With nearly three decades of experience, AGC has developed a reputation as a provider of high-quality products and services at reasonable prices. The company maintains a large inventory of equipment and materials for the cable and wireless industry and provides a variety of quality services, including:
• Warehouseandinventorymanagementprograms• Engineering,designandupgradeservices• Wreck out and excess inventory purchases and disposal
ADC’s OmniReach Rapid Fiber System is designed to eliminatethe unique challenges posed by today’s multiple-dwelling unit buildings for the deployment of FTTxnetworks.MDUbuildingspresent service providers with challenges as diverse as vary-
ing cable pathways and distances between logical distribution points, demanding installation schedules and increased quality risks due to splicing.ADC’sRapidFiber system is designedto help service providers deploy MDU optical fiber distribu-tionnetworksforavarietyofarchitectures–anddosoinless
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time and with less total cost, on a consistent, high-quality basis, to deliver fast service turn-up, im-provednetwork reachand loweroverall network operating andmaintenance costs. This system is the ultimate plug-and-play so-
lution for de-livering fast, durable and reliable service for MDUs and includes the following products:
For more information, see: www.adc.com/productsandser-vices/productsolutions/fttp/mduapplications/rapidfiber/
advanced media Technologies720 S. Powerline Road, Suite GDeerfield Beach, FL 33442P: 954-427-5711F: 954-426-9688Contact: Stephanie InfantinoE: [email protected]
Segments of industry served: PCO/MDU, FTTx, Telcos, Cable TV, Hospitality, Municipalities
Products: Outside Plant, Inside Plant, Test Equipment, Opto-Electronics
AMT answers industry de-mand for HD-compatible satellite distribution with HDTV Labs.
When DIRECTV started lighting up its new HD satel-lites, many system operators were left scratching their heads because the existing 9502150 MHz distributionsystems cannot carry the new Ka band signals. DIRECTV is converting the Ka sig-nals into the 250750MHzspectrum at the customer end, and systems must be upgraded to handle the new
bandwidth.HDTVLabs’lineofpolaritylockersanddistribu-tion amplifiers allows system operators to supply the full suite
of DIRECTV HD programming to subscribers. The HDTV Labsequipment isdesignedtoworkwiththeAU9S5LNBdishandZinwellWB616multiswitches.Thenewequipmentfeaturesabandpassof2502150MHzandhighqualitycon-struction.HDTVLabsalsomanufacturesafulllineof54000MHzdistributionamplifiersforstackeddistributionsystems.AllHDTVLabsproductismadeintheUS.
DIRECTV, Thomson and AFL Telecommunications an-nouncetheinauguralcommercialinstallationofMFH3Re-lease 2.DevelopedbyThomson forDIRECTV,MFH3 is arevolutionary IP-based satellite distribution technology for MDUs, master-planned communities and commercial appli-cations. AFL Telecommunications is a system integrator for MFH3andoffersitaspartofthe“FTTHMadeEasy”solu-tion.KeyperformanceadvancesofRelease2includehigherca-pacitysupportingover1,000receivers,enhancedredundancyandtheabilitytosupportlocalcontentinsertion.MFH3also:
• Delivers100percentofDIRECTVprogrammingandser-vices to multiple receivers via a single home-run wire to the customer dwelling.
• Allowspropertyownerstoofferdoubleandtripleplaybun-dles via a single technology platform.
Using DIRECTV receiver hardware and enhanced soft-ware,MFH3Gatewaytechnologyenablesefficientandnearerror-free delivery of DIRECTV programming with the flex-ibility to easily upgrade services as new features are developed.
In addition to providing system integration for MFH3,AFL Telecommunications is a leading manufacturer of fiber optic products (cable, closures, fiber management, optical split-ters, fusion splicers and test equipment). AFL’s system integra-tion capabilities include bandwidth management solutions, conditional access gateway platforms and a variety of last-mile solutions, including point-to-point, GPON and wireless.
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alpha Technologies, Inc.3767 Alpha WayBellingham, WA 98226P: 360-647-2360F: 360-671-4936Contact: John HewittE: [email protected]
Segments of industry served: FTTx, Wireless, Telcos, Cable TV
Products: Outside Plant, Inside Plant, Wireless
Alpha extends its FlexPoint family with the addition of the 1230series,atelecommunica-tionsgrade optical networkterminal power supply pro-viding30Wof12Vdcprimaryand standby power for indoor or sheltered-outdoor instal-lations at the end-consumer home. Onboard microproces-
sor-based firmware is engineered to achieve maximum battery life, system reliability and emergency battery reserve for greater E911 service availability. Unlikeother standby power supplies that discharge the battery to the lowvoltagedisconnectpoint,theFlexPoint1230reserves40percent battery power, enabling activation for emergency tele-phone calls in extended power outage situations. The FlexPoint 1230iscompatiblewithbothPONandHFCPONnetworks,due to its optional F-connector. It also features an emergency battery reserve function that provides greater lifeline service availability.AdditionalfeaturesoftheFlexPoint1230includevisual status indicators, audible alarms, silence alarm button andanauxiliary12Vdcpowerinputportallowingadditionalbattery capacity to be added for longer standby runtimes.
alloptic, Inc.Alloptic’s MicroNode 190 product family delivers advancedreturn-path RF services over a passive fiber optic distribu-tionnetwork.ItisdesignedtooperateonthesamefiberasaworkingPassiveOpticalNetwork (PON) access/distributionsystem,givingnetworkoperatorstheflexibilitytosupportallvoice, video and data services on a common infrastructure. Many deployed optical access systems deliver RF video down-streamalongwithbidirectionalIPbasedservices,butlacktheability to support an RF return path, such as the upstream datafromasettopboxorcablemodem.TheMicroNode190transmitter enables that return path by injecting upstream dataontoanopticalnetwork,servingastheopticaltransportlayer forDOCSIS orDAVIC technologies.TheMicroNode
amL Wireless networks, Inc.Do you want to connect all of your MDU properties so that all tenantsgetthesamevideo,dataandVoIPpackage?AMLWire-lessNetworkshasinstalledover1,000linksinNorthAmericainthePCOmarketforthispurpose.OurAMLlinkshaveelimi-nated the need for individual headends on each property and leapfrog over any right-of-way issues that fiber installations have. Our products can support applications from a few channels up to870MHz,DOCSISdata,HDTVandVoIP.Formoreinfor-mation,[email protected],orbycalling8006637902,www.amlwireless.com.
a’n D Cable products, Inc.Establishedin1989,A’nDCableProductsprimarilymanufac-tures, designs and supplies physicallayer computernetwork-ing products. Our core products revolve around cable manage-ment and rugged military-grade preterminated fiber cables. We have developed a unique cable labeling system called Unitag forCategory5,5Eand6coppercablesandhighspeedfibercables. We also provide high-quality fiber jumpers and as-sociated equipment. Our unique RackOrganizer system isguaranteed to recovervaluableequipment rack space indatacenterswhile tidying up the rack environment.We custommanufacture cable management systems for high-end server cabinets and minicomputers. A’n D Cable Products distributes andutilizesVelcrobrandhookandlooptocreateuniquecablerouting, bundling and identification products. For more in-formation,[email protected],orcall9256723005,www.andcable.com.
Segments of industry served: PCO/MDU, FTTx, Telcos, Cable TV, Hospitality, MunicipalitiesProducts: Outside Plant,
Inside Plant, Opto-Electronics
The Antronix Fiber Node (AFN) re-ceives a full complement of video, data
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and telephony via a single optical fiber and converts the signal to RF for distribution. In addition, an optional return path optical transmitter is available to support bidirectional net-work applications.The AFN enables the service provider tocosteffectively improveperformancebybringingfiber closertotheenduser.ItisoptimizedforuseinMDU,business,edu-cation, campus, government and residential environments. The AFN’ssmallsizeandrobusthousingallowsittobeplacedinmost locations that provide limited space, such as NID boxes. The receive RF path includes provisions for Antronix’s E-op-tion plug-ins for sloped RF output as well as user-adjustable padding for optimal forward path setup. A DC optical power monitor eliminates the need for an optical power meter during installation.StatusLEDsindicatewhetherthedeviceisoperat-ing within expected ranges.
applied Instruments, Inc.Applied Instruments manufactures test equipment for the sat-ellite andCATV industries. Products include satellite peak-ing meters, satellite ID signal level meters, CATV signal level meters,spectrumanalyzers,multicarriersignalgenerators,RFswitches, broadband noise generators, noise power ratio test sets, and a return band alignment system. For more informa-tion,[email protected],orcall3177824331,www.appliedin.com.
