See below(1999) contracts and links( at the end of post)
about C&W.
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Newbridge Multi-Services Platform Plays Key Role in Cable & Wireless' $1 Billion Push into Europe
KANATA, ONTARIO--Fully Managed Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Network to Span 40 European
Cities
Newbridge Networks (NYSE: NN - news; TSE: NNC - news) today announced that it has been selected to
provide a high-capacity, multi-service, multi-access asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) network infrastructure for
the initial stage of Cable & Wireless' five-year $1 bill ion push into Europe. The highly scalable, fully managed,
network infrastructure will span 40 cities in 13 countries, enabling Cable & Wireless to offer carriers and
corporate customers highly competitive, advanced communications services across mainland
Europe.
''This is a time of investment and expansion for Cable & Wireless,'' said David Wickham, Chief Executive, Global
Network, Cable & Wireless. ''Working with a global supplier such as Newbridge Networks enables us to
consolidate our European traffic onto one,
unified network platform, which significantly reduces our operating costs and distinguish us from our
competitors. In addition to providing us with a competitive edge, Newbridge Networks' experience working with
service providers and large businesses ha
s assisted us in the planning and implementation of this next-generation network.''
''Newbridge is delighted to be working with Cable & Wireless on this major expansion project throughout
Europe,'' added John Everard, President, Newbridge Networks, Europe. ''Cable & Wireless' investment in
Newbridge solutions underscores our position to pr ovide global, multi-service, multi-access, next-generation
networks.''
The new European ATM infrastructure is comprised of the industry leading Siemens / Newbridge
MainStreetXpress(tm) 36170 MultiServices Switch and the MainStreetXpress 46020 Network Manager. More
than 300 service providers worldwide use the MainStreetXpres s 36170 Multiservices Switch, the industry's only
true multi-service, multi-access platform. This powerful networking solution is ideal for delivering a vast array of
advanced services, including voice, broadcast quality video, native cell relay, data an d Internet Protocol (IP) from
a single, unified multi-services platform.
A key benefit of the MainStreetXpress 46020 Network Manager is its ability to centrally monitor and manage
multiple-traffic networks. Another feature that distinguishes the MainStreetXpress 46020 Network Manager
from other vendor offerings is its capabil ity to provide network partitioning. This unique feature enables carriers
to provide Virtual Private Network (VPN) service offerings to a large, diverse customer base. It can also support
and manage more than 250,000 service connections simultaneously, a nd its high scalability allows more than 120
operators to monitor a network at the same time.
Cable & Wireless is the world's leading provider of integrated communications and a major global carrier of
communications traffic: Internet, data, voice and video. Its businesses around the world offer a range of services
spanning interactive entertainm ent and information, broadband data, Internet access and broadband television,
as well as fixed and mobile voice. With 17 million customers in 70 countries, Cable & Wireless is one of the
world's largest carriers of international traffic, provides mobile
communications in more than 30 countries and operates the world's largest, most advanced cableship fleet.
Newbridge Networks designs, manufactures, markets and services networking solutions to organizations in more
than 100 countries. The Company leverages its relationship with a growing family of Newbridge Affiliate
companies and strategic alliances with Si emens and 3Com Corporation to deliver seamless, end-to-end solutions.
Newbridge customers include the world's 300 largest telecommunications service providers and more than 10,000
corporations, government organizations and other institutions. Founded in 1986, the Company employs more
than 6,000 people on five continents. News and information are available at www.newbridge.com.
Newbridge, logo are registered trademarks of Newbridge Networks Corporation.
MainStreetXpress is a trademark used by the Siemens / Newbridge alliance for comprehensive solutions in
broadband communication. No agency relationship, partnership, or joint ownership of a legal entity is to be
inferred or implied by the term alliance.
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Cable & Wireless Selects Newbridge Networks
Equipment For Multiservice Global ATM Network
Newbridge Delivers Cable & Wireless Global ATM Network Equipment
MAIDENHEAD, UK, March 19, 1999 -- Newbridge Networks (NYSE: NN; TSE: NNC) today
announced it has been selected to supply the new high capacity network equipment for the
Cable & Wireless global asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) network. Under this contract,
Newbridge is working with Cable & Wireless to deliver the scalable, broadband equipment
necessary to deliver global ATM services to Cable & Wireless’ worldwide customer base.
"Newbridge has been awarded this contract over its competitors because of its ability to provide a flexible and comprehensive solution for
delivering fully-managed services across a wide range of traffic types," said David Wickham, Chief Executive Officer, Cable & Wireless
Global Network. "Our network will be capable of handling premium-quality Internet protocol (IP), voice, video, and data services, including
virtual private networks (VPNs) and native cell relay services."
The new network equipment is based on the industry-leading Siemens / Newbridge MainStreetXpress 36170 Multiservices Switch and
MainStreetXpress 46020 Network Manager. This powerful networking solution is ideal for delivering a wide range of fully-managed services
across a single, unifying ATM network.
The MainStreetXpress 46020 Network Manager and MainStreetXpress 48020 MultiNetwork Service Controller will enable companies such as
Cable & Wireless to extend their reach and provide scalable, standards-based, globally-managed services.
"This major contract award highlights Newbridge’s capability to supply and support premium-quality, fully managed multiservice network
equipment on a global scale," said Pearse Flynn, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Europe, Middle East and Africa,
Newbridge Networks. "The service platform at the core of this deployment enables Cable & Wireless to provide unparalleled network and
service management and a breadth of solutions to demanding global customers."
The Newbridge solution enables the provisioning and management of services from multiple locations, as required by global carriers, such
as Cable & Wireless.
"We are pleased that Cable & Wireless has extended its relationship with Newbridge Networks," said Brian Jervis, Executive Vice President,
Switching Products Group, Newbridge Networks. "The deployment of our multiservice, multi-access solution will contribute to Cable &
Wireless maintaining its position as best-of-class global service provider."
Cable & Wireless is one of the world's leading providers of international telecommunications services. It provides 17 million customers in 70
countries with a complete range of international, domestic and mobile communications. Cable & Wireless is the world's third largest carrier
of international traffic, provides mobile communications in more than 30 countries and operates the world's largest, most advanced
cableship fleet.
Newbridge Networks designs, manufactures, markets and services networking solutions to organizations in more than 100 countries. The
Company leverages its relationship with a growing family of Newbridge Affiliate companies and strategic alliances with Siemens and 3Com
Corporation to deliver seamless, end-to-end solutions. Newbridge customers include the world’s 300 largest telecommunications service
providers and more than 10,000 corporations, government organisations and other institutions. Founded in 1986, the Company employs
more than 6,000 people on six continents. News and information are available at www.newbridge.com.
Newbridge and logo are registered trademarks of Newbridge Networks Corporation.
MainStreetXpress is a trademark used by the Siemens and Newbridge alliance for comprehensive solutions in broadband communication. No agency relationship,
partnership, or joint ownership of a legal entity is to be inferred or implied by the use of the term alliance.
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