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Ethernet Extender: Ciena Improves Regional Network Infrastructure of e|net
Ciena's 3916 and 3930 Service Delivery Switches have been chosen to improve the regional network infrastructure of e|net.

Internet Telephony Names Patton's SmartNode 5400 a 2011 Product of the Year
For the seventh year in a row, VoIP-equipment provider Patton has won a Product of the Year award from Internet Telephony magazine. This time, the winning product was the SmartNode 5400 Enterprise Session Border Router. The product is designed to offer a one-step CPE solution to both providers and enterprises to ensure fast and cost-effective implementation of SIP-trunking.

L2-3 Ethernet Switch Market to Hit $28 Billion in 2016
The L2-3 Ethernet Switch market is set to hit $28B in 2016, according to a recent report by Dell'Oro Group.

AIS Introduces Industrial Grade Touch-Screen Displays
American Industrial Systems is engaged in designing and manufacturing cost-effective LCD and embedded computing products for the industrial market, as well as ODM/OEM applications worldwide. The Irvine, CA-based company boasts of a line of Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) interactive displays, featuring a HMI (Human Machine Interface) touch screen ready platform. In a recent announcement, the company claimed that by aiding the visual communication at schools, these 7-inch and 10.1-inch wall mount touch screen terminals can well act as effective communication tools for the education community at normal times as well as during the emergencies.

TRENDnet Unveils 300 Mbps Easy-N Range Wireless Ethernet Extender
TRENDnet, a manufacturer of Ethernet and Fast Ethernet products, announced the launch of a wireless range extender that has the capability to extend a home or office network, offering wireless speeds up to 300 Mbps.

NETGEAR Announces Worldwide Launch of New Universal Dual-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender
NETGEAR, a company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, recently introduced the all new Universal Dual-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender, the WN2500RP.

TechLAN Reti Selects Patton Electronics as Norbert Dentrassangle Upgrades to Converged IP-Communication
Norbert Dentressangle (ND logistics) was facing a mounting problem with its operations in Italy. Communications among their offices were getting expensive. When the company routed calls going among the main and branch offices via Telecom Italia, it led to PSTN charges. The system in place was also cumbersome. The company faced voice and data infrastructure that became increasingly burdensome for the IT staff.

Mainstream Announces 35Mbps Ethernet First Mile Service
Mainstream Digital, one of the U.K.'s premier Business Internet Service Providers, synonymous with communications and IP for the last two decades, has recently launched an up to 35 Mbps Ethernet First Mile service as an access technology for dedicated Internet access.

BT Expands Ethernet Service in U.S. and Canada
BT, one of the world's leading providers of communications solutions and services, has expanded BT Ethernet Connect, the Ethernet service, in U.S. and Canada to meet growing customer demand.

Video Explores Power of CopperLink Ethernet Extender
Ethernet offers a number of benefits, but it is not without its limitations. It does have some distance limitations as it is effective for 100m and this must be overcome. The CopperLink solution from Patton is an Ethernet extender that will extend this distance to over five miles.

Ethernet Extender: Using iSCSI to Converge SAN Traffic in the Data Center
A better way to adopt converged network concept for SAN is to have SCSI traffic encapsulated in a protocol that can be transported over existing IP networks, says David Klebanov, technical solutions architect, Network World.

Patton Addresses Connectivity Challenges with Line of Ethernet Extenders
Justin Ramirez, product manager of IP voice and video for ABP, recently joined Johnny Grant, product line manager for connectivity from Patton, to discuss the developments in the communications technology world and how Patton's line of Ethernet extenders helps improve connectivity amongst businesses and to customers.

Avaya Beefing up Ethernet Switch Portfolio with New Models
Industry observer Steve Wexler recently reported that Avaya is updating its Ethernet switch portfolio with six new models.

BT Launches E-LAN Services and Expands Ethernet Connect Services to 28 Countries
BT a provider of communications solutions and services announced the expansion of its Ethernet Connect services to 28 countries and the launch of its international E-LAN services.

Two Major Trends to Alter Ethernet Switch Market, Dell'Oro Group Finds
According to officials of the Dell'Oro Group, the Ethernet switch market is "undergoing a technological transformation in the data center."

IEEE Approves Study on Next Generation 100 Gb/s Optical Solutions for Ethernet Operation
IEEE, the world's largest professional association advancing technology, will now initiate a new study group to explore next-generation 100 Gb/s optical solutions for Ethernet operation. According to the officials from IEEE, the study will be done on new amendment to the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standard.

Patton Explores Possibilities in Ethernet Extender Technologies
Industries involved in energy production can benefit greatly from the integration of data and voice communications. They can also expect savings from streamlining their operations through hardware consolidation in this upcoming generation of industrial automation and the included features that are easy for any user to utilize.

Patton's High-speed Ethernet Extender Now Shipping Worldwide
The latest high-speed Ethernet extender solution from Patton has officially begun shipment around the world. The CopperLink 2174 Ethernet extender product series was initially unveiled by Patton and processed for orders in September of this year, and hundreds of kits have already shipped, according to the company.

Ethernet Extender Provider Patton to Hold Educational Webinar
Ethernet extender provider Patton Electronics has had a busy autumn with its activity in the educational arena regarding everything from voice-over-IP (VoIP) routing and management to amplifying Ethernet coverage. The company just conducted a webinar this week on how its Ethernet Extender solutions can improve long-range Ethernet over existing voice-grade copper wiring, and is scheduled to host another webinar come December 7.

Patton Participates in Encouraging Exportation
A recent article from a local Maryland-based paper detailed Bobby Patton's participation in promoting the benefits of exportation. Patton Electronics has always been at the forefront of technological developments, and as such a company, has stayed on top of the trends over the years. The author noted that Patton's trip took place in the "early years" of the business, but the message still rings true today: exportation is not to be feared for manufacturers.

Patton Extends South Asian Reach in VoIP Gateways Market
In a recent move to bolster its international presence and place in the VoIP gateways space, Patton appointed Aveek Roy to lead business development in the South Asia sector of the telecom market.

Patton Electronics' CopperLink Ethernet Extender Featured on Video
Way, way back (way back) in 2001, the Gaithersburg, Maryland-based company announced the release of the Model 2158 CopperLink Ethernet Extenders, described at the time as a tool for overcoming the distance limitations of Ethernet and extending the reach of your network connections up to 4,500 feet on a single twisted-pair of voice-grade wire.

Webinar from Patton Explores How Ethernet Extender Services Can be Hassle-Free
Patton has had a busy year with product innovations in the Ethernet industry, and is co-sponsoring the VoiceSA conference in South Africa to discuss the latest in business communication solutions. The Ethernet extender solutions provider continues to explore the developments in the Ethernet and VoIP spaces, specifically holding educational discussions to investigate new products and offerings for businesses seeking out ways to improve their VoIP management.

Gennum Debuts New Integrated 16G Fibre Channel Module Chipset
Gennum Corporation, a global provider of high-speed optical, analog and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, has expanded its portfolio by launching into mass production the industry's first 16G Fibre Channel module chipset which is also compatible with existing Fibre Channel applications, including 4-8G Fibre Channel and 10G Fibre Channel over Ethernet.

Inphi Unveils 100 Gigabit Ethernet CMOS PHY Solutions
Inphi Corporation, a provider of high-speed analog semiconductor solutions for the communications and computing markets, has unveiled what the company claims to be the industry's first, lowest power 100 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) CMOS PHY solutions that support the IEEE 802.3ba standard and target next generation high density 100G line cards.

