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Turin's integrated Ethernet and Next-Generation SONET solution
shown to deliver considerably lower CAPEX and OPEX than competing
alternatives
ATLANTA, GA. June 4, 2002 - Network Strategy
Partners, LLC (NSP) and Turin Networks, Inc., today announced
the results of an in-depth study that demonstrates the considerable
cost-advantages provided by an integrated Ethernet and next-generation
SONET solution. The real-world business case models a service
provider with the requirement to deliver a mix of traditional
SONET/TDM services as well as next generation Ethernet services,
and uses this as a basis for comparing the relative costs of
various competing network architectures. Turin's integrated
Ethernet and next-generation SONET solution is compared with
Ethernet and DWDM, traditional SONET and Ethernet, as well as
a rival Next-Generation SONET solution.
Most notably, the detailed study finds that even in an Ethernet-centric
service mix, Turin's integrated solution - based on the Traverse®
Multiservice Optical Transport Platform - delivers up to 30%
lower total cost of ownership (TCO) than an Ethernet and DWDM
solution over a four-year period. In a predominantly SONET/TDM-centric
service mix, Turin's solution is found to provide up to 40%
lower TCO than a competing next-generation SONET based architecture,
and 85% lower TCO than traditional SONET. Key Traverse platform
features found to provide these significant cost advantages
include the full integration of SONET ADM, DCS and Ethernet
switching in a single shelf, scalability from DS1 to OC-192,
high interface densities, distributed switching, and the intelligent
GMPLS-based control plane.
"Service providers are looking to introduce new revenue-generators
such as Ethernet as economically and efficiently as possible,
while also lowering the costs associated with delivering traditional
services" said Michael Kennedy of Network Strategy Partners.
"The flexible and comprehensive nature of this business case
makes it a valuable tool for service providers investigating
the most viable option for delivering next-generation Ethernet
services."
A wide range of service provider capital and operational cost
components are included in the financial analysis, and the model
permits extensive customization to approximate a specific service
provider's network. Among other variables, the size and topology
of the network, the service mix, and the growth rate(s) of various
different service types (SONET/TDM, Ethernet-based Internet
access, Ethernet-based Private Line and Ethernet-based Transparent
LAN) can all be modified.
Turin Networks will be showcasing the Business Case
tool at SUPERCOMM 2002 (booth #11745 - Hall C). A demonstration
of end-to-end provisioning of Gigabit Ethernet services over
OC-48 and OC-192 SONET will also be shown with Turin's Traverse
Multiservice Optical Transport Platform.
About Turin Networks, Inc
Turin Networks Inc. is a leading developer and supplier of an
innovative multiservice optical transport product - the Traverse®
Platform - for network service providers. Founded in October
of 1999, the company is headquartered in Petaluma, the center
of California's "Telecom Valley" with additional offices in
Boston and London. A privately held corporation, Turin is led
by an accomplished management team and is funded by top-tier
venture capital firms as well as distinguished corporate and
private investors. For more information, visit www.turinnetworks.com
or call 707.665.4400.
About Network Strategy Partners
Network Strategy Partners, LLC (NSP) helps enterprises, service
providers, and equipment vendors, make strategic decisions,
mitigate risk and affect change through business and technology
consulting engagements. NSP's approach is tailored to each client's
specific issues, objectives and budget. NSP's consultants are
respected thought- leaders in the networking industry and influence
its direction through confidential engagements for industry
leaders and through public appearances and trade magazine articles.
These interactions assure NSP's clients that they will be among
the first to know the latest industry concepts and emerging
technology trends. NSP's consultants combine advanced academic
degrees with practical business experience. Contact NSP at www.nspllc.com.
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Contact:
Kevin
Wade
Turin
Networks, Inc.
1-707-665-4509
kwade@turinnetworks.com
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Laura Leone
Network Strategy Partners, LLC
203.840.9164
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