Marconi Corporation plc today announced that it has been selected to provide Telecom Italia with next-generation network equipment capable of optimising the transmission of data over synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH).
Under the new frame agreement, Telecom Italia will be able to further optimise its optical network infrastructure allowing the operator to respond to the growing demand for broadband services from its customers.
By integrating network layers, Telecom Italia will be able to make innovative data services available to a wider audience, with the aim of providing a further boost to the broadband market in Italy.
"This agreement further strengthens our partnership with Telecom Italia," said Mike Parton, Marconi chief executive. "Our partnership goes well beyond the provision of technical support through our research and development laboratories. This agreement means that Marconi continues to address Telecom Italia`s strategic needs by providing solutions capable of increasing the value of its existing network assets and to guarantee a wider and more innovative service to Telecom Italia`s end-users."
Marconi also announced that it has renewed its frame contract to provide broadband access equipment to Telecom Italia.
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Marconi Corporation plc is a global telecommunications equipment, services and solutions company. The company`s core business is the provision of innovative and reliable optical networks, broadband routing and switching and broadband access technologies and services. The company`s customer base includes many of the world`s largest telecommunications operators.
The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the symbol MONI and on Nasdaq under the ticker MRCIY. Additional information about Marconi Corporation can be found at www.marconi.com.
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