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Ikanos Debuts Diagnostics, Analysis and Measurement Software for Multi-mode VDSL2 PlatformsFREMONT, Calif., March 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ikanos Communications, Inc. , a leading developer and provider of Fiber Fast(TM) broadband solutions, today announced the availability of the LoopNostics(TM) software suite. This line diagnostics, analysis and measurement software is designed to help service providers more quickly and cost-effectively roll out broadband services on multi-mode VDSL2 platforms and enhance revenue with service level agreements. LoopNostics is available for Ikanos' industry-leading multi-mode VDSL2 chipsets. It supports all standard-based VDSL2 profiles from 8.5 to 30 MHz, as well as ADSLx standards. LoopNostics offers loop qualification and characterization capabilities based on proprietary and innovative Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR), Frequency Domain Reflectometry (FDR) and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) techniques. Using Ikanos chipsets' advanced technologies, data is collected without the need for customer premises equipment (CPE) or additional hardware on the central office (CO) line card, even in the presence of cross-connects and POTS/ISDN splitters. This capability minimizes the need for human intervention during measurement. Data is then analyzed to estimate loop qualification parameters such as length, channel spectral characteristics, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), maximum attainable upstream and downstream data rates, bridged tap detection and loop termination for mixed wire gauges. Operational control and reporting is achieved through an easy-to-use graphical user interface. "By offering LoopNostics software for its industry-leading, multi-mode VDSL2 platforms, Ikanos is providing yet another advanced feature that can help carriers deploy VDSL2 faster," said Jag Bolaria, senior analyst at Linley Group. "Service providers can use LoopNostics to pre-qualify the effective bandwidth available to a consumer and then offer tiered services, thus reducing operating expenses." "Our LoopNostics software puts the power of information in service providers' hands," said Daniel K. Atler, CEO of Ikanos. "Using its extensive capabilities service providers can accelerate their IPTV deployments and minimize time to revenue." About Ikanos Communications, Inc. Ikanos Communications, Inc. develops chipsets that enable carriers to offer Fiber Fast(TM) bandwidth and high-speed network processing for enhanced triple play services. Supporting transmission rates of up to 100 Mbps, Ikanos' line of end-to-end silicon solutions power line terminals, CPE modems and residential gateways for many of the world's leading network equipment manufacturers. Ikanos' solutions enable fast and cost-effective carrier rollouts of interactive broadband services including IPTV. (C) 2007 Ikanos Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Ikanos Communications, Ikanos, the Ikanos logo, SmartLeap, Eagle, Fusiv, CleverConnect, Ikanos Programmable Operating System, Fx, FxS, VLR and Fiber Fast are among the trademarks or registered trademarks of Ikanos. Cautionary Statement This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risk and uncertainty regarding the capability of new product features and the Company's continued leadership in delivering high-performance VDSL2 products. This forward-looking statement is subject to a number of assumptions, uncertainties and risks, including market acceptance of new products and the continued growth of Ikanos. One should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. For a further discussion of the risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We cannot assure that the events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statement will be achieved or occur, nor do we undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements for any reason after the date of this press release. Ikanos Communications, Inc. CONTACT: Susan Lehman of Rockpoint Public Relations, +1-510-832-6006,[email protected], for Ikanos Communications; or Margo Westfall of IkanosCommunications, +1-510-438-6276, [email protected] Web site: http://www.ikanos.com/ |