Siemens delivers SURPASS Next Generation Networks solution for Telekomunikacja Polska: Contract volume EUR 20 million

Siemens IC Networks has signed a contract with the largest Polish carrier Telekomunikacja Polska S.A. (TP SA) worth EUR 20 million for the supply of Surpass Next Generation Networks (NGN) technology.

Siemens IC Networks has signed a contract with the largest Polish carrier Telekomunikacja Polska S.A. (TP SA) worth EUR 20 million for the supply of Surpass Next Generation Networks (NGN) technology. The order covers the setup of a signaling network based on Surpass hiS 700 and delivery of the NetManager network management system for existing EWSD exchanges.

The project, covering the setup of an overlay signaling network for Telekomunikacja Polska, will establish six Signaling Transfer Points (STPs), four of which will support domestic traffic and two serving international and independent carrier traffic. The Polish carrier chose the Siemens Surpass technology due to the high performance of the product. By implementing Surpass hiS 700 in its network, Telekomunikacja Polska will be able to expand its service portfolio easily and at low cost, e.g. with number portability and SMS features. The NetManager management system cuts operating costs for network operators through efficient and flexible control of the network.

This project with Telekomunikacja Polska is based on the framework agreement for signaling products signed by Siemens IC Networks and France Télécom last year. It is already the third contract signed under this agreement.

Background information on Signaling System Number 7
Signaling System Number 7 (SS7), also called Common Channel Signaling System No. 7 (CCS#7), is a signaling system employed in digital networks that was chiefly defined for ISDN. The signals in the signaling channel regulate the exchange of control information between ISDN switching centers required to set up and clear down connections and make various services available. Common channel signaling differs from channel-linked signaling systems in that the control information is conveyed separately from the 64-kilobit/s useful channels in special common" 64-kilobit/s signaling channels shared by a large number of useful channels. This signaling takes place between the ISDN switching centers and so is also referred to as inter-exchange signaling. Although Signaling System Number No. 7 has been optimized for a transmission rate of 64 kilobit/s, it can also be employed with other rates. CCS7 exists as an ANSI standard as SS7 and as a CCITT standard as SS#7.

About SURPASS
Surpass is the world's leading carrier grade IP convergence architecture from Siemens, which allows migration of traditional TDM-based networks to IP-based networks. Through Surpass, Siemens is bringing together two of the largest networks in the world, the telephone network and the internet. Using an open architecture, Surpass allows the high quality, as well as the wide range of performance features and extremely high level of reliability of traditional TDM-based real-time voice networks to be transferred to the IP world, and conversely enables IP applications to be used in the voice network. Surpass is a complete offering of powerful voice/data solutions for the Next Generation Network. Siemens aims to become number 1 in this segment.

Over 60 fixed-network operators worldwide have already ordered Surpass solutions. Customers include British Telecom (BT), Chunghwa Telecom, ForthNET, mediaWays, Omantel, OTE Greece, PT Prime, PT Telkom, SingTel, Sonera, Sonofon, Telemar, tesion, Telecom Egypt, and TelecomAsia (Thailand).
http://www.siemens.com/surpass

Telekomunikacja Polska (TP), the leading carrier in Poland, provides services to more than 10 million customers. The company is also the leader in data transmission, satellite communications, and Internet access. TP belongs to a Group of companies which includes also the Idea mobile network operator (PTK Centertel), a provider of modern Internet solutions (TP Internet), and an e-commerce platform (Marketplanet). The company is a part of France Télécom, a worldwide telecommunication group.

More information on Telekomunikacja Polska is available at: http://www.telekomunikacja.pl/.

Siemens Information and Communication Networks (IC Networks) is a leading provider of network technology for enterprises, carriers and service providers. Its comprehensive portfolio comprises IP-based convergence solutions for voice and data (HiPath for enterprises, SURPASS for carriers), a full range of solutions for broadband access, and optical transport networks (TransXpress). The Siemens Group thus provides complete solutions from a single source for the infrastructure of the Next Generation Network - optimized for a prompt return on investment and to open up new business opportunities for customers. In fiscal 2002 (year-end 30 September) IC Networks posted sales of EUR 9.6 billion.
Further information about ICN is available at: http://www.siemens.com/networks

Siemens Communications - a division of Siemens plc, is one of the UK's leading communications suppliers, offering a full choice of technology and service solutions from simple telephony through to full network outsourcing, incorporating the Customer Relationship Management and e-business environments. The company operates centres of competence for research, development and support throughout the UK and in a number of international markets. It has a turnover in excess of 300 million and is part of Siemens Information and Communication Networks, the global leader in business communications. It is also the winner of the 2002 UK Business Excellence Award. Visit the company's website at www.siemenscomms.co.uk

For further information, please contact:
Claudia Hitner, Siemens Communications on 01908 855 751 or email: claudia.hitner@siemenscomms.co.uk

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