Aethera Networks(TM) Receives MEF Certification for Its Innovative 4th Generation (4G) AEX-200(TM) uMSxP.The AEX-200(TM) successfully completes MEF MEF Marine Expeditionary Force MEF Metro Ethernet Forum MEF Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas (Spanish) MEF Mobile Entertainment Forum MEF Middle East Forum (think tank) 9 and 14 certification. MONTREAL -- Aethera Networks(TM), a globally focused company delivering 4th Generation (4G) solutions in the multi-service access and metro networking markets, announced today that the AEX-200TM, a key component of its recently launched AEGIS-V(TM) platform, has successfully completed Metro Ethernet Forum The Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) was founded in 2002. It is a non-profit international industry consortium, dedicated to worldwide adoption of Carrier Ethernet networks and services. (MEF) 9 and 14 certification. MEF certification programs are designed to accelerate the deployment of Carrier Ethernet services worldwide by offering assurance to service providers that certified vendor equipment conforms to stringent Carrier Ethernet interoperability The capability of two or more hardware devices or two or more software routines to work harmoniously together. For example, in an Ethernet network, display adapters, hubs, switches and routers from different vendors must conform to the Ethernet standard and interoperate with each other. requirements. MEF sanctioned testing was performed by Iometrix, confirming the AEX-200's conformance con·for·mance n. Conformity. Noun 1. conformance - correspondence in form or appearance conformity agreement, correspondence - compatibility of observations; "there was no agreement between theory and with MEF 9: Abstract Test Suite for Ethernet Services at the UNI, and MEF 14: Abstract Test Suite for Traffic Management specifications associated with Carrier Ethernet services involving 10/100 and wirespeed GbE rates. "We are very pleased to have achieved this key industry milestone as we aggressively drive forward with our global expansion efforts with a leading multi-service access platform," said Sami Yazdi., President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Aethera Networks(TM). "MEF certification has become essential to our client base of telecom service providers, cable MSOs, and wireless operators. From a real world Carrier Ethernet deployment perspective, conformance to MEF 14 is critical as it addresses key SLA (1) (StereoLithography Apparatus) See 3D printing. (2) (Service Level Agreement) A contract between the provider and the user that specifies the level of service expected during its term. performance metrics Performance metrics are measures of an organizations activities and performance. Performance metrics should support a range of stakeholder needs from customers, shareholders to employees [1]. specifying bandwidth assurance and network application responsiveness." The AEX-200TM is an innovative, micro multi-service provisioning and switching (mMSxP) network element supporting high density TDM (Time Division Multiplexing) A technology that transmits multiple signals simultaneously over a single transmission path. Each lower-speed signal is time sliced into one high-speed transmission. and emerging packet services with industry leading cost-efficiency, reliability, and scaleability. Aethera Networks(TM) will be demonstrating its MEF Certified AEX-200TM network solution at NXTcomm 2007 in Chicago (Booth 6057). About Aethera Networks(TM) Inc. Aethera Networks(TM) is focused on delivering multi-service access and metro networking solutions to the global market. Aethera's innovative AEGIS-V(TM) 4th generation (4G) platform enables service providers to transition from legacy to converged network The integration of the telephone system with IP-based data networks. See softswitch. (networking) converged network - A single network that can carry voice, video and data. architectures that seamlessly deliver TDM and packet-based services to their customers. Featuring a comprehensive MEF-certified Carrier Ethernet optimized & next generation SONET/SDH networking portfolio built on the mFlex(TM) multi-service architecture, Aethera Networks' solutions deliver industry leading performance, scalability, resilience, and compelling economics in converged traffic access and aggregation applications including high performance metro networking, 2G/3G/4G wireless and FTTx/DSL/HFC backhaul. Aethera Networks(TM) is a privately owned company headquartered in Montreal, Canada with an installed base of tens of thousands of carrier-class nodes delivering large-scale triple-play, wireless and data networking services. By providing customer driven, carrier-class solutions, and quality support for over 12 years, Aethera has established a global spectrum of clients including premier telecom service providers, cable MSOs, and mobile operators. For more information about Aethera Networks(TM) and its customer solutions, please visit: www.aetheranetworks.com. |
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