March 21, 2006 Petah Tikva, Israel -- ECI Telecom's BroadGate-20 (BG-20) devices comprise a miniature optical service access platform designed to function as customer premises equipment (CPE) for enterprises, utility companies, and cellular operators. For example, the company says the BG-20 devices could be used for operating an electric company's own transmission network, or for operating PBX extensions between a main site and sub-stations.
ECI says the entry-level BG-20B device's scalable architecture enables flexible adding of interfaces and services as needed, for reduced capex and opex; the companion BG-20E device's "unique expansion capabilities" can be easily integrated into the platform. The company says the platform's flexible expansion capabilities allow telecom operators to easily add new interfaces and customize services, "from simple telephony up to Gigabit Ethernet."
According to ECI, the platform eliminates the need to remove existing equipment or buy additional equipment, as it allows for an expansion of individual devices to convert interfaces for SDH/SONET networks. With the growth in Ethernet data services, the company says the BG-20 platform allows for delivery of an affordable mix of Ethernet, SDH/SONET, PDH, and PCM services with complete QoS and SLA assurances.
Paired with its LightSoft network management system, the company says the platform delivers full remote management capabilities with support for multiple interfaces and traffic types.
"Our latest miniature MSPP adds more functionality to the usual high flexibility we always offer our customers, providing operators with more options without the high costs or need for equipment replacement," comments Eitan Yehuda, VP of marketing for ECI Telecom's optical networking division. "We believe the BroadGate-20 will greatly benefit utilities, enterprises, and cellular operators looking to maximize services and savings for a lower initial cost and faster provisioning."
The BG-20B is available now. The extension BG-20E device will be available in Q3 2006.