Deutsche Telekom selects Ericsson to provide components for its IP backbone
As the end-to-end solution provider, Ericsson will also provide installation, implementation, system support, spare part management and professional services. Implementation began in October 2001, as part of a special ad-hoc contract.
"We are proud that Deutsche Telekom AG has chosen the Ericsson and Juniper Networks solutions to enhance its global IP network", said Karl Alsmar, President LM Ericsson International AB, Global Customer Unit Deutsche Telekom. "This enhancement of their backbone with our packet backbone portfolio will further improve their ability to deliver first class services to their customers."
"By selecting the solution provided by Ericsson and Juniper Networks, Deutsche Telekom gains a scalable, secure and reliable global IP infrastructure, " said Carl Showalter, Vice President of Marketing, Juniper Networks, Inc. "This solutions enables public and private IP services for Deutsche Telekom's growing customer base."
Ericsson is shaping the future of Mobile and Broadband Internet communications through its continuous technology leadership. Providing innovative solutions in more than 140 countries, Ericsson is helping to create the most powerful communication companies in the world.
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