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Jul. 27, 2010

JDSU Announces First-Ever Jitter Measurement Solution for Synchronous Ethernet

Helps service providers meet the increasing demand for mobile backhaul networks

Milpitas, Calif., July 27, 2010 – JDSU (NASDAQ: JDSU and TSX: JDU) today introduced a new jitter feature for the JDSU Optical Network Tester series (ONT-503, 506 and 512) that establishes the ONT as the first and only jitter analysis solution able to conduct both jitter and wander measurements on 10GE Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) devices and systems. These capabilities help to ensure reliable signal and network performance of mobile backhaul networks for the delivery of high-quality bandwidth-intensive services such as video.

As telecommunications networks continue the transition from time division multiplexing (TDM) to packet technology, synchronization and its evolution in these converged networks is critical to high-quality, reliable network performance. The new JDSU ONT jitter solution helps address the essential tasks of characterizing both the jitter and wander performance of SyncE circuits so that critical timing and synchronization functions can be maintained without signal degradation or network performance problems.

“As demand for high-bandwidth services such as video continues to grow, consumers have a tremendous appetite for a high-quality experience - whether they are watching it from home, on the Internet or from a mobile device,” said Lars Friedrich, vice president and general manager in JDSU’s Communications Test and Measurement business segment. “To address this, JDSU’s unique combination of both jitter and wander functions empower network equipment manufacturers and service providers with these capabilities for the first time over 10GE Synchronous Ethernet networks.”

Ethernet, while successful in delivering a cost efficient technology for high-bandwidth data and video services, is lacking in synchronization features critical for ensuring reliable video and mobile backhaul networks. SyncE has emerged as a simple link-by-link replacement for SONET/SDH that retains backward compatibility, leverages the existing synchronization architecture, and cost- effectively enables current and next-generation services such as IP-based video services. SyncE, which is currently on the market for 1GE and 10GE and will be supported in future 40GE and 100GE networks, promises to deliver necessary timing functions and accelerate the transition from TDM to packet networks.

JDSU is also actively working in International Telecommunication Union Telecommunication (ITU-T) study groups to standardize different aspects of SyncE jitter and wander testing. The JDSU ONT jitter module is compliant with the performance requirements for SyncE interfaces recently defined by ITU-T. The company provides test equipment required to support SyncE network needs for timing and synchronization. The JDSU solution can perform the three most common jitter measurements - jitter generation, jitter tolerance, and jitter transfer - with best-in-class, intrinsic jitter to get enough margin to the specified jitter tolerance limits required by ITU-T standards. These measurements help determine the amount of jitter acceptable at SyncE interfaces.

The JDSU jitter module supports the research and development, system verification, and production of component vendors and network equipment manufacturers, as well as the equipment verification, installation and maintenance requirements of service providers.

Jul. 26, 2010

Ceragon Enhances Next Generation Networking Capabilities

Acquires Advanced Carrier Ethernet NMS Technology to Enable Best-of-Breed Solution

Paramus, New Jersey, Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT), a leading provider of high-capacity, LTE-Ready wireless backhaul solutions, today announced that it has entered an agreement to acquire the right to use and further develop advanced Ethernet network management software which will accelerate enhancements to its end-to-end network management system (NMS).

Featuring a variety of networking functionalities, the software modules will be further developed and tailored to Ceragon’s advanced FibeAir® platforms to boost the performance of its PolyView management solution. The development effort will help to simplify the design and management of complex Ethernet backhaul networks, and enable Ceragon customers to achieve unmatched operational accuracy and higher overall network efficiency.

“As mobile networks become more complex, the ability to provide and manage a wide range of services becomes ever more challenging,” said Ira Palti, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ceragon. “We are constantly evaluating opportunities to accelerate the introduction of new capabilities by acquiring technology. In this case, we will be adding attractive new end-to-end network management features to help our customers plan their networks faster while bringing operational errors to a minimum. Furthermore, we can help simplify daily maintenance tasks such as provisioning, error detection, fault management and more. This will result in better performance, lower operational costs and higher profitability.”

Additional benefits to Ceragon customers will include:

• Manage Ethernet Services across multiple technologies and vendor domains
• Assign and manage differentiated service level agreements (SLAs)
• Ensure high quality of service (QoS) from end-to-end
• Increase efficiency via advanced, friendly user interface
• Employ advanced planning tools improve resiliency and resource utilization
• Exploit optimization tools capabilities
• Simplify 3rd party integration for end to end network management
• Utilize root cause mechanism for more effective fault management

Jul. 26, 2010

JDSU and Amada Co-Develop High Power Fiber Laser

New 4kW Fiber Laser Marks Entrance into High Power Fiber Laser Market

Milpitas, Calif., July 26, 2010 –JDSU (NASDAQ: JDSU and TSX: JDU) today announced that it has collaborated with Amada, a leading manufacturer of machine tools for metal fabrication, to develop a new high-power 4 kilowatt (kW) fiber laser. The fiber laser has been integrated into a new sheet metal cutting system that Amada plans to start selling to the Japanese market in May 2011, followed by a global market introduction in June 2011. According to Amada, the new system will provide the fastest linear cutting speed available worldwide.

The new 4 kW fiber laser provides the ability to cut materials such as copper, brass, titanium and non-metals that cannot be cut effectively with traditional carbon dioxide (CO2) lasers. Combined with the Amada high-speed linear drive system, thin sheets of stainless steel and aluminum will be cut at a linear speed that is 2.5 to 3 times faster than cutting speeds achieved with traditional CO2-based cutting systems.

Metal processing is one of the largest markets for lasers, with fiber lasers gaining traction in recent years. Industry analyst firm Strategies Unlimited estimates that the laser market for kilowatt materials processing will grow to more than $1 billion by 2013.

Fiber lasers offer several additional benefits over CO2 and solid-state lasers for sheet metal processing applications, including:

• Flexible beam delivery via a process fiber
• Significantly reduced electrical power consumption
• Reduced footprint
• Low maintenance costs
• Ability to focus the beam effectively from a long working distance

“Amada’s long-standing machine tool design and manufacturing expertise combined with JDSU’s telecom-grade diode and fiber laser technology have enabled us to design a fiber laser that is not only cost effective, but that also provides industry leading performance and reliability,” said Ken Lo, vice president and general manager of Commercial Lasers at JDSU.