arrISARRISisaglobalcommunicationscompanyspecializinginthedesign, engineering and supply of technology supporting triple and quad play broadband services for residential and business customers around the world. The company supplies broadband operators with the tools and platforms they need to deliver re-liable telephony, demand-driven video, next-generation adver-tising andhighspeeddata services.ARRISproducts expandandhelpgrownetworkcapacitywithaccessandoutsideplantconstruction equipment, reliably deliver voice, video and data services, and assure optimal service delivery for end customers. HeadquarteredinSuwanee,Georgia,ARRIShasR&DcentersinAtlanta;Chicago; StateCollege, Pennsylvania; Beaverton,Oregon;Wallingford,Connecticut;Cork, Ireland;andShen-zhen,China,anditoperatessupportandsalesofficesthrough-outtheworld.Formoreinformation,[email protected],orcall6784732000,www.arrisi.com.
aTCiATCi offers complete systems integration and technical ser-vices. From front-end consulting and planning to integrating, installing and managing technology solutions, ATCi has the depth and experience to respond to unique challenges and op-portunities.ATCi’sflagshipproduct,Simulsat,hasthecapacitytoreceivesignalsfrom35satellitesatthesametime.Availablein3size/performancevariations,Simulsattakesuplessspacethantwo parabolics. Additionally, as new satellites launch, new pro-
gramming options appear, or existing satellites move, a simple feedchangeisallittakes.ATCialsooffersmanyproductsthatoffercustomersexpandedcapacity,designexcellenceandvalue.Amongthemareuplinks,teleports,headendcomponents,para-bolics, test equipment, matrix switches and satcom fiberoptics solutions.ATCialsooffersthefollowingturnkeyservices:tele-port and broadcast services including new niche channel launch andwebcasting;digitalheadendservices;uplink;andsystemsintegration. For more information, contact Kristen Love at [email protected],orcall4808448501,www.atci.com.
aT&T Connected CommunitiesDelivering innovative communications and entertainment so-lutions to the multifamily and single-family housing industry
As a leading global provider of advanced communications services, AT&T, through its dedicated AT&T ConnectedCommunitiesorganization,workscloselywithbuilders,devel-opers, apartment management and ownership groups to serve customerneedsin22states(selectAT&TServicesaresubjecttolocal availability) with the latest services available, including:
• AT&TUverse –AT&Tdeliversyourresidentsadvancedcommunications and entertainment services through our Internet Protocol-enabled U-verse service. Customers can experiencetheconvenienceofhavingapackageofUverseTV (with DVR, high-definition programming and interac-tive features available) and high-speed Internet. From the clarity of high-definition digital TV to Internet Protocol-basedtechnologythatisrevolutionizingtheservicesofto-morrow,AT&Tbringsitallhome.
• AT&THighSpeed Internet –AT&THighSpeed Inter-net customers receive a combination of broadband access, servicesandcontentatspeedsupto6.0Mbps.Inaddition,startingthisspring,qualifyingAT&Tbroadbandcustom-erswillbeabletoreceiveWiFiserviceatmorethan17,000UShotspots.
• WirelessfromAT&T–Backedbythelargestdigitalwirelessvoiceanddatanetwork,coveringover293millionpeopleintheUS,withfasterdataspeedsonthe3GNetworkandtheonly carrier allowing voice and data use at the same time.
Requires: DSL modem/router. Taxes and additional feesextra.ActualInternetspeedsarebasedonDSLsynchrate,mayvary,andarenotguaranteed.Manyfactorsaffectspeed.FreeWiFiBasicserviceavailablewithAT&THighSpeedInternetExpress,ProorElite.802.11b/genableddevice required forWiFiaccess.Serviceandspeednotavailableinallareas.Otherconditionsmay apply.AT&THighSpeed Internet providedbyAT&TInternetServiceswithcustomizedcontent,services,andapplicationsfromYahoo!Inc.VisitusontheWebatwww.att.com/communitiesorcall18888999051tolearnmore.
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ATX’sMDUSolutionsDVIDigitalAudio/VideoEncoderischaracterizedbyitscompactdesign,anddeliversprofessionalyetcosteffectivedigitalTVsignalstoMDUs,hotelsandmore.It is a scalable solution for encoding up to four A/V programs and multiplexing them onto a QAM channel. Also supported is re-multiplexing of incoming digital streams with locally gener-ated content. It is fully integrated for analog-to-digital signal processing(ASI,QAMandGigEinterfaces).TheDVIisaimedprimarily towards applications where it is necessary to provide locally generated audio/video content (examples include build-ing entry and security cameras, local audio/video content, local advertisements) to subscribers provisioned with digital-only set-top boxes or digital-ready TV sets. The hardened wall-mount enclosurefeaturesalockablefrontdoor.Local/remote(HTTP,SNMP)configurationaccess,aswellasfrontaccesstoalloftheunit’s features, allow for easy and comfortable product installa-tion, maintenance and upgrade. More at www.atxincorporated.com/products/cabl/mdus/audi. For more information, contact [email protected],orcall9054286068,www.atxincorporated.com.
avail mediaAvail Media is the only company today to deliver to its custom-ers a combined MPEG4 linear IPTV and Video on Demand (VoD) solution. Founded in early 2007, Avail Media is theproduct of a merger of two successful IPTV companies, fol-lowed by the acquisition of an equally successful VoD provider. As a result, today Avail Media is the emerging leader in provid-ing managed content aggregation services through a fully inte-grated headend infrastructure for the profitable deployment of IP video. The Avail Media solution includes a full lineup of live television programming with hundreds of channels, all quality-encoded in MPEG4, IP-encapsulated, encrypted, combined with VoD, and designed for future value-added services.
Avail Media possesses an extensive content library, includ-ing transport rights from top national programmers such as ABCDisney, Turner, NBC Universal, MTV Networks andFoxCableNetworks,complementedbyVoDrightsfromma-jor Hollywood movie studios such as Buena Vista/Disney,DreamWorks,LionsgateFilms,MGM,NBCUniversal,NewLineCinema,Paramount,20thCenturyFoxandWarnerBros.AvailMediaalsooffersaproprietarysoftwaresuite,ViewTrak,which allows both carriers and content providers the ability to trackprogrammingactivationsonarealtimebasis.AvailMe-dia’s solutions have been designed for, and are today used by, digital videoprovidersof all types.Whetheryouareofferingtriple play, quad play or pure video play, Avail Media has a solu-tion to suit your digital media services requirements. For more information,[email protected],orcall7033183990,www.availmedia.com.
BLanKom USa, LLCBLANKOMisaleadingsupplierofprofessionalCATVhead-endsfordigitalandanalogvideodistribution.BLANKOM’s
products include the modular C-LINE headend ideally suited for private networks,MDUs and smaller, independent cablesystems. The C-LINE headend employs an innovative Indepen-dentTwinTechnologythatoffersfrequencyagiledualchannelprocessing (digital and analog) within one module providing oneofthemostcostandspaceefficientheadendsystemswithexcellent performance and a user-friendly, remote-controllable management interface. The company supplies the full range of standard- and high-definition TV signal processing modules fromQAMmodulators,MPEG2encodersandmultiplexerstoDVBS2satellitereceiversforallbroadbandapplications.AllBLANKOMproductsaredesignedandmanufacturedwiththehighest standards in quality and reliability. Operators world-wideselectBLANKOMproductsfortheirquality,reliabilityand superior value. For more information, contact Gerhard Franz at gerhard@blankomusa.com, or call 8002793769,www.blankomusa.com.
Segments of industry served: PCO/MDU, FTTx, Telcos, Cable TV, Hospitality, Municipalities, Educational/ Campus Environments
Products: Outside Plant, Test Equipment, Opto-Electronics, Design/Construction
BlonderTongueDigitalTransitionSolutions:Televisionstationswill stop broadcasting in analog format at midnight on February 17,2009...areyouprepared?BlonderTonguehastheproductsand solutions for your most challenging system designs.
• TheAQD(ATSC/QAMDemodulator)allowsdeliveryofdigital television signals in an analog environment.
• TheAQT (ATSCtoQAMTranscoder) de-liversindigital;ittranscodes8VSBoffairsignals to QAM.
• The DAP (DigitaltoAnalog Processor)is a single-channel solution for delivering digital TV programming over existing ana-lognetworks.
