AFL Invests in Brazil - Fiber Optics

AFL, a leading provider of fiber optic solutions, is expanding its presence in Brasil. AFL’s effort is largely in response to the rapid growth in Fiber to the Home (FTTH) applications in the country. As part of the support strategy for the region, Tony Medeiros has been appointed as New Technology Consultant and Brasil Representative for AFL. Medeiros’ Head Office is in São Paulo, and he will have the responsibility to represent AFL throughout the country.

Medeiros brings more than 25 years of hands-on fiber optics experience to the role. His specialties include test, turnup, installation and design of optical networks. Medeiros also served as a consultant to the Department of Defense and U.S. Army 571st Signal Brigade for KOTNET operations in South Korea. Medeiros holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University in Rio de Janeiro with postgraduate studies at the University of Connecticut at Storrs.

“In South America, Brasil is truly setting the pace in FTTH deployment. AFL is pleased to be a part of this growth and bring our expertise to new customers in the region,” commented Steve Althoff, EVP and general manager. “Tony has a proven record of using his technical acumen to make a difference in complex projects.”

As part of launching our new presence in the region, AFL is hosting complimentary FTTH Fiber Optic Technology Seminars which are inclusive of utilizing both presentation and hands-on formats. Topics include the following:

• FTTH network topologies
  
• Latest technologies in testing FTTH networks and systems
  
• Overview of how FTTH is being implemented in the USA
  
• Preview of CFHP (Certified Fiber to the Home Planner) prerequisite material

The first seminar was held earlier today in São Paulo. AFL will host a second seminar in Rio de Janeiro at 9 a.m. on 16 August 2012 at the Sheraton Rio. To sign up to attend the seminar in Rio de Janeiro, sign up here.

 
About AFL
AFL provides industry-leading products and services to the electric utility, broadband, communications, OEM, enterprise, wireless and transit rail markets as well as the emerging markets of oil and gas, mining, nuclear, avionics, medical, renewable and intelligent grid. The company’s diverse product portfolio includes fiber optic cable, transmission and substation accessories, outside plant equipment, connectors, fusion splicers, test equipment and training. AFL’s service portfolio includes market-leading positions with the foremost communications companies supporting inside plant central office, EF&I, outside plant, enterprise and wireless areas.

Founded in 1984, AFL is proud to offer engineering expertise, exceptional products and reliable service that help our customers improve their critical and electrical infrastructure. AFL has operations in the U.S., Mexico, Europe and Asia. The company is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC USA, and it is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujikura Ltd. of Japan. For more information, visit www.AFLglobal.com.


Tony Medeiros
New Technology Consultant and Brasil Representative
Office: +55 11-3539-5090
Cell: +55 11-9-8668-1268
anthony_mfl@msn.com

Fiber Optic Cable from Guantanamo Bay to South Florida

WASHINGTON, July 5 (UPI) -- The U.S. Defense Department wants to install a $40 million underwater fiber-optic cable from Guantanamo Bay to South Florida, an official told The Miami Herald.

The newspaper said the cable, which needs congressional approval, would be a sign the military is preparing for detentions and other operations at the Navy base for the long-term.

"It only makes sense to do if we're going to be here for any period of time," said Navy Capt. Kirk Hibbert, before the end of his two-year term as the base's commander.

Construction wouldn't start for more than a year.

The Herald said the U.S. military has told the Cuban military to expect a U.S. surveyor ship off the base's coastline this summer.

Army Lt. Col. Todd Breasseale said the Defense Information Systems Agency had conducted a feasibility study. The agency put the tentative price of the fiber-optic cable at $40 million, which has been included in the fiscal 2013 budget.

Data delivery for the base, which is home to the war court and the prison camps' intelligence unit, has strained communications through a satellite system and planners looked at whether to expand that system or opt for fiber optics.

Source: United Press International, Inc.

Read more: http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2012/07/05/Fiber-optic-system-eyed-for-Guantanamo-Bay/UPI-30831341537594/#ixzz1zxD7n7iL

GlobeNet and Alcatel-Lucent extend undersea cable link to Colombia

Oi subsidiary GlobeNet and Alcatel-Lucent extend undersea cable link to Colombia to address fast-growing demand for broadband services    100G-capable extension will create a link with direct connectivity between Colombia and the United States, and from Colombia to Venezuela helping GlobeNet meet customer demand and expand its footprint   Paris, June 29, 2012 - GlobeNet, Oi's international subsidiary provider of submarine capacity, and  Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) have signed a contract to extend the GlobeNet submarine cable system to Colombia, supporting the exploding demand for broadband services between Colombia, the United States, and other Latin American countries. This 100 Gigabit per second (100G) capable link will help GlobeNet provide a significant increase in capacity to support the deployment of next-generation wireless services and support the exploding demand for broadband services such as streaming media, online gaming, high-definition video and social media applications. This 1000km extension will create a link with direct connectivity between Colombia and the United States, and between Colombia and Venezuela. It will have a state-of-the-art design that provides the capability of supporting a future ultimate design capacity in excess of 8 Tbit/s on each connectivity path. The GlobeNet submarine cable system currently spans 22,000 kilometers with landing points in Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza in Brazil, Maiquetía in Venezuela, St. David’s in Bermuda, Boca Raton Florida and Tuckerton in New Jersey, United States. With this extension which will land in Colombia’s Atlantic coast, GlobeNet further positions to offer ultra-fast low latency services on both protected routes between the United States and Latin America. Erick W. Contag, Chief Operating Officer at GlobeNet, said: “GlobeNet is committed to meeting the need for high-quality capacity to offer an improved experience for all of our customers. Our collaboration with Alcatel-Lucent is based on our confidence in the low latency, reliability and speed of their solution, as well as their ability to seamlessly and efficiently introduce this extension to Colombia while maintaining all our existing network services.” Philippe Dumont, President Alcatel-Lucent Submarine Networks, said: “We arepleased to be selected by GlobeNetto expand their network and deliver the capacity to support the hunger for exciting new applications and services to Colombia. This project further highlights our leadership in the development of powerful, cost-effective submarine networks, and the importance Alcatel-Lucent plays in realizing the potential of a connected world, keeping customers’ costs in check” The Alcatel-Lucent solution deployed for this project includes an integrated 100G capable wet plant of cable and high bandwidth repeaters, power feed equipment, and its 1620 Light Manager (LM) submarine line terminal equipped with advanced coherent technology and offering unique flexibility to increase direct connectivity between countries. Designed to accommodate 10G/40G/100G wavelengths in the same platform, the Alcatel-Lucent 1620 LM enables seamless capacity upgrade on flexible grid for channel spacing without traffic interruption. About GlobeNet GlobeNet provides International capacity between North and South America over a dual ring-protected submarine cable system serving Brazil, Bermuda, Colombia, the U.S.A., and Venezuela. Covering a distance of more than 22,000 kilometers, this sophisticated submarine cable network system is fully redundant and offers the lowest latency available between the Americas. The network links cable landing stations in Tuckerton, NJ and Boca Raton, FL, USA, with cable landing stations in Fortaleza (CE) and Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil, St. David’s, Bermuda as well as Maiquetía (Caracas) Venezuela. GlobeNet is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brazilian full-service telecommunications provider Oi. About Oi Oi is a pioneer company in the provision of bundled services in Brazil. A Oi offers local and long-distance voice transmission, mobile telephony, broadband and pay TV.  In March 2012, the company had 70,8 million revenue generating units (RGUs). This total includes 44.1 million in personal mobile segment, 18.6 million in residential segment and 8.1 million in business/corporate segment. For the fourth consecutive year, Oi is part of the ISE - Corporate Sustainability Index portfolio of the BM&F BOVESPA, reflecting the company’s commitment to social responsibility and corporate sustainability. For the second consecutive year, Oi is also part of the IC02 — Carbon Efficiency Index — of the BM&F Bovespa. About Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) The long-trusted partner of service providers, enterprises and governments around the world, Alcatel-Lucent is a leading innovator in the field of networking and communications technology, products and services. The company is home to Bell Labs, one of the world's foremost research centers, responsible for breakthroughs that have shaped the networking and communications industry. Alcatel-Lucent was named one of MIT Technology Review's 2012 Top 50 list of the "World's Most Innovative Companies" for breakthroughs such as lightRadio™, which cuts power consumption and operating costs on wireless networks while delivering lightning fast Internet access. Through such innovations, Alcatel-Lucent is making communications more sustainable, more affordable and more accessible as we pursue our mission - Realizing the Potential of a Connected World. With operations in more than 130 countries and one of the most experienced global services organizations in the industry, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with global reach. The Company achieved revenues of Euro 15.3 billion in 2011 and is incorporated in France and headquartered in Paris. For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com, read the latest posts on the Alcatel-Lucent blog: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/blog and follow the Company on Twitter: http://twitter.com/Alcatel_Lucent.

