Overture Networks Expands #1 Position in Ethernet-over-TDM Segment
Overture to demonstrate award-winning Carrier Ethernet solutions at Light Reading’s upcoming Ethernet Expo
Research Triangle Park, November 2, 2009 – Overture Networks, the industry’s trusted Carrier Ethernet solutions provider, today announced that it was again recognized as the leading vendor in the ever-growing Ethernet-over-TDM access circuit market by Heavy Reading, a leading industry research firm.
In the just released “Carrier Ethernet Access Platform (CEAP) Quarterly Market Tracker,” Overture Networks strengthened its solid No. 1 position in the competitive Ethernet-over-TDM access circuit market while gaining several share points. The report also listed Overture as the No. 6 provider of overall CEAP solutions worldwide. Overall, the report shows healthy growth for the CEAP segment at 12% between the first and second quarters of 2009.
“Heavy Reading’s latest research further validates Overture’s expanding leadership role in the market for Carrier Ethernet solutions and potential for growth as the demand for Ethernet services and technology scales around the world,” said Dave Stehlin, president of Overture Networks. “Our flexible and broad product line supports the delivery of fully managed Ethernet, IP and TDM services to any location, over fiber and legacy networks, and allows our customers across the globe to increase revenue from new services in a reliable and cost effective manner.”
Overture Networks will be showcasing their leadership at Light Reading’s upcoming Ethernet Expo 2009 in New York City, November 3-4 by giving demos of their award winning products, including their ISG6000 Ethernet Edge Aggregator and UTX8500 Mobile Backhaul Gateway, at booth #228.
Also, Overture’s CEO, Jeff Reedy, will present in the session titled “Success Stories – Best Practices in Creating & Marketing Converged Layer 2 Ethernet & Layer 3 IP VPN Services” on Wednesday, November 4th at 10:10am. Moderated by Heavy Reading’s Stan Hubbard, the session will focus on Carrier Ethernet switch/routers, packet-optical and other carrier Ethernet platforms to support new Layer 2 Ethernet & 3 IP VPN services. Panelists will discuss how service providers can differentiate their offerings and strengthen their competitive edge with the help of next-generation carrier Ethernet platforms and associated tools as competition heats up and carriers broaden their connectivity service portfolios.
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About Overture Networks
Overture Networks is the preferred Carrier Ethernet edge and aggregation partner to more than 200 service providers and enterprise customers worldwide, including 10 of the top 15 US Carrier Ethernet service providers. Its innovative solutions have proven to be integral to a service provider’s ability to fully leverage Carrier Ethernet to multiply service revenues and streamline operational costs. Headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC, with a technology center in Richardson, TX, Overture Networks is relentlessly focused on providing solutions at the ever-expanding edge of the network. With its patent-protected, award-winning family of products for both business services and cell site backhaul, Overture Networks uniquely combines the packet-switched and circuit-switched worlds into a single architecture—at cost points that make it extremely attractive to offer Carrier Ethernet services to any size location—over optical fiber or copper transport. For more information, visit http://www.overturenetworks.com.