Ciena® Corporation
(NASDAQ:CIEN), the network specialist, today announced the Joint
Interoperability Test Command (JITC) has completed testing of Ciena’s
CN 4200® FlexSelect™
Advanced Services Platform, CoreDirector®
Multiservice Optical Switch and CoreStream®
Agility Optical Transport System for optical standards and
interoperability in Department of Defense (DOD) networks. The JITC
testing verifies that the Ciena WDM (Wavelength Division Multiplexing)
and optical switching products adhere to various contract and testing
requirements required by the DOD, making the purchase and deployment of
the platforms by approved agencies for use within DOD networks an easier
process.
JITC, an organizational element of the Defense Information Systems
Agency (DISA), certifies interoperability for all products considered
for use in DOD networks. JITC’s optical
standards conformance and interoperability testing includes a thorough
assessment of a product’s adherence to
protocol compliance, stability, management, scalability and security,
based upon rigid requirements set forth by the DOD. With JITC
certification, Ciena’s products are allowed
expanded use in DOD networks as well as simplified purchasing and
deployment processes. JITC began evaluating Ciena’s
solutions in January at its test facility in Indian Head, Maryland.
In 2003, Ciena’s CoreStream Agility was
selected as the optical transport system for DISA’s
Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) after a field test and
evaluation by the project’s system
integrator, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC). The
CN 4200 platform was later added to the DISN. Additionally, Ciena’s
CoreDirector has been widely used by various government agencies and
research and engineering customers.
“DOD concerns such as interoperability and
security have long been a priority for Ciena. This extensive
certification is a key milestone in our continued focus on this market,
enabling these products to be used more widely across DOD networks,
including enterprise-class DWDM deployments,”
said Dave Peed, vice president and managing director of Ciena Government
Solutions, Inc. “Our solutions have performed
tremendously in networks worldwide, including DISA’s
DISN and numerous government agencies and research and education
networks, and we look forward to extending this same flexibility,
manageability and reliability to more parts of the DOD and its associate
agencies.”
Ciena’s FlexSelect Architecture
Ciena’s FlexSelect Architecture integrates
strategic technologies — service level
management, automated multi-layer mesh restoration, connection-oriented
Ethernet tunnels, and OTN — across platforms
to let customers deliver any service to any port on the network, on
demand. The following JITC-assessed products are key components of Ciena’s
FlexSelect Architecture:
CoreDirector Intelligent Optical Switch: Industry-leading
intelligent optical switches for automated management and dynamic
control of SONET/SDH and Ethernet (GbE/10GbE) connectivity.
CoreStream Agility Optical Transport System: Support long-haul,
regional and ultra long-haul DWDM and optical switching for core
networks.
CN 4200 FlexSelect Advanced Services Platform: Multiservice
metro/regional DWDM/CWDM platform featuring programmable interfaces,
OTN-based transport and automated management.
Ciena in Government
Ciena’s demonstrated record of excellence and
superior customer satisfaction in the government sector is evidenced in
its support of DISA’s DISN, the Department of
Energy’s UltraScience Net, and additional
deployments across federal agencies. Ciena has also partnered with
Internet2 to support its next-generation nationwide research and
education network. Ciena’s FlexSelect
Architecture allows agencies and government solution providers to create
assured networks that mitigate risk, consolidate networks and provide
high-performance network connectivity—meeting
the requirements of emerging agency applications.
About Joint Interoperability Test Command
The Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) conducts testing of
national security systems and information technology systems hardware,
software and components. Services include developmental, conformance,
interoperability, operational and validation testing. JITC provides “one-stop
systems testing” with its one-of-a-kind array
of test beds and uniquely qualified staff. The command can interface all
of its on-site capabilities and its network with any other testing or
operational facility worldwide. The JITC facilities are located at Fort
Huachuca, Ariz., and Indian Head, Md. JITC is a member of the Major
Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB). JITC services the Defense
Information Systems Agency (DISA), combatant commands, the Department of
Defense (DoD) and other federal agencies, allies, coalition partners and
commercial vendors. For complete service descriptions and points of
contact, go to http://jitc.fhu.disa.mil.
About Ciena
Ciena specializes in network transition. We provide the flexible
platforms, intelligent software and professional services to build
converged networks for enhanced services and applications. With a
growing global presence, Ciena leverages its heritage of practical
innovation to deliver maximum performance and economic value in
communications networks worldwide. For more information, visit www.ciena.com.
Note to Ciena Investors
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements based on
current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and
uncertainties. These statements are based on information available to
the Company as of the date hereof; and Ciena's actual results could
differ materially from those stated or implied, due to risks and
uncertainties associated with its business, which include the risk
factors disclosed in its Report on Form 10-Q, which Ciena filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on March 7, 2008. Forward-looking
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similar words. Ciena assumes no obligation to update the information
included in this press release, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise.
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