“The strong collaboration and complimentary expertise of the teams at Amada and JDSU have been instrumental to developing the new 4 kW laser,” said Mr. Naoki Orita, corporate officer and director of the Research Laboratoryat Amada.

Jun. 01, 2010

Ceragon’s New Energy-Efficient Long Haul Radio Solution Cuts Power Consumption by Up To 30%

The new solution targets IP-Trunk applications and can deployed in any configuration or installation scenario in combination with Ceragon’s FibeAir® IP-10

LAGOS, Nigeria, June 1, 2010 - Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT), a leading provider of high-capacity, 4G/ LTE-Ready wireless backhaul networks, today introduced the newest member of its FibeAir RFU (Radio Frequency Unit) solutions family. The Green Mode RFU-HP makes for unique, energy-efficient 1Gb IP Trunk radio implementations. Featuring an adjustable power mode the Green Mode RFU-HP can reduce radio link power consumption by as much as 30% compared with existing solutions. The new RFU-HP is combined with Ceragon advanced FibeAir IP-10 platforms, for a complete, feature-rich IP solution with an unmatched, low total cost of ownership

A critical design issue for current wireless networks is the development suitable architectures that can efficiently reduce power consumption, thereby increasing the operational lifetime of the network, while cutting operational expenditure. Ceragon’s Green Mode RFU-HP offers automatic control of both the power consumption as well as the transmission power, ensuring that no excess energy is used while the network operates in “steady state”. Under fading conditions the power is automatically increased to compensate for signal loss and to ensure the link continues to meet the required performance level.

Ideal for any deployment configuration, all-indoor, split-mount and all-outdoor, Ceragon’s new radio system can provide additional and significant power savings across an entire telecommunication network, without compromising performance and availability. In addition, the New RFU-HP comes with the following unique capabilities:

• Highest available transmit power – Supporting transmit power of up to 32dBm, both in split and all indoor configurations, , the Green Mode RFU-HP offers unmatched performance, extending wireless links over longer distances with enhanced availability. This feature also allows carriers to use smaller, less costly antennas without compromising the link’s reach or performance.
• High capacity – Operating in any standard channel bandwidth up to 56 Mhz, Green Mode RFU-HP delivers up to 500Mbps on a single channel, and up to 1Gbps using cross polarization Interference Canceller (XPIC).

Additional Power and Cost Saving Benefits

• All-outdoor Trunk IP Networks – RFU-HP can be deployed in combination with Ceragon’s advanced FibeAir IP-10 solutions family in all-outdoor configurations. Allowing for zero footprint deployments, the combined solution can scale up to offer up to 5 Gbps of guaranteed traffic. Requiring no heating or cooling devices, it helps operators to achieve additional power savings.
• Support for asymmetric transmission – Unlike competing radio systems, RFU-HP can be used in asymmetric mode (higher bandwidths downstream, lower bandwidths upstream). This allows operators to design smarter network architectures with lower equipment costs and reduced power consumption across the entire network.
• Adaptive Transmit Power & Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) – Ensuring that each microwave radio is automatically optimized to provide the best performance under changing weather conditions. Adaptive transmit power is used to lower the signal output power when environmental conditions are good in order to reduce power consumption and network interference. ACM is a technology that allows the wireless link to adjust itself to changing weather conditions in order to support several types of availability for different types of service.

“As the industry experts in radio technology, we continue to provide real benefit to our customers by helping them to make communication services accessible everywhere,” said Ira Palti, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ceragon. “By reducing the cost and power requirements of wireless long haul solutions Ceragon enables operators to profitably serve remote communities. We plan to continue and strengthen our offering and to solidify our technological leadership.”

May. 17, 2010

Ceragon Helps Ergon Energy Build Wireless Infrastructure to Support Power Line Applications in Queensland, Australia

Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: CRNT), the provider of high-capacity, 4G/LTE-Ready wireless backhaul networks, today announced that Ergon Energy Corporation Limited, an electricity distribution company in Queensland, Australia, is deploying Ceragon’s advanced FibeAir® solutions in a high-capacity microwave/fiber hybrid network spanning large parts of Queensland.

Ergon Energy provides high-voltage powerline infrastructure to distribute electricity to regional centers throughout Queensland. Equipment orders for the first two phases of the project are valued at more than $1 million in revenue.

Ergon Energy’s new telecommunications network is based on a hybrid fiber/microwave architecture and supports a mix of SDH and IP data traffic. Ceragon’s leading edge FibeAir platforms, including FibeAir 3200T all-indoor solution, the FibeAir 1500R and FibeAir IP-10, will help Ergon Energy enhance the capacity and functionality of the wireless portion of its network. Ceragon solutions will enable applications such as network protection switching, metering and intelligent monitoring, storage and disaster recovery and high-speed communication across multiple sites.

ATI Australia, one of Ceragon’s leading distributors in Australia, performed the design and microwave equipment supply for this project.

“Putting in place a high-performance communication infrastructure is an essential ingredient in our maintenance of a world-class power distribution network,” said Ergon Energy’s Group Manager Telecommunications Andrew Deme.

Ergon Energy owns and manages the electricity distribution network in Queensland's regional areas. The company’s powerlines stretch 150,000km, supplying electricity to more than 650,000 residential, industrial and commercial customers. Ergon Energy also owns and operates 34 stand-alone power stations that provide supply to isolated communities across Queensland not connected to the main electricity grid.

“We are very happy to be selected by a forward thinking company such as Ergon Energy,” said Ira Palti, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ceragon. “Utility companies all over the world are moving towards smart grid technology, which also requires an intelligent backhaul infrastructure. Wireless solutions, such as our high-capacity platforms, can be deployed more quickly and cost effectively than wireline alternatives. Once the network is in place, it can also be used to transport so-called traditional services such as high-speed internet, video, voice and more.”

