With
the combined transport and switching architecture, wavelengths can be
reconfigured dynamically to meet service demands. Further facilitated by
embedded GMPLS intelligence, resources are “auto-discovered,”
signaling and control required for end-to-end provisioning are seamlessly
executed, and protection is made more robust through system-wide path
computation analysis.
Motorola and Movaz also
plan to collaborate on joint development activities to further expand the MWT
portfolio.
Integrated within Motorola’s
industry-leading portfolio of multi-service transport solutions including the
Multiservice Broadband Transport (MBT) platform, the MWT enables telecom and
cable operators to converge today’s metro network to an advanced optical
network that supports the integrated transport and delivery of services such as
voice telephony, high-speed Internet/data access, and video on demand (VOD).
The MBT platform complements the MWT by unifying intelligent optical transport
with multi-service aggregation and switching to support the economical and
efficient provisioning of a wide array of high-bandwidth
services.
“We’ve been impressed
with the market position that Movaz has established with both telecom and
broadband cable operators, and, after a thorough evaluation, decided that the
RAY product line would be the best fit for meeting the metro and regional DWDM
requirements of our customers,” said
Charles Dougherty,
vice president and general manager of Motorola’s network infrastructure
solutions business. “This platform enables operators to efficiently
utilize their network capacity for the integrated transport of multiple services
and scale their system to meet growing bandwidth demands. Motorola is extremely
pleased to enter into this strategic
relationship.”
“Movaz has built an optical product
portfolio that meets both the most stringent carrier-class requirements, and the
aggressive cost points needed for cable applications,” said Bijan
Khosravi, Chairman and CEO, Movaz Networks. “The unique combination of
these two qualities along with the inherent product architecture for seamless
convergence of IP, voice and video service transport, has enabled Movaz to
establish a solid footprint of nearly a thousand nodes globally. This strategic
relationship between Movaz and Motorola builds not only on the product and
technology strengths of Movaz, but also on Motorola’s customer reach and
channel development expertise, to jointly provide a truly industry-leading
solution for next-generation optical
transport.”
About Motorola Broadband
Communications Sector The Motorola Broadband
Communications Sector provides a scalable, integrated end-to-end system for the
delivery of broadband services that keeps consumers informed, entertained and
connected. Its technology enables network operators and retailers to create and
execute on new business opportunities by providing innovative products and
services to the home. Customer-responsive design and manufacturing expertise
further contribute to the company’s position as the world's leading
supplier of digital cable set-tops and cable modems. For more information about
the Motorola Broadband Communications Sector, visit
www.motorola.com/broadband.
About
MotorolaMotorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) is a global
leader in wireless, automotive and broadband communications. Sales in 2002 were
$27.3 billion. Motorola is a global corporate citizen dedicated to ethical
business practices and pioneering important innovations that make things smarter
and life better, honored traditions that began when the company was founded 75
years ago this year. For more information, please visit
www.motorola.com.
About
Movaz Networks, Inc.Movaz Networks is a
globally established equipment supplier that provides next generation all
optical solutions for delivery of cost effective wavelength services. The
company’s products, designed for metro and regional service providers, are
full-featured carrier-class solutions incorporating advanced optical transport,
distributed photonic switching, GMPLS (generalized multi-protocol lambda
switching) protocols, and standards based network management. Movaz is shipping
generally available products to customers globally. For more information,
please visit Movaz on the Web at
www.movaz.com.
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