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COMARCH organizes additional BSS/OSS workshops for telecom operators

Following the success of the BSS/OSS workshops organized by Comarch in 2009, the company continues its BSS/OSS series with a new set of events being held in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and for the first time Belgium, also

These form part of a series of workshops that Comarch has hosted at in numerous countries, such as Germany, Greece, Austria, Poland, Sweden and Switzerland. Through the regional character of the workshops, Comarch is able to respond to the needs of each participant individually.

What?

Comarch BSS/OSS Workshops, DACH & BeNeLux edition, 2010.

When & Where?

20.09.2010, Munich
28.09.2010, Düsseldorf
29.09.2010, Bonn
05.10.2010, Zurich
07.10.2010, Vienna
12.10.2010, Brussels

The main issues dealt with by the events are related to the exchange of experiences between experts in the telecommunications industry. Case studies will depict how operators can solve their business challenges through cooperation with Comarch. Furthermore, current issues will be discussed that enable telecommunications providers to generate new revenue sources and secure them in the long term. • 2-8-10

NetLogic Microsystems  at OFC/NFOEC 2010

10-100 Gigabit Multi-Protocol PHY Products

NetLogic Microsystems, Inc. announced that it will be showcasing a broad portfolio of high-performance, market-leading networking and communications PHY products for 10/40/100 Gigabit Ethernet and 8.5 Gigabit FibreChannel at the Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC) 2010 in the San Diego Convention Center, Calif., from March 23-25 at booth #3045.  

As the worldwide leader in 10, 40 and 100 Gigabit Ethernet PHY solutions, NetLogic Microsystems will be demonstrating the superior performance, ultra-low jitter, low-latency and low-power capabilities of its entire line of best-in-class PHY products.  NetLogic Microsystems' highly integrated single-, dual- and quad-port PHY devices support multiple protocols and multiple media types - single-mode fiber, multi-mode fiber and direct-attach copper - for high-density data center and enterprise applications, and are manufactured in advanced process technologies such as TSMC's 40nm node.
"We are excited to be demonstrating the industry's highest performance and broadest portfolio of 10GE, 40GE, 100GE and 8.5G FibreChannel PHY products that are powering next-generation data center and telecommunications infrastructure networks," said Stefanos Sidiropoulos, vice president of Physical Layer Products at NetLogic Microsystems.  "We continue to lead the industry in technical innovations and excellence for best-in-class PHY and SerDes devices that deliver superior performance, low-latency, low-power and small footprint."

"NetLogic Microsystems has now established itself as the market share leader in 10 Gigabit Ethernet PHYs by port count," said Jag Bolaria, analyst at The Linley Group.  "By being the first to market with multi-channel 10-100G PHY products in the advanced 40nm technology, NetLogic Microsystems offers optical PHYs that meet the performance, density and power requirements of next-generation data centers."
NetLogic Microsystems' NLP10142C 100GE and NLP10142X 40GE PHY solutions, respectively, feature an innovative architecture and advanced circuit technologies to deliver the highest 100GE and 40GE performance and density, superior jitter performance and lower power consumption.  The NLP10142C 100GE PHY supports 100Gbps transmissions over at least 40km on single-mode fiber (SMF) cabling, at least 100m on OM3 multi-mode fiber (MMF), or at least 10m over a copper cable assembly.  The 100GE demonstration at OFC will be based on a MLD (multi-lane distribution)-to-CPPI application with a 100G CXP module, while the 40GE demonstration will be based on a MLD-to-XLPPI application with a 40G QSFP+ module. These devices exceed all the electrical parameters of the nPPI interface as defined in P8023.ba Annex 86A and are fully compliant with the CR4/CR10 PMDs as defined in P802.3ba Clause 85. The NLP10142C and NLP10142X PHY solutions are offered in lead-free packaging, to allow customers to develop environmental-friendly system solutions that comply with certain green-initiative regulations.

In addition, NetLogic Microsystems will be showcasing a 10GBASE-KR demonstration for backplane applications using the AEL3020 PHY device that supports up to 40 inches of FR4 backplane traces with 2 connectors.  The AEL3020 PHY device integrates NetLogic Microsystems' industry-leading and market-proven Electronic Dispersion Compensation (EDC) technology, and is compliant with IEEE 802.3aq LRM and 802.3ap KR standards. The device also incorporates link diagnostic capabilities including voltage-time offsetting, BER calculators and traffic monitors which when complemented with highly programmable Ethernet frame, PRBS and custom test pattern generators and checkers, can provide highly granular data on the health of a high speed serial link in a dense and cross talk dominated back plane environment. The integration of external board passives and a highly simplified power supply distribution circuit, enables high density layouts in area-constrained designs.

