--- title: XKL = Exciting, Killer, Laser Beam Technology! description: XKL = Exciting, Killer, Laser Beam Technology! --- - [Contact JSA](https://www.jsa.net/contact/) - [Tech & Telecom News Now](https://www.jsa.net/blog/) [Twitter](https://twitter.com/telecompr) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/JaymieScottoTV) [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/jaymie-scotto-%26-associates) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/JaymieScottoandAssociates) [![JSA – Jaymie Scotto & Associates Logo](https://blog.jsa.net/hubfs/JSA_March2019%20Theme/images/jsa-logo-120h.png) ![JSA – Jaymie Scotto & Associates Logo](https://blog.jsa.net/hubfs/JSA_March2019%20Theme/images/jsa-logo-60h.png) ![JSA – Jaymie Scotto & Associates Logo](https://blog.jsa.net/hubfs/JSA_March2019%20Theme/images/jsa-logo-60h.png)](https://www.jsa.net/) - [Company](https://www.jsa.net/#) - [Our Core Values](https://www.jsa.net/core-values/) - [Our Team](https://www.jsa.net/team/) - [Our Clients](https://www.jsa.net/clients/) - [Our Story](https://www.jsa.net/our-story/) - [Giving Back](https://www.jsa.net/giving-back/) - [Our News](https://www.jsa.net/jsa-news/) - [Our Partners](https://www.jsa.net/partners/) - [Services](https://www.jsa.net/#) - [Public Relations & Content](https://www.jsa.net/public-relations/) - [Digital Marketing](https://www.jsa.net/digital-marketing/) - [Consultation](https://www.jsa.net/pr-marketing-consultation/) - [Website & Design](https://www.jsa.net/website-design-development/) - [Video & WebCasts](https://www.jsa.net/video-marketing-webcasts/) - [Event Planning](https://www.jsa.net/event-planning/) - [Portfolio](https://www.jsa.net/portfolio/) - [Pricing](https://www.jsa.net/pricing/) - [Regions](https://www.jsa.net/#) - [United States](https://www.jsa.net/united-states/) - [Canada](https://www.jsa.net/canada/) - [Europe](https://www.jsa.net/europe/) - [Flexibility](https://www.jsa.net/#) - [Small Company Offerings](https://www.jsa.net/small-company/) - [Medium Company Packages](https://www.jsa.net/medium-company/) - [Large Company Partnerships](https://www.jsa.net/large-company/) - [Channels](https://www.jsa.net/#) - [Telecom Exchange (TEX)](https://www.jsa.net/tex/) - [CEO Exchange](https://www.jsa.net/ceo-exchange/) - [JSA TV](https://www.jsa.net/jsa-tv/) - [JSA Radio](https://www.jsa.net/jsa-radio/) - [Virtual CEO Roundtables](https://www.jsa.net/virtual-roundtables/) - [Women’s Speaking Initiative](https://www.jsa.net/womens-speaking-initiative/) - [Industry Events](https://www.jsa.net/industry-events) - [Blog](https://www.jsa.net/blog/) - [Company](https://www.jsa.net/#) - [Our Core Values](https://www.jsa.net/core-values/) - [Our Team](https://www.jsa.net/team/) - [Our Clients](https://www.jsa.net/clients/) - [Our Story](https://www.jsa.net/our-story/) - [Giving Back](https://www.jsa.net/giving-back/) - [Our News](https://www.jsa.net/jsa-news/) - [Our Partners](https://www.jsa.net/partners/) - [Services](https://www.jsa.net/#) - [Public Relations & Content](https://www.jsa.net/public-relations/) - [Digital Marketing](https://www.jsa.net/digital-marketing/) - [Consultation](https://www.jsa.net/pr-marketing-consultation/) - [Website & Design](https://www.jsa.net/website-design-development/) - [Video & WebCasts](https://www.jsa.net/video-marketing-webcasts/) - [Event Planning](https://www.jsa.net/event-planning/) - [Portfolio](https://www.jsa.net/portfolio/) - [Pricing](https://www.jsa.net/pricing/) - [Regions](https://www.jsa.net/#) - [United States](https://www.jsa.net/united-states/) - [Canada](https://www.jsa.net/canada/) - [Europe](https://www.jsa.net/europe/) - [Flexibility](https://www.jsa.net/#) - [Small Company Offerings](https://www.jsa.net/small-company/) - [Medium Company Packages](https://www.jsa.net/medium-company/) - [Large Company Partnerships](https://www.jsa.net/large-company/) - [Channels](https://www.jsa.net/#) - [Telecom Exchange (TEX)](https://www.jsa.net/tex/) - [CEO Exchange](https://www.jsa.net/ceo-exchange/) - [JSA TV](https://www.jsa.net/jsa-tv/) - [JSA Radio](https://www.jsa.net/jsa-radio/) - [Virtual CEO Roundtables](https://www.jsa.net/virtual-roundtables/) - [Women’s Speaking Initiative](https://www.jsa.net/womens-speaking-initiative/) - [Industry Events](https://www.jsa.net/industry-events) - [Blog](https://www.jsa.net/blog/) # XKL = Exciting, Killer, Laser Beam Technology! Well not quite, but [XKL](http://www.xkl.com), a leading-edge provider of enterprise fiber optic networking equipment is an exciting company, and the Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) agrees.   