Fujitsu FLASHWAVE® 9500 Packet Optical Networking Platform Demonstrates Low Energy Use, OPEX Savings
- Latest Achievement is Further Evidence of Fujitsu Environmental Leadership -
RICHARDSON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fujitsu, a leading provider of business, information technology, and communications solutions, announced today that the company’s award-winning FLASHWAVE® 9500 Packet Optical Networking Platform (Packet ONP) has met the aggressive energy efficiency standards defined in the Telecommunications Energy Efficiency Ratio (TEER) metric, part of a group of power saving standards developed by the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS).
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Released in May 2009, the TEER standard provides a comprehensive methodology for measuring and reporting energy consumption as well as quantifying a network component’s ratio of work performed to energy consumed. The FLASHWAVE 9500 Packet ONP is the second Fujitsu Network Communications’ solution to meet TEER standards. The Fujitsu FLASHWAVE 4500 Multiservice Provisioning Platform (MSPP) became the first in its technology class to meet this industry specification.
According to an Ovum study, in mature markets, the cost of energy alone can represent up to 10 percent of network operating expense (OPEX). While demand for wireline and wireless broadband connectivity continues to accelerate, service providers are upgrading existing, and implementing new, communications infrastructures. As they do so, controlling power consumption has become a priority for budgetary and environmental sustainability reasons.
“As the leading communications industry organization we are focused on identifying the techniques, technologies and operational practices that will help carriers and enterprises achieve greater energy efficiency,” said John Messina, chairman of ATIS’ Telecommunications Energy Efficiency (TEE) subcommittee of the Sustainability in Telecom: Energy and Protection (STEP) committee. “Already recognized by ATIS for making an Outstanding Contribution to an ATIS Forum, Fujitsu continues to demonstrate its market leadership and commitment to environmental stewardship. The design of the FLASHWAVE 9500 Packet ONP is another illustration of that commitment.”
“Today’s announcement fulfills a pledge we announced just two months ago to ensure the FLASHWAVE 9500 Packet ONP met the standards defined by the TEER metric,” said Bill Erickson, senior vice president of planning and development at Fujitsu Network Communications. “With the testing process complete we once again prove our dedication to producing communications technologies that not only are the most advanced in terms of capability, but also environmental responsibility.”
Fujitsu and Sustainability
At Fujitsu, environmental sustainability is a long-term commitment. Through its Green Policy Innovation program, Fujitsu is working to reduce the company’s environmental footprint. The program aims to reduce CO2 emissions by more than 15 million tons over the fiscal 2009-2012 four-year period. The program not only helps Fujitsu, but is designed to serve as a resource for customers and partners who are also seeking to reduce their environmental impact.
Fujitsu is also committed to the development of energy efficient IT infrastructure by enhancing sustainable design. From the purchase of parts and materials to product development, Fujitsu has adopted a worldwide approach to eco-design. The company’s products reflect environmental considerations in areas such as energy saving, non-use of hazardous substances, packaging materials and information disclosure.
About Fujitsu
Fujitsu is a leading provider of Information and Communications Technology (ICT)-based business solutions for the global marketplace. With approximately 170,000 employees supporting customers in 70 countries, Fujitsu combines a worldwide corps of systems and services experts with highly reliable computing and communications products and advanced microelectronics to deliver added value to customers. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.6 trillion yen (US$50 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010. For more information, please see: www.fujitsu.com.
Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. is an innovator in Connection-oriented Ethernet and optical transport technologies, and is a market-leading provider of SONET, WDM, and packet optical networking solutions. Fujitsu enables its customers to migrate to fully converged packet optical networks that improve performance and profitability. Many of the world’s largest carriers have deployed Fujitsu network elements across the globe. Fujitsu maintains a longstanding and highly-regarded position as a market leader by providing best-in-class data networking solutions optimized for Ethernet aggregation, transport and service delivery. For more information, please see: http://us.fujitsu.com/telecom.
About ATIS
ATIS is the leading technical planning and standards development organization committed to the rapid development of global, market-driven standards for the information, entertainment and communications industry. More than 250 companies actively formulate standards in ATIS’ 18 Committees, covering issues including: IPTV, Service Oriented Networks, Energy Efficiency, IP-Based and Wireless Technologies, Quality of Service, Billing and Operational Support. In addition, numerous Incubators, Focus and Exploratory Groups address emerging industry priorities including “Green”, IP Downloadable Security, Next Generation Carrier Interconnect, IPv6 and Convergence. ATIS is the North American Organizational Partner for the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), a member and major U.S. contributor to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Radio and Telecommunications’ Sectors, and a member of the Inter-American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL). For more information, please visit www.atis.org.
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