BT Infonet Implements Global IP MPLS Network for Newport Corporation.World Leader in Advanced Technology Equipment Chooses BT Infonet to Support Standardizing IT Infrastructure EL SEGUNDO El Segundo (ĕl sēgŭn`dō), industrial city (1990 pop. 15,223), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on Santa Monica Bay; inc. 1917. Its products include navigation and computer systems, aircraft parts, office machines, telephone apparatus, and , Calif. -- BT Infonet, a leading provider of global communications services for multinationals, today announced the completion of a global IP MPLS (1) (MultiProtocol Lambda Switching) The earlier name for GMPLS. See GMPLS. (2) (MultiProtocol Label Switching) A standard from the IETF for including routing information in the packets of an IP network. network for Newport Corporation, a world leader in advanced technology products and solutions for fields such as Scientific Research, Microelectronics Manufacturing, Life & Health Sciences, Aerospace & Defence, and Industrial Manufacturing. Newport selected BT Infonet's multi-class, MPLS based IP VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. Secure service to provide increased bandwidth between its various operating locations as well as to manage the consolidation process of all core IT infrastructure services. "BT Infonet's IP MPLS service has significantly increased our network's performance, while the implementation process of consolidating 14 different ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer. systems has been very smooth," said Dan Hedstrom, director of global IT infrastructure for Newport Corporation. "Increasing bandwidth has been especially important as we complete a major rollout of SAP. In turn, our decision to rollup services within BT Infonet was based on their reputation for reliability, performance, and support." Hedstrom added, "The personal touch of BT Infonet's customer care has been very impressive - they have delivered a high level of service at every one of our facilities, and their cost services have been a great value-add for us." Newport's network covers more than two thousand access nodes in fourteen facilities throughout North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. and Europe, as well as eight additional sites in the Asia Pacific region. "We are delighted to deliver our industry-leading IP MPLS solution to Newport Corporation," said Chuck Pol, president and chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. , BT Americas. "Our global network is instrumental in supporting critical business processes, and is helping Newport use their existing IT environment more effectively. With Newport Corporation, we were able to show our dedication to client satisfaction, especially when it involves working outside of typical implementation phases." About Newport Corporation Newport Corporation is a leading global supplier of advanced-technology products and systems to scientific research, microelectronics, life and health sciences, aerospace and defense/security, and general industrial markets. The company provides components and integrated subsystems to manufacturers of semiconductor processing equipment, biomedical bi·o·med·i·cal adj. 1. Of or relating to biomedicine. 2. Of, relating to, or involving biological, medical, and physical sciences. instrumentation and medical devices, advanced automated assembly and test systems to manufacturers of communications and electronics devices, and a broad array of high-precision systems, components and instruments to commercial, academic and government customers worldwide. Newport's innovative solutions leverage its expertise in high-power semiconductor, solid-state and ultrafast lasers, photonics instrumentation, precision automation, sub-micron positioning systems, vibration isolation Vibration isolation is the process of isolating an object, such as a piece of equipment, from the source of vibrations. Despite construction distinctions the essence of all vibration isolation systems are similar. and optical subsystems to enhance the capabilities and productivity of its customers' manufacturing, engineering and research applications. Newport is part of the Standard & Poor's Midcap mid·cap adj. 1. Or or relating to corporations whose retained earnings and outstanding shares of common stock have a value between those of small cap companies and large cap corporations. 2. 400 Index and the Russell 2000 Index Russell 2000 Index An index measuring the performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000 Index, which is made up of 3,000 of the biggest U.S. stocks. The Russell 2000 serves as a benchmark for small-cap stocks in the United States. . About BT Infonet BT Infonet is a leading provider of managed network communications services for multinational entities, fully owned by BT Group and part of BT Global Services. BT Infonet offers integrated solutions optimizing the complex relationship between enterprise applications and the global network. BT Infonet provides local service support in over 70 countries and territories and its network is accessible from more than 180 countries. Additional information about BT Infonet is available at www.bt.infonet.com. About BT BT is one of the world's leading providers of communications solutions and services operating in 170 countries. Its principal activities include networked IT services, local, national and international telecommunications services In telecommunication, the term telecommunications service has the following meanings: 1. Any service provided by a telecommunication provider. 2. , and higher-value broadband and internet products and services. BT consists principally of four lines of business: BT Global Services, Openreach, BT Retail and BT Wholesale. In the year ended 31 March 2006, BT Group's revenue was [pounds sterling]19,514 million with profit before taxation of [pounds sterling]2,040 million. British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in London and New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of . For more information, visit www.bt.com/aboutbt. |
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