SIP servers. The combined support...###, MGCP and SIP on a common platform distinguishes the Alcatel

competitors. Comprising the suite is a set of modular, integrated IP...Instant Communicator services interface provides a common point of access to...all OmniTouch UC software and a consistent user experience regardless of...experience regardless of endpoint, addressing a primary objective of unified communications

announced its acquisition of INS, a provider of IT consulting and...the purchase of Comsat International, a data communications provider serving customers...Europe by acquiring companies such as Belgium-based network integrator INS...March ####, BT launched ?Onevoice?, a solution supporting customer transition from

designed to meet and pass a rigid set of design and...carrier-grade? - including such features as high reliability, scalability, manageability and...manageability and environmental certifications such as NEBS level III and ETSI...IP-based products that support a multi-Terabit throughput level, high

the ##-slot MileGate #### as the centerpiece, is threatening to...On the concern side, from a strict data sheet perspective, the...capacity of the MileGate #### as somehow limited. Rivals such as Ericsson and Zhone can look...can look to position themselves as possessing more compelling per-chassis

high-bandwidth broadband access in a form factor the size of...Ethernet solution. The product family as a whole is managed by a common management system, NSN?s...investment in certain areas, such as ATM-based access. It also...and network management from Germany), as well as the availability of certain configurations

market. Calix has established itself as a serious contender in the North...North American ILEC market, landing a number of high-profile customers...of high-profile customers, such as Sprint (now Embarq), ALLTEL (now...finish both #### and #### as the number three vendor in

being fully integrated into ONO, a process that should be completed...EUR # billion to establish a ##,###-km national digital...revenues of EUR ### million (a #.#% drop year-over...drop year-over-year) against a net loss of EUR ###

compelling speeds and feeds, including a ## Gbps backplane and up...## Mbps of bandwidth to as many as ### VDSL# subscribers, as well as strong capital expenditure (CapEx) and...expenditure (OpEx) savings propositions vis-a-vis rival fiber-to-the...upon closer inspection (and with a year of meager sales), the

category because of factors such as the multiplicity of interfaces it...to mix these services on a single transport network. While its...super-high port capacity in a digital loop carrier is the...in over ## carrier networks as well as over ### countries within both

Personal Communicator interface also provides a common access point for Web...applications to give the product a competitive set of integrated capabilities...same Media Convergence Servers (MCS) as Unified Communications Manager and shares...many configuration and management tools as well. This will help to

selected separately by each RBOC as the FTTN platform of choice...triple play service deployment is a particularly strong endorsement for the...platform will of course be a vital U-Verse service enabler...in the former BellSouth territory as well. The Alcatel-Lucent ####

####), including such notable accounts as SureWest, CT Communications, Comporium, Hargray...each blade in the chassis (as opposed to many rival platforms...in May ####, and in a surprising move, the incorporation of...in October ####. This was a curious move given that Occam

####, with the system supporting a maximum capacity #.# Tbps...all of that capacity into a standard ###mm x ###mm footprint...several OADM options round out a solid feature set that provide...provide Ericsson?s customers with a WDM platform designed to meet