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FiberNet Deploys Turin Networks Traverse Platform
To Launch New Optical Conversion, Grooming, Digital Cross-Connection,
and Distribution Services
NEW YORK - (Feb. 15, 2005) -
FiberNet Telecom
Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTGX), a leading provider of managed network
services, today announced that Swisscom AG (NYSE:SCM [ADR]),
Switzerland's largest telecommunications provider, has selected
FiberNet's new Dynamic Gateway service for the optical conversion
and distribution of Swisscom's international traffic throughout
New York City.
Through the Dynamic Gateway, FiberNet will convert Swisscom's
incoming private line traffic from Europe running on the international
SDH standard into the North American SONET standard. The Dynamic
Gateway switching fabric will perform these STS-n to AU-n conversions,
as well as rapid cross-connections, to Swisscom's carrier partners
seamlessly, remotely, and at industry-leading provisioning intervals.
By utilizing FiberNet's managed Dynamic Gateway service, Swisscom
saves the time and expense of deploying remote multiplexing
or digital cross-connection solutions. FiberNet will also distribute
Swisscom's traffic to its termination partners in the United
States via FiberNet's extensive New York metropolitan area network.
Marcel Senn, Purchasing Manager of Swisscom's International
Carrier Services, said"FiberNet has proven to be a valuable
partner for Swisscom, continuing to answer the call with new,
innovative services that have greatly streamlined our network
deployments. We could not be more pleased to utilize this advanced
conversion capability to lower the cost and complexity of extending
our operations to the United States and deliver greater value
to our customers."
To enable the Dynamic Gateway service, FiberNet deployed the
Turin Networks Traverse 2000 multi-service optical transport
platform to seamlessly integrate next-generation SONET/SDH ADM
(add-drop multiplexer), DCS (digital cross-connect) and Ethernet
switching in a single carrier-class shelf. This versatility
enables FiberNet to more efficiently and cost-effectively, manage
and deliver any combination of SONET/SDH-based and next-generation
data services - including Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet.
Applications that previously required multiple shelves of equipment
can now be supported from one compact and highly flexible shelf.
John P. Dowd, VP of Business Development for FiberNet, said"We are pleased to extend our relationship with Swisscom with
our new Dynamic Gateway service. By utilizing the Turin Networks
Traverse 2000 platform to enable this new service, FiberNet
can offer new interconnection capabilities that help Swisscom
optimize their network resources, take advantage of developing
market opportunities and reduce network costs."
The Dynamic Gateway is a managed suite of enhanced traffic grooming
and distribution services. From one port on the Dynamic Gateway,
FiberNet can provide customers with: 1) transmission protocol
conversions between the North American SONET protocol and the
international SDH protocol; 2) seamless cross-connections within
the Dynamic Gateway's switching fabric between low and high
bandwidth circuits, and 3) faster provisioning times and lower
maintenance of interconnections. These grooming capabilities
are bundled with distribution on FiberNet's extensive network,
providing a single end-to-end solution.
"We are proud
to have our Traverse 2000 platform selected by FiberNet for
their Dynamic Gateway service" said Kevin Wade, Director of
Product Marketing at Turin Networks. "Our agreement with FiberNet
is a strong endorsement of the unique strengths that Turin Networks
Traverse 2000 brings to the table in helping carriers deliver
innovative multi-service products and enhanced interconnection
capabilities."
Dowd continued"With this new Dynamic Gateway service, combined
with our existing Dynamic Hub service and E-1/T-1 conversion
products, FiberNet has established itself as a leader for services
requiring international protocol interoperability. With the
industry rapidly gravitating to multi-service networks that
demand rapid, any-to-any connectivity, FiberNet is building
upon the momentum of these previous product launches and our
reputation for delivering innovative managed network services."
About Swisscom
With revenue of CHF 5.0 billion in the first half of 2004 and
15,721 employees, the Swisscom Group is Switzerland's leading
telecommunications company. Swisscom offers a comprehensive
range of telecoms products and services and is clearly positioned
as the leading provider of mobile and fixed voice and data services
and Internet-based services. For more information, Swisscom
can be found on the web at www.swisscom.com.
About Turin Networks
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 FiberNet Telecom
Group, Inc
FiberNet Telecom Group, Inc. deploys, owns and operates fiber-optic
networks in the two gateway markets of New York/New Jersey and
Los Angeles, designed to provide comprehensive broadband connectivity
to other telecommunications service providers and enterprise
customers for data, voice and video transmissions. FiberNet's
networks provide an advanced, high bandwidth, fiber-optic solution
to support the demand for network capacity and to facilitate
the interconnection of multiple carriers' and customers' networks.
For additional information on FiberNet, visit the Company's
website at www.ftgx.com.
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Media Contact:
Norma
I. Salcido
Director, Marketing & Communications
FiberNet Telecom Group, Inc.
1-212-405-6210
norma.salcido@ftgx.com |
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Marcel
Senn
Senior Purchasing Manager
Swisscom Fixnet Ltd
0-11-41-31-342-1937
marcel.senn1@swisscom.com |
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Kevin Wade
Director of Product Marketing
Turin Networks, Inc.
1-707-665-4509
kwade@turinnetworks.com |
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