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Corvis Corporation and Qwest Communications Partner on Revolutionary Optical Networking Solution

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Corvis Corporation and Qwest Communications International Inc. have announced the completion of the first phase of testing and the upcoming field trial of the CorWave suite of optical networking products. This partnership aims to provide customers with innovative IP applications and services on Qwest's next-generation all-optical network. The field trial is expected to demonstrate increased optical reach, eliminating the need for costly electrical regenerators, and reducing capital expenditures. Qwest will also be able to provision optical services faster than today's DWDM and SONET networks.

Key Takeaways:

  • Qwest Communications International Inc. has completed the first phase of testing with Corvis Corporation on the CorWave suite of optical networking products.
  • The upcoming field trial will test the ability to transmit both OC-48 and OC-192 signals up to 3,200 km without electrical regeneration.
  • The CorWave technology will allow Qwest to simplify its network architecture, reducing capital expenditures and expanding bandwidth services.
  • The partnership between Corvis and Qwest aims to drive all-optical network technologies and provide customers with innovative IP applications and services.
  • The CorWave solution will enable Qwest to offer new services, such as wavelengths on demand, using Corvis' revolutionary bandwidth management solution.
  • The CorWave products and Corvis Network Architecture Services will give communication service providers the capability to build a single-layer, transparent, all-optical, high-capacity network.
  • This partnership is expected to result in a significant gain in network capacity using existing fiber in the field.
  • Corvis Corporation is a privately held fiber optic equipment company founded by Dr. David Huber, one of the leading figures in the field of optical communications.

Statistics:

  • Qwest's all-optical network test bed spans over 18,500 miles in the United States, with an additional 315-mile network to be completed by the year's end.
  • Qwest's European joint venture with KPN is building a high-capacity European fiber optic, Internet-based network that will span 9,150 miles when completed in 2001.
  • The CorWave solution will allow Qwest to provide bandwidth on demand by reducing the time required to provision coast-to-coast routes.
  • The Corvis Wave Planner simplifies the traffic management process by providing a centralized, intuitive software package that allows users to effortlessly perform wavelength planning, wavelength provisioning, path restoration, and protection management.

Sources:

  • Corvis Corporation press release
  • Qwest Communications International Inc. press release
  • Ciena Corporation press release (about Dr. David Huber and his work)
  • www.corvis.com
  • www.qwest.com

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