New Carrier Ethernet technology from Nokia Siemens Networks

NXTcomm 2007, Chicago: New Carrier Ethernet technology from Nokia Siemens Networks

At NXTcomm 2007 in Chicago, Nokia Siemens Networks will be presenting network solutions and switches for Carrier Ethernet technology that support Provider Backbone Bridging Traffic Engineering (PBB-TE). The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is currently ratifying this standard.

Provider Backbone Bridging Traffic Engineering (PBB-TE) is the new connection-oriented technology for Carrier Ethernet networks. As carriers increasingly look to offer end-to-end Ethernet services, PBB-TE offers a new way for them to optimize their packet transport, meaning they can use their networks more efficiently and cost effectively. PBB-TE lets service providers reap the full benefits of Carrier Ethernet — carrier-grade reliability, manageability, security and scalability — in their large telecommunications networks.

“Cutting costs is right at the top of our customers’ to-do lists. Thanks to our Ethernet products with PBB-TE, we will be able to offer a low-cost alternative that is fully carrier-grade,” said Bernd Schumacher, head of IP/Transport, Nokia Siemens Networks.

Nokia Siemens Networks has cooperated with British Telecom to develop and deploy PBB-TE products for the carrier’s new 21st Century Network.

The solution will be given its public premiere June 19-21 at NXTcomm 2007 in Chicago at McCormick Place, Booth #2860.

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. The combined pro-forma net sales of €17.1 billion Euro in fiscal year 2006 make Nokia Siemens Networks one of the largest telecommunications infrastructure companies. Nokia Siemens Networks has operations in some 150 countries and is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. It combines Nokia’s Networks Business Group and the carrier related businesses of Siemens Communications.
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