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'''ECI Telecom Ltd''' {{Nasdaq|ECIL}}, is a telecommunication equipment manufacturer based in [[Petah Tikva]], [[Israel]]. |
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'''ECI Telecom Ltd''' is an [[Israel]]-based manufacturer of telecommunications equipment that provides packet optical transport products, [[software-defined networking]] applications, [[cybersecurity]] and professional services. |
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Image:logo_eci.jpg|ECI Telecom Logo |
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== History == |
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Established in 1961, ECI delivers a broad solution to converged telecom networks: [[Broadband]] Multi-service access gateways (MSAG), Service Edge Routers, BRAS, Optical transport, NGN [[Voice over IP]] and Core [[Internet Protocol|IP]]/[[MPLS]] [[routers]]. These converged next generation network solutions are provided to leading carriers and service providers of the world. |
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The Electronics Corporation of Israel (ECI) was founded in 1961. It specialized in [[telephone]] transmission products that manipulated the signals carried on telephone lines. The Electronics Corporation of Israel became ECI Telecom in 1981, and had its first trading on [[NASDAQ]] in 1982. Since that time, ECI has undergone a number of mergers and acquisitions. An acquisition in 2007 by the [[Swarth Group]] and the Ashmore Group, private equity firms, making ECI a private company once again.<ref>{{Citation |
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| title = ECI Telecom Ltd Completes Acquisition by Private Equity Group |
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| url = http://www.ecitele.com/News/Pages/September282007.aspx |
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| accessdate = 2009-10-06 |
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| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080625054529/http://www.ecitele.com/News/Pages/September282007.aspx |
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| archive-date = 2008-06-25 |
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}}</ref> |
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In November 2019, [[Ribbon Communications]] agreed to acquire ECI Telecom, through a merger, for $486 million.<ref>{{Citation |
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In the 90's the company became very successful with a DCME product line which provides real-time compression of phone/voice, by employing various voice compression techniques, including using periods of silence to [[Time-division multiplexing|multiplex]] voice calls on fewer [[E-carrier|E1]]/[[T-carrier|T1]] lines. |
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| title = Ribbon Communications to buy ECI Telecom for $486m |
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| url = https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-ribbon-communications-to-buy-eci-telecom-for-486m-1001307363 |
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| journal = [[Globes (newspaper)|Globes]] |
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| date= 14 November 2019}}</ref> |
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ECI serves carriers and service providers in various sectors: cable/[[multiple system operator]]s, [[Wireless|wireless/cellular]] service providers, utilities, carrier of carriers, data centers, government and defense entities.. |
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The company stumbled during the days of burst of the [[dot-com bubble|Tech bubble]], and has been struggling since to regain its previous glory. In the UK, the company has appointed London branding agency [[N1 Creative Ltd]] to revitalise it's UK position. |
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It markets [[multi-play]] services, business services, [[voice service]]s, [[cellular backhaul]], [[utelco]] and [[network security]]. |
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'''Customers''' |
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ECI’s solutions provide the network foundation for five distinct markets: |
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Facebook in its phase five has given transport core network deployment to Ciena and worldwide metro packet network deployment to ECI telecom which will be completed by 2022.{{cn|date=August 2021}} |
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- Incumbent and competitive telecom carriers |
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- Wireless/Cellular service providers |
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ECI has over 3,000 employees with offices in over 20 countries and development centers in [[India]], [[China]], and [[Israel]]. |
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- Multiple Service Operators (MSOs) – or cable operators, who now offer a vast array of communications services |
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== Former holdings and spin-offs == |
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- Utilities/“Carriers of Carriers” – Companies with networks that serve as backbones for other carriers |
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* [[ECtel]] - provider of [[revenue assurance]] software sold to [[cVidya]] in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vanillaplus.com/news/integrated_revenue_intelligence_solutions_iris_suite_launched_by_cvidya|title=Integrated Revenue Intelligence Solutions (IRIS) suite launched by cVidya - VanillaPlus - The global voice of Telecoms IT|date=15 March 2010|publisher=}}</ref> |
