IENet?-PRO Cable Tester – Product

Launch

IDEAL INDUSTRIES is pleased to introduce the new IENet? PRO – the choice for industriel ethernet.

In industrial manufacturing, the M12 connector interface is widely used with twisted pair cabling.

The IENet? PRO is the first verifier to offer both M12 and RJ45 interfaces allowing you to access this expanding market.

? Simple selection between Voice, 2 and 4 pair Data, and Coax testing functions (Voice and Video/Security tests via optional adaptors)

? Easy-to-read LCD display with “PASS” or “Miswire” indicator for each test

? Integrated remote unit

? Can support additional optional remotes

? Numerical indication for UTP “No Shield” and STP – “Shield” to comply with industrial ethernet PROFINET? requirements

? Tests for opens, shorts, miswires, reversals, split pair (user selectable) and length

? Indicates correct wiremap to T568A/B standards for shielded and unshielded cabling

? Identifies presence of voltage on cables

? Tone generator supports four different tones

? Blinks network link LED for visual cable tracing

Full specifications can be found here

http://www.idealindustries.co.uk/fileserver/ideal2008/files/VDV-IENet_Pro_Sell_Sheet_-_UK_FINAL.pdf

As always to help you make the right choice you can try before you buy!

Fibre Technologies will match any like for like quotes.

Designed for the needs of 3G & 4G wireless backhaul, business services and inter-carrier wholesale services, the MetroNODE 10GE unit offers complete Ethernet OAM and layer 2 & 3 monitoring, complemented by bandwidth policy enforcement, service mapping and filtering to deliver total visibility and control.

The all-hardware, pipelined design ensures quality of service (QoS) is fully assured, but never compromised. Without the store-and-forward processing used by switches and routers, the 10GE effortlessly handles 1,000s of flows in a full line-rate link within microseconds. True to its lineage, the 10GE is carrier-grade to the core, with redundant power supplies, protected data paths, NEBS Level 3 compliance, and Plug & Go management automation.

3G & 4G Wireless Backhaul
Support for 1,000s of concurrent, per-flow OAM sessions from the Mobile Switching Center (MSC) means standards-based visibility to every tower, for every class of service. Assuring vital SLAs, the in-service Performance Assurance Agent monitors Ethernet & IP QoS over point-to-point, spoked and full-mesh topologies to every cell site, as well as over critical transport links in the Evolved Packet Core (EPC).

Carrier Ethernet service mapping, and bi-directional hierarchical bandwidth policing allow the MetroNODE 10GE packet performance node to establish, terminate and optimize up to 100s of Ethernet circuits in near-zero latency.

Ethernet Business Services
The largest enterprises are stepping up to 10GbE to consolidate their WAN connections, now carrying business-critical financial, transactional, real-time communications and distributed computing applications. With SLAs and reportability front and center, the 10GE is the packet performance node of choice, ensuring all services are carefully monitored and maintained without impacting performance.

Wholesale Ethernet
Providing cost-effective, ubiquitous Ethernet services requires native Ethernet wholesale. To take advantage of this rapidly growing market, carriers need efficient 10 GbE hand-offs. Delivering the lowest possible latency while providing CoS mapping, H-QoS, multi-layer VLAN tagging, Ethernet OAM and complete SLA monitoring, the MetroNODE 10GE unit offers operators a turn-key, service assured wholesale solution that’s fully compliant with the MEF UNI-Type 2 standard.

With EtherNID and MetroNID units located at remote customer sites, providers can assure QoS to off-net customers and use Ethernet wholesale to expand their service footprint. The MetroNODE 10GE is fully integrated into Creanord EchoVault platform.

3M, a leading global supplier of complete data cabling systems for enterprise networks, has approved the LanTEK? I and II series for certifying copper Class E, Class EA, CAT6 and CAT6A 3M cabling systems, according to ISO/IEC 11801 Amendment 1 and 2, EN 50173 series and TIA/EIA-568-B-2-10 standards. The approval is valid for cabling systems and tester models in either permanent link or channel in UTP, FTP or fully shielded systems.

