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Nokia supplies fixed switching equipment to Cable and Wireless, UK
September 07, 1998
Nokia and Cable and Wireless Communications have signed an agreement for the supply of Nokia's DX 200 switching platform to enhance its existing network in the UK. The switching equipment, which is already operational in the Central London and Berkshire areas will be used to provide a range of services to corporate customers including Internet Service Providers. Nokia will also provide customer services including installation, commissioning and on-site service support.
"Our main reasons for selecting Nokia were their ability to provide the advanced solution we needed, within our demanding time-frames and at the right price," says Mr Paul Linsey, Manager, National Network Planning, Cable and Wireless Communications.
"The demands of Internet users have been growing at an unprecedented rate. Cable and Wireless Communications required a switching platform with state of the art capabilities, which could meet their future growth targets," explains Mr Peter Kühne, Managing Director, Nokia Telecommunications, UK. "The flexibility of DX 200 will allow a seamless integration with Cable and Wireless Communications' existing Intelligent Network platform."
Cable & Wireless plc is one of the worlds leading providers of international telecommunications services, whose businesses provide 17 million customers in over 70 countries with a complete range of international, domestic and mobile communication. Cable & Wireless plc is the world's third largest carrier of international traffic, provides mobile communication in 30 countries and operates the world's largest, most advanced cable ship fleet.
Nokia Telecommunications develops and manufactures infrastructure equipment and systems for fixed and mobile networks. Nokia's switching solutions and applications are built on the DX 200 switching platform, used in mobile and fixed applications alike. Nokia has delivered its DX 200 switching solutions to around 120 operators in over 30 countries.
Nokia is a broad-scope communications company supplying mobile phones, mobile and fixed telecommunications networks, wireless data communications solutions, multimedia terminals and computer monitors. In 1997, net sales totaled FIM 52.6 billion ($9.8 billion). Headquartered in Finland, Nokia is listed on the NYSE (NOK.A), has sales in 130 countries and employs more than 41,000 people worldwide.
Contact information:
Ms Arja Suominen, Vice President, Communications
Nokia Telecommunications
Tel. (Int.) + 358 9 5113 8193
Fax (Int.) + 358 9 5113 8199
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