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Patapsco Communications (booth #86082) has launched the Liberator series, a range of ISDN cross-connect multiplexers or connectivity enabling tools. Ideally suited to vendors offering products internationally, or carriers, large corporations, systems integrators and distributors/resellers, Liberators offers the ultimate in flexibility, enabling users to maximize the use of ISDN BRI and PRI circuits and allowing carriers to span the last mile. There are two systems in the Liberator series: Liberator-S and Liberator-Duo.
www.patapsco.co.uk

Entrisphere (booth #12030) launches its Broadband Loop Multiplexer (BLM) 1500, the first multiservice access platform to integrate all major access network service and transport functions on a single platform, including PON OLT, NGDLC/DSLAM, packet voice gateway, IP and analog video support, and SONET and IP transport. It offers the flexibility and control needed to deliver a full range of circuit- and packet-based applications via fiber or copper infrastructure while migrating their access networks to a simpler and less costly architecture.
www.entrisphere.com

Aktino's (booth #52077) new AK4000 product family enables service providers to deliver 5 to 50 Mb/s Ethernet services throughout the carrier serving area (CSA) over multiple pairs of copper, using copper bonding. Ideal for both business-class access applications and backhaul, the AK4000 can deliver ubiquitous 10 Mb/s Ethernet service on 4 pairs or 25 Mb/s Ethernet service on 8 pairs with a binder full of disturbers throughout the CSA (12,000 ft).
www.aktino.com

Wave7 Optics (booth #14058) introduces The Last Mile Sentinel (LMS) 3.2, which increases automation capabilities to create flexible Quality of Service bandwidth packages for data services (in increments of 64 kbps), software upgrades on device discovery, improved flow-through ease of billing with regards to subscriber account and location information and reports to support billing audits. This flow-through provisioning interface has been extended in LMS 3.2 to allow subscriber account information to automatically flow from the billing system to the customer premises devices.
www.wave7optics.com

ADC (booth #20018, #21066, #23018) introduces The LoopStar 810, the newest addition to its family of advanced, next-generation SONET access solutions that allow service providers to cost-effectively deploy and manage TDM and Ethernet services to end-user customers from a single platform. The LoopStar 810 is designed specifically for Customer-Located Equipment applications where service providers can deploy Ethernet business services as well as traditional DS-1 and DS-3 TDM-based services easily and economically.
www.adc.com

Amedia Networks (booth #71049) is unveiling its QoStream AS5000 Aggregation Switch with VDSL line cards at Supercomm 2005. These 8-port line cards allow network operators to provide voice, data and video services (triple play) over existing copper telephone wires and allow for an efficient and economic evolution of their subscribers from fiber-to-the-node to fiber-to-the-premises as demand dictates — without replacing other chaise, fiber or network management elements.
www.amedia.com

Verilink (booth #43025) announces the VSX 4000 Series IP DSLAM, a next generation low-cost, high-density broadband access solution with a 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet uplink. As the only 48-port unit of its kind available for voice and data service delivery over ADSL, ADSL2+ and SHDSL subscriber interfaces, the VSX4000 has double the capacity of similar 1rack-unit-sized products on the market. The VSX4000 is a feature-rich platform supporting IP/ATM traffic management that incorporates advanced routing and bridging capabilities, built-in POTS splitter, TOS-based VoIP QOS, and security.
www.verilink.com

Ceterus Networks (booth #60032) introduces the UTX8212 multiservice cross-connect, a platform that enables ubiquitous Ethernet and legacy service bundles to any customer location using the ubiquitous circuit-based access infrastructure, whether copper or fiber, owned or leased, over any distance. UTX8212 permits service providers to aggregate, in a single platform, all common customer traffic types — such as Ethernet and legacy frame relay-based data, and VoIP or legacy TDM voice traffic — from multiple enterprise clients, and pass aggregated signals to the data or voice networks as appropriate.
www.ceterus.com

