MRV
Communications, Inc., a global provider of
innovative packet and optical solutions for service providers, data
center operators and enterprises, announced it has joined the Open
Invention Network (OIN) ecosystem, the largest patent non-aggression
community dedicated to the ongoing support of Linux and open source
software. This membership also underscores MRV’s commitment to ingenuity
and industry collaboration.
MRV has leveraged Linux as its core operating system to power its
solutions since 1999 and is a steadfast proponent of OIN’s open source
community, which includes members such as Google, IBM, NEC, Sony, and
Red Hat. Since the company’s founding over 25 years ago, MRV has been
dedicated to engineering future-proof solutions, with flexible
architectures and interoperability, to ensure investment protection and
an optimal end-user experience.
“Joining OIN further underscores MRV’s commitment to open source and
product advancement across development communities,” said Zeev Draer,
Vice President of Strategic Marketing for MRV Communications. “Open
source software has always been a tremendous source for industry
innovation and a safe guard against costly vendor lock-in. Now more than
ever, especially with the rise of virtualization, it is necessary that
the sharing of code goes unimpeded for the maximization of creativity
across all sectors and the resulting end user benefits.”
"As an innovative provider of packet and optical solutions for
telecommunications service providers, which has employed Linux-based
solutions to enhance the flexibility and scalability of its products, we
are pleased to have MRV Communications join OIN," said Keith Bergelt,
Chief Executive Officer of Open Invention Network. “By joining OIN, MRV
Communications demonstrates its commitment to patent non-aggression
within Linux and adjacent open source technologies.”
Free and open source programs allow companies, schools, governments and
end users a wide array of choices, ensuring they get the best possible
technology for their needs. To learn more about the Open Invention
Network, please visit www.openinventionnetwork.com.
For more information on MRV and its solution portfolio, please visit www.mrv.com.