Ceragon’s FibeAir solutions family allows for a wide range of implementations and service support.
• FibeAir IP-10 combines IP and TDM networking and feature an integrated Ethernet switch, optional stackable radios with TDM cross-connect for nodal site applications, and advanced service management and Operation Administration & Maintenance (OAM) tools. Coupled with Ceragon’s powerful radios for high reliability and unmatched system gain, the solution can be deployed in all-indoor, all-outdoor and split-mount configurations.
• FibeAir 3200T is a multi-radio All-Indoor solution featuring N+1 switching protection, embedded space diversity, and ultra high transmission power.
• FibeAir 1500R is ideal for a broad range of network applications with an upgradeable capacity range of 45 to 622 Mbps.

May. 13, 2010

JDSU Enhances Mobile Service Assurance Tools to Help Wireless Operators Manage Massive Mobile Data Growth and Protect Voice Revenue

Wireless Customer Reduces Problem Resolution Time from 45 to 5 Minutes Using New Solution

JDSU(NASDAQ: JDSU and TSX: JDU), a leader in Long-Term Evolution (LTE) protocol test and LTE drive test, today introduced new enhancements for the mobile service assurance portfolio recently acquired from Agilent. These enhancements, which simplify and accelerate 24/7 network management and troubleshooting, address voice and data service quality challenges faced by mobile operators as the volume of high-bandwidth traffic continues to grow. JDSU will demonstrate the products at Management World, Nice, May 18-20, Booth 28.

Mobile operators face new network complexities driven by the rapid adoption of smartphones. Users of smartphone devices, which consume on average 30 times more bandwidth than regular mobile phones, are expected to increase to a billion in five years. JDSU’s mobile service assurance solutions protect service quality in an intensely competitive wireless service market where reduced churn rates and increased revenue per subscriber are paramount. These solutions extend to voice service quality, still representing the majority of mobile operator revenue, and support the successful deployment of Mobile Soft Switch (MSS) technology that enables the transition to Internet Protocol (IP). Mobile operators face new network complexities driven by the rapid adoption of smartphones. Users of smartphone devices, which consume on average 30 times more bandwidth than regular mobile phones, are expected to increase to a billion in five years. JDSU’s mobile service assurance solutions protect service quality in an intensely competitive wireless service market where reduced churn rates and increased revenue per subscriber are paramount. These solutions extend to voice service quality, still representing the majority of mobile operator revenue, and support the successful deployment of Mobile Soft Switch (MSS) technology that enables the transition to Internet Protocol (IP).

The service assurance solution enhancements introduced by JDSU today include:
• Managing IP data growth with 100 percent improvement in Gn data monitoring. This is fundamental for performance and scalability, and is available as a simple software upgrade for existing customers.
• Managing the growth of the control plane—the complicated transactions that set up mobile voice and data calls—with a cutting-edge 4th generation IP Probe. The new probe enables far-better performance with much less hardware, saves up to 80 percent in operating and capital expenses and reduces power consumption by 37 percent.
• Enhanced Customer Troubleshooting (ECT). ECT allows operators to quickly troubleshoot high-value customers by name and store control plane data for up to a year. Obtaining the cell ID from network core monitoring. This capability locates problems for deeper troubleshooting with other tools such as JDSU’s Drive Test Systems and Systems Analyzer Real Time (SART), helping to avoid speculative and expensive “truck rolls” to network locations where problems do not exist.

“JDSU’s mobile assurance enhancements will help support operators facing the 40-100-fold increase in data traffic expected with the deployment of LTE networks, bringing dramatic improvements in performance, scalability and IP monitoring, as well as new applications that enable quick and personalized troubleshooting,” said Tom Smith, senior vice president in JDSU’s Communications Test and Measurement business segment. “JDSU’s mobile service assurance tools are real-world tested, successfully capturing 20 billion records a day at one wireless carrier and reducing problem resolution time from 45 to 5 minutes.”

*(40-100-fold increase in data traffic - Source: GSA).

Apr. 5, 2010

JDSU Introduces Industry-Leading Traffic Stream Explorer for Next Generation Carrier Ethernet Networks

JDSU today announced J-Profiler, the latest addition to the J-Complete suite of test applications that simplify the installation and maintenance of carrier Ethernet networks. J-Profiler saves hours of troubleshooting time for expert and novice network technicians as a monitoring application or traffic explorer for live, in-service links. J-Profiler is currently available for the T-BERD®/MTS-6000A Multi Services Application Module (MSAM).

In one feature set, J-Profiler enhances the troubleshooting capability for technicians who must identify network problems in circuits with up to thousands of active sessions, including Ethernet Mobile Backhaul networks where thousands of streams may exist across hundreds of cell sites. J-Profiler helps isolate problems by providing automatic and non-intrusive discovery of Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Q-in-Q, Internet Protocol (IP) and Transmission Control Protocol/User Datagram Protocol (TCP/UDP) streams. The tester also displays the bandwidth utilization and VLAN user priority set for each stream, allowing the technician to view Top Talkers by customer, traffic type, or application. This results in quick and easy troubleshooting of misconfigured virtual network circuits that are impacting other services.

“JDSU introduced J-Complete to help network architects, engineers and technicians better manage the potentially hundreds of problems across multiple layers that cause customer dissatisfaction with Carrier Ethernet networks,” said Jim Nerschook, vice president and general manager in JDSU’s Communications Test and Measurement business segment. “By providing an expert tool that dramatically reduces test times and requires no network down time, J-Profiler is an excellent new addition to J-Complete and enables unmatched operational efficiency.”

J-Profiler also complements the JDSU Capture/Decode features available for the T-BERD/MTS-6000A; technicians can use J-Profiler for high-level observation and then use Capture/Decode to further identify and resolve the source of service quality issues across multiple network layers. Together, these two features help reduce the complexity and costs of managing Carrier Ethernet networks.

Using JDSU J-Complete Ethernet test features, technicians at all levels can make informed configuration changes on their own, based on industry best practices, without having to involve senior technicians ─ improving the speed and efficiency of problem resolution. From installation testing with enhanced RFC 2544 to advanced provisioning with TCP WireSpeed testing, J-Complete offers the robust tools needed to ensure end-user satisfaction.

