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[Shenzhen, China, 19 January 2010] Huawei, a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, today launched the world’ s first synergy planning solution for backbone networks. This solution, which is backed by a multi-layer network planning tool called iManager MDS6600, enables synergy between the IP and transport layers of the backbone network, offering highly efficient network resource utilization, greater reliability, and lower operations and maintenance (OM) costs.

Enhanced network resource utilization is possible due to the solution’ s management of bandwidth resources, which are assigned based on traffic in a unified manner, thus achieving synergistic traffic processing across the IP and transport layers. This interaction between the IP layer and transport layer eliminates repetitive protection when an issue occurs, reduces wasted resources, and offers highly efficient protection and enhanced network reliability. Huawei’ s synergy solution also provides high capacity and an ultra-broadband backbone network for operators.

“Huawei’ s innovative synergy planning solution is the first in the world to offer inter-layer traffic synergy, protection synergy, and management synergy, helping operators to increase network efficiency, mitigate pressures on the backbone network and optimize network reliability, while slashing OM costs,” said Mr. Christian Chua, president of the Converged Backbone Solution in Huawei’ s Network Product Line.

Huawei has a strong track record in the IP and transport arenas, including commercial deployment of the 2+4 5T cluster router system NE5000E and Tbit WDM/OTN OSN8800. According to Ovum-RHK research in 2009, Huawei ranked No. 1 in backbone WDM market share. Infonetics rated Huawei as one of the top three core router vendors in 2009. Huawei is the industry’s only vendor listed in the top three for both backbone WDM and core router technology.
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[Shenzhen, China, 19 January 2010] Huawei, a leader in providing next generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, announced that it has successfully developed the world’s first 1588v2-compliant DSL prototype with nanosecond-level time synchronization accuracy, presenting a more cost-effective mobile backhaul choice for mobile operators worldwide to build out their 3G/4G networks.

Combining new DSL technologies with microcell and LTE base stations can extend the mobile network by using existing copper wire resources, thus protecting investments in the “last-mile” network and providing a cost-effective cellular backhaul. Leveraging Huawei’ s proprietary high-accuracy time synchronization algorithm and complying with the IEEE 1588v2 standard, Huawei’s innovative time synchronization solution makes it possible to implement high-accuracy, nanosecond-level time synchronization over DSL lines. This offers an advantage over legacy DSL technologies, as the legacy DSL technologies can implement data backhaul of base stations but do not offer high-accuracy time synchronization, thus falling short of cellular backhaul.

Yang Zhirong, president of Huawei’ s Access Network Product Line stated “DSL remains the world’s most widely used broadband access technology. Technical breakthroughs such as this one will enable operators optimally utilize their abundant copper wire resources, as well as achieve quick provisioning of their 3G/4G services. The leading xDSL time synchronization prototype reflects Huawei’ s commitment to deliver a powerful and unique value proposition to its customer.”

1588v2, also known as Precision Time Protocol (PTP), is a packet-based time synchronization technology standardized by the IEEE. This technology effectively addresses the issues facing GPS (Global Positioning System) clock synchronization, such as high investments and difficult installation, and is recognized as a crucial technology for network evolution from 2G to 3G/4G. The 1588v2 time synchronization algorithm is originally designed on the basis of symmetric models, and asymmetric transmission technologies such as ADSL cannot effectively support the 1588v2 protocol. This time Huawei has achieved high-accuracy DSL time synchronization, which is a breakthrough in this regard.

As an industry-leading mobile backhaul vendor, Huawei has unveiled the IPTime mobile backhaul solution, the only one in the industry with 1588v2 high-accuracy time synchronization that can be implemented over any media including optical fiber, microwave, and copper wire. Tests have proven that the time synchronization accuracy of Huawei’ s prototype has achieved GPS (Global Positioning System) level and is capable of mobile backhaul transmission in the 3G/4G era. This solution has already been servicing leading operators such as China Mobile, Vodafone, and Telefónica.
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TELES has launched a new 8 BRI port VoIP Gateway.
The Berlin-based next generation networks and access gateway vendor said the product has been designed to meet demand for a high density, high performance solution for connecting enterprises to public telephony.

Continue reading TELES Unveils ISDN VoIP Gateway with 8 BRI Interfaces

Originally appeared on VoIP Biz-News.com on 07/07/2009

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BroadSoft and XO Communications announced a new enterprise-class, multi-site SIP trunking solution offered by XO.

XO Enterprise SIP is an enhanced SIP trunking service offering for large enterprises, that enables them to transform their distributed PBX/PSTN interconnection to a “more centralized and cost-effective” VoIP solution.

Continue reading XO Unveils New Enterprise SIP

Originally appeared on VoIP Biz-News.com on 02/12/2009

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Next-Generation Switch Provides up to 84% Reduced Power Consumption Without Sacrificing Operational Performance
Taipei City, Jul 01, 2009 – D-Link, the end-to-end networking solutions provider for consumer and business, and the first company to introduce green technology to computer networking, today expanded its leadership role in the development of energy-saving products and initiatives. It is introducing the second generation D-Link® DGS-1008D, which provides up to 84% reduced power consumption* without sacrificing network performance.

Shipping now, the DGS-1008D is one of four environmentally friendly small office/home office (SOHO) unmanaged gigabit switches that will ship this year with newly enhanced power-saving features, including a power supply that is ENERGY STAR-compliant. Already available is the next-generation D-Link 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch DGS-1005D.

This second generation release of the D-Link Green™ switches is part of an award-winning company-wide D-Link Green technology computing initiative that includes manufacturing environmentally-responsible products, eco-friendly packaging, optimizing devices for ENERGY STAR compliance, and providing consumer education and recycling programs.

“Our goal is to maintain industry leadership as a pioneer of green networking technology by building in even more energy-saving features into our products without sacrificing performance,” said Jacky Chang, Senior Director of Consumer Solution Business Unit at D-Link Corporation. “We plan to continue the momentum of success we’ve realized with our first generation green products as we seek new avenues that protect the environment and help our customers save money in the process.”

About D-Link Green Technology

D-Link Green technology conserves energy by recognizing when a port is active or inactive then adjusts its power accordingly, benefiting home/SOHO users who may not need perpetual use of their computers or the use of all the ports on their switches. It is also capable of altering power usage in relation to the length of its cable, conserving energy use for both the user and the environment without any loss of performance.

* Power conserved when links are idle

Even when a computer is shut down, switches often remain on and continue to consume considerable amounts of power. Through D-Link Green technology, the new switches can detect when a computer is turned off and will respond accordingly by powering down into standby mode and reduce power used for that port.

* Optimized power usage based on dynamic detection of cable length

Normally, switches send full power to cables regardless of the actual length. Through D-Link Green technology, the switches are able to analyze the cable’s length and adjust the power accordingly. Since the cable length used by home/SOHO users is usually less than 20m, power consumption can be significantly reduced.

The incorporation of D-Link Green technology into these second generation switches re-emphasizes D-Link’s strong commitment to protecting the environment, leading the development of eco-friendly products that comply with RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directives. The RoHS directive restricts the use of specific hazardous materials during the manufacture of electrical and electronic goods while WEEE applies standards for proper disposal and recycling of products.

D-Link’s commitment to making its products more energy efficient is being appreciated by leading industry-watchers, such as PC Magazine and Laptop Magazine, which recently named the D-Link Green initiative the most innovative of 2008. D-Link has also been named a finalist in the 2009 Consumer Electronics Association’s (CEA®) annual Mark of Excellence Awards competition for its D-Link Green technology policies.

Availability

All D-Link switches are available through D-Link’s vast network of value-added resellers, solution providers and distributors.
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