- Network Design -- The Network Design service helps operators introduce new services and improve time-to-market while avoiding high-cost disruptive migrations. This service helps network operators assess and design an optimum network architecture that addresses operational as well as strategic growth requirements.

- Network Audit -- ECI's Network Audit service enables service providers to continuously analyze and track changes in existing network elements, without compromising future plans for design and installation of new elements. The Network Audit service delivers a view of the provider's network infrastructure and equipment to facilitate the decision-making process and greatly improve resource planning, utilization and allocation.

- Traffic Analysis and Optimization -- ECI's Traffic Analysis and Optimization service brings ease of operation to the day-to-day monitoring of critical metrics relating to network stability, capacity and utilization. It provides in-depth traffic analysis and enables the necessary fine-tuning for optimal network performance and investment protection.

To support these services, ECI relies on a set of innovative software tools that brings network planning, auditing and traffic analysis to a new level:

1. Network Design Platform (NDP) -- ECI's new, vendor-agnostic planning and design tool supports multiple technologies, such as fiber, WDM, TDM, Ethernet and MPLS. In line with ECI's commitment to an evolutionary network approach, this tool is optimized for handling the migration to an all-IP network, reducing single points of failure and bottlenecks along the network, and optimizing network resources utilization.

2. LightPlan -- Developed for WDM network planning, simulation and documentation, ECI's LightPlan enables efficient and streamlined network planning workflows and uniform views of all network layers, technologies and platforms in use.

3. Site Planner -- ECI's Site Planner provides configuration and documentation for all the network elements in ECI's product portfolio.

These services and tools deliver increased network design flexibility, reducing risks and enabling carriers to achieve maximum performance with minimal spending. By discovering hidden bandwidth, carriers can defer CAPEX spending and optimize existing network investments, improving their network for optimal transition to IP, a key principle of ECI's 1Net framework for optimized and simplified migration to next-generation networks, and increasing network efficiency and reliability.

"Our Network Design and Optimization offerings bring together ECI's team of services experts and a comprehensive and highly flexible suite of tools for customers who need more capacity without over-extending existing resources to expand or develop their networks. As carriers increasingly look to outsource short and long-term projects, with ECI's services and tools, they can save on OPEX, delay CAPEX, maximize usage of their existing network and prepare for an optimal migration to next-gen at their own pace, the ultimate definition of 1Net," said Eran Talmon, Head of the Global Services Division of ECI Telecom.

In India, Vodafone Essar Ltd. has selected ECI to perform in-depth network analysis and consultancy services. With the Network Design Platform (NDP), ECI identified key areas for optimization and laid out a plan for a smooth, efficient migration to NGN.

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About ECI Telecom ECI Telecom delivers innovative communications platforms to carriers and service providers worldwide. ECI provides efficient platforms and solutions that enable customers to rapidly deploy cost-effective, revenue-generating services.

Founded in 1961, Israel-based ECI has consistently delivered customer-focused networking solutions to the world's largest carriers. The Company is also a market leader in many emerging markets. ECI provides scalable broadband access, transport and data networking infrastructure that provides the foundation for the communications of tomorrow, including next-generation voice, IPTV, mobility and other business solutions. For more information, please visit www.ecitele.com.

Certain statements contained in this release may contain forward-looking information with respect to plans, projections or future performance of the Company. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, product and market acceptance risks, the impact of competitive pricing, product development, commercialization and technological difficulties as well as other risks.

About ECI's 1Net ECI's 1Net framework defines our focus on facilitating our customer's optimal transition to Next-Generation Networks. This is based on the unique combination of innovative and multi-functional networking equipment extending from the access to the core of transport networks, fully integrated solutions and a full suite of professional managed services. As a partner for growth, with 1Net, ECI delivers the highest level of cost-effective support and flexibility for carriers today and in the future, resulting in improved time to market for services and offerings, reduced total cost of ownership and increased business performance.

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"For years, the high cost of FTTH implementation has hindered widespread adoption of GPON or point-to-point fiber access networks, making it extremely expensive -- even for leading operators -- to deliver advanced service bundles increasingly demanded by customers. But iSMART's successful leveraging of DSM L3 technology makes VDSL a far more viable and cost effective choice for operators who are still not ready to migrate their access networks to full-fiber end-to-end FTTH systems," said Erik M. Keith, Principal Analyst for Broadband Infrastructure at Current Analysis.

According to the 2Q09 'Broadband Aggregation Hardware and Subscribers' report from Infonetics, between 2009 and 2013 the number of worldwide VDSL subscribers will increase by 45%. Although the growth of PON FTTH subscribers will continue to grow, VDSL will unquestionably play an important role in the future strategy of high-speed broadband providers through the next decade.

DSM L3 technology could lead to a significant change in the economics of high volume DSL traffic. By enabling operators to multiply the range and speed of VDSL2 equipment, DSM can translate into significant savings in capital investment. Taking advantage of existing infrastructure, operators who implement DSM technology can profitably provision more valuable high-speed broadband services to residential and business customers.

"Today, we have truly revolutionized DSL with the world's first demonstration of the iSMART Consortium's DSM L3 technology. We are addressing operators' needs for increased competitiveness and cost-effectiveness in today's challenging marketplace," said Ido Shargil, chairman of the iSMART Consortium and head of system engineering at ECI Telecom.

"DSM L3 technology virtually eliminates the most significant source of crosstalk in VDSL2-based networks, enabling cost-effective wide-scale deployment of high-speed, high-value services over existing copper pairs," said Ioannis Kanellakopoulos, PhD, chief technology officer at Actelis Networks. "Actelis is delighted to leverage our extensive crosstalk cancellation experience in the iSMART Consortium, where the technology we and our consortium partners are developing is expected to result in products that deliver an unprecedented combination of rate, reach, and reliability over copper."