JDSU offers a single-source Carrier Ethernet test portfolio that facilitates analysis of all seven layers of next-generation IP networks. The JDSU portfolio provides the industry’s deepest set of test features in an integrated, end-to-end approach to testing Carrier Ethernet products and services, including lab and service verification, development and production, installation and maintenance, troubleshooting and overall service assurance. J-Profiler is part of JDSU’s portfolio of Carrier Ethernet test solutions that offer service providers, network equipment manufacturers, government, aerospace and defense customers the confidence to successfully build, deploy, and manage carrier Ethernet and business class solutions.

Apr. 1, 2010

JDSU T-BERD®/MTS-4000 Named “Best in Test” by Test & Measurement World

JDSU today announced it won the 2010 Best in Test award from Test & Measurement World in the Communications Network Test category. The JDSU T-BERD/MTS-4000 Multiple Services Test Platform was chosen for its exceptional ability to support technicians installing and maintaining access and fiber networks while ensuring quality delivery of voice, video and Internet services.

Best in Test finalists were selected by Test & Measurement World editors based on vendor nominations of products introduced between November 1, 2008, and October 31, 2009. Test & Measurement World readers then selected the winners by voting for their favorite in each of 17 categories. In addition, the product that receives the most votes overall will receive the 2010 Test Product of the Year.

“JDSU is proud to be recognized for innovation and technical expertise by editors and readers so close to our industry,” said Dave Holly, president of JDSU’s Communications Test and Measurement business segment. “The JDSU T-BERD/MTS-4000 has a worldwide reputation for excellence when testing copper and fiber infrastructures, verifying service delivery, and evaluating the quality of service – giving providers the ability to deploy broadband with confidence.”

The T-BERD/MTS-4000 is a small, compact and handheld test platform designed for all phases of the network lifecycle, from the installation to the maintenance of Access/FTTx networks and triple-play services. Modular in design, the T-BERD/MTS-4000 offers field service technicians the highest performance and superior levels of scalability and upgradeability. Other features include the ability to perform high-level copper qualification tests and combined Optical Time Domain Reflector (OTDR) and Passive Optical Network (PON) power level measurements.

In March 2010, JDSU also introduced the Enterprise Services Application Module (ESAM) for the T-BERD®/MTS-4000, providing the industry’s broadest range of enterprise test capabilities for IT organizations that maintain Ethernet/IP Local Area Networks and require a tool to quickly isolate and resolve network issues, which reduces network downtime, lost productivity, and associated costs.

Other JDSU finalist products in the Best in Test awards include the HP3-60-P4 Handheld Display System with Integrated Power Meter in the Fiber Optics category, the MVP-200 SimulTrackII Video Probe in the Audio/Video and Multimedia category, and the Xgig Protocol Analysis and Test Platform for SAS and SATA in the Computer Business Analyzer category.

Mar. 23, 2010

Ceragon Unveils Wireless Backhaul Solutions for All-Indoor and All-Outdoor Environments at CTIA Wireless

New Solutions Offer Best-in-Class Spectral Efficiency and Unmatched System Gain, Saving Space and Reducing Equipment Costs

Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: CRNT), the provider of high-capacity, LTE/4G-ready wireless backhaul networks, today announced that it will launch two new solutions at CTIA Wireless, March 23-25, in Las Vegas. The solutions include the multi-unit FibeAir IP-10 All-Indoor Compact for North American operators, and the FibeAir Outdoor Enclosure, a multi-unit solution for pole-mount, wall, or roof-top installation.

Both platforms allow operators to significantly increase capacity and networking performance in nodal applications, enabling operators to gain cost benefits through best-in-class spectral efficiency and unmatched system gain. This not only enables higher network availability and longer link-spans, it also allows the use of smaller antennas, further reducing equipment cost, rent and tower loads.

The new Ceragon solutions are ideal for pure-IP applications as well for migrating legacy networks to IP using a single hardware design, as the solutions support the entire Ceragon FibeAir product line for IP/Ethernet and Native2 (native IP/native TDM) transmission.

“When deploying backhaul networks you need a complete set of tools in order to cope with a variety of installation scenarios. These include long haul and rural applications, where networking equipment is located in indoor environments, to short haul applications where there is no legacy infrastructure and the networking equipment must be installed outdoors,” said Ira Palti, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ceragon. “The two new solutions we’re announcing at CTIA Wireless will allow operators in North America and around the world to benefit from the same advanced feature-set of our trusted FibeAir platforms, while eliminating the need to deal with a host of 'real-estate' issues. But most important, operators reduce rental, maintenance and operational costs.”

Key Facts / Highlights:

Ceragon’s FibeAir IP-10 All-Indoor Compact :
• Combines all radio components for 1+0/1+1/2+0 configurations in a single, compact casing allowing for simple integration and maintenance.
• Allows operators to deploy high-capacity, long-haul microwave systems in locations where rack space and shelter real-estate are limited.
• Offers seamless migration from TDM to IP. Remotely configurable solution enables smooth transition to pure-IP networks.
• Provides Ethernet traffic up to 370Mbps per carrier and up to 740Mbps using XPIC; TDM traffic: Up to 84xDS1, 6xDS3 or 2xOC-3. The solution offers the highest system gain – allowing for more robust and reliable wireless backhaul networks.
• Fully compliant with US NEBS standards

Ceragon’s FibeAir Outdoor Enclosure:
• Allows operators to set up complete wireless backhaul networks in all-outdoor environments using a multi-unit design that is ideal for any pole-mount, wall or roof-top installation. The new solution is best suited for base station sites in which adding indoor equipment is either impossible or prohibitively expensive.
• Helps to minimize logistics, reduce floor space and decrease rental costs, as the fully weather proof solution allows for speedy introduction of microwave backhaul under any climate conditions. It requires zero additional footprint at the central office or in a communications room, and helps to significantly reduce power consumption, maintenance and operational expenditures.
• The solution complies with NEBS, FCC and European electrical, environmental and safety standards as well as with IP-55 certification for water and dust proofing.
• Offers versatile deployment scenarios including protected Ethernet and TDM rings, complex nodal configurations and radio schemes, such as 1+1, 2+2, 4+0 in an all outdoor environment.
• The FibeAir Outdoor Enclosure provides passive heat exchange, allowing for greener deployments, and saving on power and air conditioning costs. Optional features include and a heating unit for frigid environments and cold-start capabilities.

