Fujitsu Network Communications Inc.

Fujitsu to Discuss the Future of Optical Networking at Light Reading LIVE! Conference in New York

Richardson, TX, April 17, 2006 — Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leading supplier of IT and wireline/wireless networking solutions, is a platinum sponsor of the Light Reading LIVE! conference entitled "The Future of Optical Networking", which is being held tomorrow at the Westin New York at Times Square. During the event, Light Reading and Heavy Reading, as well as industry experts from leading optical networking companies, will present detailed, practical content on optical networking infrastructure, markets, and technology. Event details can be found at http://www.lightreading.com/live/event_information.asp?survey_id=182.

Paul Havala, director of data product planning at Fujitsu Network Communications, will discuss the future of SONET/SDH and provide a view of the emerging next-generation of optical transport solutions during the "Packet-Optical Convergence – SONET/SDH Transition to Ethernet" panel session. This session will describe how combinations of Ethernet, SONET, Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) and Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) can fulfill their diverse transport needs. The session will also review the challenges that lie ahead for carriers looking to transition their SONET/SDH networks, and provide insight about the role that MPLS and pseudowire technologies will play in the new packet-enabled optical transport network of the future.

Sam Lisle, market development director at Fujitsu Network Communications, will participate in a panel session entitled "Optical Networking Solutions for a New Wave of Services". Carriers are investing significant amounts of capital in their access and core networks to support new services, including Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and IPTV. In particular, new classes of flexible ROADM solutions are emerging as the centerpiece of next-generation core networks This session will review the wide variety of specific networking solutions that leverage emerging optical technologies, including telco video solutions that use new ROADM technology and the existing SONET infrastructure, packet-aware access solutions that allow scalability for switched Ethernet networks, high-capacity private line solutions that leverage the ROADM core, and dedicated network solutions that allow service providers to upsell new services to their existing base of SONET customers.

WHEN:

Panel Session 1: "Packet-Optical Convergence – SONET/SDH Transition to Ethernet"
Tuesday, April 18, 2006; 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.

Panel Session 2: "Optical Networking Solutions for a New Wave of Services"
Tuesday, April 18, 2006; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Westin New York at Times Square
270 West 43rd Street
New York, N.Y.

WHO:

Paul Havala is director of data product planning at Fujitsu Network Communications. He has over 16 years of experience in the telecom industry and oversees the company’s overall data strategy. Prior to this role, Paul was in technical marketing and was responsible for developing data initiatives for Fujitsu. Paul has held many leadership roles and senior technical positions in key telecom companies such as Bellcore (now Telcordia), DSC (now Alcatel), White Rock Networks, and Fujitsu in the areas of technical marketing, business development, product planning and management. Paul received a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering and a master of science degree in electrical engineering from Michigan State University.

Sam Lisle is a market development director at Fujitsu Network Communications who focuses on their broad range of SONET- and WDM-based optical transport technologies and solutions. Sam holds a U.S. patent in data-aware SONET technology and was instrumental in the development of the FLASHWAVE® 4000 MSPP platform from Fujitsu. Prior to Fujitsu, Sam also worked for Bellcore (now Telcordia), where he specialized in the reliability analysis of SONET transport systems and fiber optic media. Sam holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Iowa and a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Georgia Tech.

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About Fujitsu Network Communications Inc.

Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. creates and delivers robust wireline and wireless solutions that power next-generation telecommunication networks. With an unequalled portfolio of IT and telecom products and the support of Fujitsu Limited, a $44.5B company with over 150,000 professionals in more than 100 countries, Fujitsu helps its customers fuse information and networking technology with commercial value. Over 320,000 Fujitsu network elements have been deployed by all major carriers across North America. As the metro market leader in both SONET and ROADM technology, the fundamental building blocks of next-generation networks, Fujitsu is helping customers take networking beyond convergence.
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