Nortel Networks Joins Texas A&M Research Project on E9-1-1 for VoIP
Continues Commitment to E9-1-1 Research, Response to FCC Call for Industry Support
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WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 21, 2004-- As part of its continuing contribution to a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) call for industry support, Nortel Networks (NYSE:NT)(TSX:NT) has joined a Texas A&M University research project that will help drive Enhanced 9-1-1 (E9-1-1) access for next generation Internet Protocol (IP) networks.
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Nortel Networks has donated its Multimedia Communication Server (MCS) to this visionary Texas A&M research project, which looks at what the industry has identified as the future 'third stage' of E9-1-1 deployment - emergency communications in a pure-IP environment. In addition, Nortel Networks will provide voice over IP (VoIP) expertise and resources to support the initiative.
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"We are essentially building the future of E9-1-1," said Walt Magnussen, director, Telecommunications, Texas A&M University and co-chair, VoIP Working Group, Internet2. "We are taking a look at how networks will evolve and what will be the most reliable and efficient way to deliver E9-1-1 service. By bringing together both academia and industry participants, we can collaborate to create the most effective solution."
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"Nortel Networks is committed to helping key social policy objectives like E9-1-1 as the industry moves from a circuit-switched infrastructure for telecommunications to one based on IP," said Ken Pecot, general manager, Carrier VoIP, Nortel Networks. Pecot will discuss the impact of VoIP on businesses and consumers today in Washington at Nortel Networks Capitol Hill policy luncheon: The VoIP Revolution.
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The technology for E9-1-1 was originally designed for the traditional circuit-switched telephone network in which the telephones remain at a fixed location. One of the greatest advantages of VoIP is that it eliminates geographic boundaries traditionally associated with voice networks, allowing users to travel around the world while making and receiving phone calls as if they were at home. However, this has created some technical challenges for E9-1-1 services, including the ability to identify the caller's location when an emergency call is made from a telephone or other device that does not remain fixed.
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In March, FCC Chairman Michael Powell urged the telecommunications industry to make the development of a nationwide VoIP E9-1-1 solution a top priority. Nortel Networks initially responded by submitting a detailed proposal to the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) to address key technology challenges.
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NENA has outlined a three-stage approach to resolving VoIP E9-1-1 issues. In its submission to NENA, Nortel Networks proposed a solution for the second stage - implementing a VoIP E9-1-1 solution that works with existing circuit-switched interfaces already deployed in the network. Mark Lewis of Nortel Networks is the leader of the NENA VoIP migration working group which focuses on migration of the current 9-1-1 network from TDM to VoIP.
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In this new research project, Texas A&M will be focused on the third stage - E9-1-1 in a pure-IP environment, using Nortel Networks MCS system in the public safety answering points (PSAPs). The project scope includes creating a vision for the future of E9-1-1 and conducting a practical trial. The trial is scheduled for the first quarter of 2005.
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Texas A&M is the official VoIP lab for the Internet 2 community, a consortium of 206 universities working in conjunction with the industry and government to develop advanced network applications. This research project has received funding from the 911 board of Texas and the State of Virginia. In addition, Texas A&M has applied for a grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), a Presidential advisory agency.
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"The need to quickly resolve regulatory uncertainty is paramount," Pecot said. "However, we have a responsibility to our community so societal obligations are not an afterthought. The preservation and improvement of the telephone network is essential to society. The FCC should consider what role it can play in consolidating E9-1-1 strategies across wireless, VoIP, wireline telephones and other devices. There may be great opportunities to maximize coverage and reduce costs."
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Participation in the Texas A&M E9-1-1 research project is another example of Nortel Networks commitment and leadership in delivering reliable, value-rich VoIP products and services. For the entire year 2003 and the first quarter of 2004, Nortel Networks ranked #1 in the global markets for VoIP ports shipped and in global softswitch revenue, according to Synergy Research Group(a)(SRG).
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Nortel Networks has a proven portfolio of products and services for packet voice and multimedia services. Nortel Networks is providing Next Generation Network solutions to leading operators, including Verizon Communications, Bell Canada, Charter Communications, Sprint, MCI, Cox Communications, Cable & Wireless Cayman Islands, Hong Kong Broadband Network, Chunghwa Telecom, China Netcom, China Railcom, BellSouth and Smitcoms.
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Nortel Networks is an industry leader and innovator focused on transforming how the world communicates and exchanges information. The Company is supplying its service provider and enterprise customers with communications technology and infrastructure to enable value-added IP data, voice and multimedia services spanning Wireless Networks, Wireline Networks, Enterprise Networks, and Optical Networks. As a global company, Nortel Networks does business in more than 150 countries. More information about Nortel Networks can be found on the Web at www.nortelnetworks.com or www.nortelnetworks.com/media_center.
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Certain information included in this press release is forward-looking and is subject to important risks and uncertainties. The results or events predicted in these statements may differ materially from actual results or events.
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Factors which could cause results or events to differ from current expectations include, among other things: the outcome of Nortel Networks independent review and planned restatement of its previously announced or filed financial results; the impact of the management changes announced on April 28, 2004; the impact of the inability to meet Nortel Networks filing obligations on support facilities and public debt obligations; the sufficiency of Nortel Networks restructuring activities, including the potential for higher actual costs to be incurred in connection with restructuring actions compared to the estimated costs of such actions; continued reductions in spending by Nortel Networks customers; fluctuations in Nortel Networks operating results and general industry, economic and market conditions and growth rates; the communication by Nortel Networks auditors of the existence of material weaknesses in internal control; Nortel Networks ability to recruit and retain qualified employees; fluctuations in Nortel Networks cash flow, level of outstanding debt and current debt ratings; the use of cash collateral to support Nortel Networks normal course business activities; the dependence on Nortel Networks subsidiaries for funding; the impact of Nortel Networks defined benefit plans and deferred tax assets on results of operations and Nortel Networks cash flows; Nortel Networks dependence on new product development and its ability to predict market demand for particular products; Nortel Networks ability to integrate the operations and technologies of acquired businesses in an effective manner; the impact of rapid technological and market change; the impact of price and product competition; barriers to international growth and global economic conditions, particularly in emerging markets and including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; the impact of rationalization in the telecommunications industry; changes in regulation of the Internet; the impact of the credit risks of Nortel Networks customers and the impact of customer financing and commitments; stock market volatility generally and as a result of acceleration of the settlement date or early settlement of Nortel Networks purchase contracts; the impact of Nortel Networks supply and outsourcing contracts that contain delivery and installation provisions, which, if not met, could result in the payment of substantial penalties or liquidated damages; the future success of Nortel Networks strategic alliances; and the adverse resolution of litigation, investigations, intellectual property disputes and similar matters.
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For additional information with respect to certain of these and other factors, see the most recent Form 10 Q/A and Form 10-K/A filed by Nortel Networks with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, Nortel Networks disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Nortel Networks, the Nortel Networks logo, the Globemark and Business Without Boundaries are trademarks of Nortel Networks. (a) Synergy Research Group numbers are based on the "Preliminary Carrier Packet Voice Worldwide Market Shares" report published on February 20, 2004.
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