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Blonder Tongue Laboratoriesdesigns and manufactures a com-prehensive line of products designed for the acquisition, processing, en-coding and distribution of Analog and Digital signals. The Technical ServicesGroupprovidesdesign,in-stallation,onsite and turnkey ser-vices around the globe.
Calix1035 N. McDowell BoulevardPetaluma, CA 94954P: 877-766-3500F: 707-766-3100Contact: David RussellE: [email protected]
Segments of industry served: PCO/MDU, FTTx, Telcos, Cable TV, Hospitality, Municipalities
Products: Opto-Electronics
New Calix ONTs for MDU and Business Applications: Calix in-troduces a new family of ONTs designed to support 2.5 GPONon the Calix C7 platform. TheONTs are fixed configurations supporting 4 to 8 living units, as well as a mixed-use ONT
for serving residential and/orbusinesscustomers.The760G,762G and 765G ONTs all offer eight POTS ports (TDM/SIP), four 10/100/1000Ethernet ports, fourRF video portswithbasicinterdictionandonehotRFvideoport(+33dBmV).TheCalix762Gaddsanadditionalfour10/100/1000Ethernetports to enable serving eight customers from one compact unit. TheCalix 765Gadds fourDS1 interfaces, ideal for servingbusinessesandcellularbackhaulapplications.TheONTsarehardened and power supplies are available for both indoor and outdoor locations. Calix will be adding other versions to this ONTfamilyin2008,includingsupportingRFvideoandRFreturn for eight living units.
Carina Technology, Inc.689 Discovery Drive NWSuite 500Huntsville, AL 35806P: 256-704-0422F: 256-704-0366Contact: Mike SmalleyE: [email protected]
Segments of industry served: PCO/MDU, FTTx, Wireless, Telcos, Municipality, Utilities, Developers
Products: Software
Carina Technology, Inc. is a hardware and software firm that provides utility infor-mation solutions through its patented CarinaPoint and CarinaXchange en-ergy management products. Carina enables energy providers tomanageoperationsmoreefficientlythrough applications such as meter data management, re-mote meter reading, demand-side management and remote disconnect/reconnect. The company, starting with utilities in 2003, sells patented and patentpending remotemonitor-
ing and control equipment. It has expanded product appli-cations to include automated metering, FlexPay and outage notification, FTTH applica-tions, and software integra-tion. The CarinaPoint solution
is designed with functional-ityandcosteffectivenessinmind. Our migration path allows utilities at all stages
of technological develop-ment to benefit from rapidly
changing technology while staying inherently protected from becoming ob-solete or losing out on their investment. The direct utility experience of our man-
agementteambringsarealworldknowledgeof industry needs and a commitment to delivering, not only products, but end-to-end solutions for our customers.
Carlon25701 Science Park DriveCleveland, OH 44122P: 216-766-6451F: 216-831-5579Contact: Lori FranceschiniE: [email protected]
Segments of industry served: PCO/MDU, FTTx, Telcos, Cable TV, Hospitality, Municipalities
Products: Inside Plant
Miniflex DVC Microduct is a small optical cable innerduct used to deploy fiber to multi-dwelling units (MDUs) and other small-fiber-count applications without the use of expensive blowing equipment. It features a highly engineered design that provides a superior crush resistanceandkink resistance, andlimitsthebendradiusto2inches.Miniflexhasacorrugated
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exterior wall for flexibility and a smooth interior wall to reduce the coefficientof frictionandallow longerfiber cable instal-lations. Miniflex DVC Microduct, corrugated flexibility and smoothwall performance in one product, only from Carlon.
Charles Industries, Ltd.5600 Apollo DriveRolling Meadows, IL 60008P: 847-806-6300F: 847-806-6231Contact: David SchwassE: [email protected]
Segments of industry served: PCO/MDU, FTTx, Wireless, Telcos, Cable TV, Municipalities
Products: Outside Plant
Charles Industries’ new Universal Backhaul Remote Terminal (UBRT) brings a new level of compactness
to a full-featured optical remote termi-nal. Its compactness allows technicians to quickly and easily install this out-door terminal in virtually any location wheremixedservices(DS1,DS3andEthernet) are backhauled over fiber.Designed to house a variety of manu-facturers’ electronic equipment, the
UBRTisprewiredtomeetyourpower,protectionandphysi-calinterfacerequirements.Manycustomizableoptionsgiveyoutheflexibilitytomeeteverybackhaulapplication.AC,ACwithbatterybackup,andDCpoweringoptionsareavailable.ThisyearisCharlesIndustries’40thsupplyingthetelecommunica-tions industry with innovative, reliable outside plant solutions. Charles supplies a comprehensive line of outside plant environ-mental protection solutions for copper, fiber, coax and wireless applications. Charles also aids service providers, municipalities and utilities with enhanced copper connectivity solutions that provideextendedreachandrateenhancedDSL.
CommScope, Inc.1100 CommScope Place SEHickory, NC 28603-1729P: 800-982-1708Contact: Kim HudsonE: [email protected]
Segments of industry served: PCO/MDU, FTTx, Wireless, Telcos, Cable TV, Hospitality, Municipalities
tribution system. This unique approach is designed to workseamlessly with existing HFC networks. BrightPath is par-ticularly economical in green-field developments and can be applied where competitive threatsexist.CommScopewillalso feature a variety of fiber
opticandconduitproductsdesignedtomaximizenetworkeffi-ciencywhileminimizingservicedisruptions.AllCommScopeproductsarebackedbyalegendaryservicemodelandmanu-factured to the highest quality standards.
Communication Technology Services, LLC (CTS)Founded in1990asa structuredcablingcompany,CTShasevolved into anationalorganizationproviding abroadarrayof communication infrastructure services including structured cabling, other inside wiring, public safety solutions, wireless localareanetworkandVoIP,includingIPPBX.Thecompanyheadquarters are in Marlborough, Massachusetts. CTS hasmorethan500professionalfieldtechniciansandprojectman-agersaroundtheUS,allfulltimeCTSemployees.CTSworkswith manufacturers and distributors including AMP, Anixter, BerkTek,Chatsworth,Corning,Graybar,Ortronics,Panduit,ProximandShoreTel.KeyProducts:Inhomeandinbusinessstructured wiring, wireless LAN, IDAS and ODAS, publicsafetysolutions,kioskanddigitalsignagesolutions,VoIP,car-riernetworkservicesincludingconstructionmanagementforenterprise-level companies and service providers. For more in-formation,[email protected],orcall5083822700,www.cts1.com.
ComverseComverse is the world’s leading provider of software and sys-tems enabling networkbased messaging and content valueadded services, converged billing and IP communications. Comverse Converged IP Communications provides IP-based voice and video solutions that enable communication service providers to deliver IP telephony, converged communications andFMCservicesforbothconsumerandenterprisemarkets.The solutions leverage products and expertise from the acquisi-tionofNetCentrex,recognizedforitsleadershipintheworld-widemarketforClass5applicationserverswithover6millionVoIP lines in commercial service, as well as its rich portfolio of IP telephony, converged communications, fixed and mo-bile IP Centrex, triple play, quad play and IMS solutions. Comverse solutions generate revenues, strengthen customer loyaltyandimproveoperationalefficiencyforover500com-municationserviceprovidersinmorethan130countries.Formore information, contact JaniceHewins at Janice.hewins@
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comverse.com, or call 7812469000, or visit theweb site atwww.comverse.com.
Connexion Technologies is the country’s premier fiber optic amenity company. It invests its capital to design, build and operatefibertothehome(FTTH)networksinsinglefamily,multifamily, high-rise, resort and hospitality properties na-tionwide.Itsawardwinning,stateoftheartnetworksdeliveran unsurpassed technology experience and increase property valuesdramatically.Byaligningitspartnerswithleadingser-viceproviders, it offers thebest in enhanced television, tele-phone, Internet, and security monitoring services. Connexion Technologies creates A Better Connection with its one-source technologysolutionbyofferingacompletesuiteofentertain-ment and communication applications at the speed of light. ThecompanyisbasedinCary,NorthCarolina,with17officesthroughout the country. Connexion Technologies is currently contracted to provide communications services to more than 200residentialcommunitiesin20states.
