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EXFO Showcases Innovative 40G/100G High-Speed Optical and Multiservice Testing Solutions at OFC/NFOEC 2012
QUEBEC CITY, March 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - EXFO Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO, TSX:
EXF) announced today its participation at OFC/NFOEC 2012, March 6-8,
2012, in Los Angeles, California, where it will demonstrate the recent
developments in its 40G/100G high-speed testing solution designed to
help system manufacturers shorten time to market and network service
providers roll out high-speed services.
EXFO innovations on display
At this year's event, EXFO will showcase the industry's most
comprehensive 100G multiservice test solution. Combined in the portable
FTB-500 platform, the FTB-85100G Packet Blazer 100G/40G Ethernet and OTN Test Module and FTB-8130NGE Power Blazer Next-Generation Multiservice Test Module enable operators to upgrade
their networks to 40G/100G while addressing 10G and lower-rate services
in a timely manner. With EXFO's new solution, network operators can
count on the tools they need for simultaneous testing of different
services to ensure turn-up efficiency.
EXFO's OTN test functionalities that were demonstrated at the Optical
Internetworking Forum (OIF) Ethernet over OTN Interoperability event
will also be on display at the OIF booth. EXFO is one of the twelve OIF
member companies that conducted the global interoperability test, and
its solution was used to characterize the Ethernet services running
over the OTN data plane.
Among its latest product innovations, EXFO will introduce the addition
of the IQS-5240S/BP Optical Spectrum Analyzer test modules to its Windows-based IQS-600
platform, the only modular system designed for R&D and manufacturing
that provides optical, transport and datacom testing in a single
environment. The recently launched IQS-5240S/B-P Optical Spectrum
Analyzer series brings all the proven hardware and software features of
the industry-leading FTB-5240S/BP to lab researchers and network equipment manufacturers.
Also, EXFO will showcase for the first time the new WDM-Aware testing,
n-graph peak detection level and SCPI command capabilities on its
FTB-5240S/B-P Optical Spectrum Analyzers. These added functionalities
enable network operators to address some of their biggest challenges,
such as reducing OPEX, removing the uncertainty of test results, and
testing right the first time.
WDM Educational Seminar and SOA-based OTDR white paper
As part of OFC/NFOEC 2012, EXFO will be hosting a WDM Educational
Seminar. Held on March 5, at 1:00 pm, this seminar will discuss best
practices for successfully turning up and troubleshooting wavelength
division multiplexing (WDM) fiber networks, providing specific guidance
on how to identify the root cause of a WDM network failure and how to
fix it. Industry experts involved in the operation, supervision or
troubleshooting of WDM networks are invited to register in advance.
EXFO is also pleased to announce that its WidelyTunable SOA-Based OTDR Employing a Cost-Effective Source Configuration white paper will be presented at this year's OFC/NFOEC, Wednesday March
7, at 10:00 am, in Halls H and J (session JW2A.36).
"EXFO is not only pleased to showcase industry-leading capabilities, but
we are also very excited to present a paper at this year's OFC-NFOEC.
This opportunity is a testament to our partners, customers and experts
who lead the industry in these complex areas of optical testing," said
Étienne Gagnon, EXFO's Vice-President, Wireline Division and Corporate
Marketing. "As a leading provider of 40G/100G test solutions for
network operators and equipment manufacturers, our goal is to continue
to meet and exceed our customers' needs."
To witness EXFO's live demonstration at OFC/NFOEC 2012, please visit
booth 2008.
OIF Interoperability 2012
Twelve carriers and vendors, including EXFO, will unite under the banner
of the Optical Internetworking Forum to showcase multivendor
participation in a multicarrier environment at OIF Interoperability
2012--Enabling High-Speed Dynamic Services. The OIF's networking
interoperability test and demonstration will be conducted
simultaneously in Europe, Asia and North America. The OIF will showcase
multivendor data-plane and control-plane interworking of systems
supporting Ethernet services over OTN in a multicarrier environment.
A public demonstration of the interoperability test will be held on
March 6-8, 2012, at OFC/NFOEC in Los Angeles, CA, OIF Booth 713. Read on for additional information.
About EXFO
Listed on the NASDAQ and TSX stock exchanges, EXFO is among the leading
providers of next-generation test and service assurance solutions for wireline and wireless network operators and equipment manufacturers
in the global telecommunications industry. The company offers
innovative solutions for the development, installation, management and
maintenance of converged, IP fixed and mobile networks--from the core to
the edge. Key technologies supported include VDSL2, ADSL2+, 3G, 4G/LTE,
IMS, Ethernet, OTN, FTTx, and various optical technologies (accounting
for an estimated 35% of the portable fiber-optic test market). EXFO has
a staff of approximately 1800 people in 25 countries, supporting more
than 2000 telecom customers worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.EXFO.com.
EXFO Brand Name
The corporate name of the company is EXFO Inc. The company requests that
all media outlets and publications use the corporate name ("EXFO Inc.")
or abbreviated name ("EXFO") in capital letters for branding purposes.
EXFO would like to thank all parties in advance for their cooperation.
SOURCE EXFO INC.
EXFO INC.
