Seednet Selects Multimedia Communications Solution from Nortel Networks
SIP-based, Converged Network to Accelerate Next Generation VoIP, Multimedia Services
TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 26, 2004--Seednet, one of the leading Internet service providers in Taiwan, has selected a solution from the Multimedia Communications Portfolio of Nortel Networks (NYSE:NT)(TSX:NT) to deliver next generation voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and multimedia communication services to its customers.
Seednet is expected to be the first Internet Service Provider (ISP) in Taiwan to provide advanced SIP Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)-based multimedia services. SIP is an emerging industry standard designed to deliver a variety of multimedia services including voice call management, desktop video calling, collaboration tools and personalization services.
Seednet is planning to provide the new services by the end of 2004 using Nortel Networks Multimedia Communication Server (MCS) 5200. MCS 5200 will enable Seednet to launch hosted IP multimedia applications and services on a simplified network that will converge existing voice, data and video services onto a single IP infrastructure. The converged network is expected to enhance the customer experience and improve end-user mobility. The MCS 5200 network will be deployed by Nortel Networks channel partner Hitron International Inc.
"The innovative multimedia solution from Nortel Networks is a cornerstone in our business vision to provide customers in Taiwan next generation VoIP and multimedia services," said Chia-Jiun Cherng, president, Seednet. "We believe the new multimedia services will enhance our customer-centric business model. With the flexibility and simplicity of Nortel Networks VoIP and multimedia communications solutions, Seednet will be able to take standard telephony services to a new horizon and attract new customers."
"Service providers worldwide have endorsed Nortel Networks multimedia communications solution, and this win with Seednet is yet another example that reinforces our leadership position in the next generation network marketplace," said Jackson Wu, managing director, Nortel Networks Taiwan. "Seednet is establishing itself as an innovator in the local market, and we are delighted to help Seednet pave the way to new market opportunities, drive new revenue opportunities, reduce operating costs and facilitate mass market deployment of new, hosted multimedia services."
With Nortel Networks MCS 5200 solution, Seednet is planning to provide a wide range of multimedia services to customers, including:
-- Video Calling
-- Find Me/Follow Me features for maximum flexibility to answer calls anytime, anywhere
-- Personal and Group Directories -- simple access to information for personal and business contacts
-- Whiteboard and Web Push Services -- collaborative web tools to enhance the communication and collaboration between individuals, regardless of locations.
Nortel Networks MCS 5200, part of Nortel Networks Multimedia Communications Portfolio, is a carrier-grade, SIP-based media and applications server. MCS 5200 can be deployed independently, as intended by Seednet, or in conjunction with Nortel Networks Communication Server 2000-Compact (CS 2000).
Part of the Nortel Networks VoIP and Multimedia Portfolio, CS 2000 is a super-class softswitch that can position service providers to economically serve business and residential customers. A super-class softswitch provides true service provider circuit-to-packet migration, including local, tandem and long distance capability on a single platform; full business and residential telephony service sets; and carrier-grade reliability and scalability. CS 2000 also provides regulatory features like lawful intercept and number portability.
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(1) (SRG).
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.
Seednet is the largest private ISP in Taiwan owned by Digital United Inc. With over ten years of outstanding services and experience as well as strong information technology infrastructure, Seednet strives to bring stable and quality services, and comprehensive contents to upkeep its competitiveness in the Taiwan market. For additional information, visit the Seednet Web site at www.digitalunited.com.
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.
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.
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.
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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(1) 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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