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Press ReleaseZhone Expands End-to-End MSAP Performance with Two New Optical Network Terminals for Active EthernetZhone's ZNID Suite for Active Ethernet Simplifies Installation and Management Of Multimedia Home NetworksOakland, CA — March 18, 2008 —
Zhone Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZHNE), a global leader in multi-service
access equipment for VoIP, IPTV and Ethernet over copper and fiber access
lines, today announced two new Fiber to the Home (FTTH) gateways. The new
models include the zNID™ multimedia outdoor gateway which brings the same
layer-three intelligence and Quality of Service (QoS) features available for
GPON to point to point Ethernet installations. Zhone also introduced its new
zNID indoor gateway designed for high performance WiFi networks. Both new FTTH
gateways provide end-to-end integration with Zhone's IEEE standard Active
Ethernet (AE) line card for its market-leading MALC™ Multi-Service Access
Platform (MSAP).
"Zhone continues to be an innovator in the next-generation access sector,
this time bringing advanced management capabilities to FTTH networks, for both
Active Ethernet and GPON," said Erik M. Keith, senior analyst for
broadband infrastructure at Current Analysis. "Reducing truck rolls while
maximizing remote control and management of FTTH subscribers' home
networks enables operators to deliver higher QoS and Quality of Experience
(QoE) capabilities, thereby enhancing overall service differentiation, which
can create an important, even critical competitive advantage."
Unleashing Subscriber Networks
Zhone's MSAP network strategy gives operators a comprehensive choice of
access technologies for delivering new services, ranging from point-to-point
AE, GPON, and bonded copper pairs. Network planners are future-proofing their
infrastructures to prepare for the next generation of applications, including
multiple HD streams, supersensory gaming and the rapid evolution cycles
associated with user generated content.
A critical challenge facing carriers is how to effectively integrate home
networks to achieve end-to-end performance on par with modernized
infrastructures. Traditionally home networks exist as static islands isolated
from the network at large, offering operators little or no remote visibility
or advanced management capabilities. Blind subscriber networks can quickly
erode the bottom line for carriers. The Yankee Group projects support calls
and truck roll costs to top $6.5 billion by 2010 for IPTV alone. Early
provisioning mistakes lead to quick customer churn, especially when
provisioning IP/HDTV services where the consumer aesthetic is uncompromising.
By bringing remote intelligence to the subscriber site, carriers can
dramatically reduce provisioning and management costs while improving customer
features and total Quality of Experience (QoE). Further, with Zhone's zNID
gateway suite, carriers can provide differentiated new services like home
video security and anywhere access to electronic command centers within the
home via secure virtual private networks (VPNs).
"End to end system performance and superior management integration were
deciding factors in SRT's selection of Zhone as the primary access vendor
for our Active Ethernet build," said Shawn Grosz, director of network
technology for SRT Communications. "Attitude was another factor. Zhone
consistently takes an active partnership role in the success and performance
of our network and our business."
SRT needed to address the digital divide between its metro customers who
receive up to 8 Mbps ADSL service and its rural customers who were relegated
to dial up speeds. Opting to future proof its rural serving area with fiber,
SRT now uses the same MALC platform to provision FTTH to rural locations and
ADSL to the metro via its extensive copper network.
Untangling Home Wiring
Based on the IEEE 802.ah interoperability standard, Zhone's zNID product
family provides carriers with a suite of ease-of-use features for service
providers and consumers that are new to the industry. Like the zNID for GPON,
service changes or upgrades are managed remotely via Zhone's TR-069
automatic configuration server, the same management standard already used for
millions of DSL installations worldwide. The zNID provides versatile
deployment options including standard coax cable or ordinary twisted pair
copper which are standard in most homes. Providers bypass time, costs and
risks associated with in-home drilling and cabling. Using standard jacks,
coverage becomes as seamless and intuitive as electricity throughout the
entire house at 100+ Mbps.
More Choice
Ideal for multi tenant unit (MTU) installations, Zhone's zNID plug and
play indoor WiFi gateway is designed for ease of use and installation. The
zNID WiFi gateway operates in bridged and router mode providing, 54 Mbps WiFi
coverage and 100 Mbps total bandwidth for all voice and data. The indoor zNID
gateway supports Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) QoS standard and provides advanced
voice quality features for Voice over IP.
"Bringing a high degree of manageability to subscriber networks enables
operators to provide more service differentiation to their customers at lower
cost," said Steven Glapa, vice president of marketing and product
management for Zhone. "Beyond management and increased functionality,
there is a clear economic advantage to working with well-integrated end-to-end
platforms."
The Zhone Difference:
zNID 4200 Series Outdoor Multimedia Gateway
zNID 1100 Series Indoor WiFi Gateway
About Zhone Technologies -- Access for a Converging World
Zhone Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZHNE) is a provider of advanced access
network equipment to more than 600 operators worldwide. The company
offers the industry's broadest portfolio of fully-integrated access
solutions, enabling the full range of multi-play services, including
residential and business broadband, VoIP, IPTV, and Ethernet.
Zhone's converged multi-service access platform improves network
agility and reduces costs, allowing operators to rapidly deploy premium
services on their existing copper and fiber infrastructure while
providing a seamless migration path to an efficient, all-IP network.
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