Fixed-line vendor strategy N55

Microwave systems are not dead. Marconi, after NEC, is introducing a new long-haul

Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) radio system (MDRS) 155 EC. Marconi is also

unveiling the OMS2400, a carrier-class optical Ethernet platform.

Cirpak and Paradyne are teaming to provide VOIP solution. Cirpak is providing its

softswitches and Paradyne its broadband loop carriers (BLCs) and IP DSLAMs.