Fujitsu Network Services to Provide Nationwide Support for Cisco's Network Implementation Program
Business Wire - March 16, 1999 13:56
RICHARDSON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 16, 1999--Fujitsu Network Services, in its continuing effort to assist public network service providers in reducing time-to-market for new services, will immediately begin providing nationwide support for the Cisco Systems, Inc., Network Implementation Program throughout the telecommunications marketplace.
Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc., through its division, Fujitsu Network Services, today announced an agreement with Cisco to provide implementation support services for a variety of current and emerging technologies, including high-speed Internet services and high-end network solutions. The services are tailored to meet the needs of local exchange carriers, long-distance carriers, competitive access providers, and Internet service providers. The Network Implementation Program is the first phase of Cisco's recently announced Total Implementation Solutions offering, which enables service providers to deploy new services quickly and at a lower cost.
As a solutions leader in the telecommunications industry, Fujitsu Network Services delivers a wide range of capabilities, including project management, engineering, installation, technical support and network remediation services to ensure rock solid performance of the public network infrastructure.
Under the terms of the agreement, Fujitsu Network Services will work closely with Cisco Systems program managers in performing site surveys, pre-assembly staging and testing, and on-site deployment of engineer, furnish, and install (EF&I) services, ensuring timely product deployment and best-in-class quality.
"We are pleased to have Fujitsu Network Services as one of our key partners to help us deliver Cisco's Total Implementation Solutions offerings," said Ethan Thorman, director of service provider marketing at Cisco. "Through our joint efforts, service providers have access to the right set of tools and expertise required to deploy 'new world' networks quickly and efficiently. The Fujitsu-Cisco agreement is another example of Cisco aligning with best-in-class companies to bring the widest range of solutions to market."
Fujitsu Network Services, as one of Cisco's major service vendors in the public network arena, provides the nationwide support to deliver Cisco's network implementation capabilities on a broad scale. Fujitsu Network Services has 52 regional support centers, materials distribution warehouses, and other offices throughout North America.
"We are excited about partnering with an industry powerhouse such as Cisco," said Dale Booth, senior vice president of Fujitsu Network Services. "This agreement provides new opportunities for Fujitsu Network Services to expand our customer relationships and provide an even wider range of solutions to meet the needs of the public network carriers."
Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. Its Total Implementation Solutions-Network Implementation Program enables service providers to take advantage of "new world" opportunities, get to market quickly, and use resources efficiently, to ensure a high-quality network implementation. Cisco, Cisco Systems and the Cisco Systems logo are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
Fujitsu Network Services, a division of Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc., provides a full range of enhanced and professional 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. Its customers include local exchange carriers, long-distance carriers, competitive access providers, Internet service providers, and original equipment manufacturers in North America and overseas. Fujitsu Network Communications is part of Fujitsu Limited, a $37.7 billion global technology leader in computers, communications and microelectronics. Information is available by calling 800-777-FAST. Its World Wide Web site is www.fnc.fujitsu.com.
CONTACT:Fujitsu Network Services, Richardson
Kevin Tanzillo
(972) 479-2055
kevin.tanzillo@fnc.fujitsu.com
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