Patton's CopperLink 2174 Ethernet Extender Breaking New Ground
Patton, the multi-national organization that designs, develops, and manufactures electronic communications equipment for network access, connectivity, voice-over-IP, video surveillance and triple play, announced today that it is now taking orders for the new, U.S.-manufactured CopperLink 2174 series of ultra-high-speed Ethernet Extender, with initial shipments expected next month.

Arsalon Technologies Signs Multi-Year Agreement with tw telecom
In an effort to provide customers with access to carrier-class data storage, disaster recovery and data replication services, Kansas City-based Arsalon Technologies, a provider of Internet infrastructure technology and services, has partnered with managed services provider, tw telecom.

SYNNEX Corporation Amplifies Next Generation Data Center Portfolio through Partnership with Emulex Corporation
SYNNEX Corporation, a distributor of IT products and services, has announced the signing of a distribution agreement with Emulex Corporation to sell Emulex OneConnect 10GbE Network Interface Cards (NICs) into its network of VARs and systems integrators.

NeoPhotonics Enhances SFP+ Transceivers Portfolio with New Versions
NeoPhotonics Corporation, a designer and manufacturer of photonic integrated circuits, has announced that new versions have been added to NeoPhotonics' SFP+ transceiver product suite, enhancing the existing portfolio of 6G SFP+ transceivers for Common Public Radio Interface or CPRI and 10G SFP+ transceivers for 10G Ethernet and OC-192/STM-64 SONET/SDH Transport.

Ethernet Direct Selected as Official Supplier of Ethernet Switches for New World Trade Center
Ethernet Direct, a provider of industrial Ethernet switches, has announced a key role in the rebuilding of the World Trade Center as the selected Ethernet vendor for the project.

Patton, SEN Team to Enable Converged-IP Networks in Central America
Patton, a multi-national organization that designs, develops, and manufactures electronic communications equipment for network access, connectivity, voice-over-IP, triple play and video surveillance, has signed Sistems Enterprise Communications (SEN), the Siemens Enterprise Communications Distributor and Certified Preferred Partner for Central America and the Caribbean, as a value-added distributor and systems integrator to deliver converged-IP and legacy communications solutions in the region.

Eutelsat Inks Distribution Agreement with Egyptsat for Tooway Satellite Broadband Service
In an effort to meet the significant demand in Egypt and the surrounding region for high speed Internet service at reasonable cost, Eutelsat has signed a six-year distribution agreement worth nearly $30 million with Egyptsat for its Tooway satellite broadband service.

FCoE-Capable Adapters and LOM Drive Growth of 10 Gbps Ethernet Market: Dell'Oro
Sales of Fiber Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)-capable adapters and LAN on Motherboard (LOM) have boosted 10 Gbps Ethernet market growth in Q2 2011, according to Dell'Oro Group. This trend has also resulted in changes in the vendor rankings in the 10 Gbps Ethernet market.

Cable&Wireless Worldwide Unveils Roadmap for Ethernet Services in the Americas
In response to the ever increasing demand for seamless, secure, robust and high capacity connections that are spread across continents, Cable&Wireless Worldwide, a global telecoms company that offers a wide range of high-quality managed voice, data, hosting and IP-based services and applications, recently announced that it had decided to extend its portfolio of global Ethernet services for multinational enterprises and carrier customers who are based in the Americas.

Linear Technology Introduces PoE Controllers
Linear Technology has announced the launch of the LTC4266A and LTC4274A. These four-port and single-port Power over Ethernet (PoE) controllers for power sourcing equipment (PSE) can deliver up to 90 W of power to devices (PDs).

Cost-effective Maintenance and Deployment Drives Adoption of Ethernet Networking Technology by Enterprise Customers
As business operations expand, the need to optimize network connectivity capabilities has increased. Enterprise customers are keen on adopting technologies which provide reliable and cost effective connectivity. This is one of the reasons behind the increased deployment of the Ethernet technology.

Emulex Recognized with 2011 Golden Bridge Award for Best Convergence Technology
Converged networking solutions provider Emulex has announced that it has been named a winner by the Golden Bridge Business Awards (formerly the Network Products Guide Innovation Awards) in the "Innovation in Information Technology: Convergence" category for 2011.

MEN Micro Intros Extended Firmware Package for Rugged Ethernet Switches
MEN Micro, a provider of embedded computing and I/O solutions for mission-critical industrial, mobile and harsh environment applications, has announced the introduction of an extended firmware package for its rugged Ethernet switches which fulfills all requirements of demanding applications.

National Instruments Announces Single-Slot Chassis for NI CompactDAQ Platform
National Instruments (NI) has announced it has expanded the NI CompactDAQ platform with the addition of a single-slot chassis that supports wireless, USB and Ethernet buses.

Patapsco Communications Acquired by Communications Systems
UK-based Patapsco Communications has been acquired by Communications Systems (CSI) for its Transition Networks business unit, significantly bolstering Transition's position as a top manufacturer of broadband hardware solutions.

Webinar Explores Key Strategies for SIP Trunking Implementation
There is a drive to implement SIP trunking to lower operating costs and improve overall worker productivity. The right strategy for this implementation can vary, however, depending upon the size of the organization, the existing communications infrastructure and other variables.

Mellanox Announces New Offer on End-to-End Solutions Bundles
Mellanox Technologies has announced a beta lab bundle promotion for its 10- and 40- Gigabit Ethernet end-to-end connectivity products.

CWCEC Adds 10 GigE Support on CHAMP-AV5 DSP via Critical I/O's 10 GigE Interface
Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing (CWCEC) has announced the addition of 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GigE) support on its dual Intel Core i7 CHAMP-AV5 digital signal processing (DSP) 6U VME board via Critical I/O's 10 Gigabit Ethernet XGE XMC card.

Indian Telcos Adopt Carrier Grade Ethernet Deployments in a Big Way
Carrier Grade Ethernet deployments are fast gaining popularity as it is considered the best option to deliver optimized edge services for demanding customers.

Octava Launches HDCATS-100 HDMI Extender
Octava Inc., a specialist in HD video distribution, recently announced the release of the HDCATS-100, which combines and extends the following 4 signal formats: 1080P HD digital video/audio, Infrared I.R., Serial Data, and Ethernet over 1 single CAT 6 cable up to 300 ft.

Fujitsu Publishes Network Strategy Partners Research Report
Fujitsu, a provider of information and communication technology (ICT)-based business solutions, claims that a new research report done by Network Strategy Partners (now part of ACG Research) revealed that Ethernet Tag Switching, Fujitsu's implementation of Connection-Oriented Ethernet (COE), is capable of bringing down service providers' annual expenses by 32 percent compared to MPLS-TP implementations.

360networks Offers Ethernet Services to Clearfly Communications
360networks, a wholesale communications provider, announced that Clearfly Communications has selected its Ethernet Virtual Private Line (EVPL) service to support end user needs between Billings and Seattle.

In-Stat: Global Ethernet Port Shipment Declined 7 Percent
Global Ethernet port shipments from 4Q10 to 1Q11 declined 7 percent, while revenues decreased 12 percent, according to In-Stat.

Identifying the Three Key Strategies for SIP Implementation: Free Webinar
Enterprises today are searching for ways to reduce their overall cost of operation and implement solutions that allow them to streamline processes and become more efficient. SIP trunking is one method that allows the enterprise to do all of the above. The challenge, of course, is to understand the best method for implementation.

Mellanox Expands Availability of InfiniBand and Ethernet Solutions
Mellanox Technologies, Ltd., a supplier of end-to-end connectivity solutions for servers and storage systems, and NEC Deutschland GmbH, provider of high-performance computing solutions across Europe, announced the availability of Mellanox's line of InfiniBand and Ethernet connectivity solutions with NEC LX Series Supercomputers through NEC HPC Europe.

