In 1999, MRV (News - Alert), a provider of optical communications network and a unique vendor, launched the Metro Ethernet Initiative, which laid the foundation for innovative and field proven best-in-class Carrier Ethernet solutions that met the stringent industry specifications and standards.

The provider's commitment to innovation and quality came to fruition when OptiSwitch, a series of intelligent demarcation devices, was named a finalist for Best Carrier Ethernet Demarcation Product by the 2012 Carrier Ethernet EMEA Awards.

Represented by Informa's (News - Alert) Institute for International Research and the Metro Ethernet Forum, the award recognizes the solution for excellence and leadership

MRV's OptiSwitch enables wireline and wireless carriers, and service providers to enable Carrier Ethernet 2.0 robust and scalable end-to-end services in a highly competitive marketplace and allows for easy transition from legacy networks to next-generation optical Ethernet networks.

The vendor's Pro-Vision, Service Provisioning and Management System, enriches the OptiSwitch by enabling zero-touch service creation and in the process, Carrier Ethernet 2.0 services activation is simplified.

According to Zeev Draer, vice president of strategic marketing for MRV's Optical Communications Systems (News - Alert) division, the OptiSwitch is one of the strongest devices in the market that is being used by the most prominent networks in the world.

Winners of the 2012 Carrier Ethernet EMEA Awards will be announced and honored during an award reception at the Carrier Ethernet World Congress Conference, a forum for discussion, networking and debate on the status of the Carrier Ethernet industry.

The Carrier Ethernet World Congress will take place September 17-20, 2012 at the Hotel Fira Palace in Barcelona, Spain.

In related news, tw telecom (News - Alert), a provider of managed services, including business Ethernet, converged and IP VPN solutions for enterprises worldwide, has been recognized by Vertical Systems Group, an industry analyst, for its leadership performance in its mid-year 2012 U.S. business Ethernet services leaderboard as one of the top three providers delivering business Ethernet services.

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