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- Government/Defense – Organizations that need secure communications infrastructures for their large enterprise networks |
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* Veraz Networks - provider of [[Softswitch]] technology merged with NexVerse Networks to form a new company called Veraz Networks in 2002.<ref name=Laing>{{Citation |
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| title = ECI subsidiary NGTS to merge with US company Dialogic Corporation |url=http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1P1-69279280.html |
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| author = Laing, Yehezkel |
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| journal = Jerusalem Post |
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| date=November 1, 2002 |
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| accessdate = 2009-11-11 |
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}}</ref> |
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* InnoWave ECI Wireless Systems Ltd - sold to [[Alvarion]] in 2003<ref>{{cite web|title=Alvarion Closes Acquisition Of InnoWave, ECI's Fixed Wireless Subsidiary|url=http://www.alvarion.com/index.php/en/news-a-events/global-press-releases/931-alvarion-closes-acquisition-of-innowave-ecis-fixed-wireless-subsidiary|access-date=2011-10-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120421061457/http://www.alvarion.com/index.php/en/news-a-events/global-press-releases/931-alvarion-closes-acquisition-of-innowave-ecis-fixed-wireless-subsidiary|archive-date=2012-04-21|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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* [[Celtro communication Ltd]] - provider of [[cellular network]] [[Backhaul (telecommunications)]] optimization and compression technology, worked as an independent business unit within the NGTS division was spun off to a private investor group led by the Momentum Venture Management fund in 2003.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-1000585552|title=ECI spin-off Celtro raises $2.7m - Globes|website=Globes}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20030910005425/en/ECI-Telecom-Momentum-Management-Announce-Spin-Off-Celtro#.U4yUF3KSzNs|title=ECI Telecom and Momentum Management Announce Spin-Off of Celtro Inc.|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/business/cellular-infrastructure-firm-celtro-spins-off-from-eci-1.100002|title=Cellular Infrastructure Firm Celtro Spins Off From ECI|date=12 September 2003|publisher=|via=Haaretz}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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ECI sells its networking infrastructure equipment to leading service |
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*[[Economy of Israel]] |
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providers around the world, including Deutsche Telekom, France Telecom, Telecom Italia, Vodafone, Bezeq, NTL, KPN, Wanadoo, Enertel, TeliaSonera, Svyaz Invest, VimpelCom, MGTS, Ukrtelecom, Kievstar, Tata, Bharti, China Telecom, Hutchison, SK Telecom, KT Corp. (formerly Korea Telecom), Chunghwa Telecom, Globe Telecom, Vtel, Intelsat, Telmex, ICE and many other carriers. |
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==References== |
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'''LightSoft<sup>®</sup> Network Management System'''<br /> |
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The LightSoft Multilayer Network Management System gives network managers the capability to ensure carrier-class reliability levels for offering legacy as well as NG services, while identifying and resolving potential bottlenecks, keeping them in check. Featuring a unique multidimensional approach to managing converged networks, LightSoft handles one physical layer and several technology layers, including SDH/SONET, optical, and Ethernet (data). This creates a graphic interface giving users a comprehensive view of the entire network and allowing efficient customization of individual technology-centric views. |
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==External links== |
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'''Features'''<br /> |
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*[http://www.ecitele.com Company website] |
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• Integrated net-wide management – backbone to access – of ECI/3rd party, NEs<br /> |
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*[http://www.ecitele.com/News/Pages/July22007.aspx Acquisition of the company in 2007] |
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• End-to-end trail provisioning via primary and protection paths<br /> |
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*[http://www.ecitele.com/AboutECI/OurHistory/Pages/default.aspx ECI Telecom history] |
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• Powerful trail sync options and traffic restoration<br /> |
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• Comprehensive configuration, maintenance & performance monitoring tools<br /> |
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• Resilient architecture provides uninterrupted operation and data integrity<br /> |
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'''Benefits'''<br /> |
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• Total control of all layers ensuring high level service management<br /> |