Ekinops Expands Portfolio with Ethernet Switching and Routing Solutions
Ekinops, a premier designer and supplier of next generation optical transport equipment for service providers and enterprise customers, has chosen to broaden its scope by venturing into the area of providing highly scalable Layer 1, 2 and 3 Ethernet switching and routing solutions.

AMX Releases Five New Device Control Boxes Featuring ICSLan: NetLinx Control Protocol over Ethernet
AMX is one of the leading providers of solutions that simplify the implementation, maintenance, along with the use of technology to create effective environments. The company recently announced the release of the ICSLan Device Control Boxes. These interfaces will be able to control almost any device including AV, HVAC, lighting and shades and other devices that make use of IR, RS-232, I/O or relays.

New Helios Embedded Processor Line Released By BroadLight
BroadLight, one of the leading suppliers of fiber access processors, recently announced the release of its Helios embedded processor line of products.

Gefen Extra Long Range Extender (ELR) for HDMI Earns HDBaseT Certification
Gefen, a provider of digital connectivity solutions, announced that its next generation Extra Long Range (ELR) Extender for HDMI has earned HDBaseT certification.

Carrier Ethernet Equipment Gaining in Sales
Service providers are opting to buy carrier Ethernet equipment over rival products, according to a recent report.

ACN Picks MDS to Support VoIP Services across Europe
Direct selling telecommunications company ACN has selected MDS, a provider of enterprise customer experience management solutions, to support its voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) services across 16 countries in Europe.

Napatech Supports Ethernet Data Monitoring on SONET and SDH Connections
Napatech, a provider of 1GbE & 10GbE programmable network adapters for network analysis and application off-load, recently announced that it will be supporting the monitoring of Ethernet data on 10 Gbps OC OC192c SONET and VC-4-64 SDH connections. According to company sources, this support will allow Napatech's OEM vendor customers to provide the same features and performance for both SONET/SDH and Ethernet interfaces.

Patton Electronics Company to Integrate eXtremeDB IMDS across its Solutions
Patton Electronics Company, a multi-national organization that designs, develops, and manufactures electronic communications equipment, will be integrating the eXtremeDB IMDS across its range of IPLink IP router and SmartNode voice-over-IP (VoIP) technology.

Patton Achieves Microsoft OCS Certification
Patton has recently announced mutual certification for Microsoft Office Communication Server (OCS) and SmartNode VoIP gateways.

Entanet Forecasts Strong Hosted VoIP Growth in 2011
Wholesale voice and data communications provider Entanet anticipates seeing a huge boost in hosted VoIP and SIP trunking services sales in 2011, the company said on Tuesday.

Looking for an Ethernet Extender? Think CopperLink!
Shopping around for an Ethernet Extender - perhaps to connect two separate buildings in your corporate campus? As you probably know there are a lot of options available on the market - and it is critical to select the right one to meet your needs.

Agilis Chooses Patton, 3CX for New VoIP Phone System Solution
Communications technology is supposed to make things easier for employees and the companies they work for. Yet, over time, market changes and other evolutions can turn once-useful systems into resource hogs-from both a time and cost standpoint.

Patton Ethernet Extender Extends Ethernet Beyond its Normal Distance
Extending a private local-area network (LAN) to other distant locations is not trivial. While WiFi requires a clear line-of-sight, special antennas, and is subject to weather, normal Ethernet cable has distance limitations. Though fiber optic connection sounds good for over a kilometer with high speed and no electrical shock or surge issues, it is technically specialized and expensive for both the end equipment interfaces and the cable. In addition, any damage to the cable requires special skills to repair or total replacement.

Israel's Tikal Sees Africa Ready for VoIP Growth
Tikal Network, an Israeli-based VoIP provider, says it wants to focus on Africa for growth opportunities, according to news reports.

Ethernet Extenders Deliver Strong Quality Network Performance
Ethernet has easily become the most common data-network technology in the global market as a result of its low cost, high degree of flexibility and standards-based interfaces. Even with so much going for it, however, Ethernet does have its own challenges.

Patton Offers High-Speed Ethernet Extender with CopperLink Model 2173
If you're in the market for an Ethernet extender, you might want to take a look at Patton's CopperLink Model 2173 high speed Ethernet extender.

Patton's CopperLink 2172R: A 50-Mbps Ruggedized Ethernet Extender
Patton, a manufacturer of communications equipment for carrier, enterprise and industrial networks worldwide offers some of the leading Ethernet extender products in its industry.

Patton's CopperLink Model 2160 Series Offers 45-Mbps Long Range Ethernet Extender
Patton a manufacturer of communications equipment for carrier, enterprise, and industrial networks worldwide offers some of the leading Ethernet extender products in its industry.

Ethernet Extender Users Are Frustrated with New Virgin Media, SuperHub
Virgin Media's 100mb SuperHub receives an update that approves speed, the company proclaimed it as a much needed update.

Mammoth's Ethernet Aggregation Service Helps Build WANs Using Multi-Carrier, Circuit-Agnostic Approach
By leveraging Mammoth's Ethernet Aggregation Service, telecommunication providers can efficiently build Wide Area Networks by taking advantage of Mammoth's multi-carrier, circuit-agnostic approach. With the completion of its first phase of aggregated Ethernet platform, Mammoth provides support for Ethernet aggregation in eleven of the company's points of presence.

Ethernet Extender: The Benefits of Ethernet Services
When it comes to running a business, access to information is very important. Companies around the world greatly depend on the reliability of Ethernet services that allow them the flexibility of obtaining access to needed information.

Creanord Announces it has Cleared Ethernet Backhaul Management Barrier
Creanord, an enabler of mobile backhaul with Ethernet performance monitoring and reporting for carriers and service providers, announced that it has cleared the Ethernet backhaul management barrier.

Ethernet Extender: Netgear Offers Four New Mobile Products at MWC
Netgear, an ethernet extender provider, announced its offering of four new mobile products for network operators at the Mobile World Congress (MWC).

Ethernet Extender: Netgear Launches Special Training for Channel Partners
Netgear is about a lot more than providing gateways and routers for home use. The networking solutions provider announced its latest training program focusing on managed switches, storage, managed wireless and home product solutions. Labeled Smart IT, the program will be conducted in several cities spanning from Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Lucknow, New Delhi and Kolkata.

Patton Joins with Partners to Promote VoIP Buyback Program at ITEXPO East
Patton is joining with some key partners - ABP Technology, VoipStore and Elastix - to promote a VoIP buyback offer during ITEXPO East in Miami Beach, Fla. During the trade show, now underway, the company will also highlight its SmartNode VoIP equipment and distribute coupons that give free VoIP technical training leading to a certification, the company announced.

Patton and Elastix Announce Mutually-Certified UC Solution at ITEXPO East 2011
Patton, a provider of business and carrier-class network access, connectivity, VoIP and mobile video-surveillance equipment, has announced its alliance with Elastix, in an open source Unified Communication distribution. Promoting their mutually-certified unified communications solution, both companies are exhibiting together at ITEXPO East 2011 happening now in Miami, Fla.

Avaya's Web Collaboration Platform Used by Ethernet Inventor
Avaya, a global provider of business collaboration systems, software and services, announced that Robert M. Metcalfe, inventor of Ethernet, used Avaya web.alive to enable remote attendees to participate in his first lecture as professor of innovation at the University of Texas at Austin Cockrell School of Engineering.

Mobile VoIP to Soar Past $6B by 2015
Voice-over-IP (VoIP), "the technology that has revolutionized voice services over the past several years and has brought calling costs down for residential and business customers alike," is spreading from the fixed-line world to the mobile world.

