Santera, a Tekelec company, CommVerge Solutions Integrate SanteraOne into Malaysia's AtlasONE for Next Generation Network Launch
Tuesday June 24, 8:02 am ET
Malaysian Telecommunications Provider Using SanteraOne(TM) for Class 5 Traffic
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PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 24, 2003-- Santera, a Tekelec company (Nasdaq:TKLC), a leading provider of now- and next-generation carrier grade switching solutions, today announced that AtlasONE Malaysia Sdn. Bhd, an emerging provider of telecommunications services in Malaysia, will be utilizing SanteraOne for Class 5 traffic over its soon to be launched next-generation network. The network will initially service the Klang Valley district of Greater Kuala Lumpur, before a phased nationwide expansion. This is made possible by Santera's partnership with CommVerge Solutions, a leading network integrator in Asia.
With Santera's solutions, AtlasONE will focus on delivering reliable and cost-effective voice communications, always-on Internet access, customized domestic and global data solutions, and other value-added services.
"The deployment of SanteraOne in the AtlasONE next-generation network follows an extensive review of switching vendors and rigorous interoperability testing," said Baharudin Abdul Aziz, president and chief operating officer of AtlasONE. "We view SanteraOne to be a best-of-breed technology with the strength and capacity to not only meet our complex technical requirements, but also to enable us to provide superior quality, integrated voice and data services at competitive prices. Furthermore, SanteraOne is well suited to grow with AtlasONE, as we meet the evolving needs of our customers."
He added, "Having the backing of the CommVerge Solutions team and their expertise in designing, implementing, and supporting major telecom infrastructure projects around the region, gave us the confidence to move forward with this deployment. This being a mission-critical component of our network, we needed someone of CommVerge's caliber to assure us a smooth rollout and unmatched support for years to come."
"SanteraOne will allow AtlasONE to immediately provide customers with next-generation services from a single, affordable platform, while also allowing the company to easily increase its service offerings over time," said David Heard, president of Santera, a Tekelec company. "AtlasONE is an aggressive, forward-thinking carrier, and we certainly plan to help them meet their business goals."
Hakim Low, president of CommVerge Solutions Malaysia, said, "As a leading network integrator in Asia, we aim to offer our customers -- the telecom service providers in the area -- comprehensive, advanced solutions through proven innovative technology. Santera's high performance switching technology enables CommVerge to offer carriers such as AtlasONE a reliable and flexible service delivery foundation, supported by our highly skilled team of network professionals."
Santera, a Tekelec company, partners with CommVerge Solutions throughout the Asia-Pacific region to provide now- and next-generation communications solutions to service providers. CommVerge provides network integration, customer care, and professional services to carriers and partners. |
