[October 28, 2009] NEC of America Names Verizon Technical Achievement Winner Tweet Oct 28, 2009 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- NEC of America, a provider of network and IT solutions, announced Verizon as the winner of the 'Empowered by Telecommunications' award in the category of Technical Achievement. The 'Empowered by Telecommunications' award was created to recognize development and achievement among USTelecom carrier members. Reviewed by a panel of industry influencers, including both media and analyst judges, Verizon received the Technical Achievement recognition for its September 2008 optical control plane technology field trial. In this trial, Verizon performed a multi-supplier control plane test, demonstrating near real-time circuit provisioning across the company's commercial network. The trial used established circuits carrying test traffic through optical paths on the Verizon network from Chicago to Atlanta, and demonstrated interoperability based on industry standards (Optical Interoperability Forum E-NNI) of the optical control plane for flow-through of provisioned orders, which should result in a shortened time from circuit order to circuit activation. "Congratulations to Verizon for winning an inaugural NEC 'Empowered by Telecommunications' award. This award recognizes and promotes thought leadership as well as the efforts and achievements that advance technology in support of moving forward some aspect of the entire telecommunications market," said Michael Howard, principal analyst at Infonetics Research and 'Empowered by Telecommunications' award judge. Optical control plane technology delivers automated control of circuit provisioning and maintenance, enabling a transport services environment. The technology also allows response to changing customer demands as networks evolve with new features and content. Control plane technology reduces idle capacity in the network, as well as affords re-routing of capacity during outage events or maintenance periods. Verizon said it received the 'Empowered By Telecommunications' award at the USTelecom Membership Reception at Supercomm 2009 on October 20. Additionally, NEC of America noted it will make a $10,000.00 donation on behalf of Verizon, to an approved educational institution. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]