Major TV Developments for 2010 Included 3D, Internet, Wired Ethernet
"2010 saw two major developments in the TV market: 3D, and the Web." So says Jon Stokes in an important opinion piece discussing the future of TV posted on industry journal Ars Technica.

VoIP Adoption Still Growing in Consumer and Business Markets
VoIP service is not necessarily new, but market information indicates that its penetration in the field will allow it to remain relevant for some time to come, especially in a consumer capacity. The figures from industry analysts Point Topic, seem to reiterate the fact service providers, businesses and consumers are using VoIP systems at an ever increasing rate.

Telcentris Offers White Label Managed Wholesale VoIP Platform
Telcentris, a vendor of cloud communications products, has announced the availability of its white label product, which company officials describe as "an end-to-end managed wholesale VoIP enablement platform that offers customers a complete suite of services and robust back-end infrastructure."

Overall VoIP Spending Anticipated to Increase by 2014
In a recent research report by In-Stat entitled, "U.S. Business Spending by Size of Business and Vertical, 2009-2014: Business IP Communications" indicated that application-based Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) spending might increase nearly 60 percent by 2014.

Small and Medium Businesses Predict VoIP Market to Grow
New research from Ami-Partners, which involves opinions from small and medium businesses, indicates that VoIP market will grow in coming years. According to the research, over 30 percent of small businesses (1 - 99 employees) and 50 percent of medium businesses (100-999 employees) say that VoIP will become critical to their business operations.

Symmetricom Officials to Address Carrier Ethernet World Asia-Pacific Congress
Symmetricom, Inc., a provider of precise time solutions for the communications, aerospace, defense, IT infrastructure and metrology industries, has announced that three of its prime officials will be addressing the participants of the Carrier Ethernet World APAC Congress taking place at the Excelsior Hotel in Hong Kong through Dec. 3. These officials include Raillin Wirjo, senior product manager; Rajendra Datta, senior director of OEM marketing; and Joseph Neil, director of business development at Symmetricon.

Patton Unveils Real-Time Security and Surveillance Package
In a partnership with VCORE and QTAGS, Patton, a provider of business and carrier-class network access, connectivity, VoIP and mobile video-surveillance equipment is offering real-time situational awareness and security packages to its customers.

Dealing with VoIP Quality Issues: Don't Just Start Changing Settings
We suppose it would be fair to say VoIP has been a net plus for the telecommunications industry. As industry observer James Waldrop notes, "Consumers have used services such as Vonage and Skype to lower telephone bills and connect with loved ones around the world. Businesses have reaped far greater benefits from VoIP when they have installed IP-enabled telephone systems and hosted PBX services."

Leveraging Legacy Technologies in Next-Generation Communication Networks
In a recent white paper on this topic, VoIP routers and network equipment provider Patton Electronics highlights two types of legacy investments that should definitely be considered part of the transition to next-generation networks.

ABI Research: UC Infrastructure Market Expected to Reach $4.8 Billion by 2015
VoIP technologies are part of enterprise communications products and services that include fixed mobile convergence (FMC), contact center, IP/TDM PBX, messaging, and conferencing and collaboration. And, enterprises are ramping up their investments in VoIP technologies, both on customer premises equipment and hosted VoIP, according to new data from ABI Research.

Future of VoIP Assured Notwithstanding Saturation
For companies trying to cut costs, VoIP is a viable option, and for residents, it is a phenomenal leap into the future of communications. The latest figures from industry analysts, Point Topic, seem to reiterate this fact and even service providers are finding VoIP critical for penetrating the consumer market.

More than One in Five Consumer Broadband Lines Now Come with VoIP
More than one in five consumer broadband lines now come with VoIP, according to industry analysts Point Topic.

Xtel Communications Unveils Full Suite of Ethernet Services
Xtel Communications is now offering full Ethernet services to its customers.

Patton, 3CX and FaxBack Join Forces
Patton, a major player in business and carrier-class network access, connectivity, VoIP and mobile video-surveillance equipment, has announced a three-way alliance with FaxBack and 3CX that delivers complete, fully-tested and certified-interoperable communications solutions for the new generation of IP-centric enterprise networks.

eOn Launches eConn IP-PBX, Scalable IP Communications Platform
In the current economy, most enterprises and SMBs are actively looking for ways to consolidate their resources and minimize their operational expenses. To achieve this goal, a growing number of companies have begun adopting VoIP-based solutions that allow them to run a range of communications applications through a single platform.

Patton Electronics' First Mile Ethernet Modem Earns NGN Leadership Award for 2010
Patton Electronics' RocketLink 3200 Series EFM G.SHDSL Modem has won the prestigious Next-Generation-Network (NGN) Leadership Award for 2010, granted by Technology Marketing Corporation's (TMC) NGN Magazine.

Patton Offering 20 Percent Off on its DialFire Dial-up Access Equipment
Patton, a leading provider of telephony gear including Ethernet extenders, is currently offering a 20 percent discount on its DialFire Remote Access Servers.

OGI to Distribute Drishti-Soft's Ameyo in Indonesia
Orange Garden Indonesia (OGI), a solution provider for enterprise communications and a key distributor for Patton Electronics, is partnering with Drishti-Soft Solutions, an innovator of IP telephony and call center solutions, to distribute communications technology for the contact center and enterprise markets in Indonesia.

Iformata Conducts VNOC Symphony for Hosted VoIP Management
Iformata Communications L.L.C. announces its VNOC Observer service for video conferencing and telepresence. Built to complement its VNOC Producer service, the two systems provide previously unattained automated conference monitoring, diagnostics, event correlation and management capabilities.

BullGuard Plan to Expand in Americas Through Rewarding Reseller Program
BullGuard, a provider of user-friendly computer and mobile security solutions for home users and small businesses, announced its expansion plan throughout the United States and Latin America.

Squire Technologies' Media Gateway Controller SVI-MGC Selected by Moldavian ISP StarNet
Moldavian ISP StarNet has reportedly selected Squire Technologies' Media Gateway Controller SVI-MGC to provide a carrier grade VoIP service.

Patton Announces 20 Percent Price Cut on U.S.-Manufactured Remote Access Equipment
Patton, a major player in business and carrier-class VoIP, network access, connectivity, video surveillance and Ethernet extender equipment, has announced a permanent 20 percent price reduction on all DialFire Remote Access Server (RAS) equipment.

Albis Technology Passes MEF Conformance Certification
Albis Technologies, a vendor of electronic systems, has announced that its Universal Line Access Family ACCEED 1416 and 1404 equipment has successfully passed the Metro Ethernet Forum conformance certification program for Ethernet Private Line, Ethernet Virtual Private Line and Ethernet LAN.

Dell'Oro Predicts Mobile Infrastructure Market to Hit $43 Billion in 2014
According to the latest report by Dell'Oro Group, mobile infrastructure market annual revenues are forecast to reach $43 billion over the next five years. However, in 2009 mobile market had witnessed the double-digit revenue decline and a flat forecast for revenues in 2010.

InnoMedia, Clearcable Join to Prioritize Voice System Bandwidth Using Smart-DQoS Tech
InnoMedia announced that it has inked an agreement with Clearcable Networks for the distribution of InnoMedia ESBC products in Canada.

In Sync with What a Carrier Wants: XConnect
Trying to get inside a customer's head and figure out what they want is a challenge in every industry, whether you're selling designer purses or tandem and peering services.

