Iskratel SI3000 MSAN Widens the Subscriber Access Possibilities

The Refreshed Multi-Service Access Node

Kranj, December 8, 2006 – Iskratel, a