Altera is to assist Tpack in promotion of its third generation of packet mapper and switching technology on a global basis.

Tpack and Altera Corp have entered into a joint marketing and sales agreement whereby Altera will assist Tpack in promotion of its third generation of packet mapper and switching technology on a global basis. Tpack provides solutions for packet data switching and transport across Ethernet/MPLS and Sonet/SDH networks. Tpack's third generation of solutions includes 10Gbit/s NG-Sonet/SDH packet mapper and 40Gbit/s switching technology.

Tpack solutions are based on Altera FPGA devices where Tpack uses the inherent reprogrammability of FPGAs to offer customised solutions to its customers.

As part of the agreement, Altera agrees to assist Tpack in promotion and sales support of third generation technology and solutions.

This provides Tpack with access to a world-class sales and marketing organisation, while at the same time providing telecom customers with powerful technology that takes full advantage of FPGA technology.

'Our relationship with Tpack demonstrates Altera's commitment to enabling sophisticated, high value customer solutions', said John Sakamoto, Senior Director of Altera's Wireline Business Unit.

'Tpack applies Altera's high-performance FPGAs in telecom applications enabling a rapid response to evolving market needs'.

'They also employ Altera's seamless, risk-free HardCopy structured ASIC for a dramatic, pin-compatible cost-reduction path'.

'We are very excited about this business relationship, which we believe is a true win-win for both Altera and Tpack'.

'Tpack receives the support of a strong global organisation, while Tpack provides solutions that showcase the strengths of FPGA technology', according to Peter Viereck, CEO Tpack.