Celite Systems, a start-up based in Austin, Texas, raised $10 million in second round funding for its DSL headend. The Celite equipment could be used by facility-based copper access providers (RBOCs, IOCs and PTTs) and multi-dwelling units (MDUs) to pre-wire communities for broadband services. Investors include Austin Ventures and Highland Capital Partners. With this round, Celite Systems has secured more than $26 million in total funding.
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- In April 2003, Celite introduced its DSL Headend technology for multi-dwelling units. Celite runs Ethernet over existing building wiring, without requiring line splitters or filters. DSL lines are multiplexed for the trunk back to the network.
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Celite Systems is headed by Roger Dorf, who previously served as the vice president and general manager of Nortel Network’s Broadband Access Business Unit (formerly Promatory).