Telefonica del Peru SAA Appoints New CEO

Telefonica del Peru SAA announced that Mr. Alvaro Julio Badiola Guerra has resigned as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, with effect from June 30, 2012, for personal reasons. To fill in the vacant post, the Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Cesar Augusto Linares Rosas as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Company, with effect from July 1, 2012.

Fiber Optic Industry Monthly Reports - ElectroniCast Consultants

The monthly report provides summaries from recent ElectroniCast market/technology analysis, as well as several industry news items of interest…

Published:       Last week of each month

Text Pages:     Typically 20-30 pages

Deliver:            PDF File via E-Mail

Fee:                $1,200 per year (12-issues)

Note: Only one PDF file will be sent to the individual client; however, clients may forward (e-mail) copies to other individuals within their own company/organization.

Typical Outline:

(1)   ElectroniCast – Fiber Optic Oriented Market and Technology Overview (5-8 pages)

(2)   ElectroniCast – Fiber Optic Oriented Market and Technology Overview (5-8 pages)

(3)   Fiber Optic Industry News (10-15 pages)

a.      Venture Capital or Financial News

b.      New Products

c.      Fiber Optic Deployment/Installations

d.      Technology News

About ElectroniCast

ElectroniCast Consultants specializes in forecasting trends in communication networks and in the products used in those networks.  This includes technology forecasting, markets and applications forecasting, strategic planning and consulting.

ElectroniCast Consultants, as a technology-based independent forecasting firm, serves industrial companies, trade associations, government agencies, communication and data network companies and the financial community.  Reduction of the risk of major investment decisions is the main benefit provided.  ElectroniCast's goal is to understand the challenges and opportunities facing clients and to provide timely, accurate information for strategic planning.


ElectroniCast    www.electronicast.com  

OTDR for Data Centers

The leader manufacturer in tools and equipment for data network performance management and troubleshooting presented the new Optifiber PRO OTDR, an innovative product designed to facilitate the job of technicians and successfully solve issues in data networks.

Fluke Networks incorporates a new product to its Infrastructure Solutions Portfolio: Optifiber PRO OTDR, especially designed for businesses and data centric environments.
 

Due to the evolution of networks and Data Center architectures in companies, IT infrastructure administrators demand improved OTDR technologies to keep up with fiber optic network performance. OTDR tools designed for telecommunication networks are no longer acceptable: these are specialized infrastructures for users with wide training and experience in optical networks. Network engineers, SAN (Storage Area Network) designers and cable installers demand easy to-use, efficient OTDR tools in order to be able to minimize downtime in the network.

Anixter, leader in infrastructure solutions and global distributor of Fluke Networks products, accompanies the introduction of this innovative products in the entire Caribbean and Latin American region.

Source:  Newsletter Anixter Connection

Fiber Optic Market Research

www.electronicast.com

ElectroniCast Consultants Tentative Publication 2012 Schedule

TOPIC                                                                                                

Optical Communication                     

Free Space Optics (Optical Wireless)                                                         

Planar Waveguide Circuit Modules                                                

Fiber Optic Test Equipment (Hand-Held OTDR)                        

Fusion Splice Equipment                                                                    

PLC Splitters                                                                                       

Fiber Optic Connectors                                                                              

MPO 40/100GbE Connectors (United States)                                    

Fiber Optic Sensors                                                                        

Optical Chromatic Dispersion Compensators                                      

Fiber Optic Modulators                                                                               

Fiber Optic Isolators                                                                       

Fiber Optic Circulators                                                                               

Fiber Optic Collimator Lens Assemblies                                          

Fiber Optic Cable                                                                           

Intraenclosure Optical Interconnect                                                                 

Harsh Environment Fiber Optic Components/Devices                            

Optoelectronic Integrated Circuits (OEICs)                                              

Photonic Switch and Matrices Technologies and Markets                 

Fiber Optic Sensors Monthly Journal                                                

Fiber Optic Industry Monthly Review                                                

Mexico - Fiber Optic Sensing and Security System

Optellios Awarded Mexico Security Project

NEWTOWN, PA (May 30, 2012) –Optellios, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of advanced fiber-optic sensing and security systems, announced today that a new partner in Mexico, Americas Teleconsult SA de CV, has been awarded a major project in Mexico which will utilize the FiberPatrol FP4100-X mixed use sensor. Optellios will assist Americas Teleconsult with the installation of the FiberPatrol system as the project moves forward.

“We are very pleased to have been awarded this project and look forward to the implementation of the FiberPatrol FP4100-X at this critical site” states James Baker, Director General of Americas Teleconsult.  Baker adds “The capabilities of the FiberPatrol system were an ideal match for the challenges the project presents. The ability to use one system to detect intrusions in both a fence mounted and buried deployment provided a great deal of flexibility as well as very significant cost savings.”

