Catena Networks' CN1000 FX Fiber-to-the-X Solution Receives Internet Telephony's 2003 Product of the Year Award.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK Research Triangle Park, research, business, medical, and educational complex situated in central North Carolina. It has an area of 6,900 acres (2,795 hectares) and is 8 × 2 mi (13 × 3 km) in size. Named for the triangle formed by Duke Univ. , N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 19, 2003 Catena ca·te·na n. pl. ca·te·nae or ca·te·nas A closely linked series, especially of excerpted writings or commentaries. [Latin cat Networks today announced that its CN1000 FX Fiber-to-the-X solution has received Internet Telephony Another term for IP telephony and VoIP. In the late 1990s, some people made a distinction between Internet Telephony and VoIP: Internet telephony referred to voice over the public Internet, while VoIP referred to voice over private IP networks. magazine's 2003 Product of the Year award. This is the second consecutive year Catena has won the Internet Telephony award for a newly introduced product. The Catena CN1000 FX Fiber-to-the-X solution enables carriers to drive fiber deeper into their networks and profitably deploy new broadband services See broadband and broadband service provider. such as video. Selected from more than 200 entrants, Catena was judged on technology innovation and advancements, as well as overall company vision. "Catena continues to innovate in·no·vate v. in·no·vat·ed, in·no·vat·ing, in·no·vates v.tr. To begin or introduce (something new) for or as if for the first time. v.intr. To begin or introduce something new. through its product line and remains ahead of the curve when it comes to providing carriers with the ability to profitably deploy the triple play of voice, video and data services," said Greg Galitzine, editorial director of Internet Telephony magazine. "The CN1000FX is a perfect fit for carriers looking to make cost-effective deployments of fiber networks a reality." The CN1000 FX solution is unique because it addresses Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP (Fiber To The Premises) The installation of optical fiber from the carrier directly into the home or office. Also called "fiber to the home" (FTTH). See PON and FTTC. See also FTP. ), Fiber-to-the-Curb (FTTC (Fiber To The Curb) The installation of optical fiber to within several hundred feet of the home or office. At that point, the optics are converted into electronics for delivery into the premises, typically using DSL. ) and copper distribution requirements simultaneously, on a single platform, helping carriers mitigate considerable risk (future-proof their networks) by maximizing deployment flexibility. Carriers can cost-effectively address multiple deployment scenarios -- including new-build and neighborhood-overlay opportunities -- with the same, flexible access system. The CN1000 FX's packet-ready architecture is designed to fit into carriers' TDM network A network that transmits data in dedicated end-to-end circuits comprising 64 Kbps digital channels. TDM networks evolved from the analog voice networks of the telephone companies. infrastructures, allowing the flexibility for a managed, line-by-line migration to converged packet-based networks. "We are honored to again receive Internet Telephony's prestigious Product of the Year award, this time with our CN1000 FX solution," said Jim Hjartarson, 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 Catena Networks. "Our CN1000 FX stands out because it enables carriers to leverage their existing infrastructure and easily mitigate risk factors involved with new deployments. This award, coupled with the customer traction we achieved this year, demonstrates that Catena continues to innovate and will carry positive momentum into 2004." Catena had a banner year in 2003, strengthening its position as a leading provider of end-to-end access solutions. Major carriers have now deployed more than 5,000 of Catena's integrated broadband access See broadband and wireless broadband. solutions, helping the company achieve profitability in Q4 and sustain quarter-over-quarter revenue growth for the past 10 quarters. About Catena Networks Catena Networks' integrated broadband access solutions enable service providers to profitably deliver voice, data and video services and smoothly migrate to packet-based networks. These solutions include the Catena CNX-5 Broadband DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary System, the Catena CN1000 Broadband Loop Carrier and the Catena CN1000 FX Fiber-to-the-X solution. For more information, access www.catena.com. About Internet Telephony magazine The convergence of voice, video, fax and data has revolutionized the world of telecommunications. Internet telephony has been proven to drastically reduce long-distance costs and continues to provide unprecedented opportunities for service providers, resellers, developers and end users alike. Internet Telephony is the only magazine that focuses on providing the information that will help you take advantage of this exciting technology. Launched as a quarterly publication in January 1998, Internet Telephony magazine has been published monthly since October 1998. Still the only BPA-audited publication dedicated solely to coverage of next-generation, IP-based telecommunications, Internet Telephony provides readers with the best information necessary to learn about and purchase the equipment, software and services they need to take advantage of Internet telephony. Catena, Catena Networks and the Catena Networks logo are trademarks of Catena Networks Inc. All other trademarks or service marks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners. (C) 2003 Catena Networks Inc. All rights reserved. |
|
||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion