Juniper Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: JNPR), Sunnyvale, Calif., a leading
provider of trusted infrastructures for the New Public Network, has
announced that Korea's KT Corporation, the world's largest
provider of advanced broadband services, has selected Juniper Networks
T640 routing nodes and ERX Edge Routers as part of a major core and edge
network expansion. Together, the two platforms provide KT with a fully
integrated solution, with leading IP routing, Quality of Service (QoS),
and Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) capabilities.
With more than four million broadband subscribers, KT is the
world's largest Internet Service Provider (ISP). With this
deployment, KT's objective was to enhance performance and alleviate
capacity demand throughout its nationwide network. After rigorous
benchmark and network production testing, KT chose the T640 routing node
for its high-port density, scale, and uncompromised dependability. The
T640 routing nodes will aggregate Internet traffic through the Korea
Internet Exchange (KIX) and Internet Data Center (IDC). Additionally,
the T640 routing nodes offer a seamless path to multi-terabit scaling
and allow for cost effective operational scale through reduced capital
and operational costs.
Having already deployed the ERX routers in production networks for
more than three years, KT purchased additional Juniper Networks ERX
routers to help scale its growing subscriber base and to enable advanced
wire-speed broadband services with subscriber-based IP QoS. The
ASIC-based architecture of the ERX router combines necessary edge
functionality, such as IP routing, subscriber management, and IP
services. The wide range of interface options enables KT to deliver new,
advanced Internet services such as Hotspots, Virtual Private Networks
(VPNs), video-on-demand, video conferencing, and online gaming.
"As the leading broadband services provider in the world, we
needed to expand our network with routers that will scale our growing
customer base and provide us with the necessary functionality to
guarantee the delivery of innovative IP services," said J.C. Lee,
director, Network Planning and Coordination Group, KT Corporation.
"With the combination of ERX routers and T640 routing nodes,
Juniper Networks provides us with the required technology."
"KT Corporation leads the world in broadband innovation,"
said Adam Judd, vice president, Asia Pacific Sales, Juniper Networks,
Inc. "KT's selection of both the T640 routing node and the ERX
Edge Router is a resounding endorsement of Juniper Networks integrated
best-in-class edge and core routing solution. These deployments provide
solid testimony to our commitment to the satisfaction of each of our
customers and our focus on delivering next generation IP networks."
About KT Corporation
With the 21st century right at our doorstep, the paradigm of
communications is undergoing a radical transformation and the market is
experiencing fierce competition. KT has braced itself to not only meet
the winds of change that are lashing the communications market
worldwide, but also to tame them. New breeds of services in such fields
as the Internet, intelligent networks and ISDN are sprouting almost
every day and technological developments are causing the focus of the
communications market to shift from wired and voice to wireless and data
services. The boundaries between services are disappearing. KT will
stand firmly to meet all these challenges as a leading communications
carrier providing comprehensive information and communications services.
With one heart, all KT employees are expanding business areas from every
nook and cranny of Korea to unknown seas and even outer space, which
holds the dreams of humankind. We are dynamically moving forward to
offer quality services through more strongly and tightly woven
communications networks.
For more information, see http://www.kt.co.kr/eng
About Juniper Networks, Inc.
Juniper Networks leads the industry in turning network innovation
into the reliable delivery of core, edge, mobile and cable Internet
services at scale for the New Public Network. Headquartered in
Sunnyvale, California,
For more information, visit http://www.juniper.net or call
978/589-0125.
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