Powered by the FiberPatrol X sensing technology, the systems will use a single fiber-optic sensor cable that can be either fence-mounted or buried in ground along different parts of the same site perimeter. Fence-mounted parts of the sensor will detect and locate intruders trying to breach the fence, while in-ground segments will alert security personnel when someone crosses over the invisible sensor line.

David Smith President and CEO for Optellios comments, “We are excited to work with Americas Teleconsult on this project as we continue to see the FP4100-X mixed use sensor installed in a variety of challenging environments.” The FiberPatrol systems from Optellios provide cut immunity, intrusion location capability and ease of integration to other security systems such as video surveillance, access control and command and control platforms.

About Optellios Inc.

Optellios, Inc., a leading U.S.-based fiberoptic technology company, is a provider of advanced solutions for sensing, security, and communication. Its FiberPatrol® line of security products leverages company's pioneering patented fiberoptic sensor technologies to provide the most advanced and cost effective security solutions for military bases, airports, power plants, water treatment facilities, pipelines, secure data networks, and other critical infrastructures and high-value assets. For more information, visit www.optellios.com.

Peru - OSIPTEL REDUCES THE COSTS FOR CALLS IN RURAL AREAS

The interconnection charges to be paid by rural operators use the networks of the urban operators will decrease by 68 %, according to the resolution 031-2012-CD/OSIPTEL that was approved by the Board of Directors of OSIPTEL.

The reduction of the interconnection charges for rural operators approved for this year will mean an annual savings of US$ 2.7 million, which will help to to better compete in some call types. The most significant saving will be in the positions that must pay rural operators to operators of mobile services and to the operators of pubic phones.

Source:  OSIPTEL (Supervisor de Inversión Privada en Telecomunicaciones)

Spanish to English: Translated by Stephen Montgomery, ElectroniCast

Cuba Undersea Fiber Optic Cable: People still wating for fast Internet

According to Andrea Rodriguez (Associated Press), there was a ceremony on Siboney Beach in eastern Cuba in February 2011; however, 10 months after the system was supposed to have gone online, the (Cuban) government does not mention the cable anymore, and Internet in Cuba remains the slowest in the hemisphere. Nnobody has explained what happened to the $70 million project.

Read the entire article (click link): http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/A/APFN_CB_CUBA_WAITING_FOR_THE_WEB?SITE=TXKER&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

WASACE Cable Company begins procurement process to select cable system supplier for undersea fiber optic cable system

Wednesday, May 09, 2012 -- WASACE Cable Company is pleased to announce that it has begun the procurement process to select a cable system supplier for the construction of its undersea fiber optic cable system, which will create new and unique communication routes to support the communities around the Atlantic Basin.

WASACE will develop, operate and build a new network connecting Africa to the U.S., and connecting the 2 BRICS economies in the Southern Hemisphere, Brazil and South Africa, for the first time. WASACE’s new- submarine cable network will also connect the two largest economies in America, USA and Brazil, and will provide a full diverse route to the aging transatlantic cable systems between USA and Europe.

WASACE will deploy the latest “100G” technology to connect four (4) continents comprising: (i) “WASACE Americas” - connecting Brazil (Santos, Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza) to the U.S. (Florida).  WASACE Americas will also provide optional and on demand connectivity to Colombia, Panama and South Carolina; (ii) “WASACE Africa” - connecting Nigeria and South Africa to the USA. WASACE Africa also provides optional and on demand connectivity to Niger-Delta Oil and Gas region at Bonny Island and to Angola; (iii) “WASACE Europe” - connecting Florida to Virginia Beach and across the North Atlantic to San Sebastian in Spain.

WASACE has engaged the services of premier international telecommunications consultants, David Ross Group to administer the procurement process and lead the development of the project.  The comprehensive Invitation to Tender has been released to four of the major undersea telecommunications cable system suppliers and WASACE expects to select the cable system supplier(s) for its network in July 2012.  In addition, WASACE has retained two financial services companies including Aterios Capital as financial advisors to source funding for the project.

The Company’s plan is to develop the network in phases, beginning with the WASACE Americas and WASACE Africa cable systems, which are scheduled to be in service by the first quarter of 2014.

“The commencement of the selection process for the cable system supplier(s) for our network is a critical milestone in our plan to enable new, critical routes focused on enhancing connectivity for the populations in the Atlantic Basin” -  Ramón Gil-Roldán y Sansón, Chairman and CEO of WASACE Cable Company.

 “The David Ross Group is pleased to take part in the development of this unique undersea cable system which will add critical new routes to the global telecommunications network” - David Ross, President of the David Ross Group.

"We believe this project is timely and provides a unique opportunity for freeflow of information and data between the two largest economies in the Americas (USA & Brazil), Africa's largest economy (South Africa) and Africa's fastest growing economy (Nigeria) as well as with the rest of the world. It ties in with our focus on infrastructure development in sub-Saharan Africa and we are proud to be associated with it." – Olabode Abikoye – CEO of Aterios Capital.

WASACE Cable Company was formed to meet the rapidly-evolving needs of developing markets in the Southern Hemisphere – “WASACE: Because the World is Changing”.  Additional information about the WASACE network can be found at www.wasace.com.

The David Ross Group Inc. has supported undersea telecommunications projects resulting in 80,000 Km of deployed fiber optic cable and over $2 billion in investments in more than 40 different countries.  Most recent projects include undersea networks in the Mediterranean Sea, Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean, Red Sea, Caribbean Sea, China Sea, and the Pacific Ocean.  Additional information about David Ross Group can be found at www.davidrossgroup.com.
Aterios Capital is strategically focused on infrastructure development in sub-Saharan Africa and provides advisory services to prominent organizations and financial sponsors in various infrastructure sectors such as power, telecommunication, public transportation, financial institutions, agriculture, health, education, municipal waste management and real estate.  More information about Aterios Capital can be found at www.aterioscapital.com.

Optical Power Multi Meter

Toronto, Canada - GAO Fiber Optics is offering its optical power multi meter which is well-suited for construction and maintenance of fiber communications and CATV systems.

This handheld optical power multi meter, model C0260001, integrates an optical source and optical power meter into one device. The laser source module operates at dual wavelengths of 1310 nm ± 20 nm and 1550 nm ± 20 nm while the optical power meter module works at a wavelength range from 800 to 1600 nm and can automatically identify frequencies including 270 Hz, 1 kHz and 2 kHz.

The optical power multi meter features multi wavelength precise measurement, simple button operation, real-time clock function, single ended dual wavelength output, low voltage warning, auto power off and energy-save design. Its internal microprocessor and linearity magnification technology ensure long term calibration and test accuracy. It conducts absolute and relative power tests, optical loss tests for fiber optic cable and passive optical devices. It also performs loop tests and two-way automatic testing. The optical power multi meter has a large memory capacity which can store up to 200 groups of test data. In addition, multi adapters are available for all common connector types including FC, SC, ST, and LC.

