To: The Ox who wrote (2654 ) 7/13/2001 1:22:29 AM From: The Ox Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 3350 lightreading.com Juniper Wins China Cable Deal SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Juniper Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:JNPR - news), a leading provider of next-generation IP infrastructure systems, today announced that China Cable Network Company Ltd. (China Cable) is using Juniper Networks® M-series Internet backbone routers, supporting up to OC-192c/STM-64 speeds, as the infrastructure supporting delivery of its national cable TV backbone network. The new project, specifically designed to deliver high-quality cable TV content and high-speed Internet access, will provide more than 100 different channels of television programming to provincial level cable stations and their customers. The initial phase of the rollout includes deployment of M160(TM), M20(TM) and M10(TM) Internet backbone routers in 14 cities throughout China. The four major cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Wuhan will all feature OC-48c/STM-16 connections to the Internet backbone. The network will expand to include an additional 23 cities, covering more than 30 Chinese provinces by early 2002. In the future, China Cable will be able to provide a wide variety of smart IP Internet services, such as virtual private networks (VPNs) and usage-based pricing, for its commercial and residential customers nationwide. "As a focused newcomer to China's data networking market, we are leveraging advanced IP services that differentiate China Cable from the incumbent operators," said Peng Jin, technical director for the Network Center of China Cable. "The flexibility and reliability of Juniper Networks core and access products allow us to roll out our cable services immediately, while laying the foundation to provide value-added services, including MPLS VPNs to customers in the future," Peng continued.