Jim Duffy

Articles by Jim Duffy

Metro spending to increase sixfold

Spending on metropolitan-area network products and services in North America will increase more than fivefold during the next four years to replace aging copper infrastructure and its low-speed links, a research firm predicts.

WorldCom ripple effects on equipment makers

The WorldCom Inc. accounting crisis will have a painful and far-reaching effect on equipment vendors, perhaps putting some start-ups out of business, analysts say.

WorldCom’s ripple effects on equipment makers

The WorldCom Inc. accounting crisis will have a painful and far-reaching effect on equipment vendors, perhaps putting some start-ups out of business, analysts say.

Cisco to move VPN services into providers’ networks

Cisco Systems Inc. this week enhanced its routing software to enable service providers to reap more revenue from their VPN service offerings.

Cisco claims progress on its OSS portfolio

Cisco Systems Inc. says it is making progress in its efforts to offer service providers an operational support system for IP and data that rivals the functionality of such systems for voice.

Lucent unveils universal gateway

At SuperComm this week, Lucent Technologies Inc. announced a universal gateway that enables service providers to deliver dial-up IP remote access and voice over IP services for their business and residential customers.

Cisco reorganizes again

Cisco Systems Inc. has quietly reorganized again, shaving the 11 technology groups formed last August into eight and appointing an executive to oversee technology development for service providers.

More cuts at Nortel

Nortel Networks Corp. this week announced it is cutting 3,500 more positions as a result of restructuring its long-haul optical business, which has been hit hardest during the industry downturn.

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