Segments of industry served: PCO/MDU, FTTx, Wireless, Telcos, Cable TV, OEMProducts: Outside Plant, Inside Plant, Wireless, Test Equipment, Opto-Electron-ics, Design/Construction
Corning ClearCurve fiber optic hardware and equipment solutions include drop cable assemblies and fiber distribution terminals. Corning’s ClearCurve drop cable assem-blies use ClearCurve rugged drop cable and ClearCurve compact drop cable with
its factory-termination process to provide quicker installa-tions with low connector insertion loss. The assemblies create a complete plug-and-play installation by simply placing the ClearCurve drop cable assembly between the living unit and the fiber distribution terminal. The ClearCurve fiber distribu-tionterminalsofferrugged,lowprofileinterconnectsbetweenthedistributionnetworkandthe indoor/outdoordropcablesformultipledwellingunitapplications.Our12and24portClearCurve fiber distribution terminal accepts ClearCurve drop cables and field-installable connectors and can be wall or pole mounted. This terminal, designed and qualified for in-door and outdoor applications, provides simple fiber routing andpreconnectorizedinputsforquickandeasyinstallation.Italso allows for additional drops to be added without disturbing existing customers.
Display Systems International2214 Hanselman AvenueSaskatoon, SK S7K 7W8 CanadaP: 306-934-6884F: 306-934-6447Contact: Whitney LemkeE: [email protected]
Segments of industry served: PCO/MDU, Cable TV, Hospitality
Products:NetworkServices,Design/Construction
Ditch WitchThe Ditch Witch organization specializes in the design andmanufacture of high-quality underground construction equip-ment. It’s a one-stop source for trenchers, vibratory plows, pneu-maticpiercingtools,backhoes,electronicguidanceandlocatingtools,horizontaldirectionaldrillingsystems,drillpipe,down-hole tools, vacuum excavation systems, excavator-tool carriers, miniskidsteers,andtheZahnfamilyofpowerutilityequip-ment. There’s now a significant upgrade to two of the company’s mostrugged,dependableandpowerfulhorizontaldirectionaldrillingmachines:theJT4020Mach1andJT4020AllTerrain.Bothunitsarenowequippedwithawelded,doublerackandpinion thrust drive system that is designed to withstand the rigors of long bores and tough soil conditions. This new feature further solidifies the reputationof these compactworkhorsesas the most durable and productive in their horsepower class. The Ditch Witch name is one you can trust for your equipment andfinancialneeds.DitchWitchFinancialServices(DWFS)isafullserviceprovider,offeringawidevarietyoffinanceandlease options to meet your individual requirements. For more informationaboutthenewDitchWitchJT4020Mach1andJT4020AllTerrain,pleasecall8006546481orvisitusontheWeb at www.ditchwitch.com.
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Element Customer CareElement,poweredbyCSGSystems,drivescablecompanyrev-enuesandsubscribersthroughtheuseofCSGbillingservices,tech support and an elite customer service call center. Element’s partnershipwithCSGSystemsgivesitsclientsaccesstoCSG’sunique combination of solutions, services and expertise to im-prove operational efficiencies and deliver a quality customerexperience in a competitive marketplace. Element, poweredbyCSGSystems,isthe“PreferredBillingandCustomerCareProvider”fortheNationalCableTelevisionCooperative.Asofearly2008,Elementsupportsmorethan100,000cableandIn-ternetcustomersaswellasmorethan300,000hotelrooms.Ithasnearly250employeesandfulltimecontractors.Formoreinformation,contactColleenFischvogtatcfischvogt@element-care.comorbycalling8662916500,www.elementcare.com.
EmBarQ LogisticsEMBARQ Logistics provides distribution, deployment andsupply-chain services to telecom service providers, manufactur-ersandcontractorsthroughoutNorthAmerica.WithTL9000certifiedteamsinlogistics,networkdeploymentsandcustomersupport and an extensive roster of telecom manufacturers, EM-BARQLogisticsofferssolutionsrecognizedfortheirinnovation,effectivenessandefficiency.EMBARQLogistics’nationaldistri-butionnetworkandbestinclassITsystemsprovidecustomersahighly reliable infrastructure to meet a wide variety of logistics, deployment solutions and equipment needs. For more informa-tion,call8007553004orvisitwww.embarqlogistics.com.
Enablence Technologies, Inc.Enablence Technologies is a publicly traded supplier of Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC)-based diplexers and triplexers for the fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) industry. Enablence has a subsidiary companyinFremont,California,thatspecializesinPLCfabrica-tion and arrayed waveguides (AWGs) and a subsidiary company inZurich,Switzerland,thatspecializesinhighspeedphotodetec-tors.Formoreinformation,[email protected],orcall6132707888,www.enablence.com.
Environ Laboratories, LLCEnviron Laboratories is an independent testing laboratory test-ing100W,75W,50W, andfiberopticproducts. It isNEBSlistedandA2LAaccredited,andperformsmanytestsincludingvectorandspectrumanalysis,GTEMcellleakage,vibration,shock, seismic, fire, temperature, humidity, corrosion, windand rain, bulletproof, impact, basic electrical, IR and contact resistance.Formoreinformation,[email protected],orcall8008263710,www.environlab.com.
ETI Sofware SolutionsFounded in 1992,ETI Software Solutions, Inc. is a leadingdeveloper of software products deployed by over 100 utility
systems and telecommunications service providers serving mil-lions of subscribers worldwide. The ability to fully automate provisioningofFTTHnetworksandIPTVmiddlewaresolu-tions has made ETI’s latest product, Triad, unique in today’s marketplace.OptionalmodulesforTriadincludeorderentry/rating, work order management/scheduling, reporting andbilling functionality to fully support advanced telecommuni-cationsservicesproviders.SinceTriad’s inceptionin2004,ithasbeendeployedinmorethan30systems,includingmanyofthe nation’s largest FTTH services providers. For more infor-mation,[email protected],orcall7702423620,www.etisoftware.com.
Fiberdyne Labs, Inc.Fiberdyne Labs is a worldwide supplier of quality fiber op-tic products including termination boxes, data center cabi-nets with splicing, pigtails, preterminated backbone cable,bulkcable, jumpercables/patchcords,WDM,CWDM,andDWDM passive modules, fiber splitters, attenuators, Ethernet mediaconverters,switches,Gigabitmultiplexersystems,SFPs,GBICs,CAT5e,Cat6patchcordsandmore!FiberdyneLabsalsooffersnationwideandinternationalfibercharacterizationservices.Formoreinformation,[email protected],orcall8008949694,www.fiberdyne.com.
FISpa-Federation of Internet Solution providers of the americasTheFederationofInternetServiceProvidersoftheAmericasisan association of service providers and professionals that deliver solutionsvia IP.Byaggregating itsmembers’knowledgebaseand buying power, it leverages better solutions and pricing from its preferred suppliers and increases the probability of success througheducation,collaboration,networkingandshared im-plementation.JoinFISPAtoday–wemakebeingaservicepro-videreasier!Formoreinformation,[email protected]8442540,www.fispa.org.
Foxcom – Division of onepath networksPrinceton Forrestal Village136 Main Street, Suite 300Princeton, NJ 08540P: 609-514-1800F: 609-514-1881Contact: Shlomit LaqueurE: [email protected]
Segments of industry served: PCO/MDU, FTTxProducts: Outside Plant, Inside Plant
Foxcom’sBsmarTVvideoproductsofferyouthefullrangeofpoint-to-multipoint products under one roof: Keeping apace with the ever-growing demand for more bandwidth, the modu-larBsmarTVsuiteofproductsisMFH2ready,bringingHDTV,
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voice and broadband data via a single wire into the home. As a single supplier and source, we provide flexible end-to-end solu-tions that meet the needs of both subscribers and vendors. At the same time we guarantee the highest safety standards as well asNEBS certifications to ensure the highest availability andreliability.TheBsmarfamilyincludesequipmentfromanalogCATVtoIPTVincludingDBS;54860MHzCATV[CCTV,VoD,etc.];5LBandtransportofupto2.5GHzeach;IPTVinall formats; high-speed Internet; and telephony.
gmp Tools3111 Old Lincoln HighwayTrevose, PA 19053P: 215-357-5500F: 215-357-6216Contact: Ted ClemensE: [email protected]
Segments of industry served: Telcos, Cable TV, Contractors
Products: Outside Plant, Design/Construction
GMPisproudtooffertheBreezeCableBlowingMachine,designedto meet the growing demand for micro cable installations. It workswithmicrofibercablerangingfrom.100.315”(2.5 8.0mm)beingplaced intomicroducts ranging inODsize from.197.472”(5.012.0mm).Installationsarequick,withmaxi-mumspeedsreaching164ft./min.(50meters/min.).Itscom-pactdesignandportabilitymakeitideallysuitedforexteriororinternal use. The compliant double driven cable rollers provide a secure grip while safely handling delicate micro fiber cable. Thepushingforcecanbeadjustedupto35lbs.(16kg.)tosuitthe cable stiffness.Theunit has a variablespeed control.Anelectronic monitoring system provides readouts of speed and distance, auto-stops if cable hits an obstruction, and includes anemergencystopfacility.TheBreezecanworkwitheitheracompressor or bottled air. Please contact GMP for more infor-mationat8003456009orontheWeb.
great Lakes Data Systems, Inc.5954 Priestly DriveCarlsbad, CA 92008P: 800-882-7950F: 760-602-1928Contact: Garrick RussellE: [email protected]
Segments of industry served: PCO/MDU, FTTx, Wireless, Telcos, Cable TV, Municipalities
Products:Software
WinCable sets a new standard for cable billing and subscriber management software. WinCable’s client/server architecture, attractiveWindowsdesignandrobustSQLdatabaseprovideoptimal features, benefits and value.