Mar. 23, 2010

JDSU Increases Photonic Layer Test Capabilities for the Agile Optical Network with New Modules for the MAP-200 Platform

JDSU (NASDAQ: JDSU and TSX: JDU) today announced the introduction of four new modules for its MAP-200 optical test and measurement platform. Since its release in June 2008, the number of MAP-200 application modules has grown to 16, increasing the value of a platform that helps customers reduce expenses and speed time-to-market with next generation network systems.

“With the rapid growth of broadband applications such as video on-demand, there is a growing need to cost effectively increase network capacity to 40G and in some cases 100G,” said Gegs Jones, JDSU product line manager. “Continued R&D and manufacturing investments in the agile photonic layer technologies are driving next generation networks – and, require more advanced and sensitive photonic test capabilities offered by the JDSU MAP-200 platform.”

The JDSU MAP-200 offers a broad base of tools for the most stringent test applications found in lab and manufacturing environments. With its industry-leading features and specifications, the JDSU MAP-200 accelerates network system development and provides unmatched visibility into the performance of network elements and the photonic components and modules at their foundation.

The four new modules for the JDSU MAP-200 include:

Mar. 1, 2010

JDSU Introduces Industry’s Most Comprehensive Solution for Troubleshooting Enterprise LAN Networks

JDSU today introduced the Enterprise Services Application Module (ESAM) for the T-BERD®/MTS-4000, providing the industry’s broadest range of enterprise test capabilities for IT organizations that maintain Ethernet/IP Local Area Networks and require a tool to enable technicians to quickly isolate and resolve network issues, which reduces network downtime, lost productivity, and associated costs. The ESAM will be introduced this week at CeBIT 2010 in Hannover, Germany (Hall 13, stand B20).

Today’s IT networks are more complex than ever with Voice over IP, IP security cameras, presence, and remote applications being run over high-speed copper, fiber and wireless infrastructure. Complexity that was once confined to the data center is now finding its way closer and closer to the user causing the front-line IT technician to need to resolve a far greater range of faults than ever before. With even minor network faults having the potential to render employees unproductive, keeping the network up is a mission-critical task. The ESAM addresses these challenges of modern networks with a modern approach.

“JDSU designed the ESAM to address the full range of requirements for troubleshooting today’s enterprise networks with a suite of tests ranging from physical media tests to line-rate packet capture and everything in-between,” said Jim Nerschook, vice president and general manager in JDSU’s Communications Test and Measurement business segment. “As a module for the highly expandable JDSU T-BERD/MTS-4000 test platform, the ESAM also offers customers continuous return on investment and is the latest addition to the JDSU portfolio of award-winning, easy-to-use test and measurement solutions.”

Coupled with a unique JDSU workflow-based intuitive user interface, the ESAM provides physical media tests including speed-certification of electrical Ethernet cabling, network connectivity tests, discovery, wire-speed deep-packet statistics, and wire-speed protocol capture and expert analysis using unique, in-depth JDSU J-Mentor capabilities. In addition, the ESAM is part of the modular JDSU T-BERD/MTS-4000 platform allowing additional test capability that includes fiber and copper cable certification, WiFi testing, VoIP emulation, IP video testing, optical power measurements, visual fault location and fiber connector inspection to IEC standards.

The JDSU T-BERD/MTS-4000 ESAM’s packet-level detail capabilities are enabled by cPacket Networks. cPacket’s technology uniquely allows real-time analysis of packet headers and payload data at 100 percent wire speed. cPacket's unique algorithms and chip architecture support on-the-fly inspection of every bit in every packet at full-line rate, including conditions such as 100 percent minimum size packets. cPacket also supports microsecond accurate analysis of network traffic spikes and micro bursts that can cause intermittent congestion and applications performance issues.

Dec. 17, 2009

JDSU Expands Leadership in Carrier Ethernet Field Test Portfolio

Industry’s most comprehensive set of field test products verify Ethernet connectivity and fault management from Access to Core networks

The continuation of high-bandwidth triple play, Internet Protocol (IP) business and 3G wireless service deployments drives the demand for cost-efficient technologies like Ethernet. However, for Ethernet to become carrier-grade, operation, administration and maintenance (OAM) must be deployed. Ethernet OAM offers the standards and solutions required to ensure SLAs and ease end-to-end deployment. Standards including IEEE 802.3ah, IEEE 802.1ag, and ITU-T Y.1731 help define Ethernet OAM functions that enable uniform installation and maintenance of Ethernet services in a carrier-grade network.

“Ethernet OAM has become a requirement for Ethernet network deployment because it offers the end-to-end service assurance demanded by service providers,” said Jim Nerschook, vice president and general manager in JDSU’s Communications Test and Measurement business segment. “Adding more Ethernet OAM test capabilities to an already strong set of JDSU products helps service providers bring reliable services to market quickly and easily, furthering our commitment to building customer confidence in the reliable deployment of Carrier Ethernet networks.”

The new features include the addition of link layer OAM (IEEE 802.3ah, Ethernet first mile) and the service layer OAM (IEEE 802.1ag and ITU-T Y.1731) test features. Designed for all technicians who install and troubleshoot Carrier Ethernet circuits, JDSU Ethernet OAM features perform end-to-end testing including verification of connectivity check messages, Ethernet loopback and insertion/receipt of Ethernet AIS/RDI alarming.

JDSU offers a single-source Carrier Ethernet test portfolio that facilitates analysis of all seven layers of next-generation IP networks. The JDSU portfolio provides the industry’s deepest set of test features in an integrated, end-to-end approach to testing Carrier Ethernet products and services, including lab and service verification, development and production, installation and maintenance, troubleshooting and overall service assurance. The portfolio offers service providers and NEMs the confidence to successfully build, deploy, and manage Carrier Ethernet and Business Class solutions.

