SPANISH CLEC JAZZTEL DEPLOYS HUNDREDS OF RAD CONVERTERS TO CONNECT IP DSLAMS OVER SDH INFRASTRUCTURE

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SPANISH CLEC JAZZTEL DEPLOYS HUNDREDS OF RAD CONVERTERS TO CONNECT IP DSLAMS OVER SDH INFRASTRUCTURE
20 July 2005 - RAD Data Communications Ltd

Jazztel, a leading Spanish competitive local exchange carrier, is deploying hundreds of intelligent converters from RAD Data Communications to enable it to connect its IP DSLAMs over existing SDH infrastructure throughout the country.

RAD's RIC-155GE intelligent converters will enable Jazztel to transport IP-based services over an existing SDH backbone while reserving the option to migrate to a packet switched backbone in the future. The savings that will accrue will allow Jazztel to invest in marketing the IP services that it will be able to provide its customers over SDH that will, in turn, expedite payback and new revenue generation.

"Jazztel had been offering DSL services over an ATM backbone but is now moving to IP DSLAMs in response to future market trends," notes Jose Aronson, Regional Sales Manager for Iberia at RAD Data Communications. "The RIC-155GE bridges the gap between technologies, and, therefore, will make Jazztel's migration to Next Generation packet switched networks smooth and affordable." Within one year Jazztel is expected to connect approximately 300 links with the RIC-155GE.

Cost-Effective Bridging of Gigabit Ethernet over STM LinesThe RIC-155GE enables simple, efficient and cost-effective bridging of Gigabit Ethernet over STM-1 SDH and OC-3 SONET lines. Typically located at the customer premises as a CPE/CLE, the RIC-155GE's bridging function supports both transparent VLAN-unaware and VLAN-aware operating modes.

Joaquín Ortigas, Sales Carrier Manager at Landata, the RAD distributor that proposed the RIC-155GE solution to Jazztel, stated that "Landata’s experience working with operators clearly demonstrates that RAD's solution was the best option for the application that Jazztel required."

Jazztel's high-capacity fiber optic network provides wideband services to Spanish enterprises and complements other access technologies, such as xDSL and LMDS (for access over radio). Jazztel's network includes a high-capacity backbone that interconnects with those of Spain's larger carriers and access network rings in urban centers and industrial parks.

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About: RAD Data Communications Ltd
Founded in 1981, RAD Data Communications is now marking 25 years of innovation as an industry leader in the development of access solutions for data and telecommunications applications. RAD's solutions serve the data and voice access requirements of service providers, incumbent and new carriers, and enterprise networks, by reducing infrastructure investment costs while boosting competitiveness and profitability. The company's installed base exceeds 9,000,000 units and includes more than 150 carriers and operators around the world. These customers are supported by 23 RAD offices and more than 200 distributors in 164 countries. www.rad.com

RAD is a member of the RAD Group of companies, a world leader in networking and internetworking product solutions.

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