Batm Advanced Regulatory News (BVC)

20 Sep 2006 14:55

Telco Systems, a provider of carrier-class transport andaccess solutions for public and private IP and TDM networks, todayannounced that it has acquired the assets of Critical Telecom Corp., adeveloper of broadband enabling platforms for IP-based accessnetworks.£ "Critical Telecom's GEmini fits perfectly into Telco Systems'IP-based product offering for access networks," said Dr. Zvi Marom,Founder and CEO of BATM, Telco Systems' parent company. "The productextends Telco Systems market reach into DSL-connected neighborhoodswith an IP-based solution that enables providers to expand theircustomer base and portfolio of next generation applications."£ Critical Telecom's GEmini is purpose-built for the outside plantand is the only Ethernet remote DSLAM providing integrated GigEbackhaul with a modular port scalability architecture. GEminileverages the existing copper infrastructure to deliver fiber-qualityservices at the lowest total cost of deployment. GEmini deliversnon-blocking ADSL2+, enabling applications such as VoIP, high-speedInternet access, triple play and IPTV.£ "Critical Telecom's innovations in the IP-DSLAM market havecreated a new approach to solving the challenges of broadband access.We are confident that our customers will benefit from the broad rangeof IP solutions offered by Telco Systems as they continue to expandtheir subscriber base," stated Nancy Macartney, President and CEO ofCritical Telecom.£ The GEmini product line, now part of Telco Systems will besupported from the existing facility in Ottawa, Canada. £ ABOUT TELCO SYSTEMS £ Based in Foxboro, Massachusetts, Telco Systems is a leadingprovider of carrier-class transport and access solutions for IP andTDM networks for carrier, service provider and enterprise markets. Itssuite of products includes solutions for Metro Ethernet Access Rings,residential and enterprise VoIP, FTTx, SONET, WiFi and T1 backhaul.£ Founded in 1972, Telco Systems' focus is to maximize the power oftheir customers' networks by integrating transport, access and packettechnologies onto industry-leading platforms that meet today andtomorrow's network demands.£ Telco Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary of BATM AdvancedCommunications (London stock exchange ticker symbol:BVC). For moreinformation, please visit Telco Systems' web site athttp://www.telco.com. Copyright Business Wire 2006