Dec. 17, 2009

JDSU Introduces New All-in-One Test Tool for Cost-Effective Deployment of Broadband Networks and Services

With all the benefits of the T-BERD/MTS-4000 -- including a large trans-reflective touch screen display, visual fault locator (VFL) and inspection scope -- the metro-access (MA) mid-range OTDR adds these important performance benefits:

• a stabilized light source and power meter option for insertion loss measurement, to help reduce the number of tools in the field;
• PON-optimized dynamic range for testing through splitters;
• the ability to perform in-service testing — all OTDR lasers are coupled into one port so a separate port is not required for live fiber testing (a filtered version tests live fibers at 1625 nm or 1650 nm);
• traffic detection that will alert the user if they have connected to a live fiber and inhibit the transmission of any test pulse down the fiber; and
• an automated bend detection mode that enables immediate identification and location of macro and micro bends.

“JDSU continues to bring to market innovative fiber field test solutions that meet the performance requirements of FTTx, CWDM and triple play services being deployed worldwide,” said Enzo di Luigi, general manager in JDSU’s Communications Test and Measurement business segment. “As a result, our T-BERD/MTS family of products has become the industry-leading solution for field service teams worldwide and our OTDRs are already successfully deployed at many of the world's largest telecom operators.”

The MA mid-range OTDR addresses the need for a more versatile solution that keeps pace with the growth of metro access networks. JDSU provides a highly modular and scalable platform able to handle many other applications such as CWDM OSA, xDSL/Copper and triple play.

Dec. 16, 2009

JDSU Adds Industry’s First Portable Expert Diagnostic and Analysis Tool for Ethernet Networks

After using a T-BERD/MTS capture/decode feature set to capture traffic on 10 Mbps to 10 Gbps Ethernet interfaces, J-Mentor utilizes standard .pcap formatted capture files to identify common problems that impact SLAs such as half duplex ports, excessive TCP retransmissions and top IP talkers that may excessively use network bandwidth. With J-Mentor guidance, a more experienced user can quickly make network changes to clear up the most common problems. Conversely, a less experienced user benefits by having the information and recommendations needed to resolve the most common problems before involving a senior technician.

“JDSU recently introduced capture/decode to enable better visibility into network problems and reduce the complexity and costs of managing Carrier Ethernet networks,” said Jim Nerschook, vice president and general manager in JDSU’s Communications Test and Measurement business segment. “J-Mentor takes the process to the next level by providing an expert tool to empower all users, from novice to expert, with the information needed to fix problems on their own and more efficiently manage network troubles.”

J-Mentor expedites Carrier Ethernet troubleshooting in the network by building on the capture/decode feature set. Traditionally, a technician with advanced IP troubleshooting skill is dispatched to a location with test equipment and a PC for analysis in order to resolve a problem. With JDSU capture/decode, the same technician can perform a packet capture and then analyze the file on the test set itself. Furthermore, with J-Mentor, users now have the expert tool at hand to resolve the simplest problems and may not need to involve a senior expert at all. If J-Mentor does not identify the problem, WireShark is still available for more in-depth analysis.

JDSU offers a single-source Carrier Ethernet test portfolio that facilitates analysis of all seven layers of next-generation IP networks. The JDSU portfolio provides the industry’s deepest set of test features in an integrated, end-to-end approach to testing Carrier Ethernet products and services, including lab and service verification, development and production, installation and maintenance, troubleshooting and overall service assurance. The portfolio offers service providers and NEMs the confidence to successfully build, deploy, and manage Carrier Ethernet and Business Class solutions.

Dec. 11, 2009

Ceragon Networks Named Microwave Backhaul Vendor of the Year

Ceragon Receives the 2009 Telecom Asia Readers’ Choice Awards for Innovation and Contribution to the Industry

The Telecom Asia Readers’ Choice Awards are handed out annually to recognize the technology innovations and contributions to the industry of the top telecom vendors operating in Asia Pacific. Nominations were made by 56 analysts and consultants in September and October 2009 and shortlisted by Telecom Asia’s editors and a team of consulting analysts. The candidates were then selected by Telecom Asia’s online subscriber base made up of industry professionals from across Asia.

“The significance of the Readers’ Choice Award is its selection process, in which the region’s leading operators choose their favored solutions vendor,” said Joseph Waring, Group Editor, Telecom Asia. “We are delighted to present this year’s Microwave Backhaul Vendor of the Year award to Ceragon Networks in recognition of their important contribution to the expansion of Asia’s mobile market.”

"We are honored to be selected by our customers in Asia Pacific as leaders in our industry,” said Ira Palti, President and CEO of Ceragon Networks Ltd. “Ceragon serves over 100 mobile, WiMAX and private network operators across the APAC region. We are committed to continue to provide our growing customer base with the best solutions at the best cost position."

Dec. 08, 2009

Opnext and JDSU Test & Measurement Demonstrate Error-Free 100GE Traffic Transmission

Opnext has previously demonstrated CFP MSA modules carrying PRBS (Pseudo-Random Bit Stream) test patterns. This was the first demonstration of 100GbE IP packets being successfully transmitted and received over a 100GBASE-LR4 interface. Testing was conducted continuously for over 40 hours without errors.

“Opnext is proud to continue our tradition of bringing high performance emerging standards technology to the market using our in-house technology in key optical components such as lasers and photo-diodes," said Tadayuki Kanno, president of Opnext's module business unit. “We plan to bring our manufacturing excellence and quality to the 40GbE and 100GbE market.”

JDSU 100GE testers are gaining widespread acceptance by network equipment, component, and subassembly manufacturers and service providers in North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.

“This milestone is important to JDSU because it tells us that we are delivering the right 100GE test solutions to our customers at a critical time for them, for us, and for the industry,” said Dave Holly, president of JDSU’s Communications Test and Measurement business segment. “Intense competition and the need to drive growth while reducing operating costs make test and network management a vital component for all manufacturers and service providers seeking the reliable delivery of 100GE.”

The JDSU 100GE test suite evaluates and verifies components, subassemblies and network equipment and will be able to help service providers ensure reliable performance on new network builds.

