Banverket ICT (Information and Communication Technology), a Swedish supplier of network capacity, is using a Nortel (News - Alert) next-generation optical network solution to enable Sweden's cable TV and other service providers, to deliver new multimedia services across the country.

 

An adaptive, all-optical intelligent network for Banverket ICT is created by the Nortel solution. This enhances network capacity and provides greater flexibility for the rapid introduction of new revenue-generating communications service. Additionally, the solution also helps reduce Banverket ICT's network operation expense and capital expenditure.

 

Thomas Sjöstrand manager technical and network strategy at Banverket ICT explains that they have enjoyed a continuing relationship with Nortel since 1994 when they introduced the 2.5 Gbps optical solution in Sweden. In 1998 they installed the first Nortel wavelength system in their network.

 

Banverket ICT first saw Nortel's Common Photonic Layer and Optical Multiservice Edge 6500 solution demonstrated at a Nortel Advanced Technology Summit in Ottawa and were excited about the opportunities it presented. Sjöstrand said that competition in the Swedish telecom market is tough, and this new platform gives them the chance to introduce cutting-edge communications services without incurring massive infrastructure costs.

 

“Nortel is focused on ensuring that long-term customers keep their competitive edge by being able to deliver more services in a simpler and cost-effective manner,” said Philippe Morin, president Metro Ethernet Networks, Nortel in a statement.

 

Morin believes that the solution for Banverket ICT is a great example of what can be achieved by staying close to their customers and making sure they know what solutions are available to support their growing business.

 

Banverket ICT is a subsidiary of Banverket, which is responsible for Sweden’s railways and provides services such as signaling, track radio and other communications requirements to the railway service. Banverket ICT also offers broadband-based services to external customers delivered by its transport and communications network that runs along the length of the 12,000 km rail network.