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EXFO Announces Major Market Milestone for Its Innovative FTB-880 NetBlazer
In only eight months, 10 of the world's 15 largest operators have
selected this multiservice test module housed in the FTB-1 platform
QUEBEC CITY, March 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - EXFO Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO)
(TSX: EXF) announced today that since the launch of the FTB-880
NetBlazer eight months ago, 10 of the world's 15 largest operators have
chosen this modular multiservice tester for their deployments.
NetBlazer series testers offer fast, intuitive and ultra-portable test
solutions designed for frontline technicians. The flagship FTB-880 is a
powerful, comprehensive and fast multiservice test module designed for
all DSn/PDH, SONET/SDH and Ethernet packet-based services transmitted
at various rates, from low speeds up to 10G. It is the smallest and
most versatile test solution on the market for deploying multiservice
network elements and services used in access/metro links, including
mobile backhaul.
What's more, the FTB-880 is unique on the market due to its FLEX
configuration, which enables to configure any combination of rates and
interfaces on the module to exactly match the requirements of every
field technician. It combines maximum configuration flexibility with
minimum downtime, meeting the testing needs of today and providing the
needed scalability to address future needs.
NetBlazer series modules are housed in the powerful FTB-1 platform,
which offers a simple, easy-to-use graphical user interface (GUI) and
unmatched connectivity. The FTB-1 is also compatible with EXFO Connect,
a service environment that allows operators to significantly reduce
OPEX through advanced software applications. For example, EXFO Connect
can manage all EXFO field-testing platforms, ensuring uniform,
automated upgrades as well as consistent test configurations throughout
the fleet, and enabling test experts to spend more time on value-added
tasks; in addition, it can correlate test data throughout the network
lifecycle to deliver valuable business intelligence.
"Since its launch eight months ago, the FTB-880 NetBlazer has resonated
with our customers as it meets their need for flexible, easy-to-use
test equipment to help frontline technicians address multiple
technologies. Combined with the advanced FTB-1 platform, it provides an
unmatched solution for productivity and OPEX reduction through process
automation," said Étienne Gagnon, EXFO's Vice-President--Wireline
Division and Corporate Marketing. "The success of the NetBlazer series
is also based on the popularity of EXFO's FTB Ecosystem, an innovative
testing environment that lets customers pick and choose from a
comprehensive range of modules and software applications, enabling them
to build a test solution around their specific deployment issues."
Visit our website for more information on the FTB-880 NetBlazer Multiservice Tester.
About EXFO
Listed on the NASDAQ and TSX stock exchanges, EXFO is among the leading
providers of next-generation test and service assurance solutions for wireline and wireless network operators and equipment manufacturers
in the global telecommunications industry. The company offers
innovative solutions for the development, installation, management and
maintenance of converged, IP fixed and mobile networks--from the core to
the edge. Key technologies supported include VDSL2, ADSL2+, 3G, 4G/LTE,
IMS, Ethernet, OTN, FTTx, and various optical technologies (accounting
for an estimated 35% of the portable fiber-optic test market). EXFO has
a staff of approximately 1800 people in 25 countries, supporting more
than 2000 telecom customers worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.EXFO.com.
EXFO Brand Name
The corporate name of the company is EXFO Inc. The company requests that
all media outlets and publications use the corporate name ("EXFO Inc.")
or abbreviated name ("EXFO") in capital letters for branding purposes.
EXFO would like to thank all parties in advance for their cooperation.
SOURCE EXFO INC.
EXFO INC.
CONTACT: Marie-Anne
Grondin Media and
Public Relations Specialist
(418) 683-0913, Ext. 23417
marie-anne.grondin@EXFO.com
Vance Oliver
Manager, Investor Relations
(418) 683-0913, Ext. 23733
vance.oliver@EXFO.com
EXFO Announces Major Market Milestone for Its Innovative FTB-880 NetBlazer
In only eight months, 10 of the world's 15 largest operators have
selected this multiservice test module housed in the FTB-1 platform
QUEBEC CITY, March 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - EXFO Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO)
(TSX: EXF) announced today that since the launch of the FTB-880
NetBlazer eight months ago, 10 of the world's 15 largest operators have
chosen this modular multiservice tester for their deployments.
NetBlazer series testers offer fast, intuitive and ultra-portable test
solutions designed for frontline technicians. The flagship FTB-880 is a
powerful, comprehensive and fast multiservice test module designed for
all DSn/PDH, SONET/SDH and Ethernet packet-based services transmitted
at various rates, from low speeds up to 10G. It is the smallest and
most versatile test solution on the market for deploying multiservice
network elements and services used in access/metro links, including
mobile backhaul.
What's more, the FTB-880 is unique on the market due to its FLEX
configuration, which enables to configure any combination of rates and
interfaces on the module to exactly match the requirements of every
field technician. It combines maximum configuration flexibility with
minimum downtime, meeting the testing needs of today and providing the
needed scalability to address future needs.
NetBlazer series modules are housed in the powerful FTB-1 platform,
which offers a simple, easy-to-use graphical user interface (GUI) and
unmatched connectivity. The FTB-1 is also compatible with EXFO Connect,
a service environment that allows operators to significantly reduce
OPEX through advanced software applications. For example, EXFO Connect
can manage all EXFO field-testing platforms, ensuring uniform,
automated upgrades as well as consistent test configurations throughout
the fleet, and enabling test experts to spend more time on value-added
tasks; in addition, it can correlate test data throughout the network
lifecycle to deliver valuable business intelligence.
"Since its launch eight months ago, the FTB-880 NetBlazer has resonated
with our customers as it meets their need for flexible, easy-to-use
test equipment to help frontline technicians address multiple
technologies. Combined with the advanced FTB-1 platform, it provides an
unmatched solution for productivity and OPEX reduction through process
automation," said Étienne Gagnon, EXFO's Vice-President--Wireline
Division and Corporate Marketing. "The success of the NetBlazer series
is also based on the popularity of EXFO's FTB Ecosystem, an innovative
testing environment that lets customers pick and choose from a
comprehensive range of modules and software applications, enabling them
to build a test solution around their specific deployment issues."
Visit our website for more information on the FTB-880 NetBlazer Multiservice Tester.
About EXFO
Listed on the NASDAQ and TSX stock exchanges, EXFO is among the leading
providers of next-generation test and service assurance solutions for wireline and wireless network operators and equipment manufacturers
in the global telecommunications industry. The company offers
innovative solutions for the development, installation, management and
maintenance of converged, IP fixed and mobile networks--from the core to
the edge. Key technologies supported include VDSL2, ADSL2+, 3G, 4G/LTE,
IMS, Ethernet, OTN, FTTx, and various optical technologies (accounting
for an estimated 35% of the portable fiber-optic test market). EXFO has
a staff of approximately 1800 people in 25 countries, supporting more
than 2000 telecom customers worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.EXFO.com.
EXFO Brand Name
The corporate name of the company is EXFO Inc. The company requests that
all media outlets and publications use the corporate name ("EXFO Inc.")
or abbreviated name ("EXFO") in capital letters for branding purposes.
EXFO would like to thank all parties in advance for their cooperation.
SOURCE EXFO INC.
EXFO INC.
CONTACT: Marie-Anne
Grondin Media and
Public Relations Specialist
(418) 683-0913, Ext. 23417
marie-anne.grondin@EXFO.com
Vance Oliver
Manager, Investor Relations
(418) 683-0913, Ext. 23733
vance.oliver@EXFO.com