SANTA CLARA, Calif.,
Sept. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviat
Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVNW), a leading wireless expert in
advanced IP migration solutions, today announced enhanced
integrated Ethernet switching capabilities for its market leading
Eclipse Packet Node microwave transmission platform to address the
rapid growth of mobile broadband data traffic. The enhanced
platform was successfully tested by the European Advanced
Networking Testing Center (EANTC) in August at the industry's
largest annual Carrier Ethernet interoperability test event and is
being demonstrated this week at the Carrier Ethernet World Congress
(CEWC) in Warsaw, Poland.
Mobile backhaul traffic continues to grow at a staggering pace
globally driven by the proliferation of smart phones loaded with
mobile data and video-intensive applications. As operators
expand their backhaul networks to accommodate this surge,
Ethernet-equipped microwave systems continue to serve a critical
role. This was recently confirmed by Heavy Reading's 3Q10
Ethernet Backhaul Quarterly Market Tracker report, which projected
800 percent growth for Ethernet microwave deployed sites from
2010-2013. Having pioneered Hybrid or Dual Native Ethernet/TDM
microwave solutions since the introduction of the Eclipse nodal
wireless platform in 2004, Aviat Networks continues to evolve its
portfolio to address the demands of emerging 4G/LTE networks
requiring advanced Ethernet scalability, Quality of Service (QoS),
traffic management, synchronization over packet networks and
related features, which are designed to provide a smooth migration
path to "all-IP" along with investment protection.
Aviat Networks recently demonstrated the readiness of its
enhanced platform by participating in EANTC's annual Carrier
Ethernet interoperability test event, a proving ground for the
latest in Carrier Ethernet innovations. At this year's event,
Aviat Networks was part of a multivendor Synchronous Ethernet
(SyncE) test conducted over a combined microwave-wireline network
with several vendors including Cisco, Symmetricom, Calnex and MRV.
"Aviat Networks successfully completed testing of its latest
Eclipse Packet Node solutions alongside 23 other vendors to
demonstrate the viability of Ethernet microwave and SyncE for 3G
and LTE mobile backhaul applications," said Carsten Rossenhovel,
managing director of EANTC.
Advanced Ethernet switching capabilities for Eclipse Packet Node
are being introduced on a new Gigabit Ethernet switching
card—planned for introduction later this year—and will be offered
alongside existing Eclipse Ethernet cards. It builds on Aviat
Networks' field-proven experience and leadership in delivering
versatile and scalable Hybrid and Packet microwave backhaul
solutions and provides a seamless upgrade for customers who have
already deployed Eclipse but need multi-Gigabit Ethernet transport
with higher performance. In addition to synchronization over
packet, the new card features advances in capacity, QoS, traffic
management and Ethernet services, and supports new Ethernet
protection options for high availability service assurance.
"Aviat Networks is pleased to participate in EANTC's
interoperability events—now for the sixth consecutive year—and even
more delighted to continue advancing our solutions to address the
growing needs of our customers for increased Ethernet versatility
and scalability," said Shaun McFall,
chief marketing officer, Aviat Networks.
About Aviat Networks
Aviat Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVNW), previously known as Harris
Stratex Networks, Inc., is a leading wireless expert in advanced IP
network migration, building the foundation for the 4G/LTE broadband
future. We offer best-of-breed wireless transmission solutions
including LTE-ready microwave backhaul and a complete portfolio of
essential service options that enable wireless public and private
telecommunications operators to deliver advanced data, voice and
video and mobility services around the world. Aviat Networks is
agile, adaptive and anticipates what's coming, to help our
customers make the right choices. Our products and services
are designed for flexible evolution, no matter what the future
brings. With global reach and local presence on the ground, we work
by the side of our customers allowing them to quickly and cost
effectively seize new market and service opportunities while
managing migration toward an all-IP future. For more
information, please visit www.aviatnetworks.com or join the
dialogue at www.twitter.com/aviatnetworks.
About EANTC
The European Advanced Networking Test Center (EANTC) offers
vendor-neutral consultancy and testing services for network
equipment manufacturers, service providers and enterprise
customers. Primary business areas include interoperability,
conformance and performance testing for Carrier Ethernet, IP/MPLS,
Triple Play and Mobile technologies and applications. For more
information, contact Carsten Rossenhovel, Managing Director, at
+49.30.3180595-0, via e-mail at cross@eantc.com or online at
http://www.eantc.com.
SOURCE Aviat Networks, Inc.
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