Nokia will supply the SmartEdge 800 Router and related support services, and deliveries will begin immediately.
“We are pleased to continue our strong relationship with Tele2,” says Ari Lehtoranta, Vice President, Broadband Systems, Nokia Networks. “This agreement underlines the success of the cooperation between Nokia and Redback, bringing together best-in-breed products, the skills of a dedicated, knowledgeable sales force and a customer-oriented support services organization.”
Built from the ground up for high reliability, scalability and flexibility to support new protocols such as MPLS, the SmartEdge800 Router is targeted at IP edge applications such as dedicated access services, Layer 3 and Layer 2 VPNs and selective backbone core applications. The SmartEdge 800 Router's support of virtual interfaces allows customers to be easily switched between different types of VPNs. VPNs work in conjunction with the platform’s unique virtual router feature to support separate IP address space, routing table, protected network traffic, and user authentication for each VPN. The product is distinguished by a number of features for operators and service providers that focus on delivering highly reliable IP services today with flexibility to support new IP services in the future.
With a complete offering in the areas of mobile telephony, fixed telephony, the Internet, data communications, cable TV and broadband alternative, Tele2 Sverige AB is a leading provider of telecommunications services in Sweden. Tele2 Sverige AB is part of Tele2 AB which was formed in 1993. Tele2 AB is the leading alternative pan-European telecommunications company offering fixed and mobile telephony, data network and Internet services. The Company is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange, under TEL2A and TEL2B, and on the Nasdaq Stock Market under TLTO. http://www.tele2.com
Redback Networks (NASDAQ: RBAK) enables carriers and service providers to build profitable next-generation broadband networks. The company's product portfolio includes the industry-leading SMS™ family of subscriber management systems, the SmartEdge™ platforms, as well as a comprehensive set of network provisioning and management software.
Founded in 1996 and headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with sales and technical support centers located worldwide, Redback Networks maintains a growing and global customer base of more than 350 carriers and service providers, including major local exchange carriers (LEC), inter-exchange carriers (IXCs), PTTs and service providers. Recent news releases and other information can be found on Redback's web site at www.redback.com.
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed broadband and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges.
Contact information:
Global Communications Department, Nokia Networks
Tel. + 358 (0) 7180 38195
Email nokia.networks@nokia.com
Peter Zijlema
Redback Networks
+31-76-537-52126
pzijlema@redback.com