Rosemary McGlashon, European Marketing, Enterprise Network Solutions at 3M comments: ?We are very pleased that our installer base now has an even wider choice of approved cable certifiers for certifying installed 3M data cabling solutions.”

IDEAL’s new LanTEK? II cable certifier series provides certification to TIA, ISO and IEC LAN cabling standards. In addition, IDEAL’s FiberTEK? FDX fibre optic modules enable the LanTEK? II to certify multi-mode and single mode fibre to TSB Tier 1 standards.

Gilbert Owens, Sales Manager at IDEAL INDUSTRIES NETWORKS DIVISION comments: ?The approval from 3M once again demonstrates the high reliability and performance of the LanTEK? II, which we believe is now the most technically advanced and cost effective package available for copper and fibre cable certification.”

The three new LanTEK? II models (frequency ranges of 350MHz, 500MHz and 1GHz) offer faster test speeds, a 10.5cm widescreen display and improved Lithium-Ion batteries, with up to 18 hours of field use. The range makes use of IDEAL’s patented measurement system, which provides reduced cost of ownership by eliminating expensive permanent link adaptors. The unique DUALmode? test function enables the user to test a copper link against two different standards with a single Autotest, making it easy to test a link to current standards, as well as measure the performance margin against future standards with higher performance requirements; while adding only one second to the Autotest time.

The new FiberTEK? FDX modules for certifying fibre links or backbones simply plug into the adapter bay of the LanTEK? II certifier. The unique full duplex capability of the FiberTEK? FDX makes fibre certification as easy as copper certification. A single strand of fibre connected between the handsets is tested at two wavelengths and in both directions at once. Fibre length is accurately measured as well. Never before has it been possible to measure a single strand of fibre and report the length and all four insertion loss tests without swapping test instruments or connectors!

For additional information on the LanTEK? II certifier or to arrange a free demonstration, please call Fibre Technologies on 01344 752222 or email sales@fibretechnologies.co.uk

Crowthorne, UK – 18 May 2009: Fibre Technologies Ltd (FTL) provide first line maintenance support to its installations on the Hertfordshire County Council cross-campus network. Fibre Technologies will provide a first line support service for the MRV Coarse Wave Division Multiplexer (CWDM) equipment deployed by FTL to maximise capacity on the Council network, and will ensure commitment to delivery of a four-hour-to-site service level agreement to the customer.

Fibre Technologies’ customers can benefit from three tiered service levels, from which a support package can be created that is specific to an individual business’ needs. Tier one covers deployment, where customers can call upon a team of experienced engineers for assistance rolling out new technologies. Those with existing networks can choose the network operation centre and fault management service (tier two) that helps customers manage their data traffic more efficiently. The third tier offers first line network support for customers, maintaining and providing spares management and delivering round-the-clock assistance throughout the UK.

Ian Hunt, managing director of Fibre Technologies, comments, “We are delighted to be able to provide ongoing peace of mind to Herts. County Council that their solution is fully supported. Our Services Team enable us to provide a round-the-clock support for our clients, whatever their specific need. This contract demonstrates our ability to work together and deliver a total end-to-end package.”

About Fibre Technologies

Fibre Technologies Ltd (FTL) enables companies to cope with the increasing demand for greater network bandwidth. Its fibre optic communication products and services allow telecommunications carriers, ISPs, universities and IT infrastructure providers to alleviate congestion in existing networks by providing innovative solutions that overcome capacity limitations.

FTL operates a ‘partnership’ approach with customers and has a good understanding of their needs, responding quickly to requirements and changing market trends. The company’s technical expertise and market understanding coupled with great customer service has resulted in a strong customer base which includes BT, NTL/Telewest Business (Virgin Media), Logica, Subsea 7, IPC Media, Sun Microsystems, many systems integrators and solutions providers, MSPs & ISPs, local & central government, including MOD & emergency services, as well as a number of top universities and research facilities such as those at Bristol, Lancaster, Imperial College, Warwick and many others.

For further information, please visit www.fibre.co.uk or contact:

Luke Davies

Berkeley PR

Tel: 0118 988 2992

Email: fibretechnologies@berkeleypr.co.uk

Crowthorne, Berks ? 25 February 2009: A powerful new multi-protocol diagnostic tool for network performance testing and hardware device development is now available to UK communications, aerospace and defence industries as a result of an exclusive distribution deal between Fibre Technologies Ltd and Absolute Analysis, a U.S-based manufacturer of test solutions for high-speed serial data communication devices.

