APRIL 18, 2007 -- Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. (search for Fujitsu Network Communications) says it has become a preferred supplier of optical transport equipment for The Quilt research/education consortium as part of its vendor affiliate program. The Fujitsu FLASHWAVE 4500 multiservice provisioning platform (MSPP), FLASHWAVE 7420 managed wavelength platform, and FLASHWAVE 7500 reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexer (ROADM) platforms are now available to members of The Quilt for immediate deployment within their regional optical networks.
Composed of 28 U.S.-based research and networking organizations, The Quilt is a forum where leaders from throughout the advanced research and education network community build on the intellectual capital and best practices of network equipment providers. The agreement allows members of The Quilt to purchase the FLASHWAVE optical transport platforms directly from Fujitsu.
"The Fujitsu optical transport platforms are ideal for our members needs for state-of-the-art regional networks," said Hudnall Croasdale, executive director of The Quilt. "Not only do the platforms give us advanced functionality, they're also proven solutions that are widely deployed in metropolitan, regional, and long-haul applications within the carrier class network deployed by major carriers."
"As a strong advocate of research and education, Fujitsu often collaborates on research projects with the academic community, joining forces to pioneer innovative technologies such as optical network optimization and applications of Generalized Multiprotocol Label Switching (GMPLS)," said Jim Hintze, senior vice president of marketing at Fujitsu Network Communications. "This agreement extends our partnership with academia, enabling members of The Quilt to construct advanced regional optical networks based on the most reliable and widely-deployed optical transport solutions in North America."
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