About GAO Fiber Optics GAO Fiber Optics (www.GAOFiberOptics.com), a member company of GAO Group, is professionally engaged in R&D and production of fiber optical communication products.

Handheld Fiber Optic OTDR with FTTx Function

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Toronto, Canada - GAO Comm (www.GAOComm.com) is offering its handheld fiber optic OTDR with FTTx fiber network testing function. This rugged OTDR is widely used in the manufacture, construction and maintenance of fiber optic networks.
This innovative optical time domain reflectometer, model C0250003, is small in size, light in weight and has a splash proof design. It features an extra-short event dead zone of only 1.6 m, a high resolution of 0.125 m, 65 k sampling points and a convenient visual fault location (VFL) function. It offers quick auto measuring mode, manual testing mode, average testing mode and blind zone testing mode. The OTDR provides 3 wavelengths including 1310/1550 nm ± 20 nm, 1550/1625 nm ± 20 nm and 1310/1550/1490 nm ± 20 nm in single mode fiber applications. It allows a pulse width of 10 to 20480 ns and has a waveform storage capacity of up to 800. In addition, this portable OTDR saves and transfers test results to a computer via a USB interface for further analysis, reporting and printing via the included software.
This handheld optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR) belongs to GAO's family of OTDRs. A more advanced similar product in this line is Handheld Fiber Optic OTDR (model C0250001) which can be used in both single mode (1310/1550 nm) and multi mode (850/1300 nm) fiber applications. This line also includes Multi-Function Optical Time Domain Reflectometer  (model C0250002) which can be used for testing in a variety of fiber optic applications including WDM, MAN, FTTH and LAN network.

For sales inquiries please contact:
1-877 585-9555 ext. 601 - Toll Free (USA & Canada)
1-416 292-0038 ext. 601 - All Other Areas
sales@gaocomm.com

About GAO Comm

GAO Comm Inc. (www.GAOComm.com) is a well-known supplier of optical and electrical equipment and test instruments which are widely used in Telecommunications, CATV, Power industry and for Science and Research.

ElectroniCast Latin America – Customer Satisfaction Survey Program

ElectroniCast conducts Customer Satisfaction Surveys.  Customer satisfaction is essential to the survival of businesses; therefore, a valuable tool to find out whether customers are satisfied is to ask them. When you conduct a customer satisfaction survey, what you ask the customers is important. How, when and how often you ask these questions are also important. However, the most important thing about conducting a customer satisfaction survey is analyzing the answers and what is the solution to any problems that may be discovered.
About ElectroniCast         
ElectroniCast, founded in 1981, specializes in forecasting technology and global market trends in fiber optics, advanced photonics and light emitting diodes (LEDs).  As an independent consultancy we offer multi-client and custom market research studies to the world's leading companies based on comprehensive, in-depth analysis of quantitative and qualitative factors. This includes technology forecasting, markets and applications forecasting, strategic planning, competitive analysis, and marketing/sales consultation. ElectroniCast, founded as a technology-based independent consulting firm, meets the information needs of communication industry planners and related suppliers. 

For a detailed proposal, contact:  stephen_montgomery@electronicastconsultants.com


Web:  www.electronicast.com

Micron Optics, Inc. Expands Sales and System Integrator Network (Latin America)

Micron Optics, Inc. announced a significant global expansion of the company’s established system integrators of fiber Bragg grating (FBG) based optical sensors and sensing interrogators.

This growing trend of Micron Optics system integrators throughout the world is most noticeable in the Americas with the addition of four new system integrators. Impulso Economico Digital Mexicano SA de CV, a Mexican engineering company specializing in structural health monitoring, enjoys having over 25 years of experience in the construction sector. It also has branch offices in Brazil and Chile. Based in Costa Rica, Capris S.A. is the country’s largest supplier of measuring instrumentation serving the medical, civil, automotive, semiconductor, and industrial sectors throughout Central America. The company also provides full engineering and integration services.

Imacu Ingenieria & Servicios, an engineering and construction services company based in Santiago, Chile, specializes in remote and structural health monitoring projects in the mining, civil infrastructure, and geothermal sectors. Geosinergia Ltda., a geotechnical engineering and services company, addresses the geomechanic monitoring needs of the mining, civil, and hydraulic areas in Chile and throughout South America.

Most importantly, these system integrators are supported by the strong technical support team and talented engineers at Micron Optics. “It’s the system integrators who’ve inspired development of important new sensor designs, instrument capabilities, and software features. Our new integrators join a team of some of the most capable instrumentation companies in the world, and their customers will ultimately be the benefactors of both their depth of experience and the many advantages of FBG based sensor solutions,” states Tom Graver, VP of Optical Sensing for Micron Optics. Contact information for each of these Micron Optics system integrators can be found at http://www.micronoptics.com/contact.php

Company Description: Micron Optics, a leading provider of tunable optical technologies, offers a comprehensive portfolio of components and instruments for Optical Sensing, Biotech and Telecom markets. Built upon its solid technology foundation, Micron Optics' products span from simple tunable components to fast swept laser modules to fast and accurate optical instrumentation. Since 1990, Micron Optics has been a privately held company based in Atlanta.

Latin America Optics & Photonics Conference (LAOP)

11 November - 13 November 2012, Maresias Beach Hotel , São Sebastião, Brazil

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The Latin America Optics & Photonics Conference (LAOP) is an International Conference in which many of the important scientific advances in the field of optics will be presented. The scope of this meeting encompasses all of the major areas in optics and this meeting reports on the results of research that are having major impacts both in the scientific community as well as the applications world. Scientific topics include micro and nano-photonics, laser science and technology, atomic physics, advances in the development and use of modern spectroscopy, and quantum optics to mention a few. The meeting also has rich content of optical technologies ranging from the latest results in lighting and illumination engineering, the use of optical approaches in information sciences and optical communications to the latest developments in optical technologies for use in biomedical applications and clinical studies. In 2012, LAOP conference will be expanded to include additional topical categories covered in the 2010 RIAO-OPTILAS meeting. Several of these expanded categories cover research in astronomical instrumentation, color and vision, opto-mechatronics design and fabrication, thin films and environmental optics.
In its second year, the Latin America Optics & Photonics Conference is the major conference sponsored by the Optical Society (OSA) in Latin America and co-sponsored by the Brazilian Physics Society (BPS). Presentations from international experts from around the world make this meeting one of the most comprehensive optics meetings and offers the attendees the opportunity not only to hear the latest results but also to interact with many of the leading scientists and developers in the optics arena.