The iSMART Consortium was launched at Broadband World Forum 2006 with the goal of developing and commercializing DSM technology. In addition to operators in Israel and Europe, iSMART combines the expertise of leading NGN telecom vendors and academic researchers in algorithm science, digital signal processing and telecommunications. iSMART is backed by the Magnet Program of Israel's Office of the Chief Scientist.

Visit the Broadband World Forum Europe, ECI Telecom booth (#360), to experience a live demo of this breakthrough technology from the iSMART Consortium.

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Related news: Oct 10, 2006, "New Broadband Consortium Formed to Develop Next Phase of DSL Technology"

About the iSMART Consortium The iSMART Consortium was established in order to develop and materialize the next generation DSL access technology and solutions, based on Dynamic Spectrum Management (DSM). The consortium is a joint program of leading telecom vendors and senior researchers, together with Israeli and European operators. It is supported by the Magnet program of the Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS) of Israel's Ministry of Trade and Industry. For more information, please visit www.ismart.org.il

About ECI Telecom ECI Telecom delivers innovative communications platforms to carriers and service providers worldwide. ECI provides efficient platforms and solutions that enable customers to rapidly deploy cost-effective, revenue-generating services.

Founded in 1961, Israel-based ECI has consistently delivered customer-focused networking solutions to the world's largest carriers. The Company is also a market leader in many emerging markets. ECI provides scalable broadband access, transport and data networking infrastructure that provides the foundation for the communications of tomorrow, including next-generation voice, IPTV, mobility and other business solutions. For more information, please visit www.ecitele.com.

Certain statements contained in this release may contain forward-looking information with respect to plans, projections or future performance of the Company. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, product and market acceptance risks, the impact of competitive pricing, product development, commercialization and technological difficulties as well as other risks.

About Actelis Networks Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Actelis Networks is the global market leader in developing and manufacturing Ethernet in the First Mile (EFM) over copper solutions. Built on its patented, standards-based EFMplus(TM) technology, Actelis' Ethernet access systems and repeaters have been deployed by more than 150 customers across 40 countries, delivering unprecedented rate, reach, and reliability over copper access networks. Actelis Networks and the Actelis Networks logo are registered trademarks, and Carrier Ethernet over Copper(TM) and EFMplus is a trademark of Actelis Networks. Learn more at www.actelis.com.

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Today, ECI is announcing an elegant solution targeted to network operators and resellers who are ready to migrate to FTTX technology and need the flexibility to unbundle their GPON networks. As governments and regulators accelerate their initiatives to offer high-speed broadband to both more and less densely populated areas, ECI's solution allows providers and municipalities who are investing into network infrastructure to be in a position to open their FTTX networks to all market players, reducing risk and getting faster return on investment once market conditions dictate this approach. With major customers already signed, the value of having this ability built into the product, without requiring additional cost or overhead, demonstrates clear benefits for providers, including:

-- Flexibility to open the access FTTX network, when and if business or regulatory requirements mandate it, without any additional costs or increasing network complexity

-- Support for multiple telecom providers through the same fiber loop

-- Ability to monetize each customers' individual and evolving bandwidth needs

-- Seamless evolution for carriers worldwide, as the solution is based on ECI's award-winning Hi-FOCuS platform

As one of the pioneers in the broadband access market, ECI has continuously recognized that no two telecom networks are alike, and that providers face different challenges at different times. The MSAN concept has evolved over the years to encompass more services, more capabilities and changing regulatory realities over the years. ECI's offerings include:

-- Any-technology support: both for copper and fiber networks

-- Any-service support: future-proof data, video and voice services

-- Any-application support: residential, business and mobile backhauling

-- Any-where support: wide range of both central-office and remote deployment platforms

-- Any-carrier support: solutions for wireline and wireless networks, resellers and MSOs, both in emerging and developed markets

As a further enhancement to ECI's MSAN, during this year's Broadband World Forum ECI will also introduce new, industry-leading high-density DSL cards and will present a live DSM demo, once again paving the way to the future.

Resources Open Access and Local Loop Unbundling on GPON Networks white paper.

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About ECI's 1Net ECI's 1Net framework defines our focus on facilitating our customers' optimal transition to Next-Generation Networks. This is based on the unique combination of innovative and multi-functional networking equipment extending from the access to the core of transport networks, fully integrated solutions and a full suite of professional managed services. As a partner for growth, with 1Net, ECI delivers the highest level of cost-effective support and flexibility for carriers today and in the future, resulting in improved time to market for services and offerings, reduced total cost of ownership and increased business performance.

About ECI Telecom ECI Telecom delivers innovative communications platforms to carriers and service providers worldwide. ECI provides efficient platforms and solutions that enable customers to rapidly deploy cost-effective, revenue-generating services.

Founded in 1961, Israel-based ECI has consistently delivered customer-focused networking solutions to the world's largest carriers. The Company is also a market leader in many emerging markets. ECI provides scalable broadband access, transport and data networking infrastructure that provides the foundation for the communications of tomorrow, including next-generation voice, IPTV, mobility and other business solutions. For more information, please visit www.ecitele.com

Certain statements contained in this release may contain forward-looking information with respect to plans, projections or future performance of the Company. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, product and market acceptance risks, the impact of competitive pricing, product development, commercialization and technological difficulties as well as other risks.

SOURCE: ECI Telecom

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