Fixed vendor strategies - 24/06/06

Intel continue investing in WiMAX, with funding an additional $18m into WiMAX gear-maker Navini Networks. It will also introduce a a new chipset, called Rosedale 2, that supports both the fixed and mobile versions of WiMAX.

BATM (Telco Systems) has bought Ethernet access vendor Metrobility Optical Systems for $7m.

BelAir Networks marries WiMAX and mesh into a single product. The municipal market is mainly targeted.

Verso Technologies is buying broadband access equipment maker Verilink for $6m.

Samsung is entering the converged enterprise network market, focusing on IP-based products for networking infrastructure, voice communications, mobility, and security.

Alvarion announced that its BreezeMAX system achieved WiMAX Forum certification.

OpVista, a ROADM maker, has picked up $ 28m additional funding, bringing its total funding to $84m.

Cisco unveiled a new WLAN controller, the Catalyst 3750G, and an expanded version of its wireless network solutions application system.

UTStarcom demonstrates its unique IPTV solution for the first time in Europe at the IPTV World Forum Eastern Europe.

Alloptic, a GEPON vendor, has received $8m equity investment from Arcapita Ventures.