competition. Overall, the product supports a wide variety of features that...other places in the network. As a result, Cisco?s customers are...customers are able to deploy a ROADM solution that matches a range of needs and upgrade...existing locations to advanced capabilities as network traffic patterns evolve. Going

other Ericsson platforms could be a bit over-engineered for ROADM...the Multihaul #### metro is a metro core platform that boasts...ROADM also enables customers with a wide range of features such...wide range of features such as: a variety of GbE and ADM

Long-distance calls were defined as calls to a destination outside the local access...an interexchange carrier (IXC) such as Sprint, or pre-merger MCI...the same exchange, handled by a local exchange carrier (LEC), while...the same LATA, managed by a LEC but usually transported by

Identity Management Enterprise Security By A. Braunberg Contents Company Description Current...# Microsoft - Identity Management Analysts: A. Braunberg Report Date: Mar ##...##, ####). The firm offers a wide range of products for...the NASDAQ (MSFT) in ####. As of June ##, ####, Microsoft

in early ####. TippingPoint became a division of #Com when it...an ASIC-based hardware platform, a multi-Gigabit IPS-only product...only product, further enhanced by a new policy-based flow management...with expertise in areas such as fuzzing, reverse engineering, phishing, VoIP

product, continue to stand-out as the FLASHWAVE ####?s most...ability to support MSPP-on-a-blade capabilities via BLSR protected...addition, the company now offers a #-degree ROADM to make...to make the FLASHWAVE #### a more cost effective option where

in several key areas ? such as DWDM channel count, total capacity...support ? and Huawei?s status as a DWDM leader is proof that...Western network operators that demand a high standard of quality in...of quality in their products. A look at Huawei?s data

like WSS-based ROADM and a comprehensive power monitoring scheme, which...However, the product can have a high initial cost and lags...the total DWDM optical power, a wavelength ID and OSNR throughout...the network. This functionality provides a detailed snapshot of the network

Broadband Infrastructure Company Description Nortel, a public company (NYSE/TSX:NT...NYSE/TSX:NT) formerly known as Nortel Networks, has its headquarters...additional #,### job cuts as well as shifting #,### jobs to...switching, and network-based security, as well as large enterprise applications. However, the

Markets: Optical Infrastructure Current Perspective As a standalone product, the Alcatel-Lucent...of the features expected from a metro core ROADM, the platform...by significant operational challenges including a large, non-standard shelf footprint...these issues may not deter a network operator looking for a capable ROADM product. However, considering

### route-miles of fiber. As a metro provider, Level # has...the markets where it has a competitive access provider fiber presence...presence. Level # also offers a # Gbps metro Ethernet and...# Gbps metro Ethernet and a ## Gbps Ethernet LAN-PHY

CN #### Flexselect product family. A small footprint, large capacity and...metro core ROADM market. However, a collection of weaknesses, including lack...have come to expect from a metro core platform. Like its...can address larger capacity deployments as well as multi-degree ROADM applications. Going

Europe Company Description Proximus is a fully-owned mobile subsidiary of...Belgacom. The Vodafone Group inherited a ##% stake in the operator...this stake to Belgacom for a consideration of EUR # billion...former partners have worked out a five-year agreement, in which

because the company has built a high-performance and flexible range...routes where it has infrastructure. A modern network supports on-net...services in ## European countries, as well as the US and Dubai, delivering...bursts (but no bursting on a ## Gbps link) and usage

Framework mandates TSIC to become a knowledge leader in the wholesale...market and now the domestic, as well as the international business, will adopt...relationship with academic networks such as Dante. TSIC will continue to...East and Asia. TSIC is a leader in the provision of

Slovakia and the Czech Republic, as well as its North American unit, T...USA. T-Mobile International reports a total of ##.# million...of Germany. T-Mobile is a member of the FreeMove Alliance...early ####, Deutsche Telekom announced a ?Focus, Fix and Grow? recovery

