Alcatel, wereldleider in optische netwerken, gaat zogenaamde cross-connect technologie implementeren in het internationale IP (Internet protocol) netwerk van Sprint. In het kader van de opracht zal Sprint Alcatel 1630 GSX (global synchronous
cross-connect) apparatuur installeren in Europa en Azie. In de tweede helft van 2002 zal Alcatel 1630 GSX apparatuur ook in het netwerk van Sprint Nederland worden geinstalleerd.
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Alcatel cross-connect technology deployed in Europe and Asia Pacific
Paris - Alcatel (Paris: CGEP.PA and NYSE: ALA), the world leader in optical networking, today announced that Sprint has selected Alcatel's industry-leading cross-connect technology for implementation in their international IP (Internet Protocol) network. Under the terms of the contract, Sprint will install the Alcatel 1630 GSX (global synchronous cross-connect) in Europe and Asia Pacific.
Alcatel's 1630 GSX is an innovative and versatile cross-connect solution, designed to support both SONET and SDH. It efficiently manages both voice rate and higher rate private line services from a single platform. This dual functionality provides Sprint with greater efficiencies from a single product, reducing the need for extensive equipment purchases. During the second half of 2002, Sprint will deploy Alcatel's 1630 GSX in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, England, France, China, Japan, Singapore
and Australia.
"Choosing Alcatel's 1630 GSX is a natural choice for us as we expand our network throughout the world," said Andy Croughan, the assistant vice president of Sprint's international network services. "Alcatel has a long history of providing networking solutions and we believe those solutions are integral to our success as a global network operator."
"We know what it takes to make our customers successful as they expand their networks globally," said Chris Stark, vice president of Alcatel's optical networks activity in North America. "Sprint's global network is a class act, and Alcatel looks forward to supporting them with our global experience as they continue to grow."
As Sprint continues to provide customers with global IP connectivity, Alcatel is committed to providing unparalleled support as a global organization with a strong international presence. Alcatel has collaborated with Sprint on optical networking projects since 1999.
About Sprint
Sprint is a global communications company serving more than 26 million business and residential customers in over 70 countries. With approximately 80,000 employees worldwide and more than $26 billion in annual revenues, Sprint is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying state of the art network technologies, including the United States' first nationwide all-digital, fiber-optic network. Sprint's award-winning Tier 1 Internet backbone is being extended to key global markets to provide customers with a broad portfolio of scalable IP products. Sprint's high-capacity, high-speed network gives customers fast, dependable, nonstop access to the vast majority of the world's Internet content. Sprint also operates the largest 100-percent digital, nationwide PCS wireless network in the United States, already serving the majority of the nation's metropolitan areas, including more than 4,000 cities and communities.
About Alcatel
According to leading telecom market research firm RHK, Alcatel was the 2001 world leader in global optical transport - encompassing terrestrial and submarine applications - with 17% market share, in terrestrial optical transport with 14.2% market share and in submarine optical transport with 41% market share, an unprecedented achievement in the telecom industry. Alcatel's optics business comprises optical components, optical fibers, SDH/SONET and DWDM systems, cross-connects, microwave radio links, network intelligence, and services for both terrestrial and submarine applications.
Alcatel designs, develops and builds innovative and competitive
communications networks, enabling carriers, service providers and
enterprises to deliver any type of content, such as voice, data and multimedia, to any type of consumer, anywhere in the world. Relying on its leading and comprehensive products and solutions portfolio, stretching from end-to-end optical infrastructures, fixed and mobile networks to broadband access, Alcatel's customers can focus on optimizing their service offerings and revenue streams. With sales of Euro 25 billion in 2001 and 99,000 employees, Alcatel operates in more than 130 countries. For
more information, http://www.alcatel.com.
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