[SATLUG] OT: [IEEE CTS COM/SP: July 15 Meeting: MetroMPLS??? (Mangrove Systems)]

[Phil Carinhas]

  Here is the July annoucement for the COMSP meeting.
    Be well, stay dry, and have a blast...

     -Phil
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Subject: IEEE CTS COM/SP: July 15 Meeting: MetroMPLS??? (Mangrove Systems)
From: IEEECTSCOMMSP at aol.com
Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2004 08:02:09 EDT
To: IEEECTSCOMMSP at aol.com

   The Central Texas Chapter of the IEEE Communications/Signal Processing
   Society invites you to attend our  July meeting and a presentation by 
   Jeremy Chappell, (Network Consultant), Mangrove Systems.

   DATE July 15, 2004  6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
   LOCATION: SBC Laboratories, Inc. (SBC Labs)
             9505 Arboretum Blvd, Austin, TX

   TOPIC: MetroMPLS(TM)

   SPEAKER: Jeremy Chappell, Mangrove Systems

   BIO: Jeremy Chappell (Network Consultant), Mangrove Systems

   Founded in 2002, Mangrove Systems is developing a family of innovative
   MetroMPLS(TM) access and switching platforms that bridge the divide
   between today's TDM-based access and metro networks, and the rapidly
   evolving MPLS core. MetroMPLS is the industry's first solution to enable
   end-to-end MPLS networking. Mangrove Systems is based in Wallingford, CT.

   Mr.. Chappell has been actively involved with Mangrove's entry into North
   American and international markets for the past 18 months, where his roles
   include field marketing and product planning. Prior to Mangrove, Mr..
   Chappell acquired over 15 years of global telecommunications experience,
   primarily in the design and deployment of MPLS, IP, ATM, and Frame Relay
   systems. He held leadership roles in field marketing and system
   engineering functions at Net Core Systems and Cascade Communications, and
   was also a co-founder of Essient Photonics, a UK-based supplier of optical
   subsystems. Mr.. Chappell started his career in telecommunications as a
   software engineer on X.25 subsystems for BT's System-X. He is an active
   member of the IEEE ComSoc and LEOS societies, and of the Optical Society
   of America. Mr.. Chappell holds a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics &
   Computer Science from Bath University (UK), and an MBA from the University
   of Texas at Dallas.

   Abstract: MetroMPLS(TM), presented by Jeremy Chappell, Mangrove Systems.

   There are significant issues in supporting a combination of circuit and
   packet-based access traffic, and in migrating traffic to a converged MPLS
   infrastructure. These are compounded by the economic realities of today's
   networking environment, and by the challenges of implementing services
   such as VOIP and Ethernet, which present trade-offs between cost and
   service quality.

   Jeremy will describe how Mangrove combines circuit grooming and packet
   switching to extend efficient service architectures across the Metro and
   into the access network. He will discuss Mangrove's implementation of GFP,
   VCAT and LCAS, and will address the use of Pseudo-Wires to maximize
   compatibility with installed transport elements, including MSPPs, ADMs and
   digital cross connects. He will contrast the relative merits of several
   control-plane options, and will describe service interworking issues and
   solutions. Jeremy will also discuss Mangrove's options for OAM, and for
   traffic management.

    

   RSVP:  The presentation is open to chapter members and non-members. Free
   food and beverages will be served to attendees. If you plan to attend,
   please send e-mail to Howard Headrick at hfrjr at swbell.net for planning
   purposes.

   UPCOMING MEETINGS

   If you would like to give a presentation on a communications or signal
   processing topic, please contact Howard Headrick.

   MONTHLY MEETING NOTICE

   The Chapter meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM at SBC
   Laboratories, Inc. (SBC Labs) located at 9505 Arboretum Blvd in Austin,
   Texas. Please feel free to post meeting notices and invite guests.

   SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP

   We encourage you to join the Communications and Signal Processing
   Societies at http://www.ieee.org/membership/join/. If you're already a
   member, please encourage your associates to join one or both societies.

   IEEE membership provides a variety of benefits to its members ranging from
   technical publications to conferences to career development assistance to
   financial services.

   IEEE MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL AND UPDATE

   Current members can renew their membership and update their information
   (including e-mail address) at http://www.ieee.org/membership/coa.html.

   CTS IEEE COM/SP SOCIETY OFFICERS

   Howard Headrick Chairman hfrjr at swbell.net

   Brandon Imboden Executive Vice-Chairman Brandon.Imboden at Broadwing.com

   Scott Atkinson Vice-Chairman of Conferences scotta at ICSIconsulting.com

   Les Johnson Vice-Chairman of Membership L.Johnson at IEEE.org

   Hanan Potash Secretary potash at flash.net

   Rick Talbot Treasurer rtalbot at austin.rr.com Mark

   Brockman Dir, Student Activities mark.brockman at sbc.com & Speakers Bureau

   CTS IEEE COM/SP SOCIETY DISTRIBUTION LIST

   To be added to or deleted from the chapter mailing list, please send name
   and e-mail address to Hanan Potash at potash at flash.net.

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-Phil Carinhas
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