Digital and analog set-top boxes, conditional-access satellite receivers, cable modems, VoD and VoIP can all be managed directlyfromtheWinCablebillingsystem.GLDSalsooffersWeb-enabled customer self-care including bill view, subscriber self-upgrades, PPV ordering and online credit card payment.
• Designed for the requirements of private and municipalcable
• Exclusiveaddressbasedfeatures• Full support for interdiction,FTTH,digital video,VoIP
and more• Landlord/tenantbillingoptions• Lowcostonlinesolutionsforsmallsystems• Fullservice call center options with online management
reports
Currently serving small and midsized operators, GLDShasimplementeditssolutionsforover300cablesystemsin49USstatesand34countriesworldwide.
greenfield Communications, Inc.Greenfield Communications, Inc., a NXTcomm Eos awardwinner for Best Infrastructure, has provided turnkey fiberto-the-home (FTTH) solutions for developers of new master-plannedcommunitiessince2001.Asthesinglepointofcontactfor all of the developer’s needs, we provide voice, video, high-speed data and community intranet services. Our company is differentiatedthroughourknowledgeandexpertiseinoutsideplant design, construction, operations and customer service. In recognizingthevalueofdifferentiatingcommunities,weworkclosely with developers to sell the best bundled services in their ‘future-proofed’ fiber optic communities. Greenfield is cur-rently the largestprivatelyheld turnkeyFTTHcommunica-tions provider in the country. With eleven active FTTH proj-ectsandover5,000customers,Greenfieldhassecuredcontractsforanadditional22projectsrepresentingover250,000homes.Ourfutureincludessteadilyincreasingourmarketshareandremaining the leader in the deployment of FTTH communi-ties.Formoreinformation,[email protected],orcall9492488898,www.egreenfield.com.
Hitachi Telecom (USa), Inc.3617 Parkway LaneNorcross, GA 30092P: 770-797-2521F: 770-797-2550Contact: Pete WestaferE: [email protected]
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Segments of industry served: PCO/MDU, FTTx, Wireless, Telcos, Cable TV, Municipalities
Products: Opto-Electronics
Hitachi’s GPONbased SourcetoSubscriber solutions en-ableserviceproviderstoenjoyquicktimetomarketfortripleplay broadband services of video, data and voice. This ap-proachallowsoperators to realizeROIobjectives soonerandto meet competitive challenges on a timely basis. The complete SourcetoSubscriber solution includes project feasibility andtechnology assessment, as well as multiple services delivery op-tions (hosted or facilities-based), all built on the foundation ofHitachi’sAMN1220GPONplatform.Forexample,hostedvideo,inwhichcontentisprovidedaspartofthepackage,canmitigate the administrative effort required toobtain contentand supports a pay-as-you-grow approach to services delivery. Individual elements of the solution can be provided on an à la carte basis to suit the specific needs of almost any service provider. Hitachi’s AMN1220 Gigabit Passive Optical Net-workplatformprovides2.4Gbpsdownstreamand1.2Gbpsupstream, and can provide up to full-rate Gigabit Ethernet to individual subscribers.
Ingrid Home Security920 Cassata RoadBerwyn, PA 19312P: 484-913-1400F: 610-644-7282Contact: Carolyn SimonE: [email protected]
Segments of industry served: PCO/MDU, Telcos, Cable TVProducts: Design/Construction
IntroducingInGrid:Safer,moreadvancedhomesecurity.In-Grid’s next-generation systems and services provide better pro-tection than most dealer-installed systems, are nearly impos-sible to defeat, and can be easily and conveniently managed from a cordless telephone, cell phone or Web browser.
Light Brigade, Inc. (The)Fiber Optic Active Devices DVD: Active devices are electronic components that actively manipulate electrons to perform their intended function. They require a source of energy to operate and have an output that is a function of present and past input signals. Types of active devices include controlled power sup-plies, transistors, light sources, amplifiers and transmitters. The new Fiber Optic Active DevicesDVDfromTheLightBrigadeprovides a basic understanding of optical components from theory and manufacture to operation and application, includ-ing optical sources and detectors; design and packaging; theroles of transimpedance amplifiers, clock and data recovery;mux/demux,heatsinks,andtransponders;transceivermodules;and how to test active devices to verify performance, quality
andoperation,and tocharacterizecomponents.Thematerialisdividedintomenuselectablechaptersforeasyaccess.Bonusmaterials include an acronym list, a glossary of related terms andaquizwithstudentandinstructorversions.Formorein-formation,[email protected],orcall2065750404,www.lightbrigade.com.
Lightel Technologies, Inc.Lightel Technologies offers costeffective components andequipment for FTTx application, ranging from high-isolation “Triple Play” WDMs for ONU/OLT units to fulltempera-turerangeCWDMs, to FBT and PLC splitters in a varietyofpackagesforbranchingapplications.Ourpassiveproductsare designed for reliability and longevity once installed, with current qualification status for each platform. The ViewConn video microscope is designed to aid installation and mainte-nanceofconnectorizedfiberbyallowingtheinstallertoiden-tify scratches and contaminants that may cause disruption in the network.Using eyesafe viewing,male and bulkheadconnectors can be viewed without changing tips and image-captured in a variety of file formats for documentation pur-poses.LightelalsooffersFTTxengineeringservices.Formoreinformation,[email protected],orcall2538132862,www.lighteltech.com.
Lightwaves2020, Inc.Lightwaves2020isaleadingtechnologycompanywithspecial-ties in designing and manufacturing high-speed products for 40G/100Gapplications,suchasPMDCsandROADMs.Ournew highspeed products include polarimeter, polarizationcontroller, VOA, switch, switch matrix, tunable filter, and tun-able filter arrays. In addition, a newly developed OCM with or withoutOSNRisavailableforyourdemandingapplications.Weoffercustomdesignandmanufacturingtomeetyourspe-cial requirements. For more information, contact James Pang at [email protected], or call 4085038888, www.lightwaves2020.com.
martin groupMartinGroupisaleadingproviderofsuperiorBSS|OSSsoft-ware solutions, next-generation engineering and business ser-vicesthataddresstheoperationalandmarketplacechallengesfaced by today’s communications providers. Mindful of our largemarketshareandthetrustofourloyalclientbase,wearecommittedtoprovidingsolutionsthatkeepcustomersonestepahead. For more information, contact Hannah Walters at han-nahwalters@martingroup.com,orcall6059969646,www.martin-group.com.