Fibre Technologies is the sole UK distributor for Absolute Analysis Investigator?, a high-speed multi-protocol data analyser that offers developers, managers and testers the ability to connect into any serial-based data stream, drill down into the packet layer and then capture, interrogate and simulate data. The solution is available in a variety of different configurations and chassis, such as laptop, desktop and portable. This enables the Investigator? to be used in any situation whether in the lab or in the field.

Peter Brownell, director of sales at Absolute Analysis, states: ?Our aim is to become the de-facto standard for high speed protocol test solutions in the UK. Fibre Technologies’ technical expertise and industry reputation, along with its established customer base, means that the company is in the best position to help us achieve this in the UK.”

David Taylor, technical sales manager at Fibre Technologies, adds: ?The ability of the Absolute Analysis Investigator? to comprehensively analyse data is invaluable to developers of high-speed network protocols looking to test new products and services before delivery to market. Being sole distributor gives us the opportunity to add more value to our customers’ development activities and gives us an opportunity to break into a number of industries that we currently have limited exposure to.”

Absolute Analysis Investigator? features and benefits

• Supports a wide range of protocols, test applications and physical layer interfaces on a single card
• One tool with bit-level protocol analysis, bit error rate tests, traffic generation, simulation, impairment tests and in-line, real-time, error injection capability.
• Fully customisable
• Onsite support and training providedMultiple form factors available

For more information, please contact the Fibre Technologies sales team at sales@fibretechnologies.co.uk.

About Absolute Analysis

The most experienced and knowledgeable development engineers in military & aerospace, embedded systems, data communications, telecommunications, and storage networking choose Absolute Analysis high speed serial data communications test and analysis solutions for their power, flexibility, granularity, ease-of-use, and customizable database. Headquartered in Southern California, U.S.A., Absolute Analysis sells and supports its products in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

For more information on Absolute Analysis innovative solutions for the development and test of protocol and communications networks visit www.absoluteanalysis.com or telephone +1 805 376 6048.

Media Contact
Cheryl Renton
Director of Marketing Communications
+1 805 376 6048 ext 109
cheryl.renton@absoluteanalysis.com

About Fibre Technologies

Fibre Technologies Ltd (FTL) enables companies to cope with the increasing demand for greater network bandwidth. Its fibre optic communication products and services allow telecommunications carriers, ISPs, universities and IT infrastructure providers to alleviate congestion in existing networks by providing innovative solutions that overcome capacity limitations.

FTL operates a ‘partnership’ approach with customers and has a good understanding of their needs, responding quickly to requirements and changing market trends. The company’s technical expertise and market understanding coupled with great customer service has resulted in a strong customer base which includes BT, NTL/Telewest Business (Virgin Media), Logica, Subsea 7, IPC Media, Sun Microsystems, many systems integrators and solutions providers, MSPs & ISPs, local & central government, including MOD & emergency services, as well as a number of top universities and research facilities such as those at Bristol, Lancaster, Imperial College, Warwick and many others.

Crowthorne, Berks – 2 February 2009: To help cash-strapped telecoms operators, ISPs & enterprise customers cope with increasing demand on their networks, Fibre Technologies Ltd is introducing two new highly flexible 10Gb/s multiprotocol transponders – FCX10G and FCX10G2 – that will increase available bandwidth and improve traffic management, without the need for a costly network upgrade. New additions to the range of manageable system products from access specialist arcutronix, these fibre optic transponders allow data transmission via single or dual independent channels, each supporting data rates of 9.5 Gb/s up to 11.32 Gb/s – making them ideal for all 10Gb applications, such as Ethernet LAN/WAN, SDH/Sonet, Fibre Channel, Fibre Channel with FEC (forward error correction) and OTN (optical transport network).

