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Business Wire
05-08-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
The UNH Interoperability Labs Listed as Official Testing Lab for BBF.247 PON ONU Certification
DURHAM, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The University of New Hampshire Interoperability Labs (UNH-IOL), an independent provider of comprehensive testing and standards conformance services for the networking industry, has announced its approval as a testing laboratory for the Broadband Forum's BBF.247 PON ONU Certification. Currently, the UNH-IOL offers a wide range of broadband testing services, and its PON expansion aims to facilitate open interoperability for PON networks, equipment manufacturers, and service providers. The UNH-IOL is now a certified test lab for BBF.247 PON ONU Certification, ensuring strict adherence to the specification necessary for multi-vendor interoperability among PON OLT and ONU devices. With the growth of fiber technology, ensuring seamless interoperability prior to deployment has become more crucial than ever. This ensures that devices and equipment from different manufacturers can work together effectively. Through PON certification, internet service providers gain the ability to utilize various equipment from multiple manufacturers, fostering equipment flexibility. This flexibility not only reduces costs but also broadens the supply chain, enhances network reliability, and ensures that infrastructure can adapt as PON networks evolve. "The expansion of the PON certification program is essential for helping operators confidently implement new technologies like XGS-PON and the forthcoming 25GS-PON and HSP," said Justin Nelson, Broadband Technical Manager, UNH-IOL. "Ensuring compliance facilitates smooth transitions for Wi-Fi and cellular networks that rely on fiber infrastructure, resulting in a more reliable network and consistent performance for users.' First launched in 2011 for GPON ONUs, the BBF.247 certification was designed for Optical Network Units (ONU) and ensures that ONU equipment used in PON networks complies with requirements outlined in the ITU-T OMCI specifications (ITU-T G.988). Since that initial launch, the UNH-IOL and the Broadband Forum have continued to progress and enhance the PON testing specifications, including multiple releases of the BBF.247 certification program and the TR-255 PON interoperability test plan. Since the program's inception, 226 products have received certification from over 30 companies, underscoring the successful impact of the PON certification. The UNH-IOL is hosting a Webinar on 'The Impact of BBF.247 ONU PON Certification' August 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM (ET) which will educate participants on what BBF.247 is, what it isn't and benefits of this certification. In addition, the lab is hosting the BBF PON Plugfest for XGS-PON, 25GS-PON, and HS-PON (50G PON) during the week of October 6-10, 2025. The event is open to all Broadband Forum members building PON products. The BBF.247 PON Certification is now available as part of the UNH-IOL PON Testing Services, the BBF.247 Certification validates conformance of ONU devices, enabling interoperability with a wider range of OLT suppliers. To learn more about PON events or PON testing services, please visit the UNH-IOL PON webpage. The University of New Hampshire Interoperability Labs (UNH-IOL) is an independent provider of broad-based testing and standards conformance services for the networking and data communications industry. Since 1988, UNH-IOL has been at the forefront of multi-vendor interoperability, offering a neutral and secure environment for testing emerging technologies and developing testing solutions to help companies deliver products to market. With over 28,000 square feet of advanced lab space and multimillion-dollar testbeds, the lab supports a wide range of technologies including Ethernet, IPv6, NVMe®, and automotive networking. UNH-IOL is a 100% industry-funded, non-profit organization shaping global standards while preparing the next generation of engineers through hands-on student engagement and workforce development in collaboration with the University of New Hampshire.
Associated Press
31-01-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
The Gaygency Earns Official LGBT Business Enterprise® (LGBTBE®) Certification from the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
The Gaygency is thrilled to announce its certification as an LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE®) through the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) Supplier Diversity Initiative. As the leading voice for LGBTQ-owned businesses across the nation, the NGLCC plays a vital role in connecting LGBTQ enterprises with corporate and government partnerships. 'We're excited to welcome The Gaygency to our growing network of certified LGBT Business Enterprises and to the many opportunities available within our corporate partnerships and supplier diversity programs,' said NGLCC Co-Founder and President Justin Nelson and Co-Founder and CEO Chance Mitchell. 'America's LGBTQ business owners, including the estimated 1.4 million represented in our groundbreaking America's LGBT Economy report, contribute over $1.7 trillion to the GDP and generate thousands of jobs across the country. The Gaygency's addition to our network is a testament to the vital role LGBTQ businesses play in driving economic progress.' With this certification, The Gaygency gains access to a range of benefits, including participation in the supplier diversity programs of the NGLCC's corporate partners, educational resources, and opportunities to build strategic business partnerships with other LGBTBEs. The agency will also be actively involved in the NGLCC's events, such as the International Business & Leadership Conference, further fostering global collaboration among LGBTQ-owned enterprises. 'Being officially certified as an LGBT Business Enterprise® is more than a milestone—it's a testament to the power of representation in business,' said The Gaygency Founder and CEO Daniel Montelongo. 'This certification opens doors to new opportunities while reinforcing our mission: to amplify LGBTQ+ voices, foster authentic connections, and create campaigns that don't just drive growth, but progress. We're honored to join this network of change makers building a stronger, more inclusive economy.' About NGLCC The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) is the business voice of the LGBTQ community and the exclusive certifying body for LGBTQ-owned businesses. With more than 400 corporate partners and 72 local, state, and international affiliate chambers, NGLCC is the largest LGBTQ business development and economic advocacy organization in the world. 202.234.9181 About The Gaygency The Gaygency is an LGBTQ+-owned digital marketing agency dedicated to amplifying authentic representation and fostering meaningful connections between brands and the LGBTQ+ community. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in New York City, The Gaygency partners with LGBTQ+ businesses and allies to create bold, data-driven campaigns that inspire action and drive impact. With a mission rooted in advocacy and progress, The Gaygency ensures that marketing isn't just about reaching audiences—it's about resonating with them. For more information, visit The Gaygency Media Contact 917.946.3613 Contact Information: The Gaygency Daniel Montelongo (212) 287-7921
