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Optical Transceivers, Transponders and Repeaters
News Release from: Polatis
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 21 February 2006
Optical switches set for Japanese
distribution
Marubun is to distribute a number of products from the Polatis family of switches in Japan, including the OST (optical switch tray) and OSM (optical switch module).
Optical switch specialist Polatis has signed a distribution agreement with Marubun Corporation Under the terms of this agreement, the Polatis line of optical switches will be available to Marubun's network of sales channels for the Japanese telecommunications market
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 8 Sep 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Dave Lewis, CEO of Polatis, commented: "Polatis is delighted to have Marubun as our partner in Japan, to represent us in the growing optical switch market for Telecommunications networks".
"The timing is ideal, as we look to build on our successes in other markets, and expand our presence and leadership into the Japanese market".
"The strength of the Polatis offering, combined with Marubun's excellent reputation, is a strong combination for our customers".
Marubun will be distributing a number of products in the Polatis family of switches, including the OST (optical switch tray) and OSM (optical switch module), ideal for local or remote network reconfiguration, allowing for rapid restoration, span testing, and monitoring of fibre optic networks.
"Marubun is pleased to be representing Polatis in Japan and sees tremendous potential for Polatis' industry leading optical switch products", said Takashi Nozaki, Marubun Senior Vice President and System Company President.
"The comments from our customers regarding the Polatis switch products at the recent FOE tradeshow confirmed our belief that we are working with an industry leader".
"Through our partnership with Polatis, we are confident that Marubun will be able to provide Polatis products with our wide variety of line card products for the optical communication market".
The new Polatis agreement in Japan comes as the company prepares for its largest ever participation at OFC/NFOEC 2006, one of the world's largest optical communications conferences and exhibitions.
The live product demonstrations will take place in the Polatis booth (1940) from 7th to 9th March 2006.
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