How has been the performance in wireless, optical networking, broadband and cards segments for the AP region?
LKW: The wireless segment has performed very well in the Asia Pacific region. We have successfully managed design wins from major customers with our wireless solutions. We are well positioned in optical networking solutions despite keen price competition from Chinese manufacturers. We also offer solutions for storage though unique combination of fiber optics and high-speed IC competencies, complemented by memories, ranging from 1-10G FO modules. On the telecom end (metro SONET/SDH), our market share for 155M, 622M, 2.5G, 10G modules are growing healthily and we have attained 70 percent market share with PAROLI modules. Our MoUs with top accounts and close development links with customers are likely to grow further. In addition, recent major design wins at top telecom accounts for multi-rate 16×2.5/4x10G/40G framer/mapper, along with the first working silicon in the market, fuelled our drive in achieving leadership in the optical networking arena. We also have a strategic partnership wi