Lucent Technologies to Provide Optical Cross Connect Systems to SK Telecom for Its Intelligent Backbone Network.SEOUL, South Korea -- Lucent Technologies (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : LU) today announced that it has been awarded a contract to supply SK Telecom, South Korea's largest wireless service provider, with optical networking Communications between computers, telephones and other electronic devices using light. An optical network is far more reliable and has far greater potential transmission capacity than networking in the electrical domain. See optical fiber. systems for building out the operator's intelligent backbone networks. Under the terms of the contract, Lucent will deliver its next-generation optical cross connect (OXC See optical cross-connect. ) system, the LambdaUnite[R] MultiService Switch (1) A network switch that not only handles data, but adequately supports the real time transmission of voice and video. (2) A network device that supports multiple switching and routing protocols. (MSS), to major central offices of SK Telecom, completing the deployment by the end of December. Lucent's Optical Management System (OMS OMS - Opportunity Management System ) will provide network management and provisioning capabilities for the deployment, and Lucent Worldwide Services will provide professional technical support. The optical solution will increase the capacity, reliability and efficiency of SK Telecom's backbone network. Additionally, the deployment will provide SKT SKT Socket SKT Sanskrit SKT South Korea Telecom SKT Specialty Knowledge Test (USAF) SKT Sigaret Kretek Tangan (Indonesian: Hand-Rolled Cigarettes) SKT Small Kill Team (US DoD) with significant cost savings via the compact size and low power requirements of the LambdaUnite[R] MSS. Bart Vogel, president of Lucent Technologies Asia Pacific speaking on this contract said, "Korea is one of the world's leading and sophisticated telecommunications markets and the fact that SK Telecom has chosen Lucent's optical cross connect system is a clear indication of their faith in our solution. Quite frankly this is a huge endorsement of our capabilities in a complex and industry leading telecommunications network." Lucent's optical networking systems, which have offered exceptional reliability and stability to leading service providers worldwide, will help SK Telecom operate its networks more easily and cost-effectively. The advanced optical cross connect platform will enable SK Telecom to deliver customized and value-added services and applications to their customers seamlessly. "This very significant win for Lucent reaffirms Lucent's leading position in the Korean optical networking market, and further highlights our worldwide leadership in the delivery of Optical Cross Connect (OXC) systems, critical components for converged networks," said John Yang, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Lucent Technologies Korea. "Lucent is dedicated to supporting SK Telecom in its efforts to generate new revenue opportunities and develop future growth opportunities." The LambdaUnite[R]MSS holds the No. 1 position in the global optical cross connect market for the last year according to the report released by Dell'Oro Group, a leading telecom market analysis firm. About SK Telecom SK Telecom is Korea's leading mobile communications company with more than 20 million subscribers. SK Telecom successfully commercialized the world's first CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) A method for transmitting simultaneous signals over a shared portion of the spectrum. The foremost application of CDMA is the digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800 MHz band and 1.9 GHz PCS band. cellular phone service and launched the world's first IMT-2000 third generation service. The company is listed on the Korean Stock Exchange, the New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) World's largest marketplace for securities. The exchange began as an informal meeting of 24 men in 1792 on what is now Wall Street in New York City. and the London Stock Exchange London Stock Exchange London marketplace for securities. It was formed in 1773 by a group of stockbrokers who had been doing business informally in local coffeehouses. . For more information about SK Telecom, please visit www.sktelecom.com or email at press@sktelecom.com. About Lucent Technologies Lucent Technologies designs and delivers the systems, services and software that drive next-generation communications networks. Backed by Bell Labs research and development, Lucent uses its strengths in mobility, optical, software, data and voice networking technologies, as well as services, to create new revenue-generating opportunities for its customers, while enabling them to quickly deploy and better manage their networks. Lucent's customer base includes communications service providers, governments and enterprises worldwide. For more information on Lucent Technologies, which has headquarters in Murray Hill, N.J., USA, visit http://www.lucent.com. |
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