The Opnext, TRC5E20ENF, CFP MSA compliant module is designed to support the 100GBASE-LR4 interface in the IEEE Draft 100Gigabit Ethernet standard. This CFP MSA module is sampling and available to customers

Dec. 02, 2009

JDSU Selected by Southern Cross Cables Limited for Fiber Inspection Solutions

Solutions to improve technician productivity by reducing time to inspect and connect

“JDSU’s low-cost, inspection and cleaning solution gives us the opportunity to deal with the problem of fiber optic cleanliness within our network,” said Brian Smith, engineering services manager for Southern Cross Cables Limited. “Having an easy-to-use viewer and effective cleaning equipment will improve the performance of optical connections throughout the network, resulting in improved service to our customers.” Contaminated, or “dirty”, fiber causes fiber optic network problems including performance issues and network down time. The JDSU HD3-P4, along with the FBP Probe Microscope, reduces time to inspect male and female connection points for dirty fiber by up to 50 percent over traditional, commonly used inspection practices. This improves productivity by optimizing the technician’s workflow and reducing the amount of time it takes to inspect and connect.

”Southern Cross’ network plays an important role in international communications,” said Craig Black, general manager in the JDSU Communications Test and Measurement business segment. “The JDSU HD3-P4 series of fiber inspection equipment will help Southern Cross successfully meet the demands of network speeds up to 40G and avoid the debilitating impact of contaminated fiber.”

Nov. 27, 2009

Alora Soluciones: the new IP10 by Ceragon is Available

Offering and expanding the outstanding features of Ceragon’s FibeAir® high capacity solution.

-- Our partner Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: CRNT), informed Alora Soluciones that FibeAir® solutions offer an outstanding improvement: The new MW IP10 G system, that continues in the path of offering innovative features and of improving the possibilities for radio links use.

IP10G offers full XPIC 2+0 compatibility. This configuration provides up to 1Gbps capacity by link.

About Ethernet traffic, each of the two units situated on the same side of the link, feeds traffic independently to its radio interface. Therefore each one can be configured independently for “switch” or “pipe” operation. This way no Ethernet traffic is shared internally between the two radio carriers.

Regarding TDM traffic, each of the 2 radio interfaces supports separate E1/T1 services. E1/T1 Services can optionally be protected using SNCP. Thereby an other feature provided by new IP10G is an additional 16xE1 or 1xSTM-1 card, that can be optical or electrical.

Additionally new IP10 offers a nodal solution with the capacity of integrating 6 units using a back panel. Optimizing the features offered by these units separately.

Nov. 11, 2009

Botswana Telecom Expands Mobile Network with Ceragon

Utilizes Ceragon’s high-capacity wireless solutions to expand the reach of its cellular subsidiary BeMobile.

-- Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: CRNT), a leading provider of high-capacity wireless backhaul solutions, today announced that Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC), has selected Ceragon’s advanced solutions for upgrading its nationwide wireless backbone as well as the backhaul network of its cellular subsidiary BeMobile. The deployment of Ceragon solutions will enable BTC to support rapid subscriber growth and meet its service expansion plans. Equipment orders related to this deployment top $1.5 million.

Botswana has one of the highest mobile phone penetration-rates in Africa. BTC offers its customers a range of voice and data services, all of which are supported over its mobile network. Using Ceragon’s FibeAir® solutions that support high speed wireless transmission, will enable the operator to continue to offer its growing customer base high-quality and disturbance free service delivery. The deployment is part of the Rural Services Improvement and Expansion project that BTC has signed with Botswana’s telecom regulator. Deployments are already under way and are expected to be completed by the end of 2009.

“In order to succeed in the dense telecom market of Botswana, it was important for us to select a backhaul solution that will ensure high quality service delivery at a competitive price,” said a BTC spokesperson. “Ceragon has proven to be a great partner, combining superb technology with excellent customer support. With a high-capacity wireless network that we can depend on, BeMobile is set to meet the goal of doubling its market share in Botswana.”

“We are very pleased to extend our relations with BTC and support the expansion of new wireless voice and broadband services in Botswana,” said Ira Palti, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ceragon. “We continue to provide value to our growing customer base by offering the most advanced technology, with the most favorable cost position.”

Nov. 09, 2009

Hamamatsu Enters Into Licensing Agreement with JDSU

JDSU Grants Patent Rights for Picosecond Laser to Leading Technology Manufacturer for Development of Microelectronic Products.

-- JDSU (NASDAQ: JDSU and TSX: JDU) today announced that it has licensed patent rights for fundamental picosecond laser technology to Hamamatsu Corporation for the development of microelectronic products.

Picosecond lasers have become one of the most effective solutions for micromachining due to their accuracy at sending quick and powerful pulses of laser light to an exact point on materials during the creation of very small products. The high precision of the lasers also minimizes heat damage to surrounding areas during the manufacturing process.

In addition to micromachining, picosecond lasers are used for technology applications related to microsurgery, robotics, biological warfare detection, and high-precision optical radar.

“Hamamatsu is excited to leverage key intellectual property from JDSU's extensive patent portfolio in order to provide compelling technology solutions to our customers,” said Ken Kaufmann, vice president of Marketing at Hamamatsu Corporation.

“As a technology leader, JDSU continues to grow its intellectual property portfolio with new and compelling solutions. We are pleased to license technology to industry leaders like Hamamatsu,” said Chris Castle, product line manager for the CCOP business unit at JDSU.

Oct. 13, 2009

JDSU Introduces ValidatorPRO™ Ethernet Speed Certifier with Integrated Optical Power Meter

All-In-One Tool Accelerates Enterprise Network Turn-up with combined Fiber, Copper, and Wireless Connectivity Testing

Milpitas, Calif., October 13, 2009 – JDSU today introduced the ValidatorPROTM and ValidatorPRO-NTTM test instruments, the first single-solution handheld testers to allow enterprise network installers to speed certify Ethernet cabling, perform optical power measurements, and verify connectivity of WiFI networks. Both new ValidatorPRO offerings perform Ethernet speed certification and include an optical power meter, and ValidatorPRO-NT adds PoE testing and wireless 802.11b/g/n PoE testing features. ValidatorPRO/PRO-NT™ is the complete solution to economically ensure performance of copper, fiber, and Wireless LAN installations.

ValidatorPRO supports comprehensive test capability in increasingly complex networks that must now support voice, data, and video applications over copper, fiber or wireless LANs. It reduces associated test and measurement costs because it enables installers and technicians to test copper cabling to desktops, check fiber installations in network rooms, and analyze wireless networks for mobile users—all with one easy-to-use tool.

