”This standard enables the building of efficient and dynamic networks while creating high fiber utilization for both data and video services, says Christer Bohm, CTO at Net Insight. One avoids the static configurations and topologies inherent in traditional networks”.
ETSI’s (European Telecommunications Standards Institute) standard for data link aspects in DTM (Dynamic synchronous Transfer Mode) specifies the dynamic resource-, topology-, control channel and boot strap handling. The official standard document is published on October 23, 2002 and is identified as ES 201 803-2-1.
”The new standard details the plug-and-play properties which makes the technology so simple to deploy, something which should be of great interest to new operators”, says Börje Lindén, CTO, VLT.
The DTM standardization effort was initiated by Net Insight during the winter 1998/1999. ETSI have previously approved the core of the technology including the Ethernet transport over DTM, which enables a broader introduction of IP-services. Amongst the members in ETSI’s working group which actively support the process are VLT, BAE Systems and Allied Telesis to be found.
The standardization effort is an ongoing process and in the near future ETSI is expected to approve the standards for DTM physical interfaces for speeds up to 40 Gbps.
About DTM
The DTM technology is a development of the TDM (Time Division Multiplexing) network principle. Communication occurs in channels where the resources is bound to the channel during its lifetime. DTM’s dynamic properties lend itself to adjust the capacity in order to adapt to data, voice or video traffic. The combination of effective capacity utilization while delivering superior quality of service which makes DTM unique in relation to other network technologies. DTM’s transparent properties makes it easy to integrate with existing infrastructure. Network operators may therefore make a smooth transition into the next generation optical networks and deploy the network at the rate customer requests the services.
For more information, please contact:
Christer Bohm, CTO, Net Insight AB.
Phone: + 46 70 870 51 12, e-mail: christer.bohm@netinsight.net
About Net Insight
Net Insight develops and markets network switches for fiber-optic broadband networks. Using Net Insight solutions, operators can offer everything from new advanced real-time services such as studio-quality video and Internet communication to traditional telephony and data. These services can be supplied simply and cost-effectively across one and the same infrastructure. Net Insight has around 100 employees in Sweden and the USA. The company is listed on the O-list of the Stockholm Exchange.
About ETSI
ETSI (the European Telecommunications Standards Institute) is a not for profit organization whose mission is to produce the telecommunications standards that will be used for decades to come throughout Europe and beyond. Based in Sophia Antipolis, south of France, ETSI unites 912 members from 54 countries inside and outside Europe, and represents administrations, network operators, manufacturers, service providers, research bodies and users. The Institute´s work program is determined by its members, who are also responsible for approving its deliverables. As a result, ETSI´s activities are maintained in close alignment with the market needs expressed by its members.
ETSI plays a major role in developing a wide range of standards and other technical documentation as Europe´s contribution to world-wide standardization in telecommunications, broadcasting and information technology. ETSI´s prime objective is to support global harmonization by providing a forum in which all the key players can contribute actively. ETSI is officially recognized by the European Commission and the EFTA secretariat. www.etsi.org