Batm Advanced Regulatory News (BVC)

4 Dec 2006 15:08

Telco Systems has introduced two new hub blades that deliverunparalleled Ethernet connectivity to AdvancedTCA platforms. TelcoSystems' T-Hub1 and T-Hub2 blades offer high-bandwidth multi-layernetworking, with separate base and fabric Interface switching forenhanced security. Powered by Telco Systems' field-proven,carrier-grade BiNOS(TM) networking OS, these ATCA solutions enablepartners to focus on application development and integration andreduce time-to-market. £ Compliant with PICMG 3.0/3.1, the blades deliver the highestpacket processing capability to provide the building blocks thatenable telecommunications equipment manufacturers to deliver advancedapplications such as IMS, media gateways and call servers. The T-Hubblades provide full separation between base and fabric interfaces,supporting 1GigE and/or 10GigE or multi-rate ports. These modulesprovide flexible fabric interface connections, with Gigabit Ethernetand Fiber Channel to all 23" ATCA chassis slots. 10GE Ethernet uplinksand multiple Fiber Channel front interfaces provide trafficaggregation. £ Advanced management and high availability are supported throughBiNOS(TM), the Company's extensive, field-proven networking softwaresuite. BiNOS networking software delivers state of the artconnectivity, including switching, IPv4/IPv6 routing, MPLS, QoS,advanced security, VPN switching and routing, and ring-attachedresiliency with sub 50ms protection, while delivering wire speed Layer2-4 networking. This unique combination of hardware and softwarecreates a truly 'ready-to-deploy' networking solution that allowsfaster integration with superior traffic control and security. £ "This innovative ATCA solution positions the company as one of theleading providers of comprehensive AdvancedTCA platforms found in themarket today," said Dr. Zvi Marom CEO of Telco Systems. "We have beenvery successful in providing AdvancedTCA -based products totelecommunications equipment manufacturers enabling a straightforwardintegration into wider scale platforms. We look forward to serving thevarious needs of existing and new partners in the communications,enterprise, medical and military markets." £ The Company's AdvancedTCA products will be on display in Hall 3,Booth 3011 at the ITU Telecom World in Hong Kong, December 4-8, 2006. £ ABOUT TELCO SYSTEMS £ Based in Foxboro, Massachusetts, Telco Systems is a leadingprovider of carrier-class transport and access solutions forEthernet/IPVPLS/MPLS and TDM networks for carrier, service providerand enterprise markets. Its suite of products includes solutions forCarrier Ethernet Access Rings, residential and enterprise VoIP,Carrier-Ethernet, FTTx, SDH/SONET, AdvancedTCA and E1/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