The modular FCX10G enables customers to deliver multiple services across a single optical access link, and can be mounted within single slot housings or sub rack configurations, reducing onsite hardware. With pluggable XFPs and 3R functionality, the FCX10G/FCX10G2 transponders offer increased bandwidth; smaller form factor; an improved performance monitoring capability and lower latency across both long and short haul connections. The arcutronix devices offer data transmission of up to 80km for each port.

Juergen Schroeder, CEO of arcutronix, explains: “Today, the market demands Ethernet solutions that offer longer transmission lengths with reduced data error rates and latency. Customers want increased bandwidth and the ability to transmit various protocols over the same optical link. The FCX10G enables us to meet these expectations and future proof customer networks.”

Ian Hunt, managing director of Fibre Technologies, adds: “Access networks have long posed cost and performance challenges for operators and service providers – these new 10G transponders products from arcutronix will provide our customers with the ability to transmit over longer distances with the peace of mind that network performance will not be impacted. Demand for triple and quad-play services has increased dramatically over recent years placing additional pressures on operators, so these products should offer some welcome relief.

“Many of our existing customers who have 10/100Mb/s or 1Gb/s network deployments today based on other recent arcutronix products or earlier Pandatel platforms can now enjoy a fast time to deployment and new service revenues with the simple addition of this new 10Gb/s product set to their existing network infrastructure deployments”

About arcutronix

arcutronix is an access specialist from Hanover, Germany. Juergen Schroeder, CEO, and Andreas Zimmermann, technical manager, founded the company in 2007 together with their strategic partner keytronix from Austria. German engineers with over 20 years of experience develop safe, reliable and customer-specific solutions, thus providing high quality standards and quick availability. Technical expertise, fast adaption and anticipation of new market trends and flexible support make the company a reliable and competent partner for their customers in the area of Carrier Ethernet, Transmission, Connectivity, and Alarm + Telemetry.

About Fibre Technologies

Fibre Technologies Ltd (FTL) enables companies to cope with the increasing demand for greater network bandwidth. Its fibre optic communication products and services allow telecommunications carriers, ISPs, universities and IT infrastructure providers to alleviate congestion in existing networks by providing innovative solutions that overcome capacity limitations.

FTL operates a ‘partnership’ approach with customers and has a good understanding of their needs, responding quickly to requirements and changing market trends. The company’s technical expertise and market understanding coupled with great customer service has resulted in a strong customer base which includes BT, NTL/Telewest Business (Virgin Media), Logica, Subsea 7, IPC Media, Sun Microsystems, many systems integrators and solutions providers, MSP’s & ISP’s, local & central government inc MOD & emergency services as well as a number of top Universities and research facilities such as those at Bristol, Lancaster, Imperial College, Warwick and many others.

Crowthorne, Berkshire – 21 January 2009: Service provider customers of fibre optic communications specialist Fibre Technologies Ltd (FTL) will benefit from the ability to rapidly execute automated service creation for managed Ethernet access, as well as the ability to undertake real-time end-to-end service level agreement (SLA) monitoring. This is as a result of a new partnership with Finnish SLA, service creation and performance management expert, Creanord.

Creanord produces the EchoVault^TM SLA EMS (element management system); a performance management and reporting solution that presents service providers with an invaluable real-time picture of activity on their networks. In addition to this per second SLA and QoS (quality of service) reporting, the EchoVault SLA EMS has the ability to perform automated RFC -2544 performance testing, providing seamless out-of service or in-service throughput, latency and packet loss measurement. This automated SLA and performance testing helps operators reduce the network downtime and improve the quality of different CoS (class of services).

The Creanord solution is deployed in conjunction with the Accedian EtherNID^TM and MetroNID^TM Ethernet demarcation devices.

“Partnering with Fibre Technologies to deliver our products in the UK is an exciting development for Creanord,” says Jorma H?m?l?inen, president, Creanord. “Ian Hunt and his team have a comprehensive understanding of the industry in the UK, which will help us to ensure we can achieve our desired market share in this country.”

“Fibre Technologies is constantly reviewing products in the marketplace to ensure we are providing the most advanced technology to our customers,” explains Ian Hunt, managing director, Fibre Technologies. “Combining the Creanord software with the Accedian Ethernet converter provides our clients with the high level of visibility crucial to maintaining the efficiency and performance of their networks.”