Ciena (booth #22039) introduces the CN 4200 FlexSelect, a multiservice transport and aggregation platform that enables a flexible, cost-effective transition from TDM to packet networks with the flexibility of programmable line modules. The CN 4200 is powered by Ciena's FlexiPort technology that delivers “any service, anywhere, any time.” Capable of supporting TDM, Ethernet, storage and video services on any port of any line card at any network location — using completely remote service provisioning and management — the CN 4200 addresses multiple applications for service providers, enterprise and government customers.
www.ciena.com

The Solace Systems (booth #77046) 3200 Series Multiservice Message Router is a carrier-deployed message router. The solution provides intelligent routing of application traffic and real-time delivery of high-value content. It is a scalable application services platform that allows IP-based service providers to improve information sharing for enterprises and consumers. The 3200 Series is purpose-built for service providers who are seeking new revenue sources and are eager to differentiate their IP/MPLS-based service offerings.
www.solacesystems.com

Comtec Systems Co. (booth #73015A) introduces its TDM+ Series, the new CESoPSN (circuit emulation service over packet switched network) system, a highly functional TDM-to-packet bridging device providing both structured and unstructured circuit emulation service for T1 and E1 streams across a packet network based on MPLS, IP or Ethernet. These incorporate a range of powerful adaptive and differential clock recovery mechanisms for each TDM stream.
www.comtec.co.kr

Transition Networks (booth #64001) announces a new Gigabit Ethernet media converter that uses two small form factor pluGgable (SFP) optics. This device offers the flexibility to mix and match different wavelengths, distances or media types. The device is available preconfigured with SFPs. And, because it is standards based, the converter will work with any manufacturer's SFP modules. When used with an SX and LX module the unit can be used as a mode converter. If used with a 1000Base-T SFP and a 1000Base-SX or LX SFP, the unit can make a copper-to-fiber conversion.
www.transition.com

ACME Portable Machines (booth #79082) introduces the GCP382, a portable PXI/cPCI chassis designed specifically for applications that can be deployed in places without a reliable power source. It incorporates all the necessary peripherals and can be easily packed, carried and used anywhere. Its rugged construction is designed for mobile applications on a cart, under an air wing, in a truck or on a battleship.
www.acmeportable.com

Calient Networks (booth #78005) introduces the DiamondWave(r) AFM (automated fiber management) product. Continuing the tradition of DiamondWave products, AFM enables the next generation of fiber management with the automation of fiber distribution frames. The 3D MEMS-based product features a compact, scalable design, a non-blocking switch, remote operation, automatic fiber path records management, remote test and monitoring, improved time to market, faster provisioning, higher service quality,and lower operational costs.
www.calient.net

AMTELCO XDS (booth #85048) is pleased to announce major enhancements to six XDS boards. These include the XDS Loop Start, Station, and E&M boards in both the H.110 CompactPCI and H.100 PCI formats. New DSP capabilities have been added to each of the six boards, opening up more opportunities for developers to create special applications.
www.xds.amtelco.com

Amdocs (booth #20050L-N) introduces an Order-to-Activation Solution that automates the key fulfillment processes, reducing operational costs and providing greater visibility across the entire process — from customer orders to network activation. This enables providers to accurately and consistently introduce new services, offering an intentional and differentiated customer experience. The Order-to-Activation Solution includes its existing software for sales, self-service, ordering, fulfillment, third-party network resources management software, wireline activation software and more.
www.amdocs.com

Telect (booth #29030) will release a comprehensive line of FTTx distribution solutions at Supercomm 2005, ranging from fully cabinetized patch, splice and splitter systems to compact and weatherproof aerial splice vaults. These new FTTx products provide a versatile distribution platform for network planners seeking configurable solutions for fiber-to-the-home, fiber-to-the-node and other network edge applications. Components include base cabinet enclosures, splitter modules, patch modules and aerial splice vaults.
www.telect.com

Performance Technologies (booth #79080), is introducing the MG6000 Media Gateway Blade and the complementary NexusWare MG software suite at Supercomm 2005. The MG6000 combines the company's world-class media and voice processing, network access and signaling components into an integrated, turnkey solution for media gateway applications. Designed to be a drop-in solution, the MG6000 can be used in trunk gateways, Class 5 replacement switches, digital loop carriers, access gateways, radio network controllers, mobile switching centers and base station controllers.
www.pt.com

