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Optelian’s LightGAIN DWDM System Achieves RUS Listing

Optelian, a trusted designer and manufacturer of optical network systems, today announced acceptance from the Technical Standards Committee of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utility Services (RUS) for its LightGAIN DWDM system.

Optelian Makes Major Breakthrough in DWDM Network Opex with Automatic Optical Power Balancing Capability

Optelian, a trusted designer and manufacturer of optical transport systems, today announced the availability of automatic power balancing for DWDM networks.

Optelian Expands European Sales Strength

Optelian, a trusted optical transport system manufacturer, today announced an agreement with Laser 2000 to distribute and support Optelian’s LightGAIN optical transport systems.  Laser 2000 is based in Wessling, Germany and has branch offices and clients throughout Europe.

Optelian Introduces Next Generation Optical Networking Platform
February 23, 2010

Optelian, a trusted optical transport system manufacturer, today announced the introduction of its new OMS-719 Optical Networking Platform that supports next generation Optical Transport capabilities.

Georgia Public Web Selects Optelian DWDM Network
October 22, 2009

Optelian, a trusted designer and manufacturer of optical transport systems, today announced that Georgia Public Web has deployed a 40-channel, long-haul, multi-node, inter-state DWDM network utilizing Optelian’s LightGAIN optical transport system.

Optelian Adds Layer 2 Ethernet Switching Capability; Introducing GbE Ethernet Muxponder at SUPERCOMM 2009
October 20, 2009

Optelian, a trusted designer and manufacturer of optical transport systems, today announced the availability of the MPX-81-EX gigabit Ethernet muxponder for aggregation and switching applications.

Optelian Enhances OTN Capabilities; Adds 10 Gb/s OTN Regenerator
October 14, 2009
Optelian, a trusted designer and manufacturer of optical transport systems, today announced the availability of enhanced OTN capabilities with the release of the new RGN-10XO 10 Gb/s, G.709-compliant regenerator module.

Optelian Expands Product Line; Adds ROADM and Network Monitoring Capabilities to Increase Operational Savings for Network Operators
October 6, 2009

Optelian, a trusted designer and manufacturer of optical transport systems, today announced the availability of two new system cards, the RDM‐2x1 and OCM‐40, for ROADM and Network Monitoring applications.

Optelian Packs Four Times More Capacity onto Fiber
March 30th, 2009
New Muxponder Aggregates 4 OC-48/STM-16/OTU-1 Systems onto 1 Fiber or C/DWDM Wavelength

CSSA to Offer Optelian Optical Transport Systems
March 17, 2009

CSSA (Communications Supply Service Association) is now offering Optelian’s LightGAIN optical transport system and LightPRO optical test and turn-up portfolio to its independent telephone company members, bringing them access to top quality bandwidth provisioning at affordable prices.

Optelian Takes CWDM Off the Shelf; Puts Passive Optics in Splice Tray
March 13, 2009

Optelian is pleased to introduce two new hardened modules to aid the installation of CWDM, DWDM and other passive optics in outside plant facilities where rack space is often times unavailable.

EMBARQ Logistics to Distribute Optelian Optical Transport Systems
March 3, 2009

EMBARQ Logistics is building strength in its optical transport portfolio with Optelian’s LightGAIN optical transport and LightPRO optical test and turn-up products.

New High-Power Amplifier Expands Applications for LightGAIN DWDM Systems
January 15, 2009

Optelian is pleased to announce a new high-power amplifier for the LightGAIN DWDM system. The new OFA-310 +20 dBm amplifier is an addition to the existing set of OFA-210 and OFA-230 +17 dBm amplifier cards.

Optelian Establishes Strong Presence in Japan
November 17, 2008

Optelian is pleased to announce an agreement with JTS Corporation to sell and support Optelian’s LightGAIN optical transport systems and LightPRO test and turn-up tools. JTS is based in Tokyo and has clients throughout Japan.

Alaska Power and Telephone Uses Optelian CWDM
November 17, 2008

Alaska Power and Telephone (AP&T) has deployed Optelian’s LightGAIN CWDM system to optimize fiber and tie DSL platforms together on a 22-mile point-to-point fiber link between Skagway and Haines, Alaska.

Optelian Achieves TL9000 Registration
November 17, 2008

Optelian is pleased to announce that TL 9000 registration has been awarded in recognition of Optelian’s Quality Management System conforming to TL 9000 standards for processes used in the design, development and manufacture of optical transmission systems.

