PLANET Technology Corporation, the global leading IP-based networking company, announced that it was awarded “2011 Taiwan Excellence Award” for its two leading-edge products-- VDSL2 IP DSLAM (VDL-2420MR) and Professional PoE IP Phone with Expansion Function (VIP-560PE)>. PLANET Technology once again showed its global competitiveness by winning prominent awards for the eighth consecutive year.

“2011 Taiwan Excellence Award” is organized by TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council) commissioned by the Ministry of Economics Affairs (MOEA) of the R.O.C. government. It is the highest accolade awarded for innovative products. PLANET products are awarded in recognition for outstanding performance in R&D Innovation, Design Uniqueness, Quality Systems, and Global Marketing. The award of excellence strengthens PLANET Technology global brand recognition in product innovation and professionalism.

The award winning VDL-2420MR, the telecom-level VDSL2 IP DSLAM, is an ideal CO solution for FTTx Last Mile applications by ISPs, Telecoms and campuses. It supports VDSL2 30a profiles to easily provide 100/100Mbps high bandwidth triple-play services on the existing twisted pair lines. In addition, the VDSL2 IP DSLAM also provides reliable and robust Layer 2+ switching feature and Hot-Swappable AC/DC Redundant Power System.

Another award winning VIP-560PE is the ideal Professional PoE IP Phone with Expansion Function for enterprises to deploy VoIP network by using IP PBX service. It integrates IEEE 802.3af PoE circuitry offering benefit of reducing cabling expenses and cord clutter. To give users most flexibility, the VIP-560PE supports up to 6 Expansion Module (VIP-56EXT) for receptionists to manage 200 programmable extensions easily and efficiently.