“JDSU designed the Validator to address the required installation testing and speed certification needs for today’s LAN Ethernet networks,” said Jim Nerschook, vice president and general manager in JDSU’s Communications Test and Measurement business segment. “Using the JDSU ValidatorPRO, installers can be assured cable runs support Gigabit Ethernet over copper and also can test fiber cabling, meeting the comprehensive challenge of cable testing in enterprise and home networks.”

Building upon the existing Validator and Validator-NT, ValidatorPRO offers faster processing speed, more memory, and increased functionality to further optimize the installation process. Test capability includes speed certifying the data-carrying capabilities of copper Ethernet network cables up to 1 Gb/s by testing for noise in the network, detecting faults in the cabling, and ensuring that cables are able to support the speed capabilities of active equipment. The ValidatorPRO-NT adds active network tests to confirm network connectivity using port discovery, ping and link layer discovery protocol features. For networks that use Power over Ethernet, such as corporate VoIP networks, the ValidatorPRO-NT tests power availability to network devices.

Included in the ValidatorPRO solution is the newly-updated JDSU Plan-Um® software to create network layouts, document cable test results, show network topology, estimate cable length requirements, and record moves, adds, and changes. The ValidatorPRO tests for Gigabit Ethernet capability via BER tests that send data packets down specified cable runs at defined data rates to check for errors at the maximum throughput of the link; reports on signal quality that can impact high-speed data transmission by measuring SNR; provides skew measurements that report on the signal time delay between pairs that can impact Ethernet data transmission; and provides continuity testing that detects opens, shorts, miswires, split pairs, reversals, and high-resistance faults while accurately measuring distance to faults and total cable length.

Oct. 8, 2009

Ceragon to Provide Leading North American WiMAX Operator with High-Capacity Wireless IP Backhaul Solutions

Initial orders for Ceragon FibeAir® solutions are valued several millions of dollars

TEL AVIV, Israel, October 8, 2009 - Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: CRNT), a leading provider of high-capacity wireless backhaul solutions, today announced that it has received a significant equipment order from a leading WiMAX operator in North America. Ceragon’s FibeAir® point-to-point microwave solutions will support the operator’s ongoing network expansion and will be deployed initially in two major US cities. The current order is valued at several millions of dollars.

Ceragon’s FibeAir IP-10 features enhanced Ethernet networking capabilities. The solution helps to simplify network design and maintenance, and improves over-all network availability and reliability in order to support advanced broadband and multimedia services. Supporting scalable pay-as-you-grow capacity increase and flexible network design, Ceragon FibeAir solutions allow operators to accelerate the expansion and coverage of their fixed and mobile networks with simple, fast and cost efficient deployment.

“We are very happy to have been selected by one of the pioneering mobile WiMAX operators in North America,” said Ira Palti, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ceragon. “Our solutions are a perfect-fit for WiMAX data architecture, providing high-capacity, Native Ethernet traffic for access and aggregation backhaul. In addition, our focus on operational excellence allows us to deliver thousands of units a month and serve high-volume customers.”

Jul. 24, 2009

Ceragon Networks supplies Hutchinson 3 for three

by Alan Harten, From The Telecom

Ceragon Networks has agreed to supply wireless backhaul services to Hutchinson 3 group over the next three years. Hutchinson 3 is one of largest providers of 3G mobile communication services. Ceragon stated that the contract will help Hutchinson build and enhance its current network capacity as well as help the company meet the high demand for multimedia and data services throughout multiple national mobile networks.

According to the terms of the contract, Hutchinson will receiver Ceragon’s Ethernet systems such as the FibeAir 1p-10 platform that will help Hutchinson make the migration switch from TDM to IP. The advantage of the FibeAir solution is that it allows for TDM and Ethernet networking to be used from a single integrated backhaul mobile platform since it utilises one RF unit across spectrums that range from 6Hz to 38GHz. CEO and president of Ceragon, Ira Palti, stated that the company is proud to be lending its global solutions to Hutchinson which she defined as ‘one of the world’s leading operators.”

Palti continued to say that its solutions are tailored to address the support demands of migrating from TDM and IP at little cost and future cost reductions.

Tata Teleservice which is located in India has also asked Ceragon to provide the IP FIbeAir solution to aid it in expanding the GSM mobile network throughout seven new communication areas.

Jun. 8, 2009

Tata Teleservices Expands Wireless Backhaul Network with High-Capacity Solutions from Ceragon

Tata selects Ceragon solutions for a new GSM backhaul network in seven circles

Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: CRNT), a leading provider of high-capacity, LTE-Ready wireless backhaul solutions, today announced that it has received new orders from Tata Teleservices Ltd., the pan India telecom service provider. Ceragon’s advanced SDH and IP FibeAir® solutions will support Tata Teleservices in expanding its GSM mobile network to seven new communication circles that cover a population of nearly 400 million.

Tata has already deployed Ceragon’s high capacity backhaul equipment in three circles following a long-term supply agreement the companies signed in mid-2008. This agreement is now extended, bringing the number of circles to be served by Ceragon equipment to a total of 10, including the Delhi metro area. Ceragon will provide Tata with the FibeAir 1500R wireless SDH solutions and its leading edge FibeAir IP-10 that supports native TDM, Native² (hybrid TDM/Ethernet) and native Ethernet over a single platform.

“Tata Teleservices is rapidly moving and gearing towards the launch of GSM services and is also enhancing capabilities on its CDMA network. To match the scale, we selected Ceragon as our technology partners. We found that Ceragon’s systems offer a variety of benefits including advanced IP capabilities and a nodal solution with integrated cross-connect. These features fit our network expansion strategy perfectly and will also serve to support our network evolution towards 3G,” said Mr. A. G. Rao, President & Chief Technology Officer, Tata Teleservices Limited.

“We are very happy to strengthen our relations with a leading wireless operator such as Tata Teleservices,” said Ira Palti, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ceragon. “Our selection for such a large-scale deployment underscores Ceragon’s ability to deliver the right products to the market, powering our customers with the solutions they need – when they need them.”