Movaz Networks to connect Georgia's state universities

February 21, 2006 Atlanta, GA -- The Georgia Board of Regents (GBR) announced the continued implementation of its PeachNet regional network, which leverages Movaz Networks' RAYexpress optical DWDM system and RAYtracer network management system. The announcement marks the second multi-million dollar expansion Movaz has won from GBR, following an initial network implementation in 2003. The PeachNet network covers almost 2,200 miles of fiber connecting the entire Georgia university system.

Feb. 21, 2006

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February 21, 2006 Atlanta, GA -- The Georgia Board of Regents (GBR) announced the continued implementation of its PeachNet regional network, which leverages Movaz Networks' RAYexpress optical DWDM system and RAYtracer network management system. According to a press release, the announcement marks the second multi-million dollar expansion Movaz has won from GBR, following an initial network implementation in 2003.

The PeachNet network covers almost 2,200 miles of fiber connecting the entire Georgia university system. The high-speed, converged network delivers voice and data applications to university students and educators across Georgia; Movaz says its technology now enables instantaneous "triple-play" delivery of consolidated VoIP, IP video, and IP data services across state campuses via the network.

"Movaz Networks' optical solution has enabled us to add more services, bandwidth, and resiliency to our network, as well as providing additional high bandwidth resources for research," comments John Scoville, executive director of OIIT Enterprise Infrastructure Services. "RAYexpress has allowed us to extend our PeachNet network in size and performance to take advantage of national optical networking initiatives."

According to the release, the PeachNet project started with two existing network rings and three linear spans, and has evolved to support capabilities of up to 40 wavelengths with 10G rated equipment from Movaz. The optical network now consists of 68 sites running Gigabit Ethernet traffic and 10G circuits over almost 3500 km. Movaz says the final phase of the network's development includes head-end termination for multiple subtended RAYexpress rings to enable instantaneous data sharing to and from any optically connected university in the Georgia Board of Regents' system.

"Movaz Networks is extremely honored with the continued confidence shown by the Georgia Board of Regents in awarding us the network's final phase of development," comments Bijan Khosravi, chairman and CEO of Movaz Networks. "RAYexpress now forms the optical backbone of this state's finest educational institutions with numerous nodes throughout Georgia. The repeated success with GBR and other prestigious universities across the nation is a testament to the quality and dedication of our design engineers and the entire Movaz family."