Shanghai Unicom Selects Sycamore Networks Multiservice Switching Solution to Scale Mobile RAN Infrastructure
Wednesday March 14, 7:30 am ET
CHELMSFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sycamore Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCMR - News), a leader in intelligent networking solutions for fixed line and mobile network operators worldwide, today announced that Shanghai Unicom, a subsidiary of China Unicom, has selected the Company's DNX-88 multiservice cross-connect and ENvision network management system to optimize and scale its mobile Radio Access Network (RAN) infrastructure in response to growing demand for wireless services.
Shanghai Unicom selected the field-proven DNX-88 multiservice cross-connect platform to support efficient and reliable capacity expansion in its mobile backhaul infrastructure and ensure superior quality of service for its wireless customers. The Sycamore multiservice switching solution, sold through the Company's local distribution partner Shanghai Potevio Co., Ltd., provides industry-leading service interface density and flexibility in a highly compact bandwidth management system optimized for maximum service availability.
"A resilient and scalable network infrastructure is critical to the innovative, high-quality services that Shanghai Unicom's customers demand," said Mr. Cao Chun, Vice President, Shanghai Potevio. "The Sycamore solution will allow Shanghai Unicom to efficiently manage and scale service capacity as they expand their broadband wireless offerings."
"We are very pleased to team with Shanghai Potevio to deliver this high-performance multiservice switching solution to one of China's premier wireless service providers," said Daniel E. Smith, president and CEO, Sycamore Networks. "The advanced service capabilities, unique systems intelligence, and carrier-class reliability of our multiservice switching solution will provide Shanghai Unicom the foundation for increased operational efficiency and new service innovation as their mobile infrastructure network evolves."
The DNX-88 offers exceptional density with proven reliability, enabling fixed line and mobile network operators to meet a broad range of multiservice grooming and aggregation applications while reducing network cost and complexity. ENvision works with the DNX-88 to automate and simplify connection provisioning, streamline event and alarm management processes through filtering tools, and provide visual test access and line diagnostics. Other capabilities include multi-level topology views and advanced bandwidth reporting utilities for switch fabric management.
About Shanghai Unicom
Shanghai Unicom is a wholly owned subsidiary of China Unicom Limited, one of the largest telecommunications service providers in China. Shanghai Unicom offers a wide range of services, including GSM and CDMA wireless, data and Internet, and domestic and international long distance calling.
About Sycamore Networks
Sycamore Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCMR - News) is a leading provider of intelligent networking solutions for fixed line and mobile network operators worldwide. From multiservice access networks to the optical core, Sycamore products enable network operators to lower overall network costs, increase operational efficiencies, and rapidly deploy new revenue-generating services. Sycamore's global customer base includes Tier 1 service providers, government agencies, and utility companies. For more information, please visit www.sycamorenet.com. |
