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Ethernet Field Testing in Active Ethernet Networks
Active Ethernet allows for easy network installation and management, as well as high-bandwidth, triple-play services. The following article proposes a solution for testing Active Ethernet networks from installation and service turn-up to service-level-agreement verification.
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Novel Single-End PMD Measurement Technique for Installed Fibers Using Random Polarization Scrambling
Until now, most known techniques for measuring PMD in the field required instruments at both ends of the fiber under test. Some single-end methods have been investigated but have presented various drawbacks. In our new method, we combine the practicality of single-end PMD measurements with reliability, accuracy and affordability.
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Simplifying IPTV Field Testing
Any network impairment can affect the IPTV viewer experience. Therefore, the signal quality across the IPTV network must be monitored to minimize customer complaints of poor service.
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Testing Converged Networks
In recent years, the telecommunications industry has witnessed the benefits of converged, multiservice networks. The test solutions for these networks must not only take into account specific test requirements, but their design should also be geared toward field technicians.
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NSP-FOCUSED PARTNERSHIPS—A WIN-WIN FOR EVERYONE
EXFO and AFO: Teaming Up for Unmatched Monitoring Capabilities
EXFO recently joined forces with AFO so as to extend the geographic information system functionality on the NQMSfiber and deliver a best-in-class fiber monitoring solution to network service providers.
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TRAINING EVENTS
Did you know that in addition to traditional on-site training, EXFO’s Be-an-Expert program provides web-based learning activities? Multimedia training capsules are available online, 24/7.  Scheduled web-based training sessions are offered regularly, and on-demand web-based training sessions can be scheduled upon request (offered in English, French or Spanish).

Scheduled web-based training sessions being given in the next few weeks include:
Training RegistrationDate
Understanding Critical OTDR Parameters Tuesday, December 02, 2008—2:00 pm
OTN Testing (FTB-200) Thursday, December 11, 2008—10:00 am
Introduction to FOT-600 Optical Loss Test Set Thursday, January 08, 2009—10:00 am
AXS-200/630 VDSL2, ADSL2+ and IP Triple-Play Test Set Monday, January 12, 2009—10:00 am
TCP Throughput (FTB-400) Tuesday, January 20, 2009—10:00 am
Testing with the OSA hosted on the FTB-400 Platform Wednesday, January 28, 2009—10:00 am
OTN Testing (FTB-400) Wednesday, February 04, 2009—2:00 pm
TCP Throughput (FTB-200) Thursday, February 12, 2009—2:00 pm
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UPCOMING TRADESHOWS

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LATEST PRESS RELEASES

11/19/2008EXFO Adds IPv6 Support to its Ethernet Test Portfolio
QUEBEC CITY, CANADA, November 19, 2008 — EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO, TSX: EXF) announced today the release of IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) testing capabilities for its field-portable FTB-8510B (up to 1 Gbit/s) and FTB-8510G (up to 10 Gbit/s) as well as laboratory IQS-8510B and IQS-8510G Packet Blazer series of test modules.

9/24/2008EXFO’s Life Sciences and Industrial Division Introduces Quietest X-CITE® Products Ever
QUEBEC CITY, CANADA, September 24, 2008 - EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc.’s Life Sciences and Industrial Division (NASDAQ: EXFO, TSX: EXF) announced today the launch of the X-Cite® 120Q and 120PC Q, the quietest X-Cite® products to date.

9/9/2008EXFO Enhances IMS/NGN InterWatch R14 Platform
QUEBEC CITY, CANADA, September 9, 2008 — EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO, TSX: EXF) announced today the release of new software features on the InterWatch R14 platform, the industry’s highest performance and most scalable Internet Protocol Multimedia Subsystem (IMS)/Next-Generation (NGN) test platform.

9/2/2008EXFO Extends Leadership in 40G/43G SONET/SDH Testing with Expanded Capabilities on Transport Blazer
QUEBEC CITY, CANADA, September 2, 2008 – EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO, TSX: EXF) announced today the release of new software features for the Transport Blazer and Power Blazer product lines. This set of advanced features, contained within EXFO’s IQS modules for R&D and software verification groups and FTB modules for network operators, provide the versatility, flexibility and affordability required to validate network restoration times and overall network resilience at rates up to 40/43 Gbit/s.

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ABOUT EXFO
EXFO is a leading provider of test and monitoring solutions for network service providers and equipment manufacturers in the global telecommunications industry. The Telecom Division offers a wide range of innovative solutions extending across the full technology lifecycle — from design to technology deployment and onto service assurance — and covering all layers on a network infrastructure to enable triple-play services and next-generation, converged IP networking. The Life Sciences and Industrial Division offers solutions in medical device and opto-electronics assembly, fluorescence microscopy and other life science sectors. For more information, visit www.EXFO.com.