Alcatel-Lucent wins key Saudi Telecom deal.Alcatel-Lucent has signed a multimillion euro contract with Saudi Telecom to expand and upgrade its existing broadband network to serve an additional two million customers by the end of 2010. Underserved customers in areas of Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia (sä  `dē ərā`bēə, sou`–, sô–), officially Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, kingdom (2005 est. pop. will now be able to enjoy innovative
triple play services such as IPTV (Internet Protocol TV) Also called "TV over IP," IPTV delivers scheduled TV programs and video-on-demand (VOD) via the IP protocol and digital streaming techniques used to watch video on the Internet. and converged communications, a
statement said.
The network upgrade is made possible by the enhanced aggregation and transport features of Alcatel-Lucent's broadband access, IP, optical and services solutions, it said. "Our strong presence in Saudi Arabia and our long-term history with Saudi Telecom enabled us to understand its network requirements, and work together to provide the best solution in an optimal timeframe," said Vincenzo Nesci, Alcatel- Lucent's vice president for Middle East and Africa. Under the agreement, Alcatel-Lucent will provide its packet optical transport solution for DSLAM (DSL Access Multiplexor) A central office (CO) device for ADSL service that intermixes voice traffic and DSL traffic onto a customer's DSL line. It also separates incoming phone and data signals and directs them onto the appropriate carrier's network. See DSL. traffic aggregation and Ethernet business services, along with its DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary and GPON See PON. /MSAN technology. The company will also leverage its services expertise in the areas of project management, network analysis, software integration, integration services and technical support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services to deliver a true turnkey services solution. This provides better coverage for broadband services and increases the bandwidth for enhanced applications, such as IPTV and other innovative triple play services, it said. Saudi Economic Survey. All rights reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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