OLO) partners. COLT has played a key role as early-mover and market-leader...offerings), LANLink Hub & Spoke (a point-to-multipoint service) and...VPNs: namely Cisco RPR and a lower-entry priced Alcatel-Lucent...to provide customers with such a feature as standard except with its more

end solution for applications such as triple play and business services...#ad provider bridging to enable a scalable service delivery model, Ethernet...and connection-oriented Ethernet technologies), as well as an MPLS feature set (including...GigE and ## GigE interfaces, as well as Layer # routing support such

The household television has served as the primary device to view...digital cable TV service with a wider selection of programming and...available at the touch of a button on the remote. HDTV...movies, and other programming with a growing lineup of available HD

in the early ####s was a major evolutionary step to upgrade...reliable fiber optic transport networks. As a private line replacement, frame relay...on its way to becoming a mass market business data service...while ATM has mainly played a supporting role in the telecom

responsive network-centric hosting, and a broad portfolio from basic co...managed hosting and customised solutions. A key focus is helping customers...centres and servers, which is a relevant area for clients looking...Orange Business Services is in a position to meet global client

Sun Microsystems Enterprise Security By A. Braunberg Contents Company Description Current...com # Sun Microsystems Analysts: A. Braunberg Report Date: Mar ##...Sun Microsystems (NASDAQ: SUNW) is a publicly traded company. For the...premise that the power of a single computer can be increased

in late ####, Nokia adopted a base station strategy focused on...heads. While the portfolio lacks a diversity of form factors, modularity...factors, modularity provides operators with a broad range of sizes (small...for indoor and outdoor applications. A compact digital unit including power

response team, X-Force, is a powerful combination in intrusion prevention...Gbps inspection throughput. Proventia enables a phased approach to inline deployment...capabilities to include functionality such as anti-spyware and VoIP protection...being used by customers, such as VoIP. Finally, IBM ISS includes

the competition. To its credit, a distributed, zero-footprint picocell stands...zero-footprint picocell stands out as a strong element of the portfolio...s R&D, Siemens built a solid reputation as a supplier of UTRAN equipment deployed...trail competitors. Receive sensitivity is a middle-of-the-road ###

formerly NetIQ) Enterprise Security By A. Braunberg Contents Company Description Current...# Attachmate (formerly NetIQ) Analysts: A. Braunberg Report Date: Mar ##...NetIQ by AttachmateWRQ formed Attachmate, a private company owned by an...management. The combined organization is a $### million company serving more

Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) is a ##/## joint venture, combining...CEO Simon Beresford-Wylie and a seven-person board consisting of...reported for Q# ####. From a product perspective, NSN is active...R&D development centers, and a top-three position in wireless

joined the company in #### as CEO. Prior to Avici, Dr...support under existing service contracts. As of Q# ####, the company...control plane. Soapstone started shipping a ?beta? version of the PNC...and additional service automation capabilities. A cornerstone of the Soapstone service

AON) systems, more commonly known as active or point-to-point...FTTB, typically fiber to a multi-dwelling unit or multi...tenant unit [MDU/MTU]), or as part of a broadband access solution in conjunction...central office (CO) or in a cabinet in outside plant, and

BT Global Services? MobileXpress is a threatening remote access service in...the global mobility services market. As a unified interface for remote access...integrated and split billing across a host of access options including...cellular. In addition, MobileXpress supports a BYOA model in order to

VPN Router (formerly Contivity) is a well-supported and regularly updated...ideal for customers that need a rock-solid remote access solution...devices, and faces more challenges as competitors push the value of...of integrated security. Nortel has a very strong and flexible VPN

using its unlimited calling plans as a clear differentiator in both the...Neuf Cegetel for provision of a business and consumer DSL service...####. Bouygues Telecom is also a member of KPN?s Challengers...Current Perspective We are taking a slightly positive stance on Bouygues

Moviles) provides mobile telephony, and as a now wholly-owned subsidiary supports...the previous year) against a net income of EUR #...consortium, in which Telefonica has a ##.#% holding, has a ##.#% participation in Telecom...Current Perspective We are taking a positive stance on Telefonica, because

Sterling Commerce (NYSE:SE) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AT...in Columbus, OH, Sterling provides a range of products and services...software solutions can be sold as packaged software or as hosted services on the Sterling...Broker VAN. Sterling has been a pioneer in e-commerce, having