Fujitsu Network Communications Inc.

Fujitsu to Discuss Broadband Technologies and Network Convergence at IEEE Wireless Multimedia Conference

Richardson, TX, May 22, 2006 — Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leading supplier of IT and wireline/wireless networking solutions, will discuss "The Role of Emerging Broadband Technologies on the Converged Packet-Based Network" during the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Wireless Multimedia conference in Frisco, Texas. Full details about the event can be found at http://www.cvt-dallas.org/details.htm.

The vision of network convergence toward a consolidated packet-based network has been discussed for years, but is not yet a reality. There are numerous overlay networks based on Internet Protocol (IP), Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM), Frame Relay (FR), Ethernet, SONET, Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) and wireless for different services. The evolution toward convergence has been slowed due to economic, technical and regulatory issues. Since service offerings drive network evolution, as more packet-based broadband services are launched and bundled together in service offerings, network convergence becomes a necessity. In this presentation, new emerging broadband technologies such as Gigabit Passive Optical Networking (GPON), WiMAX and pseudowires will be discussed. The presenter will show how these technologies can be integrated to provide a seamless converged wireline and wireless network, and outline the challenges that lie ahead to make the vision of a packet-based network successful.

WHEN:

Wednesday, May 24, 2006

WHERE:

Embassy Suites Hotel
7600 John Q. Hammons Drive
Frisco, Texas

WHO:

William Yue is a senior product planner of access products at Fujitsu Network Communications, where he is responsible for planning the company’s next-generation access products that focus on Passive Optical Networking (PON), Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) and WiMAX technologies. William has over 15 years of experience in telecommunications and prior to joining Fujitsu, worked in software and product design at Nortel Networks. William holds a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering and a master’s degree in electrical engineering from McMaster University, Canada.

Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. creates and delivers robust wireline and wireless solutions that power next-generation communication networks. With an unequalled portfolio of IT and telecom products and the support of Fujitsu Limited, a $40.6B 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 major carriers across North America. Fujitsu is illustrating innovation at work through its well-established and highly-regarded position as market leader in both SONET and ROADM technology, the fundamental building blocks of next-generation networks. For more information, please visit http://us.fujitsu.com/telecom.

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