CONTACT: For more information Marie-Anne Grondin
Media and Public Relations Specialist
(418) 683-0913, Ext. 23417
marie-anne.grondin@EXFO.com Vance Oliver
Manager, Investor Relations
(418) 683-0913, Ext. 23733
vance.oliver@EXFO.com
EXFO Showcases Innovative 40G/100G High-Speed Optical and Multiservice Testing Solutions at OFC/NFOEC 2012
QUEBEC CITY, March 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - EXFO Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO, TSX:
EXF) announced today its participation at OFC/NFOEC 2012, March 6-8,
2012, in Los Angeles, California, where it will demonstrate the recent
developments in its 40G/100G high-speed testing solution designed to
help system manufacturers shorten time to market and network service
providers roll out high-speed services.
EXFO innovations on display
At this year's event, EXFO will showcase the industry's most
comprehensive 100G multiservice test solution. Combined in the portable
FTB-500 platform, the FTB-85100G Packet Blazer 100G/40G Ethernet and OTN Test Module and FTB-8130NGE Power Blazer Next-Generation Multiservice Test Module enable operators to upgrade
their networks to 40G/100G while addressing 10G and lower-rate services
in a timely manner. With EXFO's new solution, network operators can
count on the tools they need for simultaneous testing of different
services to ensure turn-up efficiency.
EXFO's OTN test functionalities that were demonstrated at the Optical
Internetworking Forum (OIF) Ethernet over OTN Interoperability event
will also be on display at the OIF booth. EXFO is one of the twelve OIF
member companies that conducted the global interoperability test, and
its solution was used to characterize the Ethernet services running
over the OTN data plane.
Among its latest product innovations, EXFO will introduce the addition
of the IQS-5240S/BP Optical Spectrum Analyzer test modules to its Windows-based IQS-600
platform, the only modular system designed for R&D and manufacturing
that provides optical, transport and datacom testing in a single
environment. The recently launched IQS-5240S/B-P Optical Spectrum
Analyzer series brings all the proven hardware and software features of
the industry-leading FTB-5240S/BP to lab researchers and network equipment manufacturers.
Also, EXFO will showcase for the first time the new WDM-Aware testing,
n-graph peak detection level and SCPI command capabilities on its
FTB-5240S/B-P Optical Spectrum Analyzers. These added functionalities
enable network operators to address some of their biggest challenges,
such as reducing OPEX, removing the uncertainty of test results, and
testing right the first time.
WDM Educational Seminar and SOA-based OTDR white paper
As part of OFC/NFOEC 2012, EXFO will be hosting a WDM Educational
Seminar. Held on March 5, at 1:00 pm, this seminar will discuss best
practices for successfully turning up and troubleshooting wavelength
division multiplexing (WDM) fiber networks, providing specific guidance
on how to identify the root cause of a WDM network failure and how to
fix it. Industry experts involved in the operation, supervision or
troubleshooting of WDM networks are invited to register in advance.
EXFO is also pleased to announce that its WidelyTunable SOA-Based OTDR Employing a Cost-Effective Source Configuration white paper will be presented at this year's OFC/NFOEC, Wednesday March
7, at 10:00 am, in Halls H and J (session JW2A.36).
"EXFO is not only pleased to showcase industry-leading capabilities, but
we are also very excited to present a paper at this year's OFC-NFOEC.
This opportunity is a testament to our partners, customers and experts
who lead the industry in these complex areas of optical testing," said
Étienne Gagnon, EXFO's Vice-President, Wireline Division and Corporate
Marketing. "As a leading provider of 40G/100G test solutions for
network operators and equipment manufacturers, our goal is to continue
to meet and exceed our customers' needs."
To witness EXFO's live demonstration at OFC/NFOEC 2012, please visit
booth 2008.
OIF Interoperability 2012
Twelve carriers and vendors, including EXFO, will unite under the banner
of the Optical Internetworking Forum to showcase multivendor
participation in a multicarrier environment at OIF Interoperability
2012--Enabling High-Speed Dynamic Services. The OIF's networking
interoperability test and demonstration will be conducted
simultaneously in Europe, Asia and North America. The OIF will showcase
multivendor data-plane and control-plane interworking of systems
supporting Ethernet services over OTN in a multicarrier environment.
A public demonstration of the interoperability test will be held on
March 6-8, 2012, at OFC/NFOEC in Los Angeles, CA, OIF Booth 713. Read on for additional information.
About EXFO
Listed on the NASDAQ and TSX stock exchanges, EXFO is among the leading
providers of next-generation test and service assurance solutions for wireline and wireless network operators and equipment manufacturers
in the global telecommunications industry. The company offers
innovative solutions for the development, installation, management and
maintenance of converged, IP fixed and mobile networks--from the core to
the edge. Key technologies supported include VDSL2, ADSL2+, 3G, 4G/LTE,
IMS, Ethernet, OTN, FTTx, and various optical technologies (accounting
for an estimated 35% of the portable fiber-optic test market). EXFO has
a staff of approximately 1800 people in 25 countries, supporting more
than 2000 telecom customers worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.EXFO.com.
EXFO Brand Name
The corporate name of the company is EXFO Inc. The company requests that
all media outlets and publications use the corporate name ("EXFO Inc.")
or abbreviated name ("EXFO") in capital letters for branding purposes.
EXFO would like to thank all parties in advance for their cooperation.
SOURCE EXFO INC.
EXFO INC.
CONTACT: For more information Marie-Anne Grondin
Media and Public Relations Specialist
(418) 683-0913, Ext. 23417
marie-anne.grondin@EXFO.com Vance Oliver
Manager, Investor Relations
(418) 683-0913, Ext. 23733
vance.oliver@EXFO.com