Optical Design and Instrumentation

• Optics for Renewable Energy
• Polarization and Birefringence in Optical Design
• Lighting and Illumination Engineering
• Diffractive and Holographic Optics
• Computational Imaging and Photography
• Photonic Devices for Sensing Applications
• Optical Coherence Tomography
• TeraHertz Imaging and Applications
• Optical Metrology
• Astronomical Instrumentation

Optics in Information Science

• Optical Information Processing and Transport in the Age of Nanophotonics and Metamaterials
• Optical Signals and System in Four Dimensions
• Computational Imaging and Photography
• Wavefront Design for Information Transport and Sensing
• Optical Storage
• General Optics in Information Science
• Displays
• Optical Imaging
• LEDs based devices
• Photonics in Arts Conservation and Restoration

Nonlinear Optics

• Fundamental studies and new concepts
• Novel NLO characterization techniques
• Nonlinear Statistical Optics
• Single-photon nonlinear optics
• Slow Light
• Coherent Control
• Nonlinear Organic and Inorganic Materials
• Frequency Combs and Optical Clocks
• THz generation, spectroscopy and imaging

Quantum Optics

• Quantum Optics in Waveguides
• Quantum computing and teleportation
• Microcavity Devices
• Entanglement Generation and Measurement
• Anderson Localization of Classical and Quantum Waves
• Optical Probes of Molecular Chirality and Supramolecular Chiral Assemblies
• Quantum Communications

Atomic Physics and Laser Spectroscopy

• Atomic tests of fundamental physics
• Laser spectroscopy, cooling and trapping
• Chip traps for atoms, ions and molecules
• Quantum optics and cavity QED with atoms
• Bose-Einstein condensates
• Fermi gases
• Cold molecules
• Atomic clocks
• Attosecond physics with atoms
• Atoms in optical lattices
• Quantum information processing with atoms and ions
• Artificial atoms

Optical Communications

• Novel Fiber, Guided-Wave Optics and Integrated-Optical Devices for Future Communication Systems
• All-Optical Signal Processing Devices and Applications
• Coherent communications and Superchannels
• Optical Networks for the Future Internet
• Terabit/s Systems and Beyond
• Novel Optical Amplifiers and Wavelength Converters
• Quantum Communications

Micro and Nanophotonics

• Micro and Nanofluidics systems
• Nanoplasmonics Devices and Applications
• Photonic Crystals and Optical Circuits
• Silicon Photonics
• Nanomaterials and Devices
• Nanoscale Optics Imaging
• Nanophotonics for energy
• Nanophotonics for sensors
• Nanophotonics for information processing
• Metamaterials
• Nanobiosensors
• Optomechanics

Biophotonics and Biomedical Applications

• Optical Trapping and Micromanipulation
• Optical Biosensing
• Photonic Based Therapeutic and Diagnostic
• Tissue Imaging and Spectroscopy
• Microscopy Devices and Applications
• Optical Coherence Tomography Applications
• Molecular Imaging and Nanomedicine
• Molecular Imaging in the Eye
• Biomedical Applications of Ultrafast Optics
• Single-Molecule Biophysics
• General Optics in Biology and Medicine

Laser Science and Technology

• Semiconductor Laser and Devices
• Solid State Lasers
• Random Lasers
• High Power Laser Technology
• High-Power Continuous-Wave and Fiber Lasers
• Ultrafast Lasers
• Infrared Lasers
• Chaotic Lasers and Applications
• Extreme Light Sources
• Laser and Optical Materials
• Laser Metrology and Remote Sensing
• Laser Processing and Industrial Applications

All OSA Meetings are peer reviewed. Accepted papers presented at the conference will be archived in Optics InfoBase, OSA's online library for OSA flagship journals and partnered and copublished journals.

See Website Link:   http://www.osa.org/meetings/topical_meetings/laop/default.aspx

Source: The Optical Society

ElectroniCast - GAGGLE

This BLOG provides vital information related to the Fiber Optic Communication / Optical Communication field with an emphasis on the Latin American geographic region.  Stephen Montgomery, a senior consultant at ElectroniCast Consultants is constantly conducting both primary and secondary market and technology information research.  Be sure to check-out his BLOG on a daily basis.

The term “Gaggle” refers to an informal news briefing by ElectroniCast staff on current and interesting items to them, which are then relayed to the BLOG for all to review.

Definition of “Gaggle” from Wikipedia –

A gaggle is a term of venery for a flock of geese that isn't in flight; in flight, the group can be called a skein.

In terms of geese, a gaggle is equal to at least five geese.

In terms of salt, a gaggle is equal to eight fifty pound bags of salt. Usually one layer on a skid.

In military slang, a gaggle is an unorganized group doing nothing. In aviation, it is a large, loosely organized tactical formation of aircraft.

In the field of systems biology, The Gaggle is an open source software framework for exchanging data between independently developed software tools and databases to enable interactive exploration of data.

Press Gaggle -- A "press gaggle" (as distinct from a press conference or press briefing) is the nickname given to an informal briefing by the White House Press Secretary which (as used by press secretaries for the George W. Bush administration) is on the record, but disallows videography. The term can also be used to refer to the informal interactions between the press and the press secretary that occur before a videotaped press briefing.

New Report by ElectroniCast: Free Space Optics (FSO) Market Forecast (2012)

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 Free Space Optics

Global Market Forecast and Analysis

2011-2017

 Market Analysis of Free Space Optics (FSO) Links Used in Non-Military/Aerospace Applications

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Released: January 26, 2012

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The increase in use of Optical Wireless is helped by the accelerating economic growth of major cities in Latin America

The global consumption value of FSO Transmitter/Receiver Link Devices used in stationary non-military/ aerospace applications was $26.47 million in year 2011.  EMEA held a slight lead in terms of relative market share in 2011; however, the American region is forecast to grab the lead next year (2013) until the APAC region moves up. 

The increase in the consumption of FSO links in the America region will be attributed to not only continued upgrades and network facilitation in the United States and Canada, but also from the accelerating economic growth of major cities in Latin America.  Other market dynamics in the American region are increases in communication links needed for growing infrastructures, such as mass transit, security systems, broadcast and telecommunications.

            European inner-city urban areas typically are difficult for wire-lines, including optical fiber cable installations; therefore, this fact promotes FSO or other wireless solutions.  The APAC region has advanced communication technology deployed especially in Japan; however, other countries, such as Australia, China and India, are not as advanced in campus-wide and metropolitan optical communication deployment.  The APAC region has rapidly expanding market opportunities and therefore, our forecast shows the region with the fastest growth (2011-2017). 