Creanord EchoVault^TM SLA EMS: features & benefits

• Enables automated premium, SLA-backed services with accelerated provisioning
• Offers services (L2/L3) with flexible bandwidth policing
• Provides continuous QoS & SLA Monitoring per Class of Service
• High precision measurements: 1 ?s resolution
• Validates end-to-end SLA performance without disrupting customer traffic
• Provides end-to-end OAM visibility
• Intelligent loop-back functionality

For more information, please contact the Fibre Technologies sales team at sales@fibretechnologies.co.uk

About Creanord

Creanord assists carriers and service providers to streamline networks and business operations by providing a comprehensive solution for Ensuring Quality of Experience^TM and for strengthening customer loyalty.

The company’s Creanord EchoVault^TM SLA EMS, Managed Ethernet Access and Quality Assurance solution improves operational efficiency by visualising and correlating quality intelligence retrieved from new world networks and services.

Creanord’s solution is deployed initially during network installation and then throughout ongoing operations enabling automated Service Level Agreements and L2 Ethernet Access creation, performance assurance, quality management and network analysis. Furthermore, the solution maximises value by offering seamless integration with business and operation support systems.

The company has offices in Helsinki and Stockholm to respond to customer and channel partners needs worldwide.

About Fibre Technologies

Fibre Technologies Ltd (FTL) enables companies to cope with the increasing demand for greater network bandwidth. Its fibre optic communication products and services allow telecommunications carriers, ISPs, universities and IT infrastructure providers to alleviate congestion in existing networks by providing innovative solutions that overcome capacity limitations.

Founded in 1990, FTL works with its customers to understand their needs and anticipate market trends. The company’s technical expertise and market understanding, coupled with a focus on customer service has resulted in a customer base that includes BT, ntl:Telewest Business (Virgin Media), Logica, StorageTek, Subsea 7, IPC Media, Sun Microsystems and a number of top Universities and research facilities such as those at Bristol, Lancaster, Imperial College, Warwick and many others.

Crowthorne, UK – December 2, 2008: Optical expert Fibre Technologies Ltd, a Berkshire-based company, today announced a strategic partnership with Ciena^? Corporation, the network specialist. Ciena chose Fibre Technologies as a business partner in the region because of its focus and proven deployment expertise in implementing next-generation optical networks for telecommunications companies and enterprises. Through the agreement, Fibre Technologies is now a designated Solutions Provider Partner within Ciena’s BizConnect global partner programme, extending its capabilities to help customers in the UK adapt and scale their networks via Ciena’s portfolio of innovative platforms, software and services.

Ciena has a strong reputation and presence with Tier One carriers worldwide, and is now seeking to increase business and channel activity amongst Tier Two and Tier Three carriers and enterprises. “We see Fibre Technologies as a key partner in helping us expand our UK business,” explains Ian Clarke, regional sales director at Ciena. “It’s clear that Fibre Technologies understands the issues, challenges and benefits of optical networks and has a high profile within the UK marketplace. Our partnership will be instrumental in growing Ciena’s market share in key industries within the region over the next few years.”

Fibre Technologies managing director Ian Hunt comments: “Having a recognised industry player such as Ciena choose to partner with Fibre Technologies is a major endorsement of our business ethos and is key to the next phase of Fibre Technologies’ growth as a business.

“Our fundamental understanding and track record in optical makes us the perfect partner for a company like Ciena. Our customers are looking at ways to improve the capacity and performance of their networks and protect their existing infrastructure investments. Having Ciena’s solutions in our toolkit will add value to our existing customers and help us attract more large enterprise business.”

In addition to its agreement with Ciena, Fibre Technologies partners with a variety of companies for the strategic delivery of carrier-grade products to customers in the UK, including Absolute Analysis, arcutronix, Creanord, PacketLight Networks, MRV Communications and MICROSENS.

About Ciena

Ciena specialises in the transition to service-driven networks. We provide the flexible platforms, intelligent software and professional services to help our customers use their networks to fundamentally change the way they compete. 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, please visit www.ciena.com

About Fibre Technologies

Fibre Technologies Ltd (FTL) enables companies to cope with the increasing demand for greater network bandwidth. Its fibre optic communication products and services allow telecommunications carriers, ISPs, universities and IT infrastructure providers to alleviate congestion in existing networks by providing innovative solutions that overcome capacity limitations.

