Versawave Technologies Inc

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“Versawave’s innovative, industry-leading technology is helping one of our long-standing customers advance research into avionics photonics,” said Simon Benwell, Business Unit Manager for Versawave - A Division of Optelian. “We are delighted to see results published that highlight the value of the high-bandwidth and flat response of Versawave polarization modulators, especially in avionics and ship-board systems. Our new line of >60 Ghz modulators have the same low chirp, enabling even more advanced systems.

Versawave is a leader in the field of ultra-high bandwidth gallium arsenide based optical modulators with patented polarization modulation technology. Versawave designs, develops and manufactures its products in Canada with semi-conductor chip fabrication provided by select vendors in North America. Versawave is actively involved in research to create a new generation of silicon photonic technology. For more information, visit www.versawave.com .

Ottawa, ON/Marietta, GA/Vancouver, BC – January 24, 2012. Optelian, a trusted designer and manufacturer of optical transport systems , today announced that it has acquired Versawave Technologies Inc., of Vancouver, British Columbia, a leader in the field of ultra-high bandwidth gallium arsenide based optical modulators with patented polarization modulation technology. This strategic move further positions Optelian to broaden its markets, extend technical leadership and strengthen its client services through innovative product development in the field of optical communications, worldwide.

Optelian is a trusted designer and manufacturer of optical transport systems. The company has been proudly serving some of the world's largest network operators since 2002. The company's portfolio of optical solutions enables telecom, multi-service operator (MSO), utility and enterprise customers to expand their fibre capacity so they can increase revenue and cost-effectiveness.

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