Laurel Networks to offer Fujitsu EF&I services to carriers.Fujitsu Network Services, a division of Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., and Laurel Networks Laurel Networks was founded in 1999, and specialized in routers for telecommunications carriers. In 2005, they were purchased by ECI Telecom for $88m, and formally renamed as the Data Networking Division within ECI. Inc. recently announced the signing of a Services Agreement to offer Fujitsu Engineering, Furnishing and Installation services (EF&I) to carriers that purchase Laurel Networks service edge routing solutions. Laurel's ST200 Service Edge Routers Also called an "access router," it is a router that sits at the periphery of a network. Contrast with "core router," which is a router that resides in the middle of the network. See router and WAN router. See also edge device. are evolving carrier architectures from multiple data networks to a single packet-switched architecture to enable profitable delivery of all types of switched and routed data and IP services at the edge of carrier IP/MPLS IP/MPLS Internet Protocol/Multi-Protocol Label Switching networks. This unmatched service agility allows carriers to evolve their service portfolio to meet changing market requirements with significantly lower capital and operations costs. "Fujitsu has long been one of the most trusted and respected EF&I vendors in the telecom industry," said Pat Vogelsang, director of customer service, Laurel Networks. "Their comprehensive experience in the customer support arena will allow the world's largest service providers to rapidly deploy Laurel Laurel, cities, United States Laurel. 1 Town (1990 pop. 19,438), Prince Georges co., central Md., about halfway between Washington, D.C., and Baltimore; patented in the late 1600s, inc. 1870. solutions across a range of locations to create flexible, profitable service offerings." Fujitsu provides a full range of network services, including engineering, project management, network design, network operations and systems integration, as well as installation and maintenance of any manufacturer's telecommunications Communicating information, including data, text, pictures, voice and video over long distance. See communications. equipment. Fujitsu Network Services meets the strict requirements of the RBOCs and is a certified See certification. supplier of EF&I services to carriers nationwide. "Fujitsu is excited about providing Laurel Networks with our comprehensive line of EF&I services. With the help of our in-house In-house In the context of general equities, keeping an activity within the firm. For example, rather than go to the marketplace and sell a security for a client to anyone, an attempt is made to find a buyer to complete the transaction with the firm. technical experts, we will collaborate with Laurel Networks to ensure their carrier customers receive fast and efficient deployment of the ST200," said Ken Madsen, senior vice president, Fujitsu Network Services. "Our strategy is to broaden our capabilities and package our EF&I services for manufacturers who want to leverage our vast global network and experience." |
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