Premier Media Group Deploys Advanced Networks Using Juniper Networks Technology
Juniper Networks, a provider of innovative software, silicon and systems, announced that Premier Media Group, a sports producer and broadcaster, has chosen Juniper Networks' switching and routing solutions to deliver high-definition content to its FOX SPORTS customers.

Infonetics Raises Revenue Forecasts for Ethernet Exchanges
Market research firm Infonetics Research has released the first edition of its biannual 2010 Ethernet and IP MPLS VPN Services report, which "tracks service provider revenue derived from wholesale and retail Ethernet services and layer 2 and layer 3 IP MPLS VPN services," according to Infonetics officials.

TMC Awards Patton's SmartNode Session Border Controller
A session border controller or, "SBC," is network equipment that is required for controlling the real-time session traffic at the signaling, call-control and packet layers between networks and is critical for the deployment of VoIP networks and acts as a network address translator "NAT" for the service provider.

IEEE Announces Ratification of IEEE 802.3ba 40Gb/s and 100Gb/s Ethernet
IEEE, the professional association for the advancement of technology, recently announced the ratification of IEEE 802.3ba 40Gb/s and 100Gb/s Ethernet, a new standard governing 40 Gb/s and 100 Gb/s Ethernet operations.

Skyworks Announces New CMOS Front-End Module for GPRS Handsets
GPRS handset manufacturers are being offered a new solution in the form of complementary metal oxide semiconductor front-end module by Skyworks Solutions Inc.

Sixnet Debuts EL DIN-Rail Switches for Smart Grid Applications
Sixnet, a provider of industrial and commercial M2M connectivity, has announced the design and release new EL Din-rail industrial Ethernet managed switches for smart grid applications.

Optimum Lightpath Expands Service into Telx's Clifton, New Jersey Colocation
Optimum Lightpath, a provider of Ethernet-based communication solutions for New York metropolitan-area businesses, announced today that it has expanded service into Telx's Clifton, N.J., colocation and interconnection facility to serve key financial hotspots in New York City and northern New Jersey.

And the IP Continues to Sizzle …
The IP Sizzles show, an ABP resellers' roadshow, is currently underway. This year, IP Sizzles officials say, they're using the model of a multi-country roadshow.

IP Sizzles Show Underway, SIP Trunking and All
The IP Sizzles show, an ABP resellers' roadshow, is currently underway. This year, IP Sizzles officials say, they're using the model of a multi-country roadshow.

Ethernet, Enterprise Router Market Braced For Strong Rebound: Report
Ethernet switches and routers are the two building blocks of huge enterprise networking market. And Infonetics Research's latest findings about Ethernet Switches and Enterprise Routers markets brings about good news for the industry as a whole.

Verizon Business Intros Cloud-Based Security-as-a-Service Portfolio
Verizon Business has announced the launch of a new cloud-based Security-as-a-Service portfolio through which enterprises can access robust security services.

Cable Operators to Find Success in Mobile Wireless Backhaul: Study
Cable Operators will find success in mobile wireless backhaul, a new Visant Strategies Study reveals.

Patton to Show off 'Sizzling' SIP, SmartNode Solutions at ABP Road Show
Patton Electronics is taking its solutions on the road for ABP seventh-annual IP Sizzles Conference for technology resellers and integrators in telephony, data networking and IP video surveillance.

Patton Earns ISO 9001:2008 Certification
Patton, which designs, manufactures and sells data communications products, announced the company has achieved certification of the latest ISO 9001:2008 standard for quality management systems.

SmartNode Scores Eighth VoIP Award in Patton's Five-Year Winning Streak
Patton, a player in business and carrier-class VoIP, network access, connectivity and video surveillance equipment, has announced that the SmartNode 4400 IpChannelBank won "2009 Product of the Year" from TMC's INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine. The product represents the eighth win for the Gaithersburg, Md., company.

ABP Technology Appointed Master Distributor in the Americas for Patton's SmartNode VoIP Gateway
With the evolution of the telecom industry towards VoIP, the Latin American market is in need of carrier-class products. That's why Patton, a Gaithersburg, Md.-based provider of business and carrier-class network access, connectivity, VoIP and triple-play equipment, is in perfect timing.

Carrier Ethernet Global Interconnect Demo at Light Reading's Ethernet Europe 2010
UBM TechWeb's Light Reading, a research-led media company serving the communications marketplace, will be announcing Phase 2 results of its Advanced Global Interconnect Test Program at Ethernet Europe in London.

ABP Delivers Patton SmartNode VoIP SBCs, Pre-Configured for SIP-Trunking Providers
ABP Technology, a provider of IP Telephony and IP Video solutions, announced that it is delivering pre-configured units of the SmartNode 5200 Enterprise Session Border Router from Patton, a provider of business and carrier-class VoIP, network access, connectivity and video surveillance equipment.

Recovery Underway in Ethernet Switch Market
Good news for those in the Ethernet switch market: Research firm Infonetics Research has released three enterprise networking market reports with new fourth-quarter and year-end data.

Patton Unveils Mobile Video Surveillance Technology
Patton, a major player in business and carrier-class VoIP, network access, connectivity and video surveillance equipment, unveiled the "Visuality live streaming 3G/4G Mobile Video Surveillance" system at CeBIT earlier this month.

Patton Starts Taking Orders of CopperLink 2160 Series of High-Speed Long-Range Ethernet Extenders
Patton, a provider of business and carrier-class VoIP, network access, connectivity and video surveillance equipment, announced that it has started taking orders for the CopperLink 2160 series of high-speed long-range Ethernet Extenders.

Net Optics Provides Healthcare Industry with Up-to-Date Tools
Net Optics, Inc., a global provider of intelligent network access solutions, has introduced three new products to improve healthcare network performance and help healthcare's digital future.

Patton's CopperLink 2160 Series Stretches Ethernet Beyond Conventional Limits
Patton, a provider of business and carrier-class VoIP, network access, connectivity and video surveillance equipment, announced that it is taking orders for theCopperLink 2160series of high-speed long-range Ethernet Extenders.

Patton Scores Product of the Year Award for SmartNode 4400 Product
Patton, a provider of business and carrier-class VoIP, network access, connectivity and video surveillance equipment, has announced that its SmartNode 4400 IpChannelBank Multi-FXS has won the 2010 Product of the Year Award from Technology Marketing Corporation's INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine.

Patton Announces Availability of SmartNode 5200 Enterprise Session Border Router
Patton, a provider of business and carrier-class VoIP, network access, connectivity and video surveillance equipment, announced that it's now taking orders for the SmartNode 5200 Enterprise Session Border Router.

Good News for Ethernet Switch Market from Dell'Oro
It looks like green tendrils of recovery are sprouting throughout the economy, and a recent report by Dell'Oro Group, which focuses on the networking and telecommunications industries, shows the Ethernet switch market is one of those.

Report: Business Ethernet to Boom by the Billions
It's the fastest-growing wireline data network worldwide, and it's only getting bigger, according to a new report.

Vertical Systems Group Posts Mid-2009 Business Ethernet Leaderboard Results
Ranking service providers with four percent or more of the retail business Ethernet market based on billable U.S. customer boards, Vertical Systems Group has released its "Mid-2009 Business Ethernet Leaderboards" report.

Patton Hosts Ethernet Extender Video Tutorial
January's almost through, but we can still expect many great tech-related announcements in 2010. And along with those announcements, a slew of online tutorials and in-house training camps. To help ease implementation woes in at least one arena, Gaithersburg, Md.-based Patton, in its January newsletter, made live its online video tutorial - "Breaking Boundaries with Ethernet Extenders" - to show IT staff how to stretch Ethernet extensions from points A to B using standard two-wire copper cabling (and reach up to 5.7 miles, achieving rates up to 50 Mbps).