Fiber Optic Link between Bermuda and the United States

Replacement Segment Will Provide New, High-Capacity Link between Bermuda and the United States GlobeNet and TE SubCom announce construction has commenced for the replacement of GlobeNet’s Segment 5 (formerly BUS-1) subsea cable system. The new segment will be approximately 1,350 km in length and will have a total design capacity of 30 Terabits per second. Segment 5 is an integral component of GlobeNet’s dual-ring subsea cable system linking Bermuda, Brazil, the United States and Venezuela. BOCA RATON, FL and MORRISTOWN, NJ - January 17, 2012 -- GlobeNet, an international wholesale provider of submarine capacity, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oi, and TE SubCom, a TE Connectivity Ltd. company and an industry pioneer in undersea communications technology, announced today they have commenced construction for the replacement of Segment 5 of GlobeNet’s high performance subsea cable system. This new subsea cable will provide more than 30 times the current capacity between Bermuda and the United States and is planned for completion in the first quarter of 2013.  The new segment will be approximately 1,350 km in length and is designed to support 150 wavelengths per fiber-pair at 100 Gbps per wavelength, giving the 2-fiber-pair system a total design capacity of 30 Terabits per second. It has the largest cross-sectional capacity per fiber pair of any system built or contracted to date. Originally installed by TE SubCom in 1997, GlobeNet’s Segment 5 lands in St. David’s, Bermuda and Tuckerton, New Jersey. The replacement project includes the supply of new TE SubCom Submarine Line Terminating Equipment (SLTE), which allows transmission of multiple high-quality, high-bandwidth optical signals over ultra-long distances. To prepare for the upgrade, a marine route survey was completed in November 2011. “The demand for Internet and video services is growing at an exponential rate, especially in emerging markets such as South America,” stated Erick W. Contag, Chief Operating Officer of GlobeNet. “To ensure the highest level of network performance for our carrier customers, GlobeNet continuously invests in network upgrades, such as this Segment 5 replacement. GlobeNet’s lowest latency, reliable, and highly secure network is designed to support bandwidth-intensive services including streaming media, high definition (HD) video, online gaming and social media applications. Each segment of the system is critical and we look forward to working with TE SubCom to ensure Segment 5 is fully optimized for our customers’ growing needs.” GlobeNet’s submarine cable network spans 22,000 km and connects Bermuda, Brazil, the United States and Venezuela, with further extensions to Colombia. “This is another win for TE SubCom’s latest ultra-high capacity designs, using our industry-leading 40G and 100G technologies,” said David Robles, Sales Director, Americas Region, TE SubCom. “Upon successful completion, the Segment 5 Replacement will serve as a needed enhancement for the entire GlobeNet system and will support growing capacity demands between North and South America well into the future.” About GlobeNetGlobeNet provides International capacity between North and South America over a dual ring-protected submarine cable system serving Bermuda, Brazil, Colombia, the U.S.A., and Venezuela. Covering a distance of more than 22,000 kilometers, this sophisticated submarine cable network system is fully redundant and offers the lowest latency available between the Americas. The network links cable landing stations in Tuckerton, NJ and Boca Raton, FL, USA, with cable landing stations in Fortaleza (CE) and Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil, St. David’s, Bermuda as well as Maiquetía (Caracas) Venezuela. GlobeNet is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brazilian full-service telecommunications provider Oi (that acquired Brasil Telecom in 2009). For more information visit www.globenet.net. About TE SubComTE SubCom (SubCom), a TE Connectivity Ltd. company, is an industry pioneer in undersea communications technology and marine services and a leading global supplier for today’s undersea communications requirements. Drawing on its heritage of technical innovation and industry recognized performance, SubCom delivers the most reliable, high quality solutions to organizations with undersea communications needs vital to their core mission. The company designs, manufactures and installs systems around the world, and has deployed more than 490,000km of subsea communication cable—or enough to circle the earth more than 12 times at the equator. SubCom’s global presence, backed by industry leading research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities, installation and maintenance ships, depots, and management team work together to implement integrated solutions and network upgrades, with unsurpassed reliability, that support the needs of telecommunications, internet providers, offshore and science customers worldwide. For more information visit www.SubCom.com. About TE ConnectivityTE Connectivity is a global, $14 billion company that designs and manufactures approximately 500,000 products that connect and protect the flow of power and data inside the products that touch every aspect of our lives. Our nearly 100,000 employees partner with customers in virtually every industry—from consumer electronics, energy and healthcare, to automotive, aerospace and communication networks—enabling smarter, faster, better technologies to connect products to possibilities. More information on TE Connectivity can be found at http://www.te.com. Contact: Jaymie Scotto & Associates GlobeNet Media Inquiries +1 866 695 3629 pr@jaymiescotto.com Courtney McDaniel TE SubCom +1 973 656 8857 info@subcom.com

ComNet Announces Representative for Latin America

Danbury, CT. January 1, 2012 – Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, doing business as ComNet, has announced the appointment of MAYA Globe Solutions, as the ComNet Latin America Manufacturers’ Representative, effective January 1, 2012. MAYA Globe will be responsible for the sales and support of ComNet products throughout the Caribbean, Central and South America.

MAYA Globe will be responsible for dealer and distributor training, product demonstrations, and system layout and design, with the goal of assisting ComNet customers in selecting the appropriate fiber optic and Ethernet Networking transmission solutions for their security requirements.

“Due to the increasing demand for fiber optic and Ethernet transmission solutions, ComNet turned to an organization with a great presence within this territory and Maya Globe defined that requirement. By assisting the many dealers, system integrators, distributors and architect/engineering firms in this large territory, local MAYA Globe representation will enable ComNet to greatly enhance our in-field sales support and increase market share within the security market and other markets that require transmission solutions,” said Ricardo Acle, Director of ComNet Latin America Sales.

“We are very excited about selecting Maya Globe as they share the same service oriented philosophy as ComNet and our current Sales Rep organization believes in,” commented Acle. Customers within this territory should see an immediate increase in contact and the support of ComNet products.

“Due to the vast geographical size of Latin America, we have been looking for a company with offices and people located throughout major business centers growing in Latin America," said Frank Haight, ComNet VP of Global Marketing. Maya Globe impressed us by having very knowledgeable people located in the key countries of Mexico, Panama, Argentina, and Brazil and in the gateway to Latin America, Miami, FL.” Haight concluded.

About Maya Globe
Maya Globe has offices Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Panama and Miami, Fl. Contact them at MAYA Globe Corporation, F Street, El Cangrejo Building, Porto Bello, Panama City, Panama. Telephone: (561) 414-1844 Email: maya@mayaglobe.com. For more information about Maya Globe Corporation.

About ComNet
ComNet offers an extensive line of USA-Made fiber optic video and data transmission equipment as well as a line of Ethernet Networking equipment that is uniquely positioned to meet the needs of the Security and Intelligent Transportation System market.

