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Cable & Wireless
International Selects Nokia Siemens Networks for $40 Million Deal to
Deliver Next Generation Services to the Caribbean region
Other Topics: IPTV Head-End
System, IPTV End-to-End QoS
Cable & Wireless
October 9, 2007
Nokia Siemens Networks named preferred supplier of Release 4 and
Intelligent Packet Core networks architecture
Irving, TX and London, UK -– Cable & Wireless and Nokia Siemens
Networks are extending their global frame agreement to include the
deployment of Nokia Siemens Networks’ Release 4 and Intelligent
Packet Core networks architecture, a single platform that will be
able to support second- and third-generation wireless networks. This
architecture enables Cable & Wireless to modernize its networks and
continue to introduce advanced wireless services cost effectively. |
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Nokia Siemens Networks joined forces
with Cable & Wireless to design a core network solution that will
provide full redundancy across all the Caribbean regions that the
operator serves; allowing for continued service during critical
situations like hurricanes. The core network architecture Nokia
Siemens Networks is delivering is compliant with both the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the European
Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI).
“By the time the implementation of this deal is complete, the C&W
network in the Caribbean will be future proof, resilient and capable
of offering the future services and quality that our customers
require and deserve,” said Walid Bounassif, director of engineering
and technology services for Cable & Wireless International. Today’s
announcement follows the launch of a new, $2.5 million Caribbean
Network Operations Center (NOC) facility – built to monitor and
manage Next-Generation Networks -- last month. At the NOC launch,
Cable & Wireless International’s Chief Executive Officer, Harris
Jones, outlined the company’s strategy for moving to Next Generation
Network technology “in order to live up to the promises we make to
our customers.”
Nokia Siemens Networks is supplying full Release 4 Core network
solutions including the Nokia Siemens Networks Media Gateways (MGW),
Mobile Softswitches (MSS), Intelligent Packet Core and Operation
Support Systems (OSS). Services are a significant part of the
contract, covering end-to-end network implementation, installation
and integration of systems into the existing multi-vendor network,
and a range of Care services such as software support and hardware
repair services.
“Nokia Siemens Networks’ deployment with Cable & Wireless is a
fantastic example of our ability to provide a true end-to-end
network solution from radio and core networks to services,” said Sue
Spradley, Head of North America, Nokia Siemens Networks. “Cable &
Wireless and their customers will benefit from these solutions that
enable a steady evolution to future technologies.”
In June 2006, Cable & Wireless announced it selected Nokia Siemens
Networks (then Nokia) to deploy a GSM network in the British Virgin
Islands. Additionally, Nokia Siemens Networks has deployed GSM and
WCDMA 3G radio and core networks to Cable & Wireless in the Channel
Island of Jersey.
About Cable & Wireless
Cable & Wireless is one of the world’s leading international
communications companies. It operates through two standalone
business units - Europe, Asia & US and International.
The Europe, Asia & US business unit (formerly known as the "UK"
business) provides enterprise and carrier solutions to the largest
users of telecoms services across the UK, US, continental Europe and
Asia, and wholesale broadband services in the UK. With experience of
delivering connectivity to 153 countries - and an intention to be
the first customer-defined communications services business - the
focus is on delivering customers a service experience that is second
to none.
The International business unit operates integrated
telecommunications companies in 33 countries offering mobile,
broadband, domestic and international fixed line services to
residential and business customers, with principal operations in the
Caribbean, Panama, Macau, Monaco and the Channel Islands.
For more information about Cable & Wireless, go to http://www.cw.com
About Nokia Siemens Networks
Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading global enabler of communications
services. The company provides a complete, well-balanced product
portfolio of mobile and fixed network infrastructure solutions and
addresses the growing demand for services with 20,000 service
professionals worldwide. Nokia Siemens Networks is one of the
largest telecommunications infrastructure companies with operations
in 150 countries. The company is headquartered in Espoo, Finland.
www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com |
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