Nokia and Song Networks Svenska AB have agreed on the delivery of Nokia's DX 220 optimized platform for Song Networks' fixed voice network in Sweden. The cost-efficient Nokia equipment will enhance Song Networks' existing fixed core network and provide new EuroRelease functionalities. With this agreement, an extension of the two companies' long-term relationship, Nokia becomes Song Networks' sole vendor for fixed switching equipment in Sweden.
Under the terms of the turnkey deal, Nokia will provide the new Nokia DX 220 Compact switching platform and software upgrades to existing switches, as well as EURORelease functionality. The DX 220 Compact will help reduce Song Networks' operating expenditure. The EURORelease, Nokia's fixed switching software platform release for European customers, supports features such as user-to-user signaling (UUS1-3), TCP/IP, and Multiple Screening Windows for the Primary Rate Access interface between PBXs and mobile networks.
The Nokia equipment will be operational in the fourth quarter 2003.
"We are undertaking an important upgrade to our system and need fully functional and reliable equipment and software to ensure the best service to our customers," says Claes Lundqvist, Director, Design and Network, Song Networks Svenska AB. "We have been pleased with the high functionality and reliability of Nokia's installed fixed switching platform's, and we are confident that the new DX 220 will fully meet our needs."
"Nokia is happy to be working closely with Song Networks to deploy a proven cost effective switching platform such as the Nokia DX 220," says Antti Järvinen, Senior Business Manager, Marketing and Sales, Nokia Networks. "Song Networks is a leading operator in several key markets, and we are pleased to be renewing and strengthen our relationship with them in fixed-voice systems."
Song Networks is active in the Nordic market supplying business customers with a wide range of services within data communication, Internet and voice in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. Song Networks' leading edge competencies are within voice, data and Internet, and the main services are IP VPN, Internet Access and Fixed Voice services.
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed broadband and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges.
Further information:
Communications Department, Nokia Networks
Tel. + 358 (0) 7180 38198
E-mail: networks.communications@nokia.com
Nokia
Communications
Tel. +358 7180 34900
Email press.office@nokia.com
www.nokia.com
Song Networks Svenska AB
Tel. + 46 (0)856310000
E-mail: info@songnetworks.se
www.songnetworks.net