Press Releases

2004

telx Selects Turin Networks Traverse® Multiservice Transport Platform to Support Expanded Service Offerings

Turin's Traverse® 2000 Enables International Gateway and Ethernet Transport Services at the telx SuperNodeSM

NEW YORK, NY AND PETALUMA, CA., April 23, 2004 - Turin Networks, a leading developer and supplier of multiservice transport platforms for telecommunications carriers, and telx, New York's first and largest core interconnection facility, announced today the addition of two new offerings to the telx suite of network interconnection services, enabled by the telx Brilliant PlatformSM. These expanded capabilities, combining Turin's Traverse® 2000 Multiservice Transport Platform with telx's interconnection expertise and carrier reach, make the process of managing global broadband traffic easier and more affordable for service providers.

First, the telx Brilliant Platform provides international gateway services specifically tailored to international service providers and those wanting to extend their reach globally. This Platform provides seamless translation of a wide range of international synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH) interfaces to the North American synchronous optical network (SONET) counterpart, and vice versa. Bi-directional interface conversions supported include Optical Carrier-48 (OC-48) to Synchronous Transfer Mode-16 (STM-16), OC-12 to STM-4, OC-3 to STM-1, and DS3 to E3. Also available as an optional service are bi-directional virtual cross-connecting and mapping of SONET STS-1/Nc framed payloads to SDH VC-3 or VC-4 structures as well as VT1.5/2 to VC-11/12.

Second, the telx Brilliant Platform's ethernet transport services are ideally suited for service providers and large enterprises requiring carrier-class, IP-centric connectivity for applications such as Ethernet-based private lines, transparent LAN services and Internet access, as well as applications with more stringent latency and QoS requirements such as VoIP and IP Video. Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connections are available up to full wire-speed rates. As a carrier-class offering, the telx Brilliant Platform services are designed to support the highest levels of reliability, manageability and bandwidth efficiency.

"The Brilliant Platform is truly a global multiservice transport and switching platform - the only one of its kind in the industry" said Hunter Newby, telx's Chief Strategy Officer. "This technology is part of telx's continuing effort to create and provide the highest quality innovations in interconnection technology to drive our customers' business."

"Turin helps industry thought leaders like telx simplify complex transport networks and deliver both new and traditional services more efficiently" said John Webley, president and CEO, Turin Networks. "We are pleased to partner with telx to improve their ability to offer new International Gateway and Ethernet Transport services."

About Turin Networks
Turin Networks Inc. is a leading developer and supplier of multiservice optical transport products for telecommunications carriers. The company's flagship Traverse® platform provides best-in-class SONET/SDH transport, cross-connect and Ethernet switching capabilities, enabling more than 80 carriers worldwide to seamlessly evolve, streamline and grow their multiservice optical networks. Founded in October of 1999, Turin is led by an accomplished management team and is funded by top-tier venture capital firms as well as distinguished corporate and private investors. For more information, visit www.turinnetworks.com or call 707.665.4400.

About telx
telx operates the original and largest carrier-neutral interconnection facility in New York City. Based at 60 Hudson Street, telx provides network access to more than 150 network providers and enterprise customers within its 45,000 sq. ft. of secure facilities. The single greatest benefit enjoyed by all telx customers is the ability to participate in the world's largest marketplace for network interconnection services. Akin to a "seat on the exchange" telx customers are free to buy and sell a wide range of their network services directly in a neutral environment, cross-marketing products and services to one another. telx is a privately held company, headquartered at 17 State Street in New York City. For more information, please visit http://www.telx.com. 

About Force10 Networks
Force10 Networks is the global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business. The company’s high performance solutions are designed to deliver new economics by virtualizing and automating Ethernet networks.  Force10’s high density and resilient Ethernet switching and routing products increase network availability, agility and efficiency while reducing power and cooling costs.  Force10 provides 24x7 service and support capabilities to its global customer base in more than 60 countries worldwide.  For more information on Force10 Networks, please visit www.force10networks.com.

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Force10 Networks Inc.
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