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Press Release
Laurel Networks to Offer Fujitsu EF&I
Services to Carriers
Pittsburgh, PA - October 16, 2002 - Laurel
Networks, Inc., the first provider of high-performance service
edge routers, and Fujitsu Network Services, a division of Fujitsu
Network Communications Inc. today announced the signing of a Services
Agreement to offer Fujitsu Engineering, Furnishing and Installation
(EF&I) services to carriers that purchase Laurel Networks
service edge routing solutions.
Laurel's ST200™ Service Edge Routers are evolving carrier
architectures from multiple data networks to a single packet-switched
architecture to enable profitable delivery of all types of switched
and routed data and IP services at the edge of carrier IP/MPLS
networks. This unmatched service agility allows carriers to evolve
their service portfolio to meet changing market requirements with
significantly lower capital and operations costs.
"Fujitsu has long been one of the most trusted
and respected EF&I vendors in the telecom industry,"
said Pat Vogelsang, director of customer service, Laurel Networks.
"Their comprehensive experience in the customer support arena
will allow the world's largest service providers to rapidly deploy
Laurel solutions across a range of locations to create flexible,
profitable service offerings."
Fujitsu provides a full range of network services,
including engineering, project management, network design, network
operations and systems integration, as well as installation and
maintenance of any manufacturer's telecommunications equipment.
Fujitsu Network Services meets the strict requirements of the
RBOCs and is a certified supplier of EF&I services to carriers
nationwide.
"Fujitsu is excited about providing Laurel
Networks with our comprehensive line of EF&I services. With
the help of our in-house technical experts, we will collaborate
with Laurel Networks to ensure their carrier customers receive
fast and efficient deployment of the ST200," said Ken Madsen,
senior vice president, Fujitsu Network Services. "Our strategy
is to broaden our capabilities and package our EF&I services
for manufacturers who want to leverage our vast global network
and experience."
About Laurel Networks
Laurel Networks is leading the creation of The New Service Delivery
Architecture to enable profitable delivery of data and IP services
at the edge of carrier IP/MPLS networks. Laurel's service edge
routers and service management software are evolving carrier architectures
from multiple data networks to a single packet-switched architecture
with minimal capital investment. Combining carrier-class routing,
data switching, advanced QoS and high availability, Laurel service
edge routers support both routed and switched services. This unmatched
service agility allows carriers to evolve their service portfolio
to meet changing market requirements. Laurel Networks was founded
in 1999 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For
more information, visit www.laurelnetworks.com.
About Fujitsu Network Communications Inc.
Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. delivers next-generation optical
transport and photonics solutions optimized for metropolitan,
regional, long haul and ultra long haul, high capacity applications.
The company's comprehensive consulting and network services offer
support at any network development, deployment and maintenance
stage. The company is the leading optical transport equipment
vendor in the metro market and has increased its share in the
long haul market. Fujitsu Network Communications is a division
of Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702), a provider of comprehensive IT
and networking solutions for the global marketplace. For more
news and information, please visit http://www.fnc.fujitsu.com.
Contact:
John Stewart
Fujitsu Network Communications
(972) 479-2055
john.stewart@fnc.fujitsu.com
Bob Laurent
Fujitsu Network Communications
(972) 479-3480
bob.laurent@fnc.fujitsu.com
Fujitsu Network Communications News Bureau
1-866-346-1389
http://www.fnc.fujitsu.com
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