MRV to speak at MPLS & Ethernet World Congress; Internet Society launches new site

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> MRV Communications' Optical Communications Systems (OCS) division will be exhibiting and presenting at MPLS & Ethernet World Congress, held Feb. 7-10 in Paris. Release  

> Canadian provider Fibernoire has deployed Ciena's Carrier Ethernet Solutions (CES) to deliver premium Ethernet business services to enterprise customers in Québec and Ontario. Release

> Private equity firm Blackstone Group, according to a Bloomberg report, is considering a leveraged buyout of Brocade Communications Systems. Article

> Nigeria believes it can ignite a broadband service flame with plans to issue new wireline telephone licenses in 2013. Article

> The Internet Society has put together a new website providing information on implementing DNSSEC and IPv6. Article

And finally ... An infographic at OnlineITdegree.net makes the case that Internet access should be considered a luxury, not a right. Article