NetLogic Microsystems will also be demonstrating its NLP1220 dual-channel 8.5Gbps FibreChannel device.  The NLP1220 PHY repeater device offers best-in-class power consumption and latency to customers developing next-generation data center switches and storage Host Bus Adapters (HBAs).  The NLP1220 PHY device supports 2/4/8G auto-negotiation capability and integrates the receiver and transmitter SerDes functions on a single chip with on-chip clock drivers, multiple loop-back features and PBRS generation and verification for both the line side and system side. The integrated low-power equalization engine doubles the reach of FibreChannel signals on PCB traces and cables, supporting up to 15 meters on 24/26 AWG cables and up to 10 meters on 30 AWG cables. • 22-3-10

NetLogic Microsystems, Inc. is a worldwide leader in high-performance intelligent semiconductor solutions that are powering next-generation Internet networks.  NetLogic Microsystems' best-in-class products perform highly differentiated tasks of accelerating complex network traffic to significantly enhance the performance and functionality of advanced 3G/4G mobile wireless infrastructure, data center, enterprise, metro Ethernet, edge and core infrastructure networks.

Telecoms • AT4 wireless

Expanded ISO 17025-accreditation test scope for cellular communications to HSPA+ and LTE

AT4 wireless has just expanded its ISO 17025 accreditation test scope to LTE full test capabilities (RF, RRM, and Protocol) and Protocol GERAN/UTRAN 3GPP Rel7.

AT4 wireless, Inc, located in Herndon, VA has expanded its ISO 17025 scope to incorporate 3GPP Conformance Testing capabilities for LTE User Equipment. This new ISO accredited test scope for LTE covers E-UTRAN radio access as well as the EPC Network layers. Under this accreditation, AT4 wireless, Inc, is offering full RF, RRM, Protocol and all relevant accredited testing services in accordance with 3GPP LTE tests, selected by the global certification programs of GCF/PTCRB. Additionally, AT4 wireless, Inc has expanded its ISO 17025 accredited cellular test scope to include 3GPP Conformance Protocol testing for GERAN/UTRAN Rel99 – Rel7 (GSM/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA+).

“Our goal is to become the LTE reference test lab for the North American cellular market and this accreditation is one of the initial milestones within our objective. Because LTE will require backwards compatibility to legacy cellular technologies (CDMA and GSM/UMTS), we have designed an LTE program which includes increasing our certification capabilities and upgrading our current 2G/3G RF/RRM test capabilities to include the Protocol layer testing. Our world class cellular communications lab facility is investing in the North American LTE industry and is  ready to provide best in class service to our clients. We now have a comprehensive set of test equipment and offerings accompanied by a fully trained staff to facilitate our client’s 3GPP technology testing” said Bryan Mikesh, Chief Operating Officer at AT4 wireless, Inc. • 9-6-10

From its Laboratories Division, AT4 wireless provides Testing and Certification Services for a wide range of industrial sectors (telecommunications, IT equipment, automation, medical and health, electronics, aerospace, naval, renewable energies and gaming technology, among others), with the aim to guarantee that products comply with the quality and certification requirements requested by the global market and users.
AT4 wireless is a global supplier of testing solutions for wireless technologies such as LTE, 2G/3G/HSPA, WiMAX™ and Bluetooth®, and is recognized as a leading telecom testing laboratory and test & measurement equipment manufacturer.

Orange + Alcatel-Lucent • MWC10

Successful Long Term Evolution (LTE) trials in France

Together with Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU), Orange has successfully completed the first phase of its trial of Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile broadband technology with a live network in France. This trial enabled Orange to develop hands-on insights into the capabilities of LTE technology and evaluate how it performs in a real, live network environment.

Following the trial’s first phase, Orange is evaluating the introduction of new multimedia applications over an LTE mobile network, such as voice over IP (VoIP) steered by IMS and streaming video. This is part of Orange’s on going work towards preparing for a timely implementation of LTE in support of customer demand.
After initial testing in Orange’s R&D laboratories, a network was deployed in the vicinity of Orange France’s offices in the south of Paris to conduct LTE tests in actual operating conditions using the 2.6 GHz frequency band. Results revealed excellent network stability and very good performance, in line with 3GPP standards expectations, using Alcatel-Lucent’s end-to-end LTE solution.
“The first results obtained on the LTE trial network are encouraging: the user experience and the quality are very good inside the buildings as well as on the move.” said Alain Maloberti, Group VP, Networks, Architecture and Design for France Telecom-Orange. “We are confident in the capability of the LTE technology to provide improved customer experience, easier network configuration & management and reduced cost to serve. We are eager to proceed to the next phases of our trial, including VoIP, service continuity between 3G and LTE, video streaming, and self-optimisation.”

The end-to-end LTE solution deployed by Alcatel-Lucent for the trial included base stations (eNodeBs), Evolved Packet Core (EPC) and its associated management system. Alcatel-Lucent provided critical professional services such as the installation and commissioning for all of the equipment deployed for the LTE trial as well as configuration, performance monitoring and fault management. The network will also utilize subscriber services provided by Alcatel-Lucent’s IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) and Mobile TV offerings – supporting a consistent multi-screen experience for communication and entertainment services. • 5-2-10