IEC Announces 2007 InfoVision Award Finalists Recognizing Top Telecom Innovations

U.S. Contact: Lisa Reyes
Phone: +1-312-559-3325
E-Mail: lreyes@iec.org

European Contact: Brian Dolby
Phone:+44 (0)115 948 6917
E-Mail: brian@bcspr.co.uk

European Contact: Howard Jones
Phone:+44 (0)115 948 6917
E-Mail: howard@bcspr.co.uk

Chicago – September 17, 2007 – The International Engineering Consortium (IEC) announced the finalists of its InfoVision Awards program giving tribute to the technologies, applications, products, advances and services judged as the most unique and beneficial to the information and communications technologies (ICT) industry.

The finalists were selected by a panel of judges chosen from the Broadband World Forum Europe 2007 Technical Program Committee, which consists of industry's experts from vendor companies, service providers and industry associations. The IEC will announce winners at the Broadband World Forum Europe 2007.

"Innovation is the driving force behind progress and success in our field so we're extremely excited to honor the individuals and companies committed to advancing the ICT industry. We must also thank our judges who have invested their time analyzing hundreds of InfoVision submissions this year," commented IEC President John Janowiak. "The interest surrounding the InfoVision Awards and the BBWF Europe is indicative of the importance of broadband technologies in every consumer's life and the IEC is pleased to play this role."

The 2007 InfoVision finalists include the following companies and products in their respective categories:

Category 1: Access Network Technologies and Services

• Ericsson — EDA 1500 High Density GPON Solution
• Huawei Technologies — SmartAX MA5600T Series Product
• TANDBERG Television— The iPlex UltraCompression HD and SD IPTV Head-End
• ZTE Corporation — ZXA10 C220+ ZXDSL 9806H

Category 2: Network and Services Management and Operations

• Alcatel-Lucent — Alcatel-Lucent 5650 Control Plane Assurance Manager (CPAM)
• Telcordia — Telcordia Integrated Inventory
• Qosmos — Qosmos Q-Work
• VPIsystems — OnePlan

Category 3: Wireless Broadband

• Motorola — Motorola wi4 WiMAX Flexible Access Point
• Philips — CKC7720N Wireless EMTA Cable Gateway
• Telstra Corporation — BigPond Wireless Broadband

Category 4: Content, Entertainment, Applications, and Services

• Accenture — 3 Italia Digital Video Broadcasting - Handheld (DVB-H)
• Cisco Systems — Cisco Content Delivery System (CDS) - Internet Streaming
• Netineo — Netineo
• RADVISION — SCOPIA Interactive Video Platform
• Thomson — Thomson DCI8000 Triple Play High Definition Video Recorder

Category 5: Broadband Appliances, Devices, and Home Networking

• 2Wire — MediaPortal
• Enure Networks — ServiceShieldTM
• Ericsson — W25 — Full Service Broadband via HSPA for Fixed Installations
• Pirelli Broadband Solutions — Pirelli Dual Mode Phone DP-L10
• Thomson — Thomson ST620 gateway with 3G Back-up

Category 6: Enabling Silicon and Component-Level Technologies

• Infineon Technologies — Low Cost ADSL2+ SoC Promotes Broadband Penetration in Emerging Markets: AMAZON-SE
• Thomson — Thomson VIBE Compression Platform Powered by Mustang Chipset
• Wavesat — WiMAX Mini-PCI Module

Category 7: Network Core Innovation and Advances

• Ciena — Ciena FlexSelect 40G Shelf
• Juniper Networks — T1600
• Nokia Siemens Networks — PBB-TE Carrier Ethernet Switches hiD 66xx Product Family
• Nortel Networks — Electronic Dynamically Compensating Optics (eDCO)

Category 8: Metro Network Technologies and Services

• Hatteras Networks — Hatteras Ethernet Service Edge HN-4000 and HN-400 Carrier Class Service Delivery Product Family
• Huawei Technologies — OptiX OSN 6800 & 3800
• Meriton Networks — Meriton's CET (Carrier Ethernet Transport) Capability and Feature-Set: Implemented on the 7200 OSP (Optical Switching Platform)
• ZTE Corporation — ZXMP M800 Metro DWDM System

Category 9: New Product Concepts

• Alcatel-Lucent
• Italtel
• QUALCOMM CDMA Technologies
• Soapstone Networks
• Thomson

Entries were judged by a panel of industry experts according to the following criteria:

• Value of service or technology in solving recognized technology problems, meeting network requirements, optimizing service and performance, and/or enhancing customer service
• Overall quality of innovation and contribution to technology advancement
• Originality and vision
• Potential contribution towards positive industry growth and service
• Market success/acceptance (where applicable)
• Contribution to end-user quality-of-experience and service efficiency

InfoVision winners will be announced during an awards ceremony on Tuesday, 9 October 2007 at 11:30 a.m. at the World Forum.

Products eligible for InfoVision Awards were commercially announced or in deployment in Europe prior to the Broadband World Forum Europe 2007 (with the exception of submissions in the New Product Concepts category).

All accredited members of the media are entitled to complimentary press registration at the event. Visit www.iec.org/events/2007/bbwf/press/press_reg.html

For complete information, visit www.iec.org/events/2007/bbwf/ or contact Lisa Reyes at lreyes@iec.org or at +1-312-559-3325.

About the Broadband World Forum Europe
The Broadband World Forum Europe conference and exhibition has grown significantly since its début in 2001, offering a wide range of information and communication technologies topics under the large umbrella of broadband. This year's World Forum features more than 260 industry leaders speaking in more than 50 keynote addresses, plenary panels, and workshops, complemented by more than 110 top vendors from around the globe displaying the latest products and services in broadband technology. Additional featured programming includes the co-located Broadband Content Forum and the InfoVision Awards. With the support of Official Host Sponsor Deutsche Telekom AG, the IEC expects to draw more than 7,500 from more than 120 countries to the Estrel Convention Center this 8-11 October 2007. For full information, visit www.iec.org/events/2007/bbwf/

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