Optelian Expands African Sales Strength
October 15, 2008

South African-based MCT Telecommunications Signs Up to Sell Optelian Systems

Optelian and Westman Communications Beat Deadline
September 22, 2008

LightGAIN 5140 DWDM System Helps Westman Communications Achieve Aggressive In-Service Deadline

Optelian Achieves RUS Acceptance for LightGAIN CWDM Systems
Sept 15, 2008

Optelian has received acceptance from the Technical Standards Committee of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utility Services (RUS) for its LightGAIN CWDM system.

xWDM System Deployment Speeds Up Delivery in Weeks With Quick-Quotes and Quick-Turn Custom
Sept 15, 2008

Optelian is in a hurry to announce a breakthrough in the speed in which new xWDM systems can be delivered based on Quick-Quotes and LightGAIN Quick-Turn Custom Passive Optics.

Optelian Selected to Broadband Properties TOP 100
Optelian included for the third consecutive year.
August 19, 2008

Optelian is excited to announce that Broadband Properties Magazine has included Optelian in its Top 100 broadband companies for 2008. The July 2008 issue showcases the companies selected this time around.

Optelian Announces Cost Breakthrough in 10 Gb/s Fiber Relief : CWDM XFP Transceivers
August 18, 2008

Optelian is pleased to announce the availability of new LightGAIN 10 Gb/s CWDM XFP transceivers.  These transceivers create a cost break-through in 10 Gb/s capacity growth by combining the low price points of CWDM with the inventory cost benefits of using MSA compliant pluggable transceivers.

Optelian Achieves Calix Compatible Certification
August 11th, 2008

Optelian is pleased to announce that it has been certified as a Calix Compatible Partner for its LightGAIN coarse wave division multiplexing (CWDM) and dense wave division multiplexing (DWDM) systems, as well as its optical regenerators.

Optelian Adds Optical Amplification and Dispersion Compensation to LightGAIN System
July 29th, 2008

Optelian is pleased to announce the addition of optical fiber amplifier (OFA) and dispersion compensation modules (DCM) to the LightGAIN system family.

Optelian Expands LightGAIN Optical Transport Portfolio With XFP And SFP Transceivers
July 14th, 2008

Optelian is pleased to announce the expansion of their LightGAIN Optical Transport portfolio with XFP and SFP transceivers.

Optelian LightGAIN Optical Transport Systems In Czech Republic
July 09, 2008

Optelian is pleased to announce that the Czech-based services provider OptoNet Communication has selected Optelian’s active CWDM and management system, to provide services to Ceské Radiokomunikace, the second largest telecom provider in the Czech Republic. 

Optelian Enhances LightGAIN Network Management with MGT-100 & MGT-OSC Releases
June 30th, 2008

The MGT-100 and MGT-OSC each mount into a single slot of the LightGAIN 6140, 5140 and 3060 optical transport system platforms.

Optelian Expands LightGAIN Optical Transport Portfolio
June 23, 2008

Optelian is pleased to announce the release of the ONM-200 Optical Network Manager for LightGAIN Optical Transport Systems. 

Optelian LightGAIN Optical Transport Systems
June 16, 2008

Optelian is pleased to announce the LightGAIN suite of Optical Transport Systems for DWDM, CWDM, WDM, FTTx, and hybrid networks.

Optelian Establishes Distribution Alliance in Kathmandu
June 09 , 2008
Company Press Release

Kathmandu, Nepal: Lotus Holdings is a large umbrella organization of more than 15 companies involved in IT, consulting services, manufacturing, and trading/social development in Nepal.

Optelian Signs Distributor in Helsinki
June 09 , 2008
Company Press Release

Helsinki, Finland: Optelian is pleased to announce a distribution alliance with ACC Systems Oy.  ACC Systems Oy is a distributor and wholesaler of telecommunication systems, components, and accessories.  Its success follows from its client-centered approach to network design and requirements scoping. 

Optelian Gets Ideal
May 19, 2008
Company Press Release

SEOUL -- Optelian, an established provider of optical transport systems, has signed an agreement with Ideal Plan Co., a Seoul-based South Korean company that specializes in distributing high-value products in the optical fiber area of telecommunications.

Optelian Establishes Mexican Operations
Feb 26, 2008
Company Press Release

Optical Transport Systems provider Optelian expands into the Mexican marketplace.

Optelian, an established provider of optical transport systems, has made a commitment to the Mexican telecom market by establishing in-country operations, initially consisting of sales, customer service, and technical support.