Press Releases
March 3, 2008
Ciena Completes Acquisition of World Wide Packets
Ciena® Corporation (NASDAQ: CIEN), the network specialist, today announced the completion of its acquisition of World Wide Packets, Inc. pursuant to the terms of the acquisition agreement announced on January 22, 2008.
“This acquisition enables us to capitalize on our early leadership in converged Ethernet solutions by accelerating the implementation and time-to-market of our Carrier Ethernet portfolio, drawing in new customers and strengthening our position in existing accounts,” said Gary Smith, Ciena president and CEO. “In addition, World Wide Packets brings strong engineering expertise and business acumen in this technology arena, deepening Ciena’s command of this nascent market and furthering our credibility in the space.”
February 26, 2008
World Wide Packets Names Sierre-Energie '2007 European FTTH Network Innovator of the Year'
World Wide Packets, a leading provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions, today announced that Sierre-Energie, a Swiss power utility and communications service provider, has been named World Wide Packets’ 2007 European Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Network Innovator of the Year. The award recognizes Sierre-Energie’s innovative approach to building an FTTH network that will provide the citizens of Sierre and the surrounding region with the same access to new services that larger cities enjoy.
January 22, 2008
Ciena Announces Intent to Acquire World Wide Packets
Ciena® Corporation (NASDAQ: CIEN), the network specialist, today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held World Wide Packets. Based in Spokane Valley, Wash., World Wide Packets is a leading supplier of solutions for enabling the cost-effective delivery of a wide variety of Carrier Ethernet-based services.
November 5, 2007
World Wide Packets today announced that the City of Clarksville, Tennessee has selected its Carrier Ethernet solution to build a city wide fiber to the home (FTTH) network for delivering a full array of business, residential and transport services. The Clarksville Department of Electricity (CDE) will use the Company's LightningEdge® Carrier Ethernet solution to connect the City's residents and businesses to its electrical utility, creating a true “Broadband Community” that will improve quality of life and spur economic development. The FTTH network will reduce Department of Electricity operating costs on existing utility services while enabling the City to deliver new, revenue generating quad-play (video, voice, data, and mobility) broadband services.
October 17, 2007
World Wide Packets Awards Imtech Telecom ‘European Systems Integrator Of The Year’
World Wide Packets, a leading provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions, today announced that Imtech Telecom, a technical services provider that specializes in the design, build and maintenance of next generation networks, has been named World Wide Packets' European Systems Integrator of the Year. The award recognizes Imtech Telecom's capability and success in selling, deploying and integrating World Wide Packets' LightningEdge® range of Ethernet-based solutions.
Septemer 27, 2007
World Wide Packets, a leading provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions, today announced that it is participating in the European Advanced Networking Test Center's (EANTC AG) multivendor interoperability showcase at the Carrier Ethernet World Congress 2007 (CEWC). CEWC is the official conference of the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF), and is being held in Geneva on Sept. 24-28. As a participant in the showcase, the company is demonstrating its ability to deliver both Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) and Provider Backbone Transport (PBT) transport technologies from a single Ethernet switch platform. In addition to the EANTC demonstration at CEWC, World Wide Packets is showcasing its Carrier Ethernet products and solutions, including its flagship, carrier-class LE-3300, in Stand #6.
April 30, 2007
Iowa Health Selects World Wide Packets To Power Multi-State Medical Health Network
World Wide Packets, a leading provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions, today announced that Iowa Health System (IHS), Iowa's first and largest integrated healthcare system, has deployed its LightningEdge® platform in the recently completed first phase of its privately owned fiber optic medical health network connecting major medical facilities and data centers throughout Iowa, western Illinois and eastern Nebraska. The health network is one of the largest in existence and marks Iowa Health System's dedication to providing greater care and services to its patients and the communities it serves.
March 20, 2007
World Wide Packets Announces LightningEdge® 135B
World Wide Packets, a leading provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions, today announced the LightningEdge® 135B (LE-135B), a premier Ethernet access platform. The 135B has integrated Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology from World Wide Packets' strategic partner, Mediatrix, the leader in VoIP access devices and gateways. The combined offering delivers scalable, resilient and cost effective triple play services such as voice, video and data to service provider and business networks.
