News for 'RBAK'--RBAK Teams Up With HP!
(Redback Networks Teams With HP to Deliver Integrated Solution to Manage MPLS VPN Services for Next-Generation Networks)
SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov 28, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Redback Networks Inc.
(NASDAQ:RBAK), a leading provider of next-generation broadband networking
systems, today announced that it has created with HP an integrated solution for
managing MPLS virtual private networking services. The solution combines the
edge routing, Ethernet aggregation and subscriber management capabilities of the
SmartEdge(R) Service Gateway, with the flexible management capabilities of the
HP OpenView Service Activator, simplifying operations support system (OSS)
integration and reducing time-to-market for new IP services.
"In order to take full advantage of advanced IP services, carriers will require
integration of best-of-breed products with the OSS environment to enable
customers to more effectively operate and deploy services in their networks,"
said Paul Hughes, director of billing & payment applications at Yankee Group.
"With the integrated Redback and HP solution, carriers can immediately deliver
and manage MPLS VPN services, capitalizing on the potential revenue opportunity
these in-demand services provide."
HP OpenView Service Activator provides a sophisticated framework for the
creation and activation of all types of services, regardless of the underlying
network technology. Service Activator enables the creation and deployment of
services rapidly, efficiently, and accurately, allowing service providers to
reduce the cost and effort to bring in service revenue faster.
"With the continued deployment of service offerings, service providers face a
major challenge managing the associated operating and integration costs. We are
pleased to be working with Redback to enable service providers to streamline the
deployment of value added services," said Michele Campriani, director,
Operations Solutions, Network and Service Provider Business, HP.
"As carriers deploy next generation networks, it is crucial that they have the
tools for rapid service activation and management," said Shailesh Shukla, vice
president of strategy and business development at Redback. "The SmartEdge
Service Gateway offers a wide range of service creation capabilities and
subscriber information enabling service providers to differentiate their service
offerings, billing strategy and reduce time to market," he continues. "The
integrated Redback and HP solution leverages these differentiating capabilities
to provide a complete service management solution."
The SmartEdge platform supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 MPLS VPN services in
conjunction with virtual routers to create a flexible and powerful service
offering. Combined with HP's OpenView Service Activator, Redback's SmartEdge
platform enable carriers to rapidly deploy and manage VPN services in any
environment. MPLS VPN services can be delivered over ATM, Frame Relay, or
Ethernet.
About Redback Networks
Redback Networks Inc., a leading provider of next-generation IP broadband
networking equipment, enables carriers and service providers to build Smart
Broadband Networks that can deliver simplified, personalized and portable
subscriber services to consumers and businesses. The company's carrier-class,
consumer-scale SmartEdge Router and Service Gateway platforms combine subscriber
management, IP edge routing and Ethernet aggregation functions. In conjunction
with the NetOp(TM) Element and Policy Manager platforms they provide a powerful,
flexible infrastructure for managing both residential and business users and
deploying a variety of value-added services.
Founded in 1996 and headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with sales and technical
support centers located worldwide, Redback Networks maintains a growing and
global customer base of more than 500 carriers and service providers, including
major local exchange carriers (LECs), inter-exchange carriers (IXCs), PTTs,
service providers and ISPs. For more information, visit Redback Networks at
www.redback.com.
REDBACK and SmartEdge are trademarks registered at the U.S. Patent and Trademark
Office and in other countries. NetOp is a trademark of Redback Networks Inc. All
other products or services mentioned are the trademark, service marks,
registered trademarks or registered service marks of their respective owners.
