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EXFO Announces a Major Expansion to Its Copper-Access Test Offering, Adding Two Product Lines Enabling the Installation and Advanced Troubleshooting of Broadband Services
The most powerful and cost-effective VDSL2 installation and repair
testers on the market, the MaxTester 610 and 635 help service providers
deploy and maintain the latest ADSL2+ and VDSL2 technology while
meeting budget constraints.
QUEBEC CITY, May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - EXFO Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO) (TSX:
EXF) announced today the launch of the MaxTester 610 Copper Test Set
and MaxTester 635 Copper, DSL and Multiplay Test Set, the most
powerful, intelligent and cost-effective VDSL2 installation and repair
testers currently on the market. The newest additions to EXFO's
expanding copper access test offering, the MAX-610 and MAX-635 help
service providers deploy the latest ADSL2+ and VDSL2 technology while
keeping costs in check.
Telecom service providers are continuously faced with the issue of
remaining competitive in delivering broadband to subscribers. FTTH is
still quite expensive to install, so reusing copper and maximizing its
potential is what the new DSL technologies enable. Previously available
installation testers lacked the wideband capabilities necessary for
testing VDSL2 circuits. Perfectly aligned with the new technologies,
the MaxTester series bridges this gap, addressing the needs of
installers to more quickly identify and interpret circuit troubles and
restore service.
Adding to the existing MAX-630 ADSL2+/VDSL2 Multiplay Tester, the
MaxTester 610 and 635 provide full fault location capabilities (TDR,
RFL) and true 30 MHz wideband copper testing in support of ADSL2+ and
VDSL2 technologies. Featuring an integrated ADSL2+/VDSL2 modem, the
MAX-635 supports bonding, vectoring and G.INP, the latest DSL
technologies to extend the reach and rate of DSL--using two pairs to
deliver high-speed multiplay services over longer distances and/or at
higher data rates.
The new MaxTester units also include the unique SmartR(TM) test suite,
which automatically runs key copper tests, and intelligently analyzes
the results to enable technicians to quickly identify and locate faults
more reliably than ever before. This EXFO innovation directly leads to
a significant increase in operational efficiency by any level of
technician and provides a critical tool to enable service providers to
reduce their repeat report rates.
Now available on the handheld MaxTester units, these next-generation
copper/DSL test functionalities will also be offered on two new copper
access modules designed for the FTB-1 modular platform in Q4 of
calendar 2012.
"With their unique SmartR(TM) test approach, the new handheld MaxTester 610 and 635 bring
second-to-none simplification for next-generation technologies--such as
VDSL2--which are becoming more and more complex to deploy," said Étienne
Gagnon, EXFO's Vice-President--Wireline Division and Corporate
Marketing. "These new test solutions will help network operators
increase field-testing efficiency and reduce operating expenses by
integrating more automation and intelligence into their test
processes."
Visit our website for more information on the MaxTester 635 Copper, DSL and Multiplay Test Set and MaxTester 610 Copper Test Set.
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 3G, 4G/LTE, IMS, Ethernet,
OTN, FTTx, VDSL2, ADSL2+ 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 a Major Expansion to Its Copper-Access Test Offering, Adding Two Product Lines Enabling the Installation and Advanced Troubleshooting of Broadband Services
The most powerful and cost-effective VDSL2 installation and repair
testers on the market, the MaxTester 610 and 635 help service providers
deploy and maintain the latest ADSL2+ and VDSL2 technology while
meeting budget constraints.
QUEBEC CITY, May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - EXFO Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO) (TSX:
EXF) announced today the launch of the MaxTester 610 Copper Test Set
and MaxTester 635 Copper, DSL and Multiplay Test Set, the most
powerful, intelligent and cost-effective VDSL2 installation and repair
testers currently on the market. The newest additions to EXFO's
expanding copper access test offering, the MAX-610 and MAX-635 help
service providers deploy the latest ADSL2+ and VDSL2 technology while
keeping costs in check.
Telecom service providers are continuously faced with the issue of
remaining competitive in delivering broadband to subscribers. FTTH is
still quite expensive to install, so reusing copper and maximizing its
potential is what the new DSL technologies enable. Previously available
installation testers lacked the wideband capabilities necessary for
testing VDSL2 circuits. Perfectly aligned with the new technologies,
the MaxTester series bridges this gap, addressing the needs of
installers to more quickly identify and interpret circuit troubles and
restore service.
Adding to the existing MAX-630 ADSL2+/VDSL2 Multiplay Tester, the
MaxTester 610 and 635 provide full fault location capabilities (TDR,
RFL) and true 30 MHz wideband copper testing in support of ADSL2+ and
VDSL2 technologies. Featuring an integrated ADSL2+/VDSL2 modem, the
MAX-635 supports bonding, vectoring and G.INP, the latest DSL
technologies to extend the reach and rate of DSL--using two pairs to
deliver high-speed multiplay services over longer distances and/or at
higher data rates.
The new MaxTester units also include the unique SmartR(TM) test suite,
which automatically runs key copper tests, and intelligently analyzes
the results to enable technicians to quickly identify and locate faults
more reliably than ever before. This EXFO innovation directly leads to
a significant increase in operational efficiency by any level of
technician and provides a critical tool to enable service providers to
reduce their repeat report rates.
Now available on the handheld MaxTester units, these next-generation
copper/DSL test functionalities will also be offered on two new copper
access modules designed for the FTB-1 modular platform in Q4 of
calendar 2012.
"With their unique SmartR(TM) test approach, the new handheld MaxTester 610 and 635 bring
second-to-none simplification for next-generation technologies--such as
VDSL2--which are becoming more and more complex to deploy," said Étienne
Gagnon, EXFO's Vice-President--Wireline Division and Corporate
Marketing. "These new test solutions will help network operators
increase field-testing efficiency and reduce operating expenses by
integrating more automation and intelligence into their test
processes."
Visit our website for more information on the MaxTester 635 Copper, DSL and Multiplay Test Set and MaxTester 610 Copper Test Set.
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 3G, 4G/LTE, IMS, Ethernet,
OTN, FTTx, VDSL2, ADSL2+ 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