Ericsson ENGINE selected for multi-service network in Chile

Ericsson ENGINE selected for multi-service network in Chile Ericsson's ENGINE solution, a multi-service next generation network offering, has been chosen by Chilean operator Telsur. The Ericsson ENGINE solution will enable Telsur to deploy a powerful, data-enabled national IP value-added network to provide telecom-grade services, such as efficient data transport, voice over IP, digital TV and video, and multimedia services. Ericsson will provide all systems integration and other professional services including third party network elements and best-of-breed management systems. As part of the strategic agreement, Ericsson also will provide joint-marketing support to develop new IP broadband and interactive multimedia services to Telsur customers. The ENGINE solution for Telsur is comprised of Ericsson's robust Packet Backbone Network and broadband access technology. It combines Ericsson's scalable ATM switch, AXD 301; edge aggregation router, AXI 540; xDSL integrated broadband access solution, ENGINE Access Ramp, and SDH transport network solutions. The terms of the strategic agreement also include a partnership between Ericsson and Telsur to deploy new cellular wideband service opportunities, upon opening of new licenses for frequencies in Chile. The ENGINE solution also includes an integrated business support system, which allows Telsur to extend into a variety of ISP offerings such as web hosting, interactive gaming, and other value added services The ENGINE network is capable of carrying large and growing volumes of voice, data traffic and image, as well as meeting the increasing network interconnection requirements in highly de-regulated and competitive environments such as Chile. Telsur is deploying the new ENGINE multi- service network in the main cities of the country. In January 1999 Ericsson was the world's first vendor to receive a substantial order for a next generation network, circuit-to-packet transition solution for BT's national network. Since then, Ericsson has received a number of additional orders for solutions based on its ENGINE concept as well as for other next generation network solutions. Ericsson is the leading communications supplier, combining innovation in mobility and Internet in creating the new era of Mobile Internet. Ericsson provides total solutions covering everything from systems and applications to mobile phones and other communications tools. With more than 100,000 employees in 140 countries, Ericsson simplifies communications for customers all over the world. Read more at http://www.ericsson.com/pressroom FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT James Borup, Ericsson Corporate Communications Phone: +46 8 757 5612; E-mail: james.borup@lme.ericsson.se Mitch Lewis, Ericsson Wireline Systems Phone: +46 70 519 0130; E-mail: mitch.lewis@etx.ericsson.se Kristian Mets, Vice President Marketing, Ericsson Chile Phone: +56 9 879 4938; E-mail: kmets@ericsson.cl Paula Peters, Director of Communications, Ericsson Chile Phone: +56 2 372 5336; E-mail: paula.peters@ericsson.cl Company Information Telsur is based in Chile. Telsur is the second operator in the country, with 150,000 customers. In 1997, the company started an expansion program to reach new geographic areas, including new broadband services. The new Ericsson ENGINE network is part of the planned expansion program. For further information, please visit http://www.surnet.cl About ENGINE The Ericsson vision for future networks sees a new type of robust, multi- service network infrastructure based on packet-switching technologies. It is designed to carry large volumes of combined best-effort and real-time services. It is capable of carrying large and growing volumes of bit traffic and coping with the network interconnection requirements of deregulated and competitive telecom environments. The technologies used in this architecture, and the architecture itself, are fully optimized to achieve lowest possible operational costs, and greatest possible revenue opportunities for operators. To learn more about Ericsson's suite of multi-service network solutions, ENGINE, please visit http://www.ericsson.com/ngn ------------------------------------------------------------ Please visit http://www.bit.se for further information The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/05/29/20000529BIT00850/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/05/29/20000529BIT00850/bit0002.pdf