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• Efficient control of network resources, streamlined operation & superior QoS<br /> |
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• Minimal downtime: fast alarm handling, online reports, flexible management, logs<br /> |
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'''''ECI Telecom is an active member of the TeleManagement Forum (TMF), ensuring continuous innovation for the LightSoft system and strict adherence to international standards.''''' |
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'''Interesting Facts about ECI''' |
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- ECI reported revenues of $656 million, and $43 million in net profits in 2006. |
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- ECI was selected by both Beijing Power and Beijing Subway to upgrade their communications networks for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. |
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- In 2007, ECI Telecom was ranked #2 IPTV access vendor worldwide, as well as in Europe, according to the Multimedia Research Group. |
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- ECI Telecom is India's #1 transmission equipment vendor, according to leading Indian telecom magazine Voice & Data. |
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- In December 2006, ECI's Hi-FOCuS 5 DSLAM broadband access platform was ranked #1 by Current Analysis, a leading market research company, based on five major buying criteria: scalability, standards, capacity, QoS support and pricing. |
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'''ECI with the Community''' |
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ECI has a long-established tradition of community involvement. 'With the Community' initiative seeks to empower individuals to make the most of their talents. It operates primarily in the communities in which our enterprises are located and involves hundreds of ECI employees. |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.ecitele.com The company's website] |
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*[http://www.gstock.com/s=ecil The company's stock quote] |
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Eci_old_logo.jpg#filelinks The company's old logo] |
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Latest revision as of 20:40, 30 November 2024
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Networking Hardware |
| Founded | 1961 |
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| Products | Transport, Carrier Ethernet, SDN/NFV, Network Management Systems, Services |
| Website | http://www.ecitele.com |
ECI Telecom Ltd is an Israel-based manufacturer of telecommunications equipment that provides packet optical transport products, software-defined networking applications, cybersecurity and professional services.
History
[edit]The Electronics Corporation of Israel (ECI) was founded in 1961. It specialized in telephone transmission products that manipulated the signals carried on telephone lines. The Electronics Corporation of Israel became ECI Telecom in 1981, and had its first trading on NASDAQ in 1982. Since that time, ECI has undergone a number of mergers and acquisitions. An acquisition in 2007 by the Swarth Group and the Ashmore Group, private equity firms, making ECI a private company once again.[1]
In November 2019, Ribbon Communications agreed to acquire ECI Telecom, through a merger, for $486 million.[2]
ECI serves carriers and service providers in various sectors: cable/multiple system operators, wireless/cellular service providers, utilities, carrier of carriers, data centers, government and defense entities.. It markets multi-play services, business services, voice services, cellular backhaul, utelco and network security.
Facebook in its phase five has given transport core network deployment to Ciena and worldwide metro packet network deployment to ECI telecom which will be completed by 2022.[citation needed]
ECI has over 3,000 employees with offices in over 20 countries and development centers in India, China, and Israel.
Former holdings and spin-offs
[edit]- ECtel - provider of revenue assurance software sold to cVidya in 2010.[3]
- Veraz Networks - provider of Softswitch technology merged with NexVerse Networks to form a new company called Veraz Networks in 2002.[4]
- InnoWave ECI Wireless Systems Ltd - sold to Alvarion in 2003[5]
- Celtro communication Ltd - provider of cellular network Backhaul (telecommunications) optimization and compression technology, worked as an independent business unit within the NGTS division was spun off to a private investor group led by the Momentum Venture Management fund in 2003.[6][7][8]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ ECI Telecom Ltd Completes Acquisition by Private Equity Group, archived from the original on 2008-06-25, retrieved 2009-10-06
- ^ "Ribbon Communications to buy ECI Telecom for $486m", Globes, 14 November 2019
- ^ "Integrated Revenue Intelligence Solutions (IRIS) suite launched by cVidya - VanillaPlus - The global voice of Telecoms IT". 15 March 2010.
- ^ Laing, Yehezkel (November 1, 2002), "ECI subsidiary NGTS to merge with US company Dialogic Corporation", Jerusalem Post, retrieved 2009-11-11
- ^ "Alvarion Closes Acquisition Of InnoWave, ECI's Fixed Wireless Subsidiary". Archived from the original on 2012-04-21. Retrieved 2011-10-02.
- ^ "ECI spin-off Celtro raises $2.7m - Globes". Globes.
- ^ "ECI Telecom and Momentum Management Announce Spin-Off of Celtro Inc".
- ^ "Cellular Infrastructure Firm Celtro Spins Off From ECI". 12 September 2003 – via Haaretz.
