Press Releases To read the full release requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can get the Acrobat Reader for free by clicking on the logo. Calient Networks and Data Connection Announce First-to-Market GMPLS Protocol Software for Photonically-Switched Networks Lambda Switching Software Stack Addresses Signaling, Routing, Connection Control and Link Management Protocol Functions San Jose, California and London, UK, July 9, 2001 - Calient Networks, a leading developer of all-photonic switching systems, and Data Connection Limited (DCL), a leading provider of communications protocol software, today announced completion of the first IETF standards-compliant GMPLS software stack for photonically-switched networks. The software was the product of a 16-month joint-development effort by both companies, wherein DCL produced the GMPLS signaling software code, and Calient Networks developed the routing, connection control and LMP (Link Management Protocol) code, to operate on Calient’s DiamondWave™ photonic switching system. Read full release Espial Launches First 100% Java Service Delivery Platform for iDTV Espial DeviceTop Suite and Espial DeviceServer are now tailored to interactive Digital TV applications Ottawa, Ontario, April 23, 2001— Espial, creators of software that powers the world of smart devices, has announced the launch of the first 100% Java application and service delivery platform for interactive Digital Television* (iDTV). The combination of Espial DeviceTop™ Suite and Espial DeviceServer™ brings a complete client/server solution with interactive, Web-based performance features to the iDTV market. Read full release Aperto Networks Builds Early User Base in Fixed Broadband Wireless Access Service Providers trial PacketWave™ system using licensed and license-free spectrum in Europe and the US; First real-world installations of dynamic per-subscriber link optimization technology Boston and Milpitas, Calif. June 25, 2001 – Aperto Networks, a leading developer of second generation fixed broadband wireless access (F-BWA) systems, has announced installation of 5 GHz licensed and license-free systems for European network operator Pronet Communications and US wireless Internet service provider NextWeb. This effort furthers the rapid development and delivery of proven F-BWA systems to market. The installations of Aperto’s PacketWave™ systems represent the first real-world deployment of dynamic per-subscriber link optimization technology. Read full release Lightera Networks Launches into Carrier Optical Core Switch Market Close-to-the-Carrier Innovation and Compelling Economics are Key to New Player’s Delivery Formula CUPERTINO, CA – March 1, 1999. Lightera Networks today announced it has entered the optical network market with an innovative business model and network architecture, developed in conjunction with incumbent and new long-haul interexchange carriers (IXCs). This new approach for the world’s most in-demand networks – carrier backbones – will bring intelligent scalability, flexible integration, lowest cost of ownership and versatile network survivability to broadband switching cores. Read full release LuxN Launches Voice and Fast Ethernet over Single Wavelength Application to Fuel Rapid, Easy and Cost-Effective Multi-Service Provisioning SUNNYVALE, CA. June 5, 2000 -- LuxN, Inc., a leading manufacturer of multi-service optical access equipment, today released its Multiplex Channel Module‘ (MCM), a feature set for the LuxN WavStation™ product family which enables the multiplexing of TDM-based traffic (voice and data channels) and Fast Ethernet (10/100Base-T) over a single wavelength. The multiplexed wavelength can be added to other wavelengths carrying Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel or OC-n traffic over a single pair of fiber. Read full release ©Market Ready | 3338 North Campbell Road | Ludington, MI 49410 | 231-462-9403