Founded in 1990, FTL works with its customers to understand their needs and anticipate market trends. The company’s technical expertise and market understanding, coupled with a focus on customer service has resulted in a customer base that includes BT, ntl:Telewest Business (Virgin Media), Logica, StorageTek, Subsea 7, IPC Media, Sun Microsystems and a number of top Universities and research facilities such as those at Bristol, Lancaster, Imperial College, Warwick and many others.

Crowthorne – 20 November 2008:Fibre Technologies Ltd, a fibre optic communications specialist, has announced it will sponsor James Ketchell, a man told he’d never row again after a motorbike accident, as he crosses the Atlantic Ocean in aid of charity. James will be taking part in the 2,931-mile Atlantic Rowing Race in December 2009, where he will raise money for the NSPCC.

The race is one of the toughest nautical challenges, which tests both the physical, mental strength and endurance of rowers, starting from La Gomera in the Canary Islands and finishing in Antigua, West Indies. James, will be aiming to complete the race in 70 days in a 21ft long, self-righting boat.

The race may seem impossible to most, but James says the prospect of raising money for the NSPCC Full Stop Campaign is motivation enough to complete it. He explains, “Last year I was involved in a serious motorcycle accident and told that I would never row again. This gave me the motivation to push myself to prove the doctors wrong and competing in the Atlantic Rowing Race is a challenge I have always wanted to pursue.”

Ian Hunt, managing director at Fibre Technologies adds, “We are happy to be supporting James in his bid to race across the Atlantic and are proud to sponsor him as he raises money for such a worthwhile cause.”

James will also be attending the Sail Power & Water Show in Earls Court with his boat from 25-30 November 2008 and anyone looking to sponsor him should visit http://www.atlanticadventurer.com

-ENDS –

About Fibre Technologies

Fibre Technologies Ltd (FTL) enables companies to cope with the increasing demand for greater network bandwidth. Its fibre optic communication products and services allow telecommunications carriers, ISPs, universities and IT infrastructure providers to alleviate congestion in existing networks by providing innovative solutions that overcome capacity limitations.

Founded in 1990, FTL works with its customers to understand their needs and anticipate market trends. The company’s technical expertise and market understanding, coupled with a focus on customer service has resulted in a customer base that includes BT, ntl:Telewest Business (Virgin Media), Logica, StorageTek, Subsea 7, IPC Media, Sun Microsystems and a number of top Universities and research facilities such as those at Bristol, Lancaster, Imperial College, Warwick and many others.

The Challenge

To row the 2931 miles across the Atlantic ocean alone and unaided. This will involve 60 – 70 days in my boat with only myself and the deep blue ocean for company as I endeavour to cross from La Gomera in the Canary Islands to Antigua. Christopher Colombus followed a similar route when he discovered America back in 1492. He took just under 3 months to do it. With the help of the Trade Winds I hope to complete the crossing in a similar time when I set off in December 2009.

Incredible as it might seem we have sent more people into space and back than we have across the Atlantic Ocean in a rowing boat,

Ocean rowing crossings are few and far between, indeed, more people have reached the summit of Mount Everest and have been into space than have rowed across one of the Earths Oceans. From 279 recorded port departures, just 174 crossings have been completed.

Further detail on how you could help please contacty James at;

james@atlanticadventurer.com

http://www.atlanticadventurer.com

About the NSPCC

The NSPCC aim is:

• To mobilise everyone to take action to end child cruelty
• To give children the help, support and environment they need to stay safe from cruelty.
• To find ways of working with communities to keep children safe from cruelty.
• To be, and be seen as, someone to turn to for children and young people.

The London Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children was established in 1884 by the Reverend Benjamin Waugh, a congregational minister who had worked in the slums of East London. In 1889 it changed its name to the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty Children.

Since its formation in 1884 the NSPCC has helped over 10m children.

Her Majesty the Queen is NSPCC Royal Patron. Queen Victoria was the first royal patron in 1889.

http://www.nspcc.org.uk/