Calix E7 Ethernet Service Access Platform Gains RUS Acceptance
Calix, a North American provider of broadband communications access systems and software for copper- and fiber-based network architectures that help service providers connect to their residential and business subscribers, announced that its E7 Ethernet Service Access Platform has received Rural Development Telecommunications acceptance from the Rural Utilities Service division of the United States Department of Agriculture.

Patton and ABP Form Strategic VoIP Market Alliance, Team up for ITEXPO
Patton, a manufacturer of business and carrier-class network access, connectivity, VoIP and triple-play equipment, and ABP Technology, a value-added distributor of IP telephony and IP video products, have announced a strategic partnership that appoints ABP a "master distributor" for Patton's SmartNode VoIP Gateway product line in the Americas.

Patton's Award-Winning SmartNode Product Returns to ITEXPO
Patton Electronics, a provider of network-access, connectivity and VoIP solutions, announced plans to exhibit its award-winning SmartNode 4960 PRI VoIP IAD in booth 112 at this year's ITEXPO EAST, to be held Jan. 20-22 in Miami.

End-of-Year Report: Patton CEO Predicts 'Strong Growth' in 2010
How many routers or VoIP gateways can you identify that are "Made in the USA?" For Patton, a Gaithersburg, Md.-based provider of Ethernet extender, video surveillance and other next-gen equipment, this is a source of pride.

Patton's EFM Equipment for Carriers and Enterprises Shipping Now
Patton has announced that it is now shipping its RocketLink Model 3202 G.SHDSL Ethernet-in-the-First-Mile (EFM) modem for carriers, service providers and enterprises.

Patton Offers Holiday Deals on VoIP Routers and More
Patton, a manufacturer of Ethernet extenders, routers and other IP telephony equipment, is offering a year-end “two for one” discount on its SmartNode T1/PRI and Multiport FXS VoIP routers now through Dec. 31.

Carriers Shop Around for Modems with First-Mile Ethernet Services Capabilities
Now that Cyber Monday 2009 has officially arrived, consumers are spending work hours clicking away online, wading through piles of e-mails touting merchandise markdowns. And in the IP communications world, carriers too, are comparison shopping for products that allow them to offer customers premium data services.

Patton's Latest RocketLink Modem Takes Off in Multiple Markets
In just two months since Patton released its RocketLink model 3202 G.SHDSL CPE modem, which delivers first-mile Ethernet services at up to 22.8 Mbps, the Gaithersburg, Md.-based manufacturer said it has seeing a growing interest among enterprises, universities and service providers.

Patton SmartNode Wins TMC's 2009 INTERNET TELEPHONY Excellence Award
Patton has announced that its SmartNode 4638 Multiport BRI So Gateway Router has received the "2009 INTERNET TELEPHONY Excellence Award" from TMC's INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine.

Patton Planning North American VoIP Market Blitz
Patton, a provider of business and carrier-class VoIP, network access, connectivity and video surveillance equipment, has announced a blitz on the North American VoIP market that engages key reseller partners to offer special year-end pricing on the company's two top selling SmartNode VoIP gateway routers.

Patton Electronics Exec Discusses VoIP Market Challenges and Strategies (Part 2)
With Halloween around the corner, businesses are looking toward the fourth quarter – and what's next in the world of communications. With the economy stabilizing, the future may seem less "scary," but still, a number of challenges lie ahead for VoIP players.

Patton Electronics Exec Discusses VoIP in Today's Shifting Economy (Part 1)
Even with the explosion of unified communications and mobility, the VoIP market has seen some tough challenges over the last year. Organizations have tightened their belts as competition for customers in the telecom industry has intensified.

Patton Electronics Touts Multi-FXS VoIP Gateway Router to Reduce Operating Expenses
Patton Electronics is now taking orders for its SmartNode 4400 IpChannelBank Multi-Port FXS Analog VoIP Gateway Router for carriers, service providers and enterprises.

Patton-Inlap Partners with voipGATE for VoIP Equipment Distribution
Luxembourg-based VoIP operator voipGATE has announced it is teaming up with Tiptel and Patton-Inalp for the distribution of certified and "highly qualified" VoIP equipment and connectivity.

Patton Targets Budget-Minded Enterprises with Latest RocketLink First-Mile Ethernet Extender
For businesses that want to blast off into high-tech speed territory but are still watching their wallets, Gaithersburg, Md.-based Patton Electronics is touting its newest Ethernet extender – the RocketLink 3202 G.SHDSL EFM Customer Premise Equipment Modem.

Patton Teams with Computerware to Provide Networking Equipment to Federal Government
Carrier-class network access, connectivity and VoIP products provider Patton-Inalp Networks AG is extending its reach further into the federal government space, teaming with Computerware sell its products to the agencies and the U.S. Military under the General Services Administration, GSA, schedule.

North America Drives Growth in Ethernet Switch, According to Study
The Ethernet Switch market has continued to grow, registering a 20 percent sequential growth during the second quarter of this year, according to a report from market research firm Dell'Oro Group.

Patton Talks Up the Future of Legacy in Next-Gen Industrial Networks
The idea of converging voice and data communications has made its way into industrial operations such as manufacturing, oil and gas production, and mining among others.

Patton Delivers Next-Generation UC for Large Enterprises
Patton-Inalp Networks AG has teamed with creator of IntraSwitch VoIP application software Centile to provide integrated unified communications (UC) solutions for large enterprises.

Patton Offering Extensive Ethernet Training Sessions
Carrier-class network access, connectivity and VoIP products provider Patton-Inalp Networks AG has put forward an extensive seminar training schedule in an effort to educate business about its growing core of networking technologies.

NETGEAR Debuts Two New ProSafe Advanced Gigabit Smart Switches
NETGEAR h has designed industry's first and only Gigabit Smart Switches specially designed for Small- to Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs). The switches GS724TPS and GS748TPS bring Gigabit connectivity, Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) and stacking onto the same platform making them more suitable for supporting converged networks.

Ethernet Switch Market Declines in the First Quarter of 2009: Infonetics Reports
Infonetics Research, a market research and consulting firm, recently released the first quarter (1Q09) edition of its 'Ethernet and Application Switches' report, which indicated that the Ethernet switch market dropped more than $1 billion in the first quarter of 2009.

Tellabs 7100 System Enhances Optical Networks of Enterprises
Tellabs has announced that its Tellabs 7100 system – part of its Business Services and Wavelength Services solutions – now supports enterprise networks and is equipped with a new optical transport multiplexer module.

Patton's Reduces Pricing on SmartNode Segment to Stimulate Gateway Market
Patton -- a provider of business and carrier-class network access, connectivity, Voice-over-IP and triple-play equipment – is reducing pricing on its lineup of FXS models of the SmartNode 4110 VoIP Gateway Series in an effort to stimulate the analog VoIP gateway market.

Patton's Low-Cost IpStatMux Transitions Device Networks to Ethernet/IP
At half the cost of a traditional multiplexers, Patton Electronics is banking on its IpStatMux Model 3038 to provide immediate or future migration to a growing number of businesses through an all-IP network by transparently transmitting up to eight asynchronous EIA-232/V.24 data-streams over Ethernet/IP and synch-serial composite links.

Patton Continues to Broaden Edge-Access Multiservice
After carrier-class network access, connectivity and VoIP products provider Patton-Inlap acquired all rights to the OnSite Systems S10 microMSPP products and technology, the company has been able to broaden its Patton's edge-access multi-service offering for service providers, carriers and mobile operators

Patton Launches Ruggedized Managed Modem
Patton launched the ruggedized Model 3231 Managed SHDSL Modem for industrial automation designed to operate in the harshest of environments.