March 19, 2007
World Wide Packets and Mediatrix Partner To Deliver Integrated VoIP and Data Services
World Wide Packets, a leading provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions; and Mediatrix Telecom, the leader in Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) access devices and gateways, today announced a strategic partnership that will integrate World Wide Packets' LightningEdge® Carrier Ethernet technology with Mediatrix's VoIP platform. The combination of these best of breed offerings will enable both companies to expand their customer reach by delivering scalable, cost-effective Carrier Ethernet grade VoIP and data services in one seamless platform.
March 5, 2007
World Wide Packets Announces Ethernet Services Manager™ 5.0
World Wide Packets, a leading provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions, today announced the release of its Ethernet Services Manager™ 5.0, a carrier-grade service creation, activation and management platform for Carrier Ethernet aggregation and access networks. Because of native integration, ESM 5.0 amplifies the industry leading capabilities of World Wide Packets' LightningEdge® Operating System (LE-OS) to deliver a best-in-class platform for Carrier Ethernet service delivery.
February 5, 2007
World Wide Packets Launches Breakthrough Aggregation Switch with LightningEdge® 3300
World Wide Packets, a leading provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions, today announced the LightningEdge 3300 (LE-3300) Service Aggregation Switch. Powered by the proven LightningEdge Operating System (LE-OS), the LE-3300 aggregates and delivers Carrier Ethernet services, offering vast flexibility in a single, easy to manage platform.
January 29, 2007
World Wide Packets Announces PBT Support For LightningEdge®
World Wide Packets, a leading provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions, today announced support for Provider Backbone Transport (PBT) through its LightningEdge® 311v platform (LE-311v). Over the past year, PBT has emerged as a leading component in the next phase of Carrier Ethernet delivery. World Wide Packets has worked closely with its customers to integrate crucial PBT support into its offerings and now enables the highest quality delivery of Carrier Ethernet service available today.
November 14, 2006
Lucent Technologies (NYSE: LU) and World Wide Packets, a leading provider of Ethernet solutions, today announced that Sierre-Energie -- a power utility and communications service provider in Switzerland -- has selected a joint solution from the two companies that will enable the deployment of feature-rich Ethernet services over its broadband fiber to the home (FTTH) network. These capabilities will allow Sierre-Energie to deliver “triple play” services, including IPTV, to its 30,000 business and residential users.
October 31, 2006
World Wide Packets Eases Carrier Ethernet Service Deployments
World Wide Packets, a leading provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions, today announced the release of Ethernet Services Manager (ESM) 4.5, a carrier grade element management system that is designed to accelerate the management and operation of large scale Ethernet service networks. The ESM 4.5 scales to support millions of service instances across tens of thousands of network elements all while seamlessly integrating with northbound network management system (NMS) and Operations Support System (OSS) applications.
October 20, 2006
World Wide Packets to Participate in Light Reading's Ethernet Expo
World Wide Packets, a leading provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions, today announced that it will be exhibiting at Light Reading's Ethernet Expo Conference, October 23-25 at booth #116. World Wide Packets will hold demonstrations for its new Ethernet Services Manager (ESM) 4.5. The ESM 4.5 is a carrier grade element management system and represents an important step in the evolution of Carrier Ethernet Access networks. The new ESM 4.5 is designed to accelerate the management and operation of large scale Ethernet service networks.
September 29, 2006
World Wide Packets Named One of the Deloitte's Pacific Northwest Technology Fast 50
World Wide Packets, a leading provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions, has been named to Deloitte's prestigious Technology Fast 50 Program for the Pacific Northwest, a ranking of the 50 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in the Washington, Oregon and Idaho by Deloitte & Touche USA LLP, one of the nation's leading professional services organizations. Rankings are based on the percentage revenue growth during the five years from 2001-2005.
August 28, 2006
World Wide Packets, a leading provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions, today announced that it has been named one of Broadband Properties' Top 100 Companies to Watch in 2006. The selected companies are recognized for their contributions in broadband innovation. World Wide Packets was again selected as one of the top companies because of its ongoing commitment to delivering the highest quality Carrier Ethernet Services. This has been marked by extraordinary momentum at World Wide Packets over the past year. The company secured $25 million in funding last December, deployed the first gigabit-to-the-premise initiative in North Kansas City, MO last February and signed major partnership deals with industry leaders, such as Lucent Technologies, which have led to major global deployments.
