Oct. 13, 2009 (Business Wire) -- Sycamore Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCMR) today announced that, following successful completion of Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) interoperability testing, the company’s SN 9000 Intelligent Multiservice Switch is now approved for listing on the Department of Defense (DoD) Unified Capabilities Approved Products List (UCAPL).
JITC is a world-class test and evaluation organization focused on advancing global net-centric testing in support of the DoD’s warfighting capabilities. The JITC approved product list is created for the Defense Information Systems Agency to globally share testing approvals for a wide variety of DoD applied communications equipment, including optical switching and transport systems.
With this latest milestone, military and defense agencies in the Joint community can deploy the SN 9000 Intelligent Multiservice Switch with confidence, knowing the product has met JITC’s stringent requirements for interoperability (IO) and information assurance (IA). In addition, these agencies can achieve enhanced levels of multiservice on-ramp efficiencies and bandwidth-on-demand flexibility through intelligent networking software shared across Sycamore’s optical switching platforms, including the SN 16000 Intelligent Optical Switch, which serves as the cornerstone of DISA’s global optical switched network.
“As circuit and packet convergence at the network edge drives the need for enhanced levels of multiservice flexibility and multi-layer interoperability, we believe the SN 9000 offers a compelling advantage to government agencies evolving their communications networks,” said Kevin Oye, vice president of systems and technology at Sycamore Networks. “JITC certification and APL accreditation demonstrate our ability to deliver high-value solutions with proven reliability, usability, and performance.”
About Joint Interoperability Test Command
The Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) conducts testing of national security systems and information technology systems hardware, software and components. Services include developmental, conformance, interoperability, operational and validation testing.
JITC provides “one-stop systems testing” with its one-of-a-kind array of test beds and uniquely qualified staff. The command can interface all of its on-site capabilities and its network with any other testing or operational facility worldwide. The JITC facilities are located at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., and Indian Head, Md. JITC is a member of the Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB).
JITC services the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), combatant commands, the Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal agencies, allies, coalition partners and commercial vendors. For complete service descriptions and points of contact, please visit http://jitc.fhu.disa.mil.
