Fixed vendor strategies - 01/10/06

Huawei will use the new Integrable Tunable Laser Assembly (ITLA) modules developed by Pirelli Broadband Solutions and Arasor International.

Microsoft denied any problem with its IPTV middleware. Delays in deploying IPTV for telcos is mainly due to the complexity of building the telco TV network from scratch, and get everybody trained in Microsoft and Alcatel on the subject.

NEC of America is joining NA Fiber-to-the-Home Council (FTTH Council).