Kentucky Data Link selects Transmode TM-Series for Metro WDM
Deployments>
Kentucky Data Link selects Transmode TM-Series for Metro WDM Deployments
(Thomson Reuters ONE) - STOCKHOLM, Sweden - July 21st 2009 - Transmode, a leading provider ofoptical networking solutions, today announced that US networkoperator Kentucky Data Link, KDL, has successfully deployedTransmode's WDM solutions throughout its network to increasecapacity, flexibility and competitiveness in support of itsincreasing customer demand.KDL, headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, is a regional provider ofwholesale fiber-optic transport services with a fiber network thatspans nearly 30,000 miles and reaches into 26 states. Across theterritories served, KDL connects heavily populated cities and ruralareas alike with both long-haul and metro fiber-optic networks.Its services include private lines with speeds ranging from T-1 toOC-192, Ethernet and multiple wavelength services,interconnection services and customized solutions. KDL's services aresupported by a dense super-regional network featuring small ringswith low latency and central office interconnectivity.After a comprehensive product evaluation and a subsequent lab trial,KDL initiated early installations of Transmode's Intelligent WDM(iWDM(TM)) in support of some of its key customers and latestnetworking applications."Transmode's solution allowed us to cost-effectively expand ourexisting infrastructure to better serve our customers" said JohnIber, VP of Operations at KDL. "The attitude of partnership thatTransmode brought to us was key in making our decision. Transmode'swillingness to work with us to ensure timely delivery to ourcustomers, ensure interoperability with our existing network andfacilitate knowledge transfer to our engineering and operation teamswas extraordinary. This partnership approach allowed us to rapidlydeploy this technology and provide support after deployment farfaster than could be accomplished with many other vendors."Transmode's solutions have allowed a smooth and cost-effectivemigration from 2.5G to 10G services. The initial deployments include145 TM-Series nodes across 11 US states. The deployment also includedthe TM-Series' 4x OC-48 Muxponder which multiplexes four OC-48 into aG.709 framed OC-192 signal.Transmode has also provided related services such as 24/7 TechnicalSupport as well as maintaining a local Advance Product Replacement(APR) depot ensuring next business day delivery of replacement spareparts. Engineers from both KDL and Transmode worked closely togetherin both the engineering and deployment stages to ensure a smoothintegration into KDL's legacy network."We were delighted to be chosen to provide equipment that bothimproved the scalability and flexibility of KDL's network" said BjörnAndersson, Transmode's Vice President Sales. "This very largedeployment is an excellent example of how Transmode's solutionscontinue to gain momentum in the North American market amongcarriers, service providers, and enterprise customers that arelooking to dramatically improve their network efficiency andperformance", he continued.About KDLKDL is a regional provider of wholesale fiber optic transportservices. Its fiber network spans nearly 30,000 miles and reachesinto 26 states. Across the footprint it serves, it connects populatedcities and rural areas alike with both long-haul and metro fiberoptic networks. Let KDL know the endpoints and service andinstallation intervals you desire, and then its team will strive tomeet your delivery expectations. After the service is delivered, itstop priority is to make sure you remain satisfied with itsperformance level.About TransmodeTransmode is a leading provider of optical networking solutions fortransport of data, voice and video traffic, based on CWDM and DWDMtechnology (Coarse/Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing).Transmode's unique Intelligent WDM (iWDM(TM)) approach has lead towidespread deployment of over 10000 systems in a customer baseconsisting of more than 250 fixed and mobile network operators,service providers, large enterprises and public institutions acrossEurope, the Americas and Asia.Transmode's comprehensive product portfolio and strong globalorganization enable our customers to grow the capacity and to improveservice level of their regional, metro and metro access networks, ona cost-efficient basis without compromising on functionality.For additional information about Transmode, please visitwww.transmode.comFor more information please contact:Ola ElmelandVice President Marketing & CommunicationsTransmode Systems ABTelephone: +46 8 506 882 71Email: ola.elmeland(at)transmode.comhttp://hugin.info/134733/R/1329895/314131.pdfThis announcement was originally distributed by Hugin. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Bereitgestellt von Benutzer: hugin
Datum: 21.07.2009 - 13:03 Uhr
Sprache: Deutsch
News-ID 3793
Anzahl Zeichen: 0
contact information:
Town:
London
Kategorie:
Business News
Diese Pressemitteilung wurde bisher 228 mal aufgerufen.
Die Pressemitteilung mit dem Titel:
"Kentucky Data Link selects Transmode TM-Series for Metro WDM
Deployments>"
steht unter der journalistisch-redaktionellen Verantwortung von
Transmode (Nachricht senden)
Beachten Sie bitte die weiteren Informationen zum Haftungsauschluß (gemäß TMG - TeleMedianGesetz) und dem Datenschutz (gemäß der DSGVO).