| Title: | Soapstone Networks (formerly Avici Systems) (Company Advisor) |
| Price: | $495.00
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| Publication Date: | Mar 24, 2008 |
| Source: | Current Analysis |
| Abstract: | Soapstone Networks - formerly Avici Systems - completed its final router shipments in Q4 2007 and released the beta version of its Provider Network Controller in February 2008. Avici changed its name to Soapstone Networks on March 18, 2008. This report contains in-depth analysis of the company, including strengths and weaknesess, objective analyst perspective, market and sales strategy, and recommended actions for competitors and customers of the company with respect to the Carrier Infrastructure market. |
| Brief Excerpt: | ... Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVCI) was co-founded in #### by Dr. Larry Dennison, and went public in July ####. Avici designed, manufactured and marketed carrier-class core/backbone and aggregation IP routing platforms, competing directly with industry giants Cisco and Juniper Networks. Dr. Dennison, CTO and SVP R&D, is the only original founder still remaining at Soapstone Networks. Dr. William Leighton joined the company in #### as CEO. Prior to Avici, Dr. Leighton was VP Research, AT&T Labs. In ####, Dr. Dennison and Esmeralda Swartz, SVP Marketing and Business Development, developed the Soapstone product concept within Avici Systems and launched the Soapstone Networks business unit in February ####. In April ####, Avici announced that it would be transitioning away from its core router development to focus on its new business, Soapstone Networks. Avici has shipped its final router products, in Q# ####, and provides support under existing... |
| Word Count: | 1241 |
| Length: | 4 Pages |
| Document ID: | CA1298 |
| Industry: | Telecom Equipment |
| Ticker: | SOAP=US |
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