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mDU Connect, Inc.105 Smokehill Lane, Suite 100Woodstock, GA 30188P: 770-794-0767F: 770-218-3036Contact: Megha BradleyE: [email protected]
Segments of industry served: PCO/MDU, Wireless, Cable TV
Products:NetworkServices/Programming,Software
Are you using multiple software applications to manage your cus-tomers? Are you stillusing Excel spread-sheetstokeepupwithdata? MDU Connect3.0 is a fresh, Webbased, real-time soft-ware system designed
tomanage individualproperties, bulk and retail subscribers,authentication, email, trouble ticketing, scheduling and afully integrated billing solution. Additionally, we even offerUSbasedcallcentersupportforInternetandvideotechnicaltroubleshooting forDishNetwork andDIRECTV systems.With a scalable price structure, we can create a solution that fits yourorganizationregardlessofsize.WecanhelpyoubuildatopqualityInternetsystemforyourprivatelabelneeds.Askusaboutourhardwareandnetworkengineeringsolutions.Withover seven years’ proven experience in the development and success of theMDU and PCOmarketplace,we understandthechangingfaceofourindustry.Welookforwardtohelpingyousucceed!
mET LaboratoriesMETLaboratories,basedinBaltimore,Maryland,ispleasedtoannounceitsnewesttestfacility, locatedat3162BelickSt. inSantaClara,California95054(4082074782).SiliconValley’snewestandbestEMCfacilityboasts18,000squarefeetoftem-perature-controlled test environment, a brand-new, full-height, fullyanechoic10meterchamber,anew5meterchamber,fullimmunity capabilities and state-of-the-art wireless testing capa-bilities. MET’s wireless testing services include FCC testing and TCBcertificationservicesforawiderangeoflicenseddevicesranging from handheld cellular phones to base stations and re-peaters.METperformsDynamicFrequencySelection (DFS)testing,SARtestingfrom150MHz6GHzforheadandbody,R&TTE Notified Body review, and a wide range of RFIDsupport for EPCglobal. Additionally, MET Laboratories and SimplayLabsofSunnyvale,California,haveannouncedtheirintentiontoworktogethertodevelopsolutionsforthewireless
highdefinitionmarketplace,enablingmanufacturerstodeliveroptimal wireless high-definition products to their customers. Formoreinformation,[email protected],orcall4103543300,www.metlabs.com.
metaSwitchMetaSwitch is an industryleading vendor of switching andapplications solutions for both packet and circuitswitchednetworks.ItsMetaSphereservicedeliveryplatformandappli-cations suite enables a broad set of hosted IP communications services, while its core session control and media/signaling gateway products support a full range of Class 4/5 softswitch capabilities. Customers include many of the world’s leading operatorsofwireline,wirelessandcablenetworks,withdeploy-ments that scale to millions of subscribers. For more informa-tion, contactCarolDaniels at [email protected], or call5107488230,www.metaswitch.com.
montclair Fiber optics, Inc.Since 1995Montclair has offered a wide range of the latestadvanced high-quality and low-cost optical products: EDFAs, circulators,OEOconverters,CATVopticalreceivers,DBSop-ticalreceivers,1xNopticalsplitters(smallform,cassette,LGX,rackmountandcustomizedmodules),CWDMs,WDMs,at-tenuators, high-power optical amplifiers, fiber jumpers and enclosures that are specifically designed and environmentally tested to meet the Telcordia industry-standard requirements for telecom, cable TV and FTTx applications. Our products are installed throughout North America, enduring some of the harshest climates and providing the field-proven performance and reliability you can count on. For more information, contact [email protected],orcall6088314440,www.montclairfiber.com.
multicom, Inc.1076 Florida Central ParkwayLongwood, FL 32750P: 407-331-7779F: 407-339-0204Contact: Scott BrietzE: [email protected]
Segments of industry served: PCO/MDU, FTTx, Wireless, Telcos, Cable TV, Hospitality, Municipalities, VoIP services for business, residential and resellers
As a value-added supplier of cable TV, broadband, satellite products and headend equipment, Multicom designs systems using traditional drafting methods and AutoCAD. We also
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rackandbalanceheadends,customcrate,andshipforaguar-anteedplugandplaysolution!Multicom’sdesignandengineer-ing team has earned the respect and trust of system operators andownersthroughouttheUnitedStates,LatinAmericaandEurope.Alldesignsincludedistributionlayout,headendblockdiagram,rackmountlayout,andcompletepricedbillofmateri-als. Multicom has all of the products needed for video, data, and voice transmission over fiber optic and coax cable. Our sales en-gineersarestandingbytoassistyouinyourMFH2,FTTxanddigital transitionneeds.Multicom’s affiliate company,Mcon-nectInc.,offersVoIPphoneservicesforresidential,SOHOandbusiness customers. It also extends resellers an opportunity to participate in the growing VoIP industry. Options include pri-vatelabelbrandingorresellingoftheMconnectBrand.
north american Cable Equipment, Inc.1085 Andrew Drive, Suite AWest Chester, PA 19380P: 610-429-1821F: 610-429-3060Contact: Kirk DaviesE: [email protected]
Segments of industry served: PCO/MDU, Cable TV, Hospitality
North American Cable Equipment, Inc. is proud to introduce a new digi-tal offair demodulator. TheCTMCQD is an ATSC/QAMprofessional-grade microdemod-ulatordesignedforcosteffectivedigital-to-analog conversion of
an unencrypted 8VSB (OffAir SD/HD TV signal) or QAM unencrypted (digi-
tal CATV)RF signal to basebandNTSC videoand left and right stereo audiooutputs.Allof the18ATSCvideo formats including HD video can be received by the CT-MCQD and converted for display on non-digital TV sets over analog channels with the use of a modulator.
nuVisionsNuConcierge Amenity Portal provides a custom Web site for the property with all pertinent documents, updates and info about the property and neighborhood, continuously updated by NuVisions and the property manager, all remotely done without the need for costly on-site servers. Features include package tracking,maintenance requests, key tracking, com-munications, resident merchant discounts, board minutes and appliance manual documents storage, to name just a few. For
occam networksOccam adds support for gigabit passive optical networks(GPON)withtheBLC6322GPONOpticalLineTerminator(OLT),thenewestbladeforourflagshipBLC6000platform.Equippedwithfour2.5/1.2GigabitPONEthernetports,theOLT blade can meet the bandwidth requirements of the most demanding applications in the highest-density environments. Each of the four ports delivers 2.488 Gbps of bandwidthdownstreamand1.244Gbpsupstream.TheOLTbladecanbedeployed in single-family residences, multiple dwelling units and businesses to deliver a variety of services including lifeline POTS,highspeedInternet,videoandCarrierEthernetbusi-nessservices.Featuringpluggableopticaltransceivers,theBLC6322letsyouselectthebestwavelengthandpowerbudgettomeetyournetworkrequirements.Formoreinformation,con-tactJuanVelaat8056922900,[email protected],www.occamnetworks.com.
oFS2000 Northeast ExpresswayNorcross, GA 30071P: 888-FIBERHELPContact: Fernando CostantinoE: [email protected]
Segments of industry served: PCO/MDU, FTTx, Telcos, Cable TV, Municipalities
OFS’ EZBend OpticalTechnology addresses the crit-ical need to speed and simplify installations by allowing cables to be bent and routed in ways never before feasible, using traditional optical drop cables to facilitate rapid deployment
offibertoandwithintheresidence.SupportingMDUandinhome wiring applications, EZ-Bend Optical Technology can improve bending performance to help avoid service disrup-tions and lower installation costs. Drop cables featuring EZ-BendOpticalTechnology can be bent to 5 mm radius and can be stapled with negligible signal loss and no degradation in pic-turequality,offeringreliablesupportforFTTxapplications.Itsbending loss performance represents up to a hundredfold im-provementoverconventionalsinglemodefiber(SMF)cables.EZBendTechnologyenablesinresidenceopticalcableinstal-lation with the same simple practices used for copper or coaxial cables.Cables usingEZBendTechnology can be stapled inplace using existing copper cable installation tools.
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optelianLightGAIN is Optelian’s complete DWDM, CWDM and hybridsolution,supporting1to40wavelengthsof10Mbpsto10Gbpstraffic,SNMPmanagedandpathprotected.SFPandXFPtransponders,tunableoptics,andinhousemanufac-turing provide customers with short lead times, low cost and customizedsolutionstofittheirexactrequirements.Formoreinformation,contactTomDellat [email protected],orcall7706909575,www.optelian.com.
packetFront, Inc.BroadbandEthernetControlSystem(BECS),AccessRoutersand Digital Residential Gateways
PacketFront provides the only Active Ethernet solutionthat is purpose-built to lower operational costs on open access networks.KeytothisstrategyisourBECSsoftware.BECSisanetworkprovisioningandautomationsystemthatprovidesincreased revenue flexibility and lower operational costs. Bycombining smart software interfaces, business intelligence and data storage,BECSautomatesmanyof theprocessesbehindthe creation, deployment and management of multiple net-workservicesineventhemostcomplexmultiserviceenviron-ments–openaccessorwholesalenetworks.WhencombinedwithBECS,PacketFront’sAccessServiceRouters(ASRs)andDigital Residential Gateways (DRGs) provide an intelligent solution for network owners by automating many processesand requiring far fewer truck rolls. Contact PacketFront at6038885100 or [email protected] for moreinformation about how PacketFront can help inspire smartbroadbandsolutionsforyournetwork.ForMoreinformation,[email protected],orcall6038885100,www.packetfront.com.
pannawayPannawayNetworksdeliverscustomerprovenbroadbandaccesssolutions that enable its 300plus telecommunications serviceprovidercustomerstoseamlesslyevolvetheirlegacynetworkstoEthernet/IP–at will.BasedonindustrystandardIP(InternetProtocol) and Ethernet technologies, Pannaway’s comprehen-siveServiceConvergenceNetwork(SCN)architectureisproventohelpserviceproviderscompetemoreeffectivelyandensureanextgenerationnetworkthatwillsupportemergingbandwidthintensive services and applications for decades to come. Today’s telconetworksareundergoingaradicaltransformation.Whetheryou’re moving from copper to fiber access, traditional TDM to VoIP,ATM/SONETto10GigabitEthernet/IPTransport,orfrom low-speed Internet service to IPTV-ready ultrabroadband, Pannaway provides solutions that deliver simplified migration. Formoreinformation,[email protected],orcall6037665100,www.pannaway.com.