Simplify Network Management with Secure SmartNode VPN for SMEs
Configuring access router for voice function can be a headache. The different signaling, voice traffic can be running at transport layer protocols. Some of them are running on TCP, while some others are running on UDP, etc. Each of them needs different NAPT translation. The SmartNode VPN feature can be used to simplify this task. By grouping all VoIP traffics, including both voice and signaling packets into a single pipe, the router configuration task can be greatly simplified.

SmartNod Solves Fax and PSTN Issues for SIP Enterprise Phone Systems
The future enterprise telephony system is purely SIP based, and it runs virtualized on a computer. But how does that system connect to an ISDN public network? And does the good old fax machine still work? Questions like these are reasons for the persistent skepticism regarding SIP telephony. With reliable and proven SmartNode external gateways, telephony system vendors have an answer that easily outperforms internal PCI cards. This is part one of a series about enterprise telephony systems and how SmartNodes enhance them.

Cablecom Selects Patton SmartNode for ISDN VoIP and Data Service
International cable-network operator Cablecom has picked the latest VoIP router from Patton-Inalp Networks AG to use as part of its customer premise equipment designed for small-to-medium enterprises.

Report: Carrier Ethernet Market Thriving in Recession, to Hit $32 Billion in 2013
According to Michael Howard, a principal analyst at the firm, this recession favors carrier Ethernet technologies and products because they're a less expensive alternative to legacy equipment.

Patton Electronics Offers Up OnSite Series Model
Patton Electronics has continued to make strides in the global business and carrier-class network access, connectivity, VoIP and triple-play equipment market as of late, and has recently added to its network offerings, according to the company.

Patton Adds Regional Director in Burgeoning Latin America Market
As the field for carrier-class network access, connectivity, VoIP and triple-play equipment continues to expand in Latin America, companies like Patton Electronics are fielding larger and more experienced teams throughout the region.

Hibernia Atlantic's GFN Offers Secure Connection to RGTS' Customers
Hibernia Atlantic said its Global Financial Network (GFN) is offering Rockefeller Group Technology Services (RGTS) customers a secure and reliable connection between them and other major financial firms.

Patton Ethernet Booster Extends PoE up to Five Times the Standard Reach
Patton Electronics has continued to make moves in the global business and carrier-class network access, connectivity, VoIP and triple-play equipment market in recent years, and this week further extended its network extension with the CopperLink Model 2110 Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) Booster series.

3CX Launches YouTube Channel Focusing on Technical VoIP Nuggets
VoIP education is going the way of home videos and disaster footage – its finding a place on YouTube.

Patton Partners with JTS in a Bid to Grab More of Japan's Network Equipment Market
Patton Electronics has made several major moves in the global business and carrier-class network access, connectivity, VoIP and triple-play equipment market in recent years, and now the Maryland company is extending its reach in the Pacific Rim. The company today announced a strategic partnership making JTS Corporation a Master Distributor for the Patton catalog in the Japanese market.

tw telecom Deploys Voice and Ethernet network for Cameron State Bank
tw telecom, a provider of managed voice, Internet and data networking solutions, has announced the successful installation of a 31-site voice and Ethernet network for Cameron State Bank.

Patton Wins INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year for the Fourth Consecutive Year
For the fourth time in as many years Patton Electronics has received Technology Marketing Corporation's (TMC) top honor with a Product of the Year Award for its VoIP Gateway product.

Patton Electronics Names New CEO to Lead Ethernet Extender Market
In a move designed to extend Patton Electronics corporate strategy for ongoing growth and profitability, the New York company has introduced Robert R. Patton as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Sorrento Networks Launches 10 Gigabit OET Line Card
Sorrento Networks has unveiled a 10 Gigabit Optical Ethernet Transport (OET) line card that increases bandwidth capacity by factor of five and enhances ability to support additional data services.

100 Gigabit Ethernet to Outsell OC-768 by 2012
As the release of the 100 Gigabit Ethernet standard approaches, research labs, derivative traders and universities are gearing up for the 2010 IEEE standardization deadline.

Patton Opens Shop in Milan
Patton and Patton-Inalp Networks has extended its global footprint with the opening of regional sales office in Milan, Italy.

Patton Buys OnSite Systems' S10 Micro-MSPP Products and Technologies
Patton, a Maryland-based provider of carrier-class network access, connectivity, and VoIP products, has reportedly purchased all rights to OnSite Systems' S10 Micro-MSPP products and technologies.

ADC and Albany Tel Expand Customer Bandwidth in Minnesota
ADC, a global connectivity solution provider has partnered with central Minnesota-based Albany Tel for a five-year fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) project. Under the agreement, ADC's Professional Services team will upgrade Albany Tel's copper lines to a fiber network that can support advanced bandwidth-intensive services for its 3,800 subscribers.

Intellon Opens HQ in Orlando
Intellon, a provider of HomePlug-compatible integrated circuits (ICs) for home networking, networked entertainment, Ethernet-over-Coax (EoC) and smart grid applications, has opened new headquarters in Orlando.

Report: Asia Pacific Providers to Buy 5.5 Million PON Ports in 2008
The providers are poised to buy more than 5.5 million EPON, GPON, and WDM-PON ports in 2008, which represents a 37 percent increase over 2007, according to Infonetics. The research firm has predicted strong annual port growth through at least 2011.

Patton Electronics at Forefront of Ethernet Extender Technology
While many industry insiders are well aware of what an Ethernet Extender does, and what the benefits can provide, many of those who might need it most have yet to learn of its numerous advantages.

Patton Electronics Provides "Fat Pipe" for Thin Budget
The folks at Chautauqua County Home nursing facility recently received a "fat pipe" on their relatively small budget with Patton Electronics' IPLink Inverse Mux.

Patton Electronics Continues to Expand Robust Telecom Expansion
Patton Electronics has made several interesting and successful moves the past year, but perhaps none as wide in international scope as opening a new India Headquarters in Chennai, lured by sustained expansion in India's telecom and networking sectors.

Patton Solves VoIP Interop Challenges for DECT, PBX, and FAX in ISDN Deployments
Patton-Inalp Networks has big expectations for its new BRI and PRI VoIP product lines that have been developed to ensure seamless inter-operation with Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) and PBX systems.

Patton Releases Carrier-Grade BRI VoIP Adapter
Patton-Inalp Networks announced its SmartNode Smart-Digital Telephone Adapter (S-DTA) is fully released and generally available.

Patton Launches SmartNode VoIP Adapter
Described as the only two-call ISDN VoIP CPE on the market that runs carrier-grade software, Patton's SmartWare, the S-DTA, should be viewed as an option for double and triple-pay service providers seeking an ISDN termination device, company officials say.

Patton Expands Industrial Product Line with Ruggedized Ethernet Extender
Patton has begun to take orders for the Model 2172R 50-Mbps Ruggedized Ethernet Extender for industrial Ethernet applications.

Orangeburg Schools Implements High Speed Network to Create Dynamic Learning Environments
Extreme Networks, Inc., and its Channel Partner Converged Networks, LLC of Charleston SC, network solutions, including leading products, network design and ongoing maintenance expertise have been selected by the Orangeburg Consolidated School District Four of S.C., where an advanced Ethernet network now supports ten separate school sites.

Zhone Launches zNID Intelligent Home FTTH Gateways for Active Ethernet
Zhone Technologies announced the launch of two new Fibers to the Home (FTTH) gateways, zNID 4200 Series Outdoor Multimedia Gateway and zNID 1100 Series Indoor WiFi Gateway. The zNIDTM multimedia outdoor gateway provides layer-three intelligence and Quality of Service (QoS) features for GPON to point to point Ethernet installations. The zNID indoor gateway is designed for high performance WiFi networks.