ComNet is located in Danbury, CT in a state of the art manufacturing and production facility housing the key functions of engineering, production, shipping, sales, customer care, marketing and more.
For more information, please contact Skip Haight at 203-796-5340; or Email ComNet at marketing@comnet.net. Electronic files of this release and photos of ComNet products are available by contacting the ComNet Marketing Department via Email at fhaight@comnet.com.

OTN Systems -- Fiber Optic Backbone for the Tren Urbano Metro Line in Lima, Peru

The Lima Metro, known to locals as the Tren Eléctrico, is an electric mass transit line in the Lima Metropolitan Area. The OTN Systems flagship product OTN-X3M, with a transport capacity of 10 Gbit/s and carrier grade Ethernet features, installed in this new metro project to support all the applications needed to operate the metro line.

The OTN-X3M product family is the most reliable transmission equipment with the most secure IP/Ethernet features available on the market today. This multiservice network allows end-users to optimize the CAPEX and OPEX for their fiber optic telecom backbone systems with a user-friendly end-to-end management system.

OTN Systems first entered the Latin American market more than 15 years ago with projects in Argentina, Venezuela, Brazil and Chile.

About OTN Systems

OTN Systems is the leading supplier of networking products for critical infrastructure. The company is the designer and supplier of the Open Transport Network (OTN). OTN is a unique system that can integrate virtually all existing applications for voice, data, LAN, video, SCADA, etc. into one high speed network, using a fiber optic backbone. OTN Systems was created on July 1st 2008, but has a track record that goes back to the eighties within the Siemens Group.

With a unique product portfolio, more than 400 satisfied customers, a partner network reaching out to every corner of the world and an enthusiastic team, OTN Systems promises you peace of mind when it comes down to mission critical networking: OTN Systems is committed to get your information across. Further information is available on www.otnsystems.com or you may contact OTN Systems by e-mail at info@otnsystems.com .

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Argentina’s Cablevision selects Alcatel-Lucent’s 100 Gigabit optical solution

Buenos Aires, December 13, 2011 – Cablevision Argentina, one of the Latin America’s largest cable TV and Internet services providers, will be the first cable operator in South America to deploy an advanced optical networking solution to deliver services at 100 gigabits per second (100G) speeds. Cablevision Argentina has selected Alcatel-Lucent’s next-generation 100G optical coherent networking solution to dramatically increase performance and service speeds to meet the growing demand for video, multimedia and Internet applications from its customer base.

 

Cablevision has more than three million CATV customers and more than one million Internet users in Argentina, and offers the service of Cablevision Digital HD. With the growth of subscribers and traffic quickly exhausting the company’s fiber capacity, the operator was looking for a solution to manage increasing traffic while reducing the complexity and cost of providing high quality services.

  

“With Alcatel-Lucent’s solution, we are taking a major step towards providing a highly flexible, future-proof network, scaling up to 100G, to support current and future bandwidth demands with increased efficiencies and reduced time-to-market for new services,” said Gabriel Carro, head of Engineering for Cablevision Argentina.

 

Alcatel-Lucent is supplying its 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS) featuring next-generation 100G coherent technology to dramatically improve capacity scalability. This is the first 100G-capable cable TV network deployed in South America. Beyond expanding network capacity, the solution will help Cablevision reduce operating and maintenance costs and lower power consumption.

 

 Designed to address the booming bandwidth demands driven by video streaming, web applications, file sharing and high definition movies, next-generation 100G coherent technology is the compelling next step in optical networking, offering unprecedented resilience to optical transmission impairments across the network.

 

 “Cablevision continues to lead the Argentinean cable TV market with the rapid expansion of its offerings, including new high definition channels and the highest Internet speed commercially available. Our 100G solution offers unprecedented capacity, bandwidth scalability, and the lowest cost-per-bit for optimized total cost of ownership,” said Osvaldo Di Campli, president of Alcatel-Lucent's activities in the Caribbean & Latin America region.

 

 Alcatel-Lucent’s 100G offering is part of its Converged Backbone Transformation solution, a key component of Alcatel-Lucent’s High Leverage Network™, an architecture designed to assist operators in transforming their networks to deliver advanced, revenue-generating services in a highly scalable and easy to maintain solution.

  About Alcatel-Lucent’s High Leverage Network™

The Alcatel-Lucent High Leverage Network™ (HLN) architecture addresses the dual challenges of simultaneously scaling and managing network capacity to meet increasing bandwidth demand while delivering differentiated, revenue generating services. It achieves this by delivering scalable bandwidth at the lowest cost per bit and by embedding intelligence in the network to enable dynamic service creation and delivery. The foundation for the Alcatel-Lucent Application Enablement vision, the HLN architecture collapses multiple complex costly overlay networks into a simpler, fully optimized network that leverages technical innovations and embraces existing environments.

About Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU)

The long-trusted partner of service providers, enterprises, strategic industries and governments around the world, Alcatel-Lucent is a leader in mobile, fixed, IP and Optics technologies, and a pioneer in applications and services. Alcatel-Lucent includes Bell Labs, one of the world's foremost centres of research and innovation in communications technology.

With operations in more than 130 countries and one of the most experienced global services organizations in the industry, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with global reach.

The Company achieved revenues of Euro 16 billion in 2010 and is incorporated in France and headquartered in Paris.

For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com, read the latest posts on the Alcatel-Lucent blog http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/blog and follow the Company on Twitter: http://twitter.com/Alcatel_Lucent.

First Commercial 4G/LTE Wireless Network in a Latin American Country

PARIS and MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Dec. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Antel, a leading provider of communications services in Uruguay, and Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) are now making the promise of high-speed mobile broadband a reality in Uruguay by delivering the first commercial 4G/LTE wireless network in a Latin American country.  The network has been designed and built based on Alcatel-Lucent's complete, end-to-end LTE solution. Antel's subscribers will enjoy the most advanced mobile phone services such as, HD video, high-speed navigation, high quality videoconferencing, online gaming and other applications. LTE Services will initially be available in Montevideo and Punta del Este, and will evolve to provide additional coverage.

"Alcatel-Lucent's combination of global experience and LTE track record, allow us to bring very high speed mobile broadband services into our subscribers' homes and offices, unlocking a wealth of services to enrich their mobile broadband experience," said Carolina Cosse, Antel's president.

"This deployment represents a significant milestone for the introduction of the most advanced mobile services in Uruguay and in South America overall.  As mobile phone penetration continues to experience very high growth in the region, the delivery of a 4G network will allow Antel to capitalize on this growth by providing their subscribers with a new breed of experiences and capabilities," said Gabriel Costa, leader of Alcatel-Lucent activities in Uruguay.

For this project Alcatel-Lucent will provide Antel with a complete, end-to-end 4G LTE solution – including LTE base stations (eNodeBs), the IP wireless Evolved Packet Core (EPC) and Operations and Maintenance services. Antel will also be leveraging Alcatel-Lucent's IP portfolio of products for backhaul of the mobile traffic.