August 15, 2006
World Wide Packets Receives Level 3 Compliance from NEBS Program
World Wide Packets, a leading provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions, announced todaythat members of its LightningEdge Carrier Ethernet product family have received official compliance from Underwriters Laboratory through its Network Equipment Building System (NEBS) Test Program. This compliance marks another significant third party validation for World Wide Packets, following the recent certification for compliance with MEF 14 guidelines as tested by the Iometrix Lab in June.
July 18, 2006
Point to Point Broadband Chooses World Wide Packets for VLAN Deployment
World Wide Packets, a leading provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions, today announced that Point to Point Broadband has selected its LightningEdge® technology to expand current service offerings to customers in Simcoe County, Ontario. The new solution allows Point to Point to provide customers with Ethernet Private Line services, a reliable and scalable method of providing Carrier Ethernet service to multiple office locations. Ethernet Private Line services form the basis for accommodating the communities' increasing demand for higher speed business class internet, intranet, and VoIP business services.
June 20, 2006
World Wide Packets Achieves Metro Ethernet Forum 14 Certification
World Wide Packets, a provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions, today announced that its LightingEdge® products have been awarded certification by the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) under the terms established for the MEF 14 standard. The MEF 14 certification focuses on Carrier Ethernet traffic management capabilities, specifically, service performance and bandwidth profile rate enforcement.
June 5, 2006
World Wide Packets' LightningEdge® Aids ntl:Telewest in MEF Certification
World Wide Packets, a provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions, today announced that ntl:Telewest received Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) certification using products from the World Wide Packets' LightningEdge® suite. ntl:Telewest was awarded the certification through the MEF service provider program and is the first European service provider to receive this qualification. The certification was granted to ntl:Telewest's for development of its National Ethernet product which delivers services compliant with MEF specification.
May 22, 2006
World Wide Packets Broadens Executive Team
World Wide Packets, a leading provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions, today announced the appointment of Scott McMillan as Senior Vice President of Operations. McMillan will focus on managing the overall operations of the company to perpetuate its ongoing growth and expansion. His expertise in leadership and organizational growth at carrier focused companies will benefit World Wide Packets as it continues global expansions. McMillan will help drive worldwide growth through recent partnerships signed by World Wide Packets.
April 20, 2006
Lucent Technologies (NYSE:LU) today announced that it has been selected by KPN to supply network equipment, software and services to support the rollout of Ethernet-based services to KPN's enterprise customers in The Netherlands. The Ethernet equipment for the deployment is being supplied by World Wide Packets under a newly established global reseller agreement with Lucent for business and residential fibre to the premise (FTTP) customer premises equipment (CPE) solutions. Lucent Worldwide Services will deploy and maintain the network.
March 13, 2006
World Wide Packets’ LIghtningEdge Attains Rural Utilities Service Technical Acceptance
World Wide Packets, a leading provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions, today announced that its LightningEdge® suite has received technical acceptance from the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). The technical acceptance, granted by the United States Department of Agriculture, authorizes independent telephone and utility companies to purchase World Wide Packets equipment with the assistance of funds from RUS grants and loans which, for many service providers, improves ROI possibilities. The LightningEdge suite was accepted for optical and copper deployments in both indoor and hardened installations.
February 21, 2006
North Kansas City Chooses World Wide Packets for Gigabit Network
World Wide Packets, a leading provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions, today announced that its LightningEdge® suite has been selected for widespread deployment in North Kansas City, Missouri to provide the first Gigabit-to-the-Premise broadband access solution. North Kansas City will utilize the city's existing fiber-optic network, in conjunction with new construction, to create this benchmark setting residential and businesses services network. Leveraging World Wide Packets' solutions and innovations, the network will provide Gigabit Ethernet over fiber delivery to the city's thousands of residential locations and over 800 businesses.
February 14, 2006
World Wide Packets Broadens Global Leadership Team
World Wide Packets, a leading provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions, today announced the appointment of Andy Charalambous as vice president of EMEA . Charalambous' focus will be on cultivating new global customers and partners in key regions around the world. He will also steer World Wide Packet's global sales force in continued delivery of its innovative, cost- efficient Carrier Ethernet solutions.