UC Magazine Recognizes Patton's New VoIP IAD
UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS magazine has awarded the 2007 Product of the Year Award to Patton's SmartNode 4650 Multiport ISDN VoIP IAD with G.SHDSL.bisInterface.

Solving the Ethernet Distance Issue
How does one solve the issues of installing wireless AP's easily?

Selecting an Ethernet Extender
Ethernet extenders enable network communication over distances that exceed the limits specified in IEEE 802.3, a communication standard from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

Carphone Warehouse Networks Develops Next-Generation Network with Juniper Ethernet Platforms
Carphone Warehouse Networks (CPWN), one of the leading independent service providers in the U.K., has deployed Juniper Networks MX960 Ethernet Services Routers in its nationwide Next-Generation Network.

Ethernet Extenders: Key Benefits and What to Look For
Ethernet Extenders eliminate the need for installing expensive 802.3 repeaters, twisted pair (CAT5/CAT6) cabling, or fiber and associated fiber transceivers.

TMC's Unified Communications Magazine Announces 2007 Product of the Year Award Winners
Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) announced today that its Unified Communications magazine has selected winners of its First Annual Product of the Year Awards.

Patton's CopperLink-T Ethernet Extenders
Designed for plug-and-play, back-to-back operation, Patton's CopperLink-T Extenders—introduced a year ago—deliver TDM circuit extension with no required configuration.

Solving the Ethernet Standard Limitation Problem
Extending Ethernet some distance from your main network or internet connection can be a challenge.

Siemens' HiPath Wireless Access Points Validated by Farpoint
Farpoint Group, the Massachusetts based leading independent analyst firm specializing in mobile technologies, validated the recently announced HiPath Wireless Access Points (APs) by Siemens Communications, Inc. (News - Alert) for its functionality and compliancy.

Telco Acquisition of Charles' Broadband MUXs Improves Cellular Backhaul
Telco Systems announced that it has acquired broadband multiplexer product line from Charles Industries.

Hatteras Partners with Quantum to Deliver Mid-Band Ethernet Solutions
Hatteras Networks and Quantum Communications have deployed Hatteras' Mid-Band Ethernet solutions, according to a Hatteras announcement today.

Ethernet Extenders: The Sensible Alternative
Ethernet extenders are cost-effective alternatives to more complicated and pricey wiring installations such as CAT5 cable.

The Ethernet Distance Issue
How does one solve the issues of installing wireless AP's easily?

RadiSys Launches Promentum ATCA-7220 Dual Octeon PLUS Packet Processing Module
RadiSys Corporation launched its Promentum ATCA-7220, which is an AdvancedTCA packet processing blade that provides highest available Gigabit Ethernet density and throughput.

Microsemi Introduces IEEE802.3at Integrated Circuit Solutions for High Power PoE Applications
Microsemi Corporation, developer of high performance analog mixed signal integrated circuits and high reliability semiconductors, has unveiled IEEE802.3at-ready power over Ethernet (PoE) integrated solution family, capable of delivering up to 60 watts power for devices ranging from video screen phones and WiMAX transmitters to pan-tilt-zoom cameras, thin-clients and laptop computers.

Getting the Most from Ethernet Extenders
A major benefit of Ethernet extenders is their ability to eliminate the need for installing expensive Switches and CAT5 cable.

Digi Launches Industry's First Flexible Ethernet Networking Module
Digi International has introduced the ConnectCore 9P 9215, the industry's most flexible ARM9-based Ethernet networking module.

Patton Introduces World's First IP Camera Extender
Patton Electronics has announced the Patton Model 1173, the world's first IP Camera Extender.

Neo Telecoms Installs Foundry Networks' NetIron MLX Metro Routers
Foundry Networks, Inc. has announced that the NetIron MLX Series of MPLS metro routers was selected by Neo Telecoms, a network and Internet Service Providers (ISP) based in France, to power its revamped network infrastructure to meet exponential capacity growth due to customer demand.

Telco Systems Announces MEF 9 and 14 Certification
Telco Systems T-Marc 300 series and T-Marc 25x series service demarcation product lines have received MEF 9 and MEF 14 certification in accordance with the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF)-approved test plans for Ethernet services and traffic management.

Patton Launches IP Camera Extender
Patton Electronics has unveiled the world's first IP Camera Extender, the Patton Model 1173, which is compatible with any IP camera on the market. Patton's Model 1173 is optimized to deliver high-quality streaming video over ordinary copper telephone wire at up to 50 Mbps.

Selecting an Ethernet Extender
Ethernet extenders allow network communication over distances that exceed the limits described in IEEE 802.3.

Protecting Your Ethernet Extender from Electrical Damage
Computers, process control equipment and other computer-related products such as ethernet extenders are susceptible to damage from high-voltage surges and spikes.

Netgear to Unveil Network Bridge and Extender Innovations at the CES
Netgear has announced that it will be expanding wired and wireless network bridges and extenders at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week.

What Does an Ethernet Extender Do?
An Ethernet Extender lets users expand Ethernet connections beyond typical 328-foot ethernet distance limitations.

GTA TeleGuam Selects Occam for Major Network Upgrade
Occam Networks Inc., a leading supplier of Ethernet and IP-based loop carrier equipment to telecommunications companies, has signed an agreement with GTA TeleGuam, Guam's leading telcom provider, to supply equipments for upgrading its network.

AT&T Announces New Contract with Andover Public Schools
AT&T Inc. has entered into a new five-year voice and data services contract with Andover Public Schools, a public school district serving more than 4,000 students across eight schools in Butler County.

SmartNode Features SIP Registrar Functionality
The functionality of SIP registrar is now available in Patton's SmartNode VoIP gateway-routers and customer-premise equipment (CPE), according to a company announcement.

Lightstorm's Hudson OAM Service Accelerator Now Sampling
Lightstorm Network's newest carrier Ethernet solution, the Hudson OAM service accelerator, is now sampling, according to an announcement today.

First Mile Communications 'Lights' New Hub Site in Buckhead
First Mile Communications, a provider of high-speed Internet access has announced the expansion of its metro Ethernet service into Buckhead, Atlanta's preeminent business district.

Taiwan Post Deploys Nortel Metro Ethernet Solution
Taiwan Post, a postal, banking and insurance services provider in Taiwan has deployed a Nortel Metro Ethernet solution to ensure business continuity.

UK Vista Users to Utilize Ethernet Extenders for Streaming Data to TV
Vista-powered homes in the UK will finally get a taste of Extenders for Media Center, allowing them to stream live TV as well as movies, photos and music to multiple sets.

Patton's Copperlink Ethernet Extenders Solve a Problem for Wyoming Boy Scouts
Communications were a major problem for the staff of the remote Wyoming boy scout installation Camp Loll before Patton came along.

Patton Joins the Triple Play Alliance
Patton has expanded its longstanding interoperability program by joining the Triple Play Alliance.

Patton Expands VoIP CPE Product Line
Patton-Inalp Networks has expanded their VoIP CPE product line with a rich-featured, very-low-cost 2- BRI PSTN VoIP Gateway.

Patton Adds PSTN VoIP Gateway to Its Line
Patton has expanded its VoIP CPE product line by adding a low-cost, rich-featured, 2- BRI PSTN VoIP Gateway.

Galazar Offers Ethernet Access Solutions for Small-Form-Factor Platforms
Galazar Networks Inc. has launched Ethernet Access Solutions for Small-Form-Factor Platforms.