Dear Subscriber,

We’re devoting most of this issue to upcoming February events in Europe.  These are key events for the industry, which have the potential to define the direction of future technology in telecommunications.  Our Experts Forum will return in February. 

Interoperability Showcase at MPLS & Ethernet World Congress
Once again Telco Systems will be participating in the EANTC multi-vendor Interoperability Showcase at the MPLS & Ethernet World Congress in Paris, February 9-12.

Leading vendors will showcase interoperability of their MPLS and Carrier Ethernet solutions.  The test network will focus on the latest advances in the industry including

• IP/MPLS based multicast and IPTV services
• IP/MPLS and optical integration
• Mobile backhaul over packet switched network
• MPLS-TP OAM and Ethernet performance monitoring

Service Providers are invited to attend the Service Provider Day which takes place in Berlin on January 21 where they can discuss multi-vendor network designs and receive independent first-hand information on the latest MPLS/Ethernet solutions. This is offered free of charge, by invitation only.  Please contact EANTC or Telco Systems if you are interested in attending.

Telco Systems personnel will be available during the MPLS & Ethernet World Congress at booth 111.

For more information and to register for the event, please visit the event website.

Mobile World Congress - Barcelona,
February 15 -18
Mobile World Congress combines the world's largest mobile industry exhibition with an innovative and exciting conference featuring leading mobile operators, vendors, and content owners from across the world. Attendees will be able to view the newest in mobile innovation, hear the leaders of the industry address the issues pertinent in today's global market, and enjoy a first-class exhibition.

Telco Systems will preview solutions designed for packet backhaul in the IMA Pavilion.  To find out more about the Mobile World Congress or to register, please visit www.mobileworldcongress.com.

MEF Certifications
The Metrobility R861 service demarcation line card has received MEF 9 and MEF 14 certification in accordance with the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF)-approved test plans for Ethernet services and traffic management. The MEF certification complements the R861’s standards-based OAM capabilities which include IEEE 802.3ah, 802.1ag CFM and ITU-T Y.1731 for link and connectivity fault management. Read the full press release.

Other Telco Systems’ products which have been certified to MEF specifications include the T-Marc, T5C, and T-Metro product families.

US Distribution Strategy
Telco Systems has strengthened its distribution strategy by focusing marketing efforts on two of the largest distributors in the US – Walker and Associates and KGP Logistics. “We have enjoyed a long-time relationship with both companies, and now welcome the opportunity to take our partnership to the next level,” said Robert Payton, Director, National Accounts for Telco Systems. 

After 40 years in business, Walker and Associates is the premier distributor of leading edge network products, redefining excellence through custom network deployment kits, EF&I, integration, and unsurpassed customer service. Walker’s acquisition of Windstream Supply in 2009 increased their total number of OEM partnerships to over 400.

KGP Telecommunication merged with Embarq Logistics in March 2009) to become KGP Logistics.  KGP Logistics has eight (8) regional distribution centers located strategically across the United States and is one of the largest single-source, value-added providers of equipment and integrated solutions to the telecommunications industry.

Best wishes for a happy and prosperous 2010!