MRO-TEK LAUNCHES INDIAS FIRST, ETHERNET FIRST MILE OVER FIBER ACCESS DEVICE, FCAT-M

MRO-TEK Ltd., last mile access and network solutions provider today unveiled the FCAT-M, the single/ dual channel managed Ethernet over fiber access device designed and manufactured indigenously to combine efficient operation with flexibility and high scalability.

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MRO-TEK LAUNCHES INDIAS FIRST, ETHERNET FIRST MILE OVER FIBER
ACCESS DEVICE, FCAT-M
The product was conceptualized and indigenously developed in record 12 months.

Bangalore,(PRWEB) September 30, 2003: MRO-TEK Ltd., last mile access and network solutions provider today unveiled the FCAT-M, the single/ dual channel managed Ethernet over fiber access device designed and manufactured indigenously to combine efficient operation with flexibility and high scalability.

The FCAT will be manufactured at MRO-TEKs world-class facility at Electronic City, Bangalore.

S Narayanan, Chairman and Managing Director, MRO-TEK. Ltd. said, "MRO-TEK is committed to providing real-world solutions for today's networks. Ethernet over fiber access are an important component of today's growing network - they facilitate network evolution."

FCAT- M converts signals it receives from one media type to signals appropriate to another media type with in-house developed patent pending technology LQM to link monitor and manage remotely, the network devices and equipment on the enterprise. In addition the FCAT-M has support for inbuilt WDM technology which can carry Ethernet signals over a single fiber,
resulting in doubling the capacity of the last mile network.

The USP of FCAT is its capability to alert the network managers well in advance on any degradation the network might encounter. This enables the manager to take preventive action and diagnose the problem using MRO-TEKs patent pending LQM technology." Said Mr. Narayanan.

In its first release, the FCAT comes with modular chassis, fiber to copper and multimode to single-mode fiber converters for Gigabit Ethernet, Fast (100 Mbps) Ethernet and 10/100 Ethernet. The central FCAT rack can accommodate and support 24 ports of Ethernet over fiber or 12 ports with link redundancy.

If we have to be successful in this market it was very clear, develop a solution that can manage thousands of last mile connections real-time, resulting in highly cost effective scalability. Our team of engineers developed NMS software embedded into the device to cater the needs of effective management. By deploying FCAT, carriers can now successfully manage their last mile network, save OPEX cost and at the same time improve their service level to their customers." Said Mr. C.S. Ramakrishnan, VP, Marketing.

The Market Highlights:

·   Global market is estimated to be US $ 250 million and is expected to grow to US $ 1 billion by 2006.
·   Metro Ethernet deployment is driving the growth in demand for Managed Ethernet access products.
·   India market is beginning to deploy. All major carriers and enterprises are considering Ethernet for last mile.
·   The company is engaged in talks with 4 major global carriers and is confident of winning large deployment contracts.
·   The company would use its existing manufacturing base in Bangalore to produce these products.
·   Use USA as base for marketing in North America, Europe, Korea and Japan. India will manage ROW.
·   Targets to capture 3-4% of global market in 3 years.

The FCAT-M supports single as well as dual channels. Additionally, the FCAT-M will be positioned in the global market as a cost effective, scaleable solution that can adapt to different kinds of network connectivity in multimode/single mode / single fibre for distances up to 100Kms. FCAT products will be made available for multiple network configurations, to accommodate various speeds, interfaces and distance cover." Said Mr. Ramakrishnan.

Availability:

Available for purchase, all FCAT- M products carry a yearlong warranty and free 7x24 technical support. The FCAT-M is available through a worldwide network of resellers and distributors.

ABOUT MRO-TEK

Started in 1984, the company's initial focus was on network computing with indigenously developed Line Drives and Modems, the company today is a leader in the networking and last mile access segment. MRO-TEK offers entire gamut of networking and last mile access products and solutions incorporating the latest technologies from global pioneers in the field. MRO-TEK was awarded top modem vendor" for 2003 by Voice and Data.

MRO-TEK offers the latest access technology including laser access, enterprise caching, VOIP to meet the challenges of broadband access. The Engineering efforts at the manufacturing facility and service network keep pace with technological advancement and customer expectations. MRO-TEK turnover for 2000-2001 March was Rs.124 crore. MRO-TEK raised Rs. 238 million through an IPO in October 2000 and is listed on BSE, NSE and BgSE.
More at: www.mro-tek.com

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