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To: saju chacko who wrote (13231)	4/9/1998 9:47:00 AM
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Great news from Japan: Thursday April 9, 8:03 am Eastern Time Company Press Release Japan Telecom and Cisco Team to Offer End-to-End Networking Solutions Japan Telecom First to Operate a Cisco Powered Network in Japan TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 9, 1998--Japan Telecom Company, Ltd. and Cisco Systems, Inc. today announced that they will work together to deliver ATM, Frame Relay and Internet access services to business customers in Japan. With a Cisco Powered Network, Japan Telecom offers customers reliable, secure and high-performance networking services. The relationship highlights Japan Telecom's and Cisco's focus on using intelligent IP and broadband networking technology to deliver enhanced connectivity and network-based applications. Japan Telecom believes that the IP network is the foundation for delivering intelligent business solutions, and by working with a leader such as Cisco, it can quickly bring advanced, differentiated networking solutions to market in Japan. Japan Telecom, a domestic long-distance and international carrier, deploys a nationwide optical, fiber-rich backbone network to provide seamless telecommunications service throughout Japan and overseas. As one of the leading companies in the data communications field, Japan Telecom became the first Cisco Powered Network member in Japan. Japan Telecom offers a complete portfolio of advanced networking services that include: MEGA Laser Express (ATM services); Laser Express CR (Cell Related services); Laser Express FR (Frame Relay services); and Open Data Network or ODN (Internet access services). ''Cisco's high-performance, reliable networking solutions enable service providers to offer consistent services,'' said Don Listwin, senior vice president of Cisco's Service Provider Line of Business. ''Japan Telecom's relationship with Cisco will enable its customers to be confident that Japan Telecom will deliver a high level of network interoperability and performance,as well as new, advanced, and differentiated services.'' In the Cisco Powered Network Program, Japan Telecom will provide services based predominantly on Cisco equipment and software. Japan Telecom's participation in the program -- including use of the Cisco Powered Network logo to brand its services and marketing support materials -- demonstrates Japan Telecom's ability to provide innovative services and industry-leading technology solutions. About Japan Telecom Company, Ltd. Japan Telecom - Japan's first comprehensive global telecommunications company - is a leading carrier for telephone services, telephone network services, ISDN, leased line and data network services including Frame Relay and ATM services, next generation communications services including ODN, and supplementary services such as mobile communications and cable television business. Additional information on the company can be found at /www.japan-telecom.co.jp/index_e.html About Cisco Systems, Inc. Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO - news) is the world wide leader in networking for the Internet. News and information are available at cisco.com. Note to Editors: Japan Telecom Company, Ltd. is a registered trademark of the company. Cisco, Cisco Systems and the Cisco Systems logo are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. in the US and certain other countries. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.