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Brasil Telecom GlobeNet Selects Nokia Siemens Networks for Optical
Backbone Network Expansion in North America
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Brasil Telecom GlobeNet
February 26, 2008
San Diego, CA -- Brasil Telecom GlobeNet will strengthen their North
American product strategy, expanding its solutions capacity and
strengthening security with an optical platform from Nokia Siemens
Networks.
The deployment of the flexible, high-capacity SURPASS hiT 7300 Dense
Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) platform is a first in North
America for Nokia Siemens Networks. Other components of the turnkey
solution are Nokia Siemens Networks’ Telecommunications Network
Management System and a services package including network design,
commissioning, installation as well as training and extended care. |
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The optical platform
provides Brasil Telecom GlobeNet with a scalable transport backbone
that securely and cost-effectively accommodates the high traffic
volumes required by its Tier-1 carrier customers, and supports
leading-edge Reconfigurable Optical Add/Drop Multiplexer (ROADM)
technology.
“After an extensive evaluation process, it was clear that Nokia
Siemens Networks’ DWDM solution delivers best-in-class performance,
giving us the flexibility, high capacity and improved redundancy
essential for our operational and commercial objectives,” said Luiz
Alonso, director, engineering and operations, Brasil Telecom
GlobeNet. “Additionally, their ability to provide a turnkey solution
and their commitment to deploy quickly suited our needs.”
“We are actively working to expand and strengthen our solutions
portfolio and value proposition for the U.S. markets. A reliable,
high capacity network from a vendor who understands the importance
of rapid deployment is the cornerstone of that commercial strategy
,” said Beatriz Pedrosa, director, marketing, Brasil Telecom
GlobeNet. “We are confident that this first step puts us on a
trajectory to exceed our commercial objectives including market
expansion,” added Pedrosa.
Nokia Siemens Networks has already begun deployment of the SURPASS
hiT 7300 multi-haul DWDM solution for Brasil Telecom GlobeNet. When
the first phase of the build-out is complete, South Florida will be
linked to Brasil Telecom GlobeNet’s extensive underwater fiber optic
network, which currently connects the East Coast of the United
States, Bermuda, Brazil and Venezuela. This will position Brasil
Telecom GlobeNet to strengthen its presence in the North America
market.
“With the SURPASS hiT 7300, Nokia Siemens Networks has extended its
global leadership in next-generation long haul and ultra long haul
optical networks to regional segments,” said Sue Spradley, Head of
North America, Nokia Siemens Networks. “We are delighted to expand
our long relationship with Brasil Telecom GlobeNet into North
America through the delivery of a scalable and cost-effective
end-to-end solution.”
Nokia Siemens Networks holds the number one global market position
in DWDM and is a global market leader in leading-edge long haul and
ultra long haul ROADM technology.
About Brasil Telecom GlobeNet
Brasil Telecom GlobeNet is an international
carrier’s carrier, with headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida – USA;
it operates the most advanced, fully redundant, and lowest latency
submarine fiber optic network linking North and South America.
Brasil Telecom GlobeNet is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brasil
Telecom (NYSE-listed “BTM”), headquartered in Brasilia, D.F.,
Brazil. Brasil Telecom is a leader in converged fixed-mobile
solutions as well as a full-service telecommunications operator
which has a rich voice, data, Internet, and managed services product
portfolio for residential, enterprise, commercial, and government
customers.
For more information, visit www.globenet.net.
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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