The Alcatel-Lucent solution also provides a future evolution path to the company's breakthrough lightRadio™ product family that will dramatically reduce operating costs, technical complexity and power consumption in mobile broadband networks. Designed to meet the long-term needs of mobile operators seeking to ensure their networks can handle increasing traffic loads, lightRadio radically shrinks and simplifies today's base stations, promising greener, simpler, lighter networks.

Alcatel-Lucent has established a strong global leadership position in 4G LTE having been selected by 18 customers, including two of the world's largest service providers for commercial deployments, and being involved in over 70 trials worldwide.

Please visit our website to learn more about our 4G LTE solution.

ABOUT ANTEL

Antel is a state owned company, leader in the Uruguayan telecommunications market. The company provides fixed and mobile services including voice, data and Internet access. Antel also counts within their group three subsidiaries: ITC S.A for consultancy services, HG to provide value added IT solutions and ACCESA for contact center solutions to the Uruguayan and international markets. For more information, visit Antel on the Internet: www.antel.com.uy

About Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU)

The long-trusted partner of service providers, enterprises, strategic industries and governments around the world, Alcatel-Lucent is a leader in mobile, fixed, IP and Optics technologies, and a pioneer in applications and services. Alcatel-Lucent includes Bell Labs, one of the world's foremost centres of research and innovation in communications technology.

With operations in more than 130 countries and one of the most experienced global services organizations in the industry, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with global reach.

The Company achieved revenues of Euro 16 billion in 2010 and is incorporated in France and headquartered in Paris.

For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com, read the latest posts on the Alcatel-Lucent blog http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/blog and follow the Company on Twitter: http://twitter.com/Alcatel_Lucent.

El Salvador: Social Telecom Projects (Cable & Wireless Panama)

21 December 2011

CABLE & WIRELESS PANAMA LAUNCHES SERVICES IN EL SALVADOR

The Panama business of Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) has opened an office in El Salvador in order to extend its managed services expertise into a new market.

Cable & Wireless Panama has implemented a number of social telecoms projects (telecoms-enabled public services) in Panama including teleradiology, telemammography, CCTV surveillance, a Court telecoms system and a 911 Service.

Earlier in 2011 Cable & Wireless Panama was chosen to create a 911 system for the Government of El Salvador. The Director of the National Police of El Salvador, Commissioner Carlos Ascencio Giron attended the opening ceremony for the new office.

Chief Executive Officer of Cable & Wireless Panama, Jorge Nicolau, said:

"Cable & Wireless Panama has positively impacted Panamanians with world class technology and telecommunication services and we are confident that with the support and backing of the Government of El Salvador, of private companies and citizens, we can succeed in developing innovative solutions that will benefit the people of El Salvador."

The office is located at Plaza Futura in El Salvador’s capital city, San Salvador.

Honduras: Dual Stack IP/MPLS and MPLS-TP, Packet Synchronization & Circuit Emulation Technologies

Orckit-Corrigent Ltd. (NasdaqGM: ORCT), a leading Packet Transport Network (PTN) vendor and TELSOL, a leading telecommunication group in Central America, announced that Cable Color, a leading telecommunication service provider in Honduras, has selected Orckit-Corrigent’s IP/MPLS and MPLS-TP based CM-4000 PTN switches and the accompanying CM-View network management system to introduce a networking environment for broadband and enterprise VPN services.

"Cable Color continues to operate a highly advanced network using state-of-the-art technologies to provide a wide range of broadband services to our customers," said Mr. Cesar Rosenthal - CEO of Cable Color. "Orckit-Corrigent's solutions aggregate DSLAMs and transport 10Gbit broadband with advanced traffic management and quality of service technologies to meet our specific technical and economical requirements. This investment is another clear evidence for our: More than a Cable company, providing an access to the world vision”

Orckit-Corrigent’s CM-4000 portfolio is a series of small, medium and large capacity Packet Transport Network switches that offer any combination of Ethernet, SDH and PDH services to facilitate migration towards a unified packet network. The products are based on dual stack IP/MPLS and MPLS-TP, packet synchronization and circuit emulation technologies, and are designed to scale up the delivery of residential, business and mobile backhauling services in next-generation telecom infrastructure networks.

"Orckit-Corrigent is pleased to include Cable Color in our growing global customer base,” said Mr. Izhak Tamir, Co-Founder and President of Orckit Communications. “This selection highlights the effectiveness of our solution for next-generation networks. We announced the first deployment of CM-4000 products about two years ago and have since then significantly increased our presence and customer base in Central and Latin America, the Asia-Pacific, and Europe, with the addition of both Tier-1 and Tier-2 service providers."

About Cable Color: More than a Cable Company , an access to the world Cable Color began operations in the city of Tegucigalpa. Due to rapid growth and acceptance, to date they operate in several cities of the country including: Valle de Angeles, Santa Lucia, Comayagua, Siguatepeque, Choloma, Omoa, Puerto Cortes, Villanueva, San Pedro Sula, Santa Rosa de Copan, La Ceiba and we continue to expand as the company expanded coverage and national growth.

They were the first company to transmit cable television through a fiber optic network in Honduras, the first private fiber optic cables running back to Puerto Cortes Tegucigalpa and now continue to work to provide our customers with innovative services to both communication and entertainment, including cable TV, internet, telephony, data transport and similar ones with the highest levels of quality, always at the forefront of technology and a continued focus on excellence in customer service.

Winning international recognition as Arroba Gold Bizz awards for quality and satisfied all of our subscribers primarily in cities around the country are those who attest to the commitment, quality and prestige of a national company such as Cable Color.

About TELSOL

TELSOL is one of the Central America’s largest telecommunications groups. The group operates subsidiaries in Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Panama, primarily in Honduras, Central America. It currently employs more than 30 employees around the Central America region and is a supplier of products and services in the fields of deployment and maintenance of cellular, alternative Carriers, ISP, VoIP Providers, Enterprises and wireless communications infrastructures, since 2010.

About Orckit Communications Ltd.

Orckit facilitates telecommunication providers' delivery of high capacity broadband residential, business and mobile services over wireline or wireless networks with its Orckit-Corrigent family of products. With 20 years of field experience with Tier-1 customers located around the world and sound leadership, Orckit has a firm foothold in the ever-developing world of telecommunication. Orckit-Corrigent's product portfolio includes Packet Transport Network (PTN) switches - an MPLS and MPLS-TP dual stack based portfolio enabling advanced packet as well as legacy services over packet networks with a wide set of transport features.

Orckit-Corrigent markets its products directly and indirectly through strategic alliances, as well as distribution and reseller partners worldwide. Orckit was founded in 1990 and went public in 1996. The company is active in APAC, Western and Eastern Europe, and America.

For more information, please visit www.orckit.com. Follow Orckit on Twitter @ORCT