Segments of industry served: PCO/MDU, Cable TV, Hospitality, Municipalities
Products: Outside Plant, Inside Plant, Test Equipment
Pico Macom, a SterenGroupcom-pany, is a world-wide leader in the engineering, devel-opment and manufacture of an extensive line of broadband solutions for the franchised cable, private cableandotherindustries.Foundedin1962,PicoMa-comofferscompleteendtoendsolutions,includingheadendand electronics equipment, distribution products, subscriber products, test and measurement equipment, and drop instal-lation materials. Our newest products include a complete se-ries of fiber optic equipment, digital-to-analog converters, the Macom Professional Series of headend equipment and theCablenet premium line of connectors and other connectiv-ity products. Pico Macom combines innovative design, high quality, reliabilityandcosteffectivenessvirtuallyunmatchedby competing manufacturers. Our technology is installed in thousands of broadband systems and networks around theglobe, in residential units, hotels, motels, schools, hospitals, private and smaller-to-medium cable environments. Pico Ma-comisaproudCertifiedMinorityBusinessEnterprise.
prysmian Cables & SystemsPrysmian is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of optical fibercable,withmorethan125yearsofcablingexperience.Wehave been active in FTTx applications throughout the world, andweunderstandthatthereisno“onesizefitsall”solution.With this in mind, we have developed a wide range of products to meet your needs. We also have the expertise to help you ob-jectively identify the right products for your project. If fiber is in your plans, please give us a call or visit our Web site. Prysmian canhelpyouidentifyandbuildthebestFTTxnetworkforyourbusiness.Formore information, contact JonFitz at [email protected], or call 8006690808, www.prysmianUSA.com/telecom.
raD Data CommunicationsRAD’sAirmux200wirelessmultiplexerisacarrierclass,highcapacity,costeffectivepointtopointandmultipointtopointtransmissionsystemusedtoconnectEthernetandT1/E1cir-
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cuits between two distant sites over broadband wireless. The Airmux200combineslegacyTDMandEthernetservicesfortransmissionover2.3GHzto2.7GHzand4.9GHzto5.95GHzbands.TheAirmux200has a total air data rate of 48Mbps, with a theoretical maximum transmission distance of upto80kilometers(50miles).Transmission isencryptedtoensure security. Typical applications include service extension to remote/rural locations, cellular backhaul, emergency ser-vicesandtemporarydeployment,wirelessbackup,voicetrafficextensionoverwireless,andlosslesshotspotbackhauling.Formoreinformation,[email protected],orcall8004447234,www.RADusa.com.
radiant CommunicationsTheEclipseSeriesQRF5000QAMencoderisidealforsystemsseekingtorapidlyandcosteffectivelydeployalldigitallineupsto low-cost digital set-top units and QAM tuner televisions. Applications include security cameras for gated communities, multiple dwelling units (MDUs), hotels and condominium complexes; informational bulletin boards; public, educational and government access (PEG) television; and any application where video and audio feeds need to be viewed within the digi-tallineup.Designedasasinglerackmountunit,thissolutionfeatures a built-in encoder, QAM modulator and RF up-con-verter. With the DQ version it can also remove QAM services to allow new channels without additional use of bandwidth. The unit is available in single- and dual-channel versions and is alsoexpandabletomultiplechannelswithRadiant’sQRF5010expansionunit.Itworkswithcurrentandlegacysettopcableboxes.Formoreinformation,[email protected],orcall9087577444,www.rccfiber.com.
Satellite management ServicesSatelliteManagementServicesistheoldestandmostsuccessfulprivatebroadbandservicescompanyintheUS.SMShasbeena nationwide provider of television programming, equipment, designandconsultingsinceitsinception23yearsago.Becausewe are the longtime leader in the private broadband industry, youcanbeassuredthatcontactwiththeexpertteamatSMSwillprovidetheanswersandsolutionsyouareseeking.SMSisarecognizednationaldistributoroftheDishNetworkPCOpro-grammingplatform,offering“handson”experiencetoguideyou successfully through the process of developing a profitable business.Formoreinformation,[email protected],orcall6023864444,www.smstv.com.
Sumitomo Electric Lightwave78 Alexander DriveResearch Triangle Park, NC 27709P: 800-358-7378F: 919-541-8265Contact: Customer Service
Segments of industry served: PCO/MDU, FTTx, Telcos, Cable TV, Municipalities
Products:OutsidePlant,InsidePlant,StructuredWiring,Test Equipment, LAN Air-blown Fiber Infrastructure
As a leadingfirsttomarketinnovator, manufacturer and supplier to major service providers and communica-tion companies, SumitomoElectric Lightwave is dedi-cated to tailoring your fiber opticnetworkwithsolutionsthat increase productivity in
the field, while decreasing deployment costs. Having been the firstcompanytointroducemajorfirsttomarketinnovations,including “peelable” ribbon cable, 100 percent gelfreeOSPcable, hostile-environment solutions, air-blown fiber technol-ogy, FTTx ribbon drop cables, the splice-on connector, and theindustry’sonlydualheatersplicers,SumitomoisdedicatedtobringingcosteffectiveFTTxtechnologytoallfacetsofyournetwork.Fromfiberproductiontocablemanufacturing,Sum-itomo ensures the outstanding quality and reliability of your fiber optic cables, fusion splicing, termination, and FTTH and MDUsolutions.Citedin2007Cables Industry Analyst report, Sumitomoistheworld’slargestcablemanufacturermeasuredin sales.
SunTec Business SolutionsSunTecdeliversstateoftheartconvergentpricingandbillingsolutions tomonetize any service. SunTec solutions are builtupon a business-rules-based architecture that enables easy cus-tomizationofallyourpricingandbillingneedswithalmostnosoftware changes. They can also be deployed as adjunct pricing enginesfornewserviceswhileinterworkingwithlegacyBSStodeliveraunifiedbill.Wholesaleprovidersoffering leasedlineservicescanusetheSunTecsolutiontoautomatecomplexcon-tractstoenableaccurateandtimelybillprocessing.TheSunTecsolution supports both physical and virtual circuits. Retail pro-vidersofferingusagebasedservicessuchasVoIPorbroadbanddatacanuseSunTec’s transactionbasedpricingengine to in-teroperatewithanynetworkequipmentandgetusagedatatoperformusageorvaluebasedpricing.TheSunTecsolutionalsohas extensive revenue-sharing and settlement capabilities to sup-port complex partner value chains and content-based services. Formoreinformation,[email protected],orcall9084060140,www.suntecgroup.com.
Team FishelTeamFishel specializes in lastmile design and constructionof residential fiber optic networks. Our Corningcertified
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FTTx designers work closely with our customers to provideacompleteendtoendconnectivitysolution.With22officesnationwide and1500 skilledTeammates,TeamFishel is thebest choice for your next FTTx installation. For more informa-tion,[email protected],orcall6142748100,www.teamfishel.com.
Telco SystemsTelco Systems’ broadband access solutions offer diverse IPand TDM-based product lines to enable triple play delivery for both enterprise and residential customers. The company’s access product family provides VoIP, fiber-to-the-home/curb/node,andhighspeedDSLaswellasDS3,DS1andEthernetsolutionsforhicapofferings.ThefieldprovenActiveEthernetFTTx solution enables builders, service providers and local mu-nicipalitiestooffercompetitivelypriced1Gbpsand100Mbpstriple play services. Providing these services will increase the attractiveness of the community and the value of the houses while benefiting the end user and giving the service provid-ers and builders residual revenues for years to come. For more information,[email protected],orcall7815510300,www.telco.com.
