Jim Duffy

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BellSouth unveils regional IP backbone

BellSouth Corp. this week announced that it has implemented a regionwide, inter-LATA MPLS backbone to support IP and next-generation data and voice services.

BRAS for sagging networks

Laurel Networks Inc. this week unveiled software for its edge router that enables users to deploy the device as a broadband service delivery system.

Riverstone, Marconi partner

Marconi Corp. PLC and Riverstone Networks Inc. this week announced a partnership to combine their products into metro Ethernet systems for carriers.

Router newcomers take on Cisco, Juniper

With their souped-up engines and buckets of cash, two new router players debuted this week with ambitious plans to break the two-headed tyranny of Cisco Systems Inc. and Juniper Networks Inc.

WaveSmith adds MPLS to switches

WaveSmith Networks Inc. is adding MPLS capabilities to its DN multiservice edge switches, a move that should spell improved trunk utilization for carriers, the company says.

Nortel extends optical Ethernet offerings

At the Optical Fiber Communications (OFC) conference this week, Nortel Networks Corp. extended its optical Ethernet offerings to include Ethernet private line and VPN service provisioning capabilities.

Research firm echoes Juniper router gain

Another market research firm has found that Juniper Networks Inc. increased its revenue share of the router market by seven percentage points in the fourth quarter of 2002.

Nortel updates IOC switch

Nortel Networks Corp. this week announced software enhancements for its DMS-10 voice switches designed to enable independent operating companies (IOCs) to deliver new services to rural subscribers.

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