Cable & Wireless awards next generation network supply contract for IP core to Cisco Systems; Cisco to provide flagship carrier-class CRS-1 carrier routing system.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-1 September 2005-CISCO SYSTEMS: Cable & Wireless awards next generation network supply contract for IP core to Cisco Systems; Cisco to provide flagship carrier-class CRS-1 carrier routing system(C)1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:01092005 Cable & Wireless today announced the contract to provide the Internet Protocol (IP) core element for its Next Generation Network (NGN) has been awarded to Cisco Systems.

The IP core element of the Cable & Wireless NGN provides the underlying connectivity and resilience required for carrying high capacity IP traffic across the entire network. Cable & Wireless will deploy 15 Cisco CRS-1 Carrier Routing System routers throughout the UK network, each equipped with Cisco's new carrier grade internet...