Nokia supplies STM-16 technology to ISIS, Germany for network expansion
November 26, 1998) - ISIS Multimedia Net GmbH, one of Germany's leading fixed network operators, has signed an agreement with Nokia to further expand its STM-16 fibre-optic transport network. Deliveries are scheduled to begin immediately.
The expansion will give ISIS additional transmission capacity to accommodate increased demand for future services. Nokia's Synfonet STM-16 technology allows four times the throughput rate of the existing STM1/4 network.
"We have been happy with the performance of the Nokia Synfonet STM-1/4 equipment which we have been using in our network," says Stefan Begall, team leader, broadband technologies, ISIS. "This additional upgrade will answer our further upcoming needs in the same optimised way."
"This deal is a continuation of the co-operation Nokia has enjoyed with ISIS. The expansion of their transport network strengthens our goal to develop products which meet customer and market needs." says
Mr Jörns Haberstroh Managing Director, Nokia Telecommunications GmbH. "Nokia's fixed accesssolutions give operators flexibility to develop and upgrade their networks quickly, to meet demand."
ISIS is a joint venture of the West-German National Bank and two public utility companies. In November 1996, ISIS was licensed by the German postal ministry to build up and operate a private company network covering Dusseldorf and the surrounding cities.
Nokia has developed a comprehensive SDH solution, the Nokia Synfonet family, also including the STM-16 node for access and transport networks, incorporated under a full network management system. Nokia's SDH technology has been supplied to over 130 customers in 30 countries.
Nokia is the world's leading mobile phone supplier and a leading supplier of mobile and fixed telecom networks including related
customer services. Nokia also supplies solutions and products for fixed and wireless datacom, as well as multimedia terminals and computer monitors. In 1997, net sales totaled FIM 52.6 billion (USD 9.8 billion).
Headquartered in Finland, Nokia is listed on five European Stock Exchanges and on the New York Stock Exchange (NOK.A), has sales in 130 countries and employs more than 42,000 people world-wide.
Contact information:
Ms Arja Suominen, Vice President, Communications
Nokia Telecommunications
Tel: (Int.) + 358 9 5113 8193
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