XKL has been named a finalist for the Associations Innovative Manufacturer Product of the Year award.  The WTIA recognizes companies, organizations and individuals who best demonstrate technology and service innovation and excellence.  [![](https://static.hsstatic.net/BlogImporterAssetsUI/ex/missing-image.png "wtialogo_int")](http://www.jsa.net/jsablog/2011/01/13/xkl-exciting-killer-laser-beam-technology/wtialogo_int/) XKL's DarkStar Optical Transport Systems are designed to allow both Enterprise and carrier clients to easily deploy optical networks with high capacity requirements.  [![](https://static.hsstatic.net/BlogImporterAssetsUI/ex/missing-image.png "XKL-Booth641")](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/xkl-exciting-killer-laser-beam-technology/www.xkl.com)  XKL's systems lights fiber optically end-to-end providing one of the lowest latency solutions available in the market. The Press Release in its entirety is below for further reading.  For more information visit [www.xkl.com](http://www.xkl.com).  | ### XKL, LLC. Named Finalist For Washington Technology Industry Association's Innovative Manufacturer Product of the Year ###  *Winners to be announced February 24th at awards celebration* | | --- |   - XKL, LLC is a leading provider of fiber optic networking equipment - XKL's DarkStar® Optical Transport System is named a finalist at the WTIA's Innovative Manufacturer Product of the Year awards ceremony - The award ceremony will be held on February 24th, where the winners will be announced **SEATTLE, WA – January 13, 2011 –** [XKL, LLC](http://www.xkl.com/). Announces today that it has been named a finalist for the Innovative Manufacturer Product of the Year as part of the [Washington Technology Industry Association](http://www.washingtontechnology.org/) (WTIA)'s 16th annual [Industry Achievement Awards](http://www.washingtontechnology.org/IAA/) (IAA). The awards recognize Washington State companies, organizations and individuals who best demonstrate technology and service innovation and excellence. For more information and to register for the event, go to: [www.washingtontechnology.org/IAA](http://www.washingtontechnology.org/IAA). "These finalists represent the most creative and innovative companies and individuals in our industry and deserve the highest congratulations," said Susan Sigl, President and CEO of the WTIA. "We're fortunate to live and work in a state with such a diverse and vibrant technology community. I wish each finalist the best and look forward to revealing the winners in February." XKL is a leading-edge provider of enterprise [fiber optic networking equipment](http://www.xkl.com/products.html).  The company's solutions provide a small foot-print solution that simplifies private end-to-end optical transmission solutions.  "We are honored to be considered as a finalist for Washington Technology Association's Industry Achievement Awards," states Len Bosack, CEO of XKL.  "XKL's [DarkStar](http://xkl.com/schematics.html)[®](http://xkl.com/schematics.html) Optical Transport Systems are designed to allow both Enterprise and carrier clients easily to deploy optical networks with high capacity requirements." **About the Washington Technology Industry Association** The [Washington Technology Industry Association](http://www.washingtontechnology.org/) , founded in 1984, is one of the largest statewide associations of technology companies, IT departments and individual technology professionals in North America. With more than 1,000 members representing more than 125,000 employees in Washington State, the association is a catalyst for sharing expertise, fostering collaboration, delivering key business services and advancing the value and global impact of technology companies doing business in Washington. The association's corporate sponsors are F5 Networks, HTC, Microsoft, Moss Adams LLP, RealNetworks, Regence BlueShield, Vertafore and Wells Fargo Insurance Services. For more information, go to [www.washingtontechnology.org/](http://www.washingtontechnology.org/). **About** **XKL, LLC:** Led by CEO and Cisco Systems co-founder Len Bosack, [XKL LLC](http://www.xkl.com/) develops products that epitomize the company's mission: Bringing fundamental change to worldwide telecommunications. XKL optical transport terminal technologies enable enterprises with enormous and complex data transmission needs to tap into the power of the wholesale Internet. This allows XKL customers to achieve network independence, greater reliability, enhanced transmission speed and better value. The company is headquartered in Kirkland, Washington. 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