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Telefonica Empresas Deploys Nationwide Multiservice Network in Brazil Based on Nortel Networks, Juniper Networks Technology
January 15, 2003 09:00:00 AM ET
SAO PAULO, Brazil--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 15, 2003-- New Network Will Position Operator to Deliver New IP, MPLS Services to Corporate Market
Telefonica Empresas is starting to offer multimedia services for corporate customers throughout Brazil, beyond Sao Paulo, with a nationwide multiservice and IP/MPLS network deployed by Nortel Networks (NYSE/TSX:NT), featuring Nortel Networks Passport Multiservice Switches and Juniper Networks JNPR M20 routing platforms.
With this nationwide multiservice network, Telefonica Empresas is able to provide a range of voice, data, IP (Internet Protocol) and MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) services, including IP VPN (Virtual Private Network), Internet access and remote access to corporate intranets.
"The network was built using `state-of-the-art' technology, building a reliable network for delivery of high-quality, highly-available services," said Herve Adam, managing director, Nortel Networks Brazil.
"Telefonica is one of the largest telecommunications providers in the world and is highly acknowledged for its service quality and innovation," said Tim Lambie, vice president, Latin America Sales, Juniper Networks.
The Telefonica Empresas network includes Nortel Networks Passport* 7000 Multiservice Switches manufactured in Campinas, Brazil, and Nortel Networks Passport 15000 Multiservice Switches.
Nortel Networks Passport 15000 is a scaleable, high-capacity, carrier-grade switch that enables operators like Telefonica Empresas to `grow as they go.' Passport 15000 supports MPLS, IP VPN, ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode), frame relay, circuit emulation and voice services with high quality of service (QoS).
Nortel Networks Passport 7000 series of multiservice switches offers a versatile, reliable and scaleable networking platform for the service provider edge, delivering high performance, cost savings, investment protection and management simplicity.
The Telefonica Empresas network also includes Juniper Networks M-series routing platforms, which provide the port density, flexibility, performance and control required for deployment in a variety of environments. With consistent JUNOS software, performance and technology, the M-series platforms drive lower capital costs by simplifying support; by accelerating design, test and deployment; and by reducing the time it takes to provision new IP services. Juniper Networks M-series also provides hardware-based MPLS and robust Quality of Service features, such as deep packet classification, granular queuing and filtering.
Telefonica Empresas is a company of the Telefonica Group, offering the most complete solutions portfolio for large businesses. The company offers a complete suite of services: Communications Solutions (IP and packet network connectivity); Data Center; Special Projects, including Outsourcing; and Consulting. Information available at: www.telefonicaempresas.com.br
Juniper Networks leads the industry in turning network innovation into the reliable delivery of core, edge, mobile and cable Internet services at scale for the New Public Network. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Juniper Networks offers additional information on its product and service offerings at www.juniper.net.
Nortel Networks is an industry leader and innovator focused on transforming how the world communicates and exchanges information. The Company is supplying its service provider and enterprise customers with communications technology and infrastructure to enable value-added IP data, voice and multimedia services spanning Wireless Networks, Wireline Networks, Enterprise Networks, and Optical Networks. As a global company, Nortel Networks does business in more than 150 countries. More information about Nortel Networks can be found on the Web at www.nortelnetworks.com.
Nortel Networks, the Nortel Networks logo, the Globemark and Passport are trademarks of Nortel Networks. Juniper Networks is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries as a trademark of Juniper Networks, Inc. Broadband Cable Processor, E-series, ESP, G1, G10, G-series, Internet Processor, JUNOS, JUNOScript, M5, M10, M20, M40, M40e, M160, M-series, NMC-RX, SDX, ServiceGuard, T320, T640, T-series, UMC, and Unison are trademarks of Juniper Networks, Inc. All other trademarks, service marks, registered trademarks, or registered service marks are the property of their respective owners.
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