Description There is no ancient and mysterious shroud concealing Turin Networks' business. The company makes fiber optic communications switching equipment. Turin's Traverse product consolidates multiplexing, digital cross connect, and edge switching functions into one hardware system, while its TransAccess device enables T1 network access. The company's products are targeted toward communications service providers that offer both data and voice services. Turin was founded in 1999 by a group including CEO John Webley and VP Philip Yim. Investors include Sequoia Capital and Advanced Fibre Communications.