Telect1730 N Madson StreetLiberty Lake, WA 99019P: 509-921-6393F: 509-344-6393Contact: Jason PeggE: [email protected]
Segments of industry served: PCO/MDU, FTTx, Wireless, Telcos, Cable TV
Products: Outside Plant, Wireless
The Telect Media Gateway system simplifies high-quality triple play voice, video and data structured cabling in the home, with several unique design fea-tures engineered with installers and users in mind.
• Colorcodedportsandoutlets:A simple means of matching patch cords within the panel with corresponding outlets throughout the house, stream-lining installation, reconfigu-ration and troubleshooting.
• Paneloptionsfordifferentenvironments:Flushmountandsurface-mount panel configurations available to fit in any location.
Televes (via DISH network)Ever since cable TV network operators began planning theintroduction of digital video broadcast via cable services and with the introduction of HDTV, there has been competitive pressuretobringnewtechnologythatefficientlydeliversnewservices. Televes created QAM, a new method of video modu-lation. This way of modulating TV signals consists of removing alltheredundantinformationcarriedbyaQPSKmodulatedsignal,allowingthesignaltomeetthechannelizationstandardoftheAmericanNTSCof6MHz.
Advantages of the Televes technology include:
• Use of the most advanced construction technology: allSMTcomponents
TelkonetTelkonetistheleadingproviderofinnovative,centrallyman-agedsolutionsforintegratedenergymanagement,networking,buildingautomationandproactivesupportservices.Telkonet’sbroadband networking solutions supportmore than 1.5mil-lion network users per month, with its energy managementsystemsoptimizingenergyconsumptioninover80,000rooms.TelkonetSmartEnergydelivers typicalbottomline savingsof30percentbycontrollinginroomenergyconsumptionaccord-ingtooccupancy,whileensuringoccupantcomfort.Telkonet’stechnology innovation is underpinned by the highest level of end-to-end quality of service, with comprehensive technical customersupport.TherevolutionaryTelkonetSeries5andtheTelkonetiWireSystemconvertasite’sexistinginternalelectricalinfrastructureintoanIPnetworkbackbone–quickly,costef-fectivelyandwithoutdisruption.EthoStream’sintegratedprod-uct suite provides a comprehensive and advanced technology management platform, differentiated by outstanding remotemanagement tools and a dedicated customer support facility. Formoreinformation,[email protected],orcall2409121800,www.telkonet.com.
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TellabsResidential and Business ONTs with Ethernet, POTS, RFVideoandMoCAinterfaces.ThesuppliertotheVerizonFiOSnetwork,Tellabs isoneof theoldest vendors forPONtech-nology. A feature-rich, native end-to-end IP/Ethernet deliv-ery platform, the Tellabs 1150Multiservice Access Platform(MSAP) offers the packetbased highbandwidth technologyrequiredfortoday’sfiberandmixedfiber/coppernetworks.TheTellabs1150leveragesthepracticallylimitlesscapacityoffiberoptic cable to help support extremely high-speed broadband networks–voice,dataandvideo.And itcanbedeployedatcostparitytotraditionalcoppernetworks.
FTTPisanidealofferingfornewconstructionandaviablesolutionforoverbuildapplications.Offeringsuperhighspeedsof up to 1Gbps. Amust forHDTV applications. FibertotheCurboffersafaster, intermediatefiber/copperserviceap-propriate for both greenfield and existing infrastructures. De-ployableupto500feetfromtheendcustomer,FTTCenablesspeedsfrom80Mbpsto100Mbps.Formoreinformation,call6307988800,orvisitwww.tellabs.com.
TeraSpan networks815 Hornby Street, Suite 506Vancouver, BC V6Z 2E6 CanadaP: 604-684-8711F: 604-608-3550Contact: Richard SonesE: [email protected]
Segments of industry served: PCO/MDU, FTTx, Wireless, Telcos, Cable TV, Municipalities
Products: Outside Plant, Design/Construction
TeraSpanprovidesacomplete,robustand re-enterable two-part micro-channeling conduit system to allow microtrench deployments at any depth. Engineered for the realities of the outside plant, the TeraSpansolution results in up to 70 percentsavings in cost and deployment time over traditional methods in hard in-
frastructure.ThenewMV3microchannelingconduitprovidesformaximumversatilityindistribution/accessnetworkdesign,deployment and postinstallation modifications. Made with threeseparatedlargecapacitymicrochannels,theMV3allowsfor multiple combinations of blow tubes, pull strings and fiber cablestobeeasilyzipperedinatthetimeofinstallation.Incon-junctionwiththeMV3TConnector,whichallowsforperpen-
dicularbranching,theMV3isdesignedtofurtherreducecostsand time in FTTH and FTTx deployments. High fiber-count capacities(upto216)canbeincludedinoneofthemicrochan-nels, leaving the other two microchannels free for installation of blow tubing and access/drop cables.
Tyco Electronics8000 Purfoy RoadFuquay-Varina, NC 27526Contact: Kim SearsE: [email protected]
Segments of industry served: FTTxProducts: Outside Plant
The Gator fiber optic splice closure is a small butt-style closure designed for splic-ingtwo“flatdrop”cablesinabove grade, below grade, and direct buried applica-tions. This closure accommo-
datesupto12singlefibers,12ribbonizedfibers,orone12fi-ber ribbon. The Gator closure uses Tyco Electronics’ proven gel sealingtechnologytocreateaseal.Simplyclosingthehingedlid creates a seal requiring no grommets, cable wraps, tools or mixingof chemicals.TheGator closure is small (71/8” x53/4”x11/4”)andfitsintoalmostanyhandhole.Theclosurealso features positive stops for strength members as well as IDC blades for cable retention. Tone wires can also be terminated usingtheincludedTycoElectronics’UVratedTelSplicecon-nector. The Gator closure - coming to an FTTH neighborhood nearyou!
VerizonFiOSisthebrandnamefortheservicesofferedoverVerizon’sadvanceddigitalallfiberopticbroadbandnetwork.VerizonFiOS servicesdeliver the speed,unsurpassed clarity,andenormousbandwidthtoday’sresidentsexpect–superfastInternet, an extensive HDTV lineup, crystal-clear voice and video and industry-leading features such as our interactive programming guide and the multiroom DVR. Our all-fiber-opticnetworkalsohastheabilitytoaccommodatefuturetech-
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nologies.For example,Verizonhas already started todeployGPONtechnologybroadlyacrossourFiOSnetwork,andthiswill dramatically enhance the speeds and future capabilities of ourFiOSservices.Itcanincreasethelineratebandwidthbyfour times downstream to the customer and eight times up-streamback to the network.This is an incredible benefit toour customers, and it illustrates the future-proof aspect of our FiOSnetwork.
Versa Technology, Inc.Versa Technology VXMD3024 VDSL2 is emerging as theleadingsolutionfordeploying“hybridnetworks”thatdeploybothGPONforFTTPandVDSL2to thehome.Using theexisting copper for the last mile is proving to be an extremely costeffectivewaytoquicklyincreasebandwidthlimits.Withfibertothehomebuilds coming in at an estimatesof$1100perhomeandVDSL2comingincloserto$250,youcanseewhyahybridnetworkmightbethebest solutionfor smallercarriers.TheVXMD3024VDSL2DSLAMprovides100/100Mbps within the first kilometer. Versa technology has usedthe top switching fabric available to allow for intensive IGMP snooping and multicasting. With the ability to add a PON in-terface to the outdoor version of theDSLAM, it eliminatesthe need for cabinets and can be mounted directly on the tele-
Wave 7 optics, Inc.Wave7Optics’Trident7UniversalAccessPlatformrepresentsthe next generation of optical access architecture by supporting ITUG.984GPON,IEEE802.3GePON(EFMPON),andIEEE 802.3 pointtopoint access technologies from a com-monplatform.ThiskeyadvantageensuresthatWave7Optics’customers will meet both near-term and far-term goals of ad-vanced service delivery while being positioned to keep pacewithevolvingmarketconditions,aswellassupportanyfuturestandardsthatmayevolve,suchasWDMPONorIEEE10GPON.TheTrident7productsuiteincludesourTrident7Op-tical Line Terminal (OLT), Compact Optical Line Terminal (COLT), and adiverse selectionofOpticalNetworkTermi-nals (ONTs) to address the distribution and customer access portions of networks. Completing our portfolio is an openstandard management solution consisting of a full-featured el-ement management system integrated with flow-through pro-visioning,billingandinventoryfeatures(OSS),andcustomercareapplications.Formoreinformation,contactPatrickVin-son at [email protected], or call 6783391040,www.wave7optics.com.
