Glimmerglass optical switches certified for Russian use

Sept. 3, 2008
3 SEPTEMBER 2008 � Glimmerglass says that its intelligent optical switches have been certified for use in Russia, expanding the company's global footprint to Eastern Europe. The company also announced the first sale of its switch in Russia.

3 SEPTEMBER 2008 � Glimmerglass (search for Glimmerglass) says that its intelligent optical switches have been certified for use in Russia, expanding the company's global footprint to Eastern Europe. The company also announced the first sale of its switch in Russia.

Glimmerglass says that certification for use in Russia's telecommunications networks is a rigorous process that includes assessment of technical specifications and verification of compatibility with other telecommunications equipment in the Russian Ministry of Communications labs.

"We're very proud to have achieved this certification" said Robert Lundy, Glimmerglass president and CEO. "It's another milestone in our global sales efforts, and we look forward to working with telecommunications customers in this region to implement the most reliable and cost-effective means of creating, monitoring and protecting optical light paths."

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