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Actelis Networks' Carrier Ethernet Over Copper Solutions Deliver ConnectStream Ethernet IP Services for Windstream

Posted on: Wednesday, 20 June 2007, 09:01 CDT

At NXTcomm 2007, Actelis Networks® (Booth 6042), the leading global supplier of Carrier Ethernet over Copper™ solutions, today announced that Windstream (NYSE:WIN), the Little Rock, Arkansas-based ILEC which was formed through the spinoff of Alltel's landline business and merger with VALOR Telecom, has deployed Actelis' ML1300 and ML600 point-to-multipoint systems as a cost-effective way to offer symmetrical Ethernet access connections to its customers in a variety of vertical market segments, including government agencies, educational institutions, health care facilities, and Small/Medium Businesses (SMBs).

"We are very pleased that Windstream has selected our award-winning Carrier Ethernet over Copper solutions to deliver its ConnectStream services," said Mehmet Balos, president of worldwide marketing, sales and services at Actelis Networks. "We believe that our cost-effective carrier Ethernet solutions will support Windstream's ongoing mission of delivering superior broadband data services to its diverse customer base across its territory."

Windstream is continuing the rollout of its ConnectStream family of Virtual LAN Service (VLS), Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Ethernet Internet Access (EIA) services in key markets throughout the states of Nebraska and Kentucky during 2007. ConnectStream VLS, VPN and EIA are Windstream's innovative next-generation Ethernet/IP solutions that provide customers robust, scalable virtual private data and Internet-based services over the company's MPLS core network.

"The Actelis solution plays a key role in Windstream's overall Metro Ethernet network architecture. The reach and reliability of their technology enables us to extend the advantages and cost benefits of broadband Ethernet services to our core small and medium-size business customers," said Bill Henke, director of enterprise solutions at Windstream.

"Access to affordable, managed Ethernet/IP services is every bit as important to customers in the rural markets that Windstream predominately serves as it is to large enterprises located in major metropolitan areas," commented Don Wilborne, senior vice president of business sales at Windstream. "Actelis' Ethernet over Copper solutions enable Windstream to deliver high-quality Ethernet bandwidth to many of our customers for which fiber-based Ethernet access is just too costly."

About Windstream

Windstream Corporation provides voice, broadband and entertainment services to customers in 16 states. The company has approximately 3.2 million access lines and about $3.2 billion in annual revenues. For more information, visit www.windstream.com.

About NXTcomm

NXTcomm, the new industry venue co-owned by the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and the United States Telecom Association (USTelecom) that will feature the business and technology of communications, information and entertainment, comes to Chicago's McCormick Place June 18-21, 2007. NXTcomm will unite the premier information and communications technology (ICT) industry supplier and technology companies with the world's leading communications and entertainment companies that are together driving broadband-based innovation around the world. For more information, go to http://www.NXTcommShow.com/.

About Actelis Networks

Actelis Networks® is the global leader of Carrier Ethernet over Copper™ solutions. The company's award-winning products combine innovative EFMplus™ copper transmission technology with a complete set of standards-based Carrier Ethernet switching capabilities that extend the reach of Ethernet services over the exiting voice grade copper network. Actelis' EFMplus technology employs advanced digital signal processing techniques and link level dynamic spectral management (DSM) to create reliable, high-performance Ethernet that are 100% complementary to the legacy services already deployed in the copper network. Actelis' Carrier Ethernet switching capabilities are certified compliant with Metro Ethernet Forum MEF 9 and MEF 14 specifications. As the industry leader, Actelis' solutions are deployed in more than 30 countries, on five continents, around the world. Actelis Networks is a privately held company headquartered in Silicon Valley, California. Actelis Networks and the Actelis Networks logo are registered trademarks and Carrier Ethernet over Copper and EFMplus are trademarks of Actelis Networks, Inc. One or more U.S. and foreign patents pending cover the product described above. All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners. For more information, visit www.actelis.com.

Source: Business Wire

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