Solution reduces the voice service provider's cost of ownership by
integrating testhead-level line test within Multiservice Access Nodes and
Fiber-To-The-Premise Optical Network Terminals
OTTAWA and PITTSBURGH, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Zarlink
Semiconductor Inc. (NYSE/TSX: ZL) today announced an interoperability and
co-marketing agreement with Tollgrade Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: TLGD),
a leading supplier of network service assurance products for the telecom
industry, to create a single solution for identifying, isolating and
resolving packet and TDM voice network performance issues. The combined
offering targets today's multiservice access nodes (MSANs) and
Fiber-To-The-Premise Optical Network Terminals (FTTH ONTs), providing
diagnostic and repair capabilities for emerging voice, data and video
services.
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The Zarlink VoiceEdge(TM) VE790 Series of highly programmable
integrated voice chip sets create a precise multi-meter which can diagnose
any service provider twisted pair accurately and reliably. The Zarlink
LineCare(TM) software allows network operators to monitor, diagnose and
pinpoint potential problems before customers are affected. Tollgrade line
management software is designed to provide customer service representatives
with fast and accurate analysis of equipment and network conditions, as
well as integration with LoopCare(TM) Test OSS. With Tollgrade,
administrators work remotely through a browser-based graphical user
interface to schedule and automate test transactions; thus enabling bulk
subscriber pre-qualification, service provision verification, multi-layered
IP-based broadband trouble isolation and more. The first prototype of this
joint solution is expected to be available in November 2007.
"As access providers increasingly locate line cards in remote
multiservice access cabinets and away from central offices, integrated line
testing becomes even more critical," said Shahin Sadeghi, Zarlink's segment
marketing manager for access infrastructure voice products. "This joint
solution combines the complete measurement tools provided by Zarlink's
VE790 chipset with the robust management tools from Tollgrade to create a
solution that can reduce both cost and complexity."
"Tollgrade software has been designed to meet the most extreme
provisioning, testing and repair requirements of our carrier customers,"
said Chris Barton, Tollgrade's executive director of marketing. "With more
than 300 million embedded access lines supported already, our technology
can be found inside many of the leading cable and telecom companies
offering triple play services. Working with Zarlink will enable us to offer
an integrated service assurance test solution where it is not possible or
practical to provide external precision test heads for emerging next
generation global networks."
Integrating line test functionality in the Zarlink VE790 Series means
service providers will be able to remotely monitor and test the line on a
routine basis to detect and repair issues before a customer experiences a
problem, thus eliminating costly truck rolls and shortening the response
time to the customer. The result is far lower customer churn rates and
dramatic savings on operating expenses.
Tollgrade will be exhibiting at the Broadband World Forum, October 9 -
11, 2007 in stand # 3023. Please contact a Tollgrade representative
(http://www.tollgrade.com) for additional information or to schedule a
meeting.
The Zarlink VE790 chipset is available immediately from Zarlink's
Legerity Voice Products website: http://www.legerity.com.
About Zarlink Semiconductor
For over 30 years, Zarlink Semiconductor has delivered semiconductor
solutions that drive the capabilities of voice, enterprise, broadband and
wireless communications. The Company's success is built on its technology
strengths including voice and data networks, optoelectronics and ultra
low-power communications. For more information, visit://www.zarlink.com.
Zarlink, ZL, the Zarlink Semiconductor logo are trademarks, and
Legerity, the Legerity logo and combinations thereof are registered
trademarks of Zarlink Semiconductor Inc. All other trademarks and
registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Shareholders and other individuals wishing to receive, free of charge,
copies of the reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission and Regulatory Authorities, should visit the Zarlink web site at
http://www.zarlink.com or contact Investor Relations.
Certain statements in this press release constitute forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown
risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results,
performance or achievements of Zarlink to be materially different from any
future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties and assumptions
include, among others, the following: our dependence on the successful
development and market introduction of new products; our ability to
successfully integrate Legerity and any businesses acquired in the future;
our reliance on key personnel; any potential undisclosed liabilities
associated with the Legerity acquisition; the potential adverse effect on
critical reference design partners who may object to the Legerity
acquisition; our ability to continue to operate profitably and generate
positive cash flows in the future; our dependence on our foundry suppliers
and third-party subcontractors; order cancellations and deferrals by our
customers; and other factors referenced in our Annual Report on Form 20-F.
Investors are encouraged to consider the risks detailed in this filing.
About Tollgrade
Tollgrade Communications, Inc. is a leading provider of network service
assurance products and services for centralized test systems around the
world. Tollgrade designs, engineers, markets and supports centralized test
systems, test access and status monitoring products, and next generation
network assurance technologies for the broadband marketplace. Tollgrade's
customers range from the top RBOCs (Regional Bell Operating Companies) and
Cable providers, to numerous independent telecom, cable and broadband
providers around the world. Tollgrade's network testing, measurement and
monitoring solutions support the infrastructure of cable and telecom
companies offering current and emerging triple play services. Tollgrade and
its products and customer reach span over 300 million embedded access
lines, more than any other test and measurement supplier. Tollgrade has
European offices in the U.K., Belgium and Germany and U.S. offices in
Pennsylvania and New Jersey. For more information, visit Tollgrade's web
site at http://www.tollgrade.com.
The foregoing release contains "forward-looking statements" regarding
future events or results within the meaning of Section 27A of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements concerning
Tollgrade's current expectations regarding the expected availability date
for new products, and our ability to introduce next generation network
technologies into existing customer infrastructures and to execute its
strategies. Tollgrade cautions readers that such "forward-looking
statements" are, in fact, predictions that are subject to risks and
uncertainties and that actual events or results may differ materially from
those anticipated events or results expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements. Tollgrade disclaims any current intention to
update its "forward-looking statements," and the estimates and assumptions
within them, at any time or for any reason. In particular, the following
factors, among others could cause actual results to differ materially from
those described in the "forward-looking statements:" (a) the inability to
gain market acceptance of our new products within the customer base; (b)
the inability to complete or possible delays in completing certain research
and development efforts that may be required for product release and
general availability; (c) our dependence upon a limited number of third
party subcontractors to manufacture certain aspects of the products we
sell, including the products which are the subject of this release; and (d)
the inability to make changes in business strategy, development plans and
product offerings to respond to the needs of the significantly changing
telecommunications markets and network technologies.
Other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ
materially from those contained in the "forward-looking statements" are
included in Tollgrade's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission (the "SEC") including, but not limited to, Tollgrade's Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2006 and any subsequently filed reports.
All documents are also available through the SEC's Electronic Data
Gathering Analysis and Retrieval system at http://www.sec.gov or from the
Tollgrade website at http://www.tollgrade.com.
SOURCE Tollgrade Communications, Inc.
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http://www.tollgrade.com
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CONTACT:
Ed Goffin, Media Relations, +1-613-270-7112,
edward.goffin@zarlink.com, or Mike McGinn, Investor Relations,
+1-613-270-7210, mike.mcginn@zarlink.com, both of Zarlink
Semiconductor; or Bob Butter, Corporate Communications of
Tollgrade Communications, Inc., +1-412-820-1347,
bbutter@tollgrade.com
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