BTI Systems Introduces packetVX Integrated Ethernet Service Modules for BTI 7000 Series.

CANNES, France -- BTI Systems, a global supplier of Packet Optical Edge solutions for the delivery of Gigabit services, today introduced the packetVX Integrated Ethernet Service Module family for its BTI 7000 Series platform. The packetVX modules deliver industry-leading density and converge Ethernet service connectivity with WDM networking. The modules provide increased flexibility for delivering IPTV, triple play Ethernet business and wholesale services, and 4G wireless backhaul.

"Ethernet traffic volumes are growing at a rapid pace as service providers, enterprises, government and healthcare organizations turn from circuit-based TDM networks to Ethernet-based WAN environments. Last year alone the industry saw Ethernet equipment sales rise 27 percent," said Michael Howard, Principal Analyst, Infonetics Research. "The simplicity and flexibility of Ethernet combined with its scalability and cost advantages result in significant operational and business value when compared to ATM or SONET/SDH."

The packetVX modules support the continuing growth service providers and enterprises are experiencing as bandwidth-intense Web 2.0/Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) enterprise strategies and applications increase bandwidth requirements. For mission-critical applications, such as video, business continuity, and VoIP connectivity, packetVX provides network administrators with carrier-grade performance that addresses latency and jitter performance associated with traditional network infrastructures and standards-based solutions with copper and fiber Ethernet aggregation capabilities.

"Regardless of what the next big application will be we can count on it requiring larger, more intelligent bandwidth," said Gary Southwell, Vice President Solutions Marketing, BTI Systems. "Ethernet-enabled WDM solutions optimize the network for packet delivery while simplifying network management and providing carrier-grade solutions. The packetVX modules in the BTI 7000 Series provide tremendous value when delivering feature-rich services."

By integrating Layer 2 switching and aggregation with WDM transport, the modules offer increased efficiencies in bandwidth utilization, reducing port requirements and simplifying the network by eliminating the need for dedicated hardware. Carrier-grade Ethernet resiliency is provided by ELPS (Ethernet Linear Protection Scheme ITU-T G.8031) and ERPS (Ethernet Ring Protection Scheme ITU-T G.8032) protection mechanisms. OTN provides extensive optical and Ethernet performance management capabilities for guaranteed Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Simplified end-to-end service delivery is achieved with a complete portfolio of Ethernet OAM capabilities including IEEE 802.3ah (EFM), IEEE 802.1ag (CFM), ITU-T Y.1731 (PMs).

The packetVX modules are available in combinations of GbE and 10GbE connectivity:

* packetVX 12/2 includes 12 GbE ports with two 10 GbE ports

* packetVX 24/2 includes 24 GbE ports with two 10 GbE ports

* packetVX 24/4 includes 24 GbE ports with four 10 GbE ports

The packetVX 24/4 module offers the industry's highest optical Ethernet density in an ultra-compact footprint with up to 24 GbE capability and four 10GbE ports in a 2RU chassis formation.

About BTI Systems

BTI Systems helps service providers and enterprises respond rapidly and cost-effectively to the demand for bandwidth growth in today's gigabit world. BTI provides packet enabled Wavelength Division Multiplexing systems that expand physical fibre with up to 320G of virtual fiber capacity to support the increase in network traffic driven by WAN-connected applications including storage, video, data and media content. The BTI 7000 Series platform -- the industry's first Packet Optical Edge system -- extends high-bandwidth packet and optical transport services to the Optical Edge. By consolidating key transport capabilities (DWDM/CWDM, optical multiplexing, amplification, dispersion compensation, transponding and muxponding) with Ethernet service delivery in a 2RU platform, BTI solutions meet the stringent quality and usability requirements of service providers and enterprises enabling them to dramatically improve the economics of delivering today's bandwidth hungry data, storage, broadband internet, video and wireless services. For more information, visit www.btisystems.com.