* ECI adds compact version of C/DWDM platforms
By Brian Santo

ECI introduced its compact AccessWave optical networking platform targeting access and edge C/DWDM (coarse/dense wavelength division multiplexing) applications, such as triple-play delivery, business data continuity and storage extension.

The company said that AccessWave supports all commonly required data, storage and circuit services, with capacity ranging from less than 2.5 Gbps up to multiple 10 Gbps connections. It offers aggregation and protection features that ECI claims both reduce costs and enhance quality of service (QoS).

* Zoran’s set-top platform available to customers
By Traci Patterson

Zoran Corp.’s ATSC-compliant set-top converter box reference design is now available to qualified customers. Zoran demo’d the platform last week at IBC 2007.

The set-top reference platform is powered by Zoran’s SupraHD 741 processor with an integrated ATSC-compliant demodulator, and it includes the company’s tuner, software and memory.

* BroadLogic hires Johnson as VP of marketing
By Mike Robuck

BroadLogic Network Technologies, a developer of silicon products for broadband networks, announced today that Albert R. Johnson has been hired as vice president of marketing.

Prior to joining BroadLogic, Johnson was senior vice president and general manager of the cable group at Vyyo.