February 7, 2006
World Wide Packets to Present at the 2006 MPLS World Congress
World Wide Packets, a leading provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions, today announced that CTO Kevin Daines will present at the 2006 MPLS World Congress. Mr. Daines will speak to show attendees on how Carrier Ethernet and MPLS can co-exist at the edge of metro networks. The session will explore in depth how better integration of Ethernet and MPLS will create stronger OAM, troubleshooting and management of metro networks. The MPLS World Congress represents over 600 delegates and the 2006 conference includes over 28 industry leading, global speakers and exhibitors.
January 17, 2006
World Wide Packets Continues To Drive Cost Efficient Application Delivery for Carrier Ethernet
World Wide Packets, a leading provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions, announced today a new addition to the LightningEdge® product family, the LE-135, which brings flexible and cost effective delivery of simultaneous telephony, business and entertainment video, broadband data and Internet access services to the Multi-Tenant Unit (MTU) and Multi-Dwelling Unit (MDU) and mixed use markets.
December 19, 2005
World Wide Packets Introduces LE-310 To Enable More Application Functionality At Lower Overall Cost
Spokane, WA, December 5, 2005 - World Wide Packets, a leading provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions, announced today a new addition to the LightningEdge® product family, the LE-310. This versatile customer premise equipment (CPE) provides for a more cost effective deployment and delivery of simultaneous telephony, business and entertainment video, broadband data and Internet access services. This is done through flexible service demarcations, including 100Mbps or 1Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) over fiber and copper, while lowering the initial investment for business services such as Ethernet Private Line (EPL) and Ethernet Private LAN (E-LAN).
December 5, 2005
World Wide Packets Raises $25.5 Million in Funding from
Leading Industry Investors
Spokane, WA, December 5, 2005 - World Wide Packets, the leading provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions, announced today that it has successfully completed a round of funding for $25.5 million. The round was co-led by Eagle River Holdings, LLC and Rally Capital, LLC. These new investors join existing shareholders Argo Capital, Azure Capital Partners, Madrona Venture Group, Northwest Venture Associates and Entrepia Ventures. The proceeds from this financing will enable World Wide Packets to further develop its innovative Carrier Ethernet solutions, increase its sales capacity and product adoption with carriers, as well as expand its international market base.
November 29, 2005
OnFiber Selects World Wide Packets For Scaleable Ethernet Service Deployment
World Wide Packets, the leading provider of Carrier Ethernet Access networking solutions, announced today an agreement with Sprint North Supply, a division of Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S), to meet its growing customer needs for active Ethernet solutions delivering up to 10 GB/S connectivity. The agreement will expand World Wide Packets’ presence among Sprint North Supply’s impressive customer base while enabling Sprint North Supply to expand into the growing market for Ethernet access equipment.
October 24, 2005
World Wide Packets Announces Agreement with Sprint
World Wide Packets, the leading provider of Carrier Ethernet Access networking solutions, announced today an agreement with Sprint North Supply, a division of Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S), to meet its growing customer needs for active Ethernet solutions delivering up to 10 GB/S connectivity. The agreement will expand World Wide Packets’ presence among Sprint North Supply’s impressive customer base while enabling Sprint North Supply to expand into the growing market for Ethernet access equipment.
October 18, 2005
World Wide Packets Continues Rapid Expansion With Silicon Valley Office
World Wide Packets, the leading provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions, announced today that it has established a new office in San Jose, California. The new office is in response to the rapidly growing demand for the company's Carrier Ethernet solutions among its increasing service provider customer base. World Wide Packets has experienced a surge in customer engagements worldwide, and the opening of the San Jose office will increase access to Silicon Valley employees, partners and customers.
September 16, 2005
Metro Ethernet Forum Certifies World Wide Packets
World Wide Packets, the leading provider of Carrier Class Ethernet Access Networking Solutions, announced todaythat its LightningEdge™ Carrier-Ethernet product family has received official compliance certification from the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF). The inaugural MEF certification acknowledges 16 industry vendors as the first group of companies to comply with its global Carrier Ethernet service definitions. The certifications were awarded at the 2005 Carrier Ethernet World Congress in Berlin, Germany.
