Overture Networks, a start-up based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina introduced a network edge platform designed for carrier Ethernet and TDM services. Like Overture’s flagship ISG 5000 platform, the new ISG 2200 is a packet-based multi-service access platform for Ethernet-based private line, high-speed Internet access, virtual private LAN service (VPLS) and legacy T1/E1 voice/data/video. In addition to Ethernet services and transport, key features of the platform include “TDM pseudowire” and “Frame Relay pseudowire” capabilities over fiber rings. It also supports legacy OC-3, OC-12 and NxDS3 transport.
Overture’s ISG 5000 provides four slots for either legacy or Ethernet interfaces. The platform has been installed in over 100 locations so far. The new ISG 2200 offers one interface slot. http://www.overturenetworks.com
- Movaz Networks resells Overture’s platform as its RAYedge Multi-Service Access Platform for aggregation of Ethernet and TDM electrical services onto a variety of uplinks including OC12, Gigabit Ethernet and CWDM wavelengths. Overture also has a resale agreement with NEC Japan.
- Overture Networks is headed by Jeff Reedy, who formerly served as VP of Engineering at Larscom. The company has raised $18 million in two rounds of venture funding.