Cox Communications will deploy Internet Photonics’ LightStack MX, LightStack NCS, and LightHandler platforms for a VOD rollout in Omaha, Nebraska. The LightStack MX is a DWDM multiplexing transport platform and the LightHandler is an optical add/drop multiplexing and amplification system that supports up to 40 wavelengths. Financial terms were not disclosed. http://www.internetphotonics.com
- In February 2004, CIENA agreed to acquire privately held Internet Photonics, a supplier of carrier-grade optical Ethernet transport and switching solutions, for approximately $150 million in stock (24.4 million CIEN shares). Internet Photonics’ Ethernet transport solution has gained momentum with North American cable MSOs, including deployments with six of top ten cable operators in the U.S. Carriers could also use Internet Photonics’ solutions to deploy Ethernet private-line services. Internet Photonics is based in Shrewsbury, New Jersey and Marlborough, Massachusetts.