TeleGea (booth #44092) is introducing its VoIP Operating System, which acts as a central, intermediary software layer, providing common functions that bridge all applications and hardware operations, enabling applications to seamlessly leverage the capabilities of VoIP infrastructure. The TeleGea VoIP OS enables hosted VoIP service providers to remove cost and complexity from their operations, dramatically scale their VoIP business, gain reliability and speed to market, open new reseller channels, and extend self-management capabilities to partners and customers — all while retaining flexibility in vendor selection.
www.telegea.com

Multi-Tech Systems (booth #16025) announces a new voice over IP (VoIP) gateway for organizations needing to connect multiple analog devices to an IP network such as the Internet or an Intranet. Designed to connect phones, fax machines and legacy PBXs, the new multi-line MultiVoIP VoIP gateway (MVP24FXS) is for use within a relatively small area such as an apartment building or a call center. Analog equipment connects to the MultiVoIP gateway's 24 FXS ports, and a user-supplied IP router connects to the gateway using its 10/100 Ethernet(r) interface.
www.multitech.com

VegaStream (booth #38095) announces the new Vega50 6×4 at Supercomm 2005. The Vega50 6×4 meets demand for a range of configuration options from mid-range enterprises. It supports up to 24 ports which can be pre-configured in six clusters of four as Basic Rate ISDN, or analog FXS or FXO. Customers can order up to 40 different configurations of the Vega50 6×4. VegaStream reseller and service provider partners are implementing VoIP services for customers who have combinations of ISDN and analog lines that support a mix of key switch telephony, fax and IP applications.
www.vegastream.com

Pixelmetrix (booth #86070) is launching its latest product, the DVStation-IP Portable. It is a stand-alone product that can be set to sniff out video traffic on any set of IP address pairs, extract the MPEG-2 transport stream, and perform extensive MPEG-2 verification. Its portable design means it will be useful for field trials and for operational monitoring. It will be especially useful to R&D and equipment designers and system test manufacturers. The product comes in a handy portable package and supports 10, 100, and 1000 Mb/s Ethernet.
www.pixelmetrix.com

Amino Communications (booth #75022) announces AmiNET124 IPTV (Internet protocol TV) set-top box, its first product to support the new H.264 compression codec, also known as MPEG-4 AVC. The new compression technology utilizes up to 40 % less network bandwidth. Available bandwidth varies with local loop length and Amino estimates that telcos will typically be able to increase their subscriber catchment area by as much as 15% using existing ADSL networks — creating opportunities for significant increased revenues.
www.aminocom.com

VCom (booth #73020) announces its WingMAX series of products for wireless broadband applications based on the 802.16-2004 standard. The architecture of the system utilizes highly integrated single box base stations and subscriber stations as the network elements. The system has 802.16-2004 OFDM-compliant PHY and MAC, and the products will be submitted for WiMAX Forum certification and features true non-line-of-sight performance.
www.vcom.com

SIPquest (booth #38062) introduces SIPquest MCS Wireless Client, an intuitive software application that allows the Nortel Networks Multimedia Communications Server 5200 to seamlessly and easily deliver content on a variety of mobile devices. It provides the user-interface and control mechanism for multimedia services through a blend of menu-driven actions, scroll/thumb wheel selection and click-to-call functionality.
www.sipquest.com

MDSI (booth #72077) announces a new application for its Advantex enterprise wireless workforce management solution. Advantex Workforce Availability allows dispatchers, managers and system administrators to optimally plan, create and adjust work force schedules. Its new, enhanced user interface simplifies viewing of schedule summaries and improves task flows for making recurring day-to-day schedule adjustments.
www.mdsi.ca

It's not surprising, but it may prove disturbing that broadband penetration directly tracks household income, according to the Pew Internet and American Family Life Project. The national average for broadband access at home grew from 13% to 25% between 2002 and 2004, and penetration of homes with more than $100,000 a year income hit 55%. By contrast, only 4% of households with income between $10,000 and $20,000 a year had broadband.