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January 28, 2009

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The Lightwave group of publications, the leading source of information on fiber-optic communications since 1984, is pleased to deliver today's Lightwave Direct. Each day Lightwave Direct brings you the latest in optical communications systems and components news, new products, and trends. Here are the day's top stories from around the world, as selected by the editors at Lightwave.

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On the Lightwave Blog

Bookham/Avanex: Why now?
So after a courtship that went on for years, why did Bookham pop the question now? A Bookham senior executive offers an explanation. More...

In the News

Bookham, Avanex finally agree to merger
By Stephen Hardy -- A merger that has been anticipated, urged, analyzed, and somehow unconsummated for more than two years will finally come to pass. More...

FICORA to issue new proposal on broadband regulation in Finland
Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority FICORA has announced that it will abandon its effort to ease wholesale broadband access regulation due to opposition from the European Commission. More...

New Products

JDSU adds AMCC's EFEC to TestPoint device
JDSU has announced a new option for its existing TestPoint 10-Gbps product line for Enhanced Forward Error Correction I.4 (EFEC I.4), which it claims is the test industry's first offering of ITU-T-recommended AMCC EFEC. More...

OCC debuts new line of fiber-optic enclosures
Optical Cable Corporation has introduced a new line of FiberOpticx OCO Enclosures, which the company says is designed to offer cost-effective options for data and communication cable management. More...

The JDSU Reference Guide to Fiber Optic Testing
The JDSU Reference Guide to Fiber Optic Testing is written for fiber optic installers, project managers, telecom technicians, and engineers who need to understand, apply, and correctly measure and record the performance of fiber infrastructures.
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The JDSU Triple-Play Service Deployment Guide
This comprehensive guide to test, measurement, and service assurance presents in-depth guidance on testing FTTx networks and ensuring reliable triple-play service delivery. Written by foremost industry experts on fiber, copper, and premises testing strategy and service assurance, Triple-Play Service Deployment provides unmatched insight and technical depth.
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Lightwave Webcasts
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Featured Webcasts:
Test Strategies for 40G/100G Technology Development
The move from 10 Gbps to 40 and 100 Gbps involves more than pushing bits through...

Speeding Deployments to MDUs with Plug and Play Architectures
In Multiple Dwelling Unit (MDU) environments, there is a tremendous incentive...

Carrier Perspective on Next Generation Optical Access
This presentation comes from the leader in FTTH deployment in North America.

The MSO FTTH Market Opportunity
Cable-TV multiple systems operators (MSOs) are often cited as the next big...

Lightwave White Papers
Vendor-supplied Content

Featured White Papers:
RED-C Optical Networks Ltd.: Next Generation Adaptable Variable Gain EDFAs

JDSU: Evolution to Colorless and Directionless ROADMs

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Components
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2 White Papers from 2 Vendors

General
4 White Papers from 3 Vendors

Network Systems
2 White Papers from 2 Vendors

OEDC
11 White Paper from 1 Vendor

Subsystems
6 White Papers from 3 Vendors

Test Equipment
4 White Papers from 2 Vendors

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On the Lightwave Blog: Bookham, Avanex to merge; companies explain why the timing is right