Science & Technology 
Science and Technology
Science and Technology 
Fri, January 9, 2009
Thu, January 8, 2009
Infinera: Fast-Growing Internet Networks Rely on Infinera
SUNNYVALE, CA--(Marketwire - January 8, 2009) - A new ranking of worldwide core Internet Protocol (IP) networks shows that the largest, fastest-growing networks rely on Infinera (
The survey, published by independent Internet analysis company Renesys, ranks the world's core Internet networks by size. The latest data from Renesys shows that in 2008 Level 3 Communications became the world's number one provider of core Internet connectivity. Other Infinera customers who rose in the Renesys rankings include Global Crossing, which now ranks third in worldwide core Internet size and second in the US rankings, and Savvis, ranking fifth in the worldwide table.
Renesys tracks Internet routing data worldwide. This analysis is based on the number of customer Internet addresses each core provider serves and the additions to that customer base during 2008. It is an objective measurement gathered from data provided by routers. According to Renesys vice president and general manager Earl Zmijewski, service providers who rose in the rankings were those who signed up more customers (typically other large service providers who do not have their own Internet backbones in a particular region) during 2008. "The companies who are rising in our rankings are those investing in their IP networks, focusing on providing the latest cutting edge hardware, software, and intelligence in their networks, which makes other folks want to use them for core Internet transit," commented Mr. Zmijewski. For further information, see [ www.renesys.com/blog/2008/12/winners-and-losers-for-2008.shtml ].
Infinera's Digital Optical Networking system has rapidly gained market share among core Internet providers because its capacity, scalability, and digital features make it the ideal optical system to support double or triple-digit traffic growth.
"With Internet traffic growing rapidly, the challenge for service providers today is to support that growth without sacrificing profitability," commented Infinera CEO Jagdeep Singh. "Infinera networks are designed to provide the simplicity, scalability, and ease of use to support a fast-growing network with superior economics."
The Infinera DTN is a Digital ROADM for long-haul and metro core networks, combining high-capacity DWDM transport, integrated digital bandwidth management, and GMPLS-powered service intelligence in a single platform.
About Infinera
Infinera provides Digital Optical Networking systems to telecommunications carriers worldwide. Infinera's systems are unique in their use of a breakthrough semiconductor technology: the photonic integrated circuit (PIC). Infinera's systems and PIC technology are designed to provide optical networks with simpler and more flexible engineering and operations, faster time-to-service, and the ability to rapidly deliver differentiated services without reengineering their optical infrastructure. For more information, please visit [ www.infinera.com ].
About Renesys
Renesys is the leading provider of objective, critical intelligence on the worldwide state of the Internet. Intensive data collection on every continent ensures that Renesys commands the most comprehensive view of Internet routes and delivers the most viable information. The company gathers real-time data from the Internet backbone around-the-clock, analyzes all Internet transit providers and compiles objective information into real-world statistics on regional trends and route selection in the retail, wholesale, and backbone markets. Renesys was founded in 2000 and is based in Manchester, NH. For more information, please visit [ www.renesys.com ].
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on information available to Infinera as of the date hereof; and actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied, due to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding Infinera's expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future, such as that Infinera's Digital Optical Networking system has rapidly gained market share among core Internet providers because its capacity, scalability, and digital features make it the ideal optical system to support double or triple-digit traffic growth, and that Infinera networks are designed to provide the simplicity, scalability, and ease of use to support a fast-growing network with superior economics. Such forward-looking statements can be identified by forward-looking words such as "anticipated," "believed," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "should," "will," and "would" or similar words. The risks and uncertainties that could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements include aggressive business tactics by our competitors, our dependence on a single product, our ability to protect our intellectual property, claims by others that we infringe their intellectual property, our manufacturing process is very complex, product performance problems we may encounter, our dependence on sole or limited source suppliers, our ability to respond to rapid technological changes, our ability to maintain effective internal controls, the ability of our contract manufacturers to perform as we expect, a new technology being developed that replaces the PIC as the dominant technology in optical networks, general political, economic and market conditions and events, including war, conflict or acts of terrorism; and other risks and uncertainties described more fully in our our public announcements and other documents filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission. These statements are based on information available to us as of the date hereof and we disclaim any obligation to update the forward-looking statements included in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.