Belgacom, Nortel Networks deploy optical network for European Commission.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-23 October 2002-NORTEL NETWORKS: Belgacom, Nortel Networks deploy optical network for European Commission (C)1994-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:10232002 Brussels -- Belgacom, the Belgian national telecommunications operator, and Nortel Networks* [NYSE/TSE: NT] have deployed an optical network for the European Commission under a contract between Belgacom and the European Commission.

"By choosing Nortel Networks OPTera* Metro 5200 Multiservice Platform, Belgacom has been able to deploy a fully protected optical network connecting all 120 European Commission sites," said Christian Dezangre, unit manager, government branch, Belgacom. "Nortel Networks continues to work closely with Belgacom to put in place next generation optical...