MRV Expert To Speak At Canadian Commtech Show
May 13th, 2009
Carrier Ethernet Specialist to Discuss Managed Metro Ethernet Services
CHATSWORTH, CA - MAY 13, 2009 - MRV COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (Nasdaq: MRVC), today announced Yigal Amram, carrier sales engineering manager for MRV, will present as part of the Managed Metro Ethernet Services session at the 2009 Canadian CommTech show. MRV is a leading networking company with a full line of packet-optical transport (POTS), carrier Ethernet, 40G networking and out-of-band networking products.
The Canadian CommTech show will take place from May 13-14 at the Coast Capri Hotel in Kelowna, BC. The show displays more than 2,000 innovative products and services from more than 80 exhibitors. Products and services on display include a broad list of solutions from the customer premise, to the central office and to the backbone. MRV will be located in booth number 44/45.
During his presentation on day one of the show (May 13), Amran will review the Metro Ethernet Forum standards, L2 VPN solutions for the provider edge (H-VPLS), Ethernet demarcation strategies, TDM and circuit emulation solutions over Ethernet networks. Graybar Canada, an MRV distributor, will also participate in the session.
"Carrier Ethernet is a rapidly growing market, but in this uncertain economy carriers are more careful than ever to install the proper management capabilities to ensure the most cost effective solution," said Noam Lotan, president and CEO of MRV Communications. "MRV is pleased to share its hands on expertise in this field with our colleagues who are going to the CommTech show."
Amram has over 13 years of experience in the carrier communications industry. His career began with close technical involvement with Ethernet switching technologies and has evolved as the foremost authority in Metro Ethernet Forum standards and applications. Amram provides expert consultation to Tier 1, 2 and 3 network service providers as well as major MSO's in North America as they adopt this rapidly evolving technology.
About MRV Communications, Inc.
MRV Communications, Inc. is a leading provider of packet switching, packet optical (POTS), physical layer and out-of-band networking equipment, services and optical components for high-speed carrier and enterprise networks and specialized aerospace, defense and other communications networks. Through its wholly owned SourcePhotonics, Inc. subsidiary, the company provides optical communications components for access and fiber-to-the-premises applications. MRV markets and sells its products worldwide, with operations in Europe that provide network system design, integration and distribution. Publicly traded since 1992, MRV is listed on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol MRVC. For more information please call (978) 431-5011 or visit our websites at www.mrv.com and www.sourcephotonics.com.
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