Advanced Carrier Ethernet Equipment Design Is Focus of Linley Tech Seminar

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--(Marketwire - January 15, 2009) - The Linley Group, the leading provider of independent technology analysis in semiconductors for networking, communications, mobile, and wireless, presents "Carrier Ethernet Equipment Design," the first Linley Tech Seminar of 2009.

This one-day event focuses on emerging markets and technologies including 100G Ethernet, packet optical transport, and Carrier Ethernet in access/backhaul. The seminar features in-depth presentations from leading vendors on network processors, packet processors, transport processors, PHY components, intellectual property, and software stacks.

"Central to the development of a wide range of solutions, Carrier Ethernet technology enables new equipment types and higher-speed networks from packet optical transport and Ethernet access to 100G Ethernet in the core," said Bob Wheeler, senior analyst with The Linley Group. "Rapidly evolving protocols and standards make it challenging for network-equipment vendors and service providers to stay on top of this dynamic area. Our seminar drills down into leading-edge Carrier Ethernet implementations, providing in-depth information on the latest network processors, packet processors, transport processors, and PHY components."

PRESENTING COMPANIES: 

--  The Linley Group, Bob Wheeler, senior analyst - "Carrier-Ethernet
    Design Trends"
--  AMCC, Keith Conroy, chief system architect - "Solving Technical
    Challenges for Multi-10G, 40G, and 100G Carrier Ethernet Line Cards"
--  EZchip Technologies, Patrick Bisson, VP technology applications, -
    "Bringing Carrier Ethernet to Access Networks"
--  TPACK, Lars A. Pedersen, CTO - "Carrier Ethernet Packet Switching in
    Optical Transport"
--  Xelerated, Thomas Eklund, VP marketing and business development, - "A
    Best of Breed Solution for Converged Fiber Access and LTE"
--  SafeNet, Bart Stevens, director of product management - "Expanding
    Security to Carrier Ethernet using MACsec"
--  NetLogic Microsystems, Siddharth Sheth, Director of Marketing for
    Physical Layer Products - "100G Physical Layer Solution for Next-Generation
    Ethernet and OTN Networks"
--  IP Infusion, Peter Kao, Product Architect - "Functional
    Characteristics of a Carrier Ethernet Bridge"
    

When:  Tuesday, January 27, 2009
       Seminar: 9:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., Reception: 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Where: DoubleTree Hotel, San Jose, California

Registration: Attendance is free to qualified attendees who register by January 22. The seminar is intended for system designers, network-equipment vendors, OEMs, carriers, network service providers, press, and the financial community. http://linleygroup.com/Seminars/carrier_eth_registration.html

About Linley Tech Seminars

Linley Tech Seminars are interactive one-day events focused on a single aspect of advanced technology. The Linley Group analysts carefully select session topics and speakers who are subject matter experts ensuring that the presentations provide in-depth technical information and relevant content.

About The Linley Group

The Linley Group is the leading provider of independent technology analysis in semiconductors for networking, communications, mobile, and wireless. The company provides in-depth technology reports, strategic consulting, and interactive seminars. For analysis of recent industry news subscribe to "Linley Wire" and "Linley on Mobile", the company's free newsletters. For more information visit http://www.linleygroup.com.

Contact Information: Contact: Candace Doyle The Linley Group 408.370.7631 candaced@linleygroup.com

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