August 24, 2005
Broadband Properties Recognizes World Wide Packets as a Top Company to Watch in 2005
World Wide Packets, the leading provider of Carrier Class Ethernet Access Networking Solutions, announced today that it has been named one of Broadband Properties’ Top Companies to Watch in 2005. After accessing hundreds of leading companies making contributions in broadband innovation, Broadband Properties awarded World Wide Packets with the recognition as one of the top companies in the broadband industry that is making headlines in 2005.
August 22, 2005
World Wide Packets Partners with Marconi
World Wide Packets, the leading provider of Carrier Class Ethernet Access Networking Solutions, announced today that Marconi, one of the world’s largest network equipment vendors, has selected the LightningEdge® solution for connection to the Marconi’s IMPACT SoftSwitch XCD5000. The partnership provides a fully integrated VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) solution that dramatically accelerates time to market for Triple Play services.
June 2, 2005
World Wide Packets Names Michael Nielsen Executive Vice President of Engineering
World Wide Packets, the leading provider of Ethernet Access Networking Solutions, announced today that Michael Nielsen, PhD. has joined the company as executive vice president of engineering and product management. Nielsen will oversee the company’s product efforts and shape the continuing development and evolution of its LightningEdge® Ethernet Access solution.
May 24, 2005
Washington Public utility district expands network with world wide packets
World Wide Packets, the leading provider of Ethernet Access Networking Solutions, announced today that Orcas Power and Light Cooperative (OPALCO) in San Juan County is using its LightningEdge® solution to deliver data to businesses, schools, medical facilities and governmental offices on the county’s four largest islands San Juan, Orcas, Lopez, and Shaw. As part of the network deployment, World Wide Packets solution is interoperating with OPALCO’s existing Cisco SONET backbone network.
May 17, 2005
ADVISORY/World wide packets to present at jpmorgan’s technology conference
World Wide Packets, the leading provider of Ethernet Access networking solutions, today announced that CEO Dave Curry will present at JPMorgan's 33rd Annual Technology Conference. Mr. Curry will discuss both World Wide Packets' Active Ethernet technology as well as recent corporate and customer highlights. More than 250 companies, both public and private, are expected to deliver presentations to over 3,500 investors in the course of the 3-day event.
April 28, 2005
Front Range Internet Selects World Wide Packets
World Wide Packets, the leading provider of Ethernet Access Networking Solutions, announced today that Front Range Internet, Inc, a pioneering service provider in Colorado, has selected World Wide Packets’ LightningEdge® solution to power their business-class solutions, including internet access, web hosting and hosted applications. Front Range Internet is rolling out a comprehensive business-class service built off of an existing fiber ring, which is also supported by World Wide Packets to provide video surveillance and other applications, in Fort Collins, CO with plans to expand.
March 28, 2005
Kitsap Public Utility District Deploys FTTP Network with World Wide Packets Equipment
World Wide Packets, the leading provider of Ethernet Access Networking Solutions, announced today that Kitsap Public Utility District (PUD) has constructed an all-fiber geographic network using World Wide Packets LightningEdge(R) solution interoperating with Cisco equipment in the core. Located approximately 30 minutes west of Seattle, Kitsap's network spans four cities and five unincorporated towns, providing up to 1 Gb/s bandwidth and opening new opportunities for residents and businesses.
March 8, 2005
Issaquah Highlands Upgrades Fiber Network Using World Wide Packets Ethernet Access Equipment
World Wide Packets, the leading provider of Ethernet Access Networking Solutions, announced today that it has signed a contract with Port Blakely Communities to upgrade its Issaquah Highlands Fiber Network (HFN) from a data only network to a bandwidth delivery system that supports both current and next-generation applications to the subscriber for the development’s planned 3200 homes. The initial contract calls for the immediate installation of World Wide Packets’ LightningEdge® switches in 1500 existing homes as well as in “hub’ locations throughout the development.
March 7, 2005
World Wide Packets Names Kevin Daines Chief Technology Officer
World Wide Packets, the leading provider of Ethernet Access networking solutions, announced today that Kevin Daines, the company's former vice president of hardware engineering has been appointed to chief technology officer. After 5 years as VP of Hardware Engineering at World Wide Packets, Daines will now serve as the company's CTO. In his new role Daines will guide product vision as well as World Wide Packets' commitment to the customer by identifying innovative and emerging technologies and leading the market in establishing and meeting new standards.
February 7, 2005
World Wide Packets Achieves ISO 9001 Certification
World Wide Packets, the leading provider of Ethernet Access Networking Solutions, announced today that it has received ISO 9001:2000 certification through BSI Management Systems. The certification emphasizes the company's adherence to the highest standards of total quality management and reinforces its unparalleled customer promise of quality, value and service.
February 1, 2005
Imtech Telecom and World Wide Packets Build On Successful Partnership
World Wide Packets, the leading provider of Ethernet Access networking solutions, has partnered with Imtech Telecom as part of its European expansion. Working with Imtech Telecom, World Wide Packets has already achieved remarkable results with leading service providers throughout Europe. Most notably, the partnership with Imtech Telecom has led recent deployment of World Wide Packets' Ethernet access gear at Telewest Business, a leading supplier of broadband communications to the public and private sector markets in the UK.
January 18, 2005
World Wide Packets Helps Telewest Deliver Ethernet Services
World Wide Packets, the leading provider of Ethernet Access Networking Solutions, announced today that its LightningEdge® suite is in deployment by Telewest Business, the supplier of broadband communications to the public and private sector markets. Telewest Business will use World Wide Packets equipment for its National Ethernet service across the UK.
September 13, 2004
WORLD WIDE PACKETS LIGHTS NÄRPIÖ
World Wide Packets, the leading provider of Ethernet Access networking solutions, announced today that its LightningEdge® solution is being deployed as part of a municipal network in Närpiö, Finland . With the help of Neterum and Adventus Group, respected systems integrators, Närpiö has one of the most advanced networks in all of Europe.
August 17, 2004
WORLD WIDE PACKETS NAMES CHAD WHALEN SVP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
World Wide Packets, the leading provider of Ethernet Access networking solutions, announced today that Chad Whalen has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Business Development. Whalen will oversee the company’s relationships with large carriers and MSOs while contributing to partner initiatives with global equipment vendors. World Wide Packets also announced that Robert Picker has expanded his role to oversee global sales and customer support as Senior Vice President of Sales and Customer Support.
July 26, 2004
PROVO, UTAH DEPLOYS WORLD WIDE PACKETS FOR FTTP NETWORK
World Wide Packets, the leading provider of Ethernet Access Networking solutions, today announced that its LightningEdge® suite has begun wide-scale deployment throughout the city of Provo, Utah for one of the nation’s largest municipal fiber-optic service delivery networks. Recently recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the top ten “Best Places for Business and Careers,” the city will offer broadband services to more than 33,000 residential and commercial premises, all powered by World Wide Packets.
June 14, 2004
WORLD WIDE PACKETS INTRODUCES VIRTUAL PRIVATE SERVICES OVER ETHERNET AND MPLS
World Wide Packets, the leading provider of Ethernet Access Networking Solutions, announced today two new additions to the LightningEdge® product family that for the first time, allow service providers to offer Virtual Private Services™ (VPS) delivered over Ethernet and/or Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS). The LE-54v™ Access Portal and LE-311v™ Access Concentrator give carriers the power to extend the services and capabilities of an MPLS core network directly to its business and residential subscribers.
June 7, 2004
WORLD WIDE PACKETS HONORED AS 2004 VENTURE ALL STAR COMPANY
World Wide Packets, the leading provider of Ethernet Access Networking Solutions, announced today that it has been honored as a 2004 Venture All Star by the Investment Forum, a non-profit organization that promotes promising new companies to the business and investment community. Dave Curry, President and CEO of World Wide Packets was honored along with 38 other business leaders at the Chateau Ste. Michelle as 2004 Venture All Stars, recognizing their accomplishments as the top venture-backed companies in the region. World Wide Packets will also featured in the fourth edition of the venture map poster, the definitive visual business reference, which will be distributed to more than 50,000 private investors and top business executives throughout the Northwest including Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia.
May 10, 2004
WORLD WIDE PACKETS PARTNERS WITH NTL TO DELIVER BROADBAND SERVICES TO BUSINESS CUSTOMERS
World Wide Packets, the leading provider of Ethernet Access Networking Solutions, announced today that ntl is deploying the company’s LightningEdge® suite of Ethernet access products to deliver broadband services to business clients.
April 19, 2004
CHINA'S GREAT WALL BROADBAND NETWORK DEPLOYS WORLD WIDE PACKETS
Beijing, China and World Wide Packets, the leading provider of Ethernet Access networking solutions, today announced that its LightningEdge™ suite has been selected for deployment by Great Wall Broadband Network Service Co. Ltd. (GWBN), one of China's fastest growing broadband service providers. By selecting World Wide Packets, GWBN is able to deliver simultaneous telephony, business and entertainment video, broadband data, and Internet access services, to any combination of business and residential subscribers, using Ethernet over fiber.
April 5, 2004
WORLD WIDE PACKETS’ LIGHTNINGEDGE ATTAINS RUS LISTING
World Wide Packets, the leading provider of Ethernet Access networking solutions, today announced that its LightningEdge™ suite has been accepted for inclusion in the USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS) List of Materials. Products featured on the list are eligible to be purchased with funds from RUS grants and loans. LightningEdge was listed for both optical and copper deployments and includes options for indoor and hardened installations.
March 29, 2004
LENOWISCO BRIDGES LAST MILE GAP WITH WORLD WIDE PACKETS
World Wide Packets, the leading provider of Ethernet Access networking solutions, today announced that its LightningEdge™ suite has been selected for deployment by LENOWISCO Planning District Commission, a central planning agency for the Lee, Wise and Scott Counties and the City of Norton, Virginia. World Wide Packets' LightningEdge solution will provide residential and business customers access to an impressive fiber optic loop - more than 220 miles in total.
March 8, 2004
WORLD WIDE PACKETS COMPLETES $24.5 MILLION ROUND OF FUNDING
World Wide Packets, the leading provider of Ethernet access networking solutions, today announced a second close to its current round of funding, bringing the total new investment to approximately $24.5 million. The first close of the third round culminated in a total of $15.7 million. New investors Argo Global Capital and Entrepia Ventures participated in this over-subscribed second close of over $8.7 million. These funds will help World Wide Packets further accelerate its global growth in the municipality, telecommunications and cable MSO service provider markets.
February 23, 2004
WORLD WIDE PACKETS BOLSTERS MANAGEMENT TEAM WITH CFO AND VP OF OPERATIONS
World Wide Packets, the leading provider of Ethernet Access networking solutions, announced today that Matthew Frey and Ted Volberding have joined the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Vice President of Operations, respectively. Frey will oversee the financial planning, analysis and execution, as well as contract negotiations for World Wide Packets while Ted will manage all manufacturing operations for the company. The addition of Matthew and Ted to the World Wide Packets leadership team demonstrates the company's growth commitment and potential.
February 10, 2004
WORLD WIDE PACKETS POWERS DANVILLE, VIRGINIA
World Wide Packets, the leading provider of Ethernet Access networking solutions, today announced that its LightningEdge™ suite has been selected for deployment by the City of Danville, Virginia to provide access to a fiber optic network serving 100 local government, public school and utility locations throughout the City. The current deployment is capable of growing into a network to ultimately serve over 50,000 residents and 8,000 businesses.
January 12, 2004
COMPANY CLOSES SUBSTANTIAL ROUND WITH NEW LEAD INVESTORS TO CONTINUE DEPLOYMENT OF LEADING ETHERNET-TO-THE-SUBSCRIBER (ETTS) SOLUTION
World Wide Packets, the leading provider of Ethernet access networking solutions, today announced that it has successfully completed a $15.7 million third round of venture funding, led by new investors Madrona Venture Group and Northwest Venture Associates.
April 30, 2003
RESIDENTS OF CANYON MEADOW REAP THE BENEFITS OF WORLD WIDE PACKETS' LIGHTNINGEDGE SOLUTION - ENJOYING THE BEST IN HIGH SPEED VOICE, DATA AND IP VIDEO
World Wide Packets announced today that residents of Canyon Meadow, a 162-unit condominium complex located in South Provo, Utah, are enjoying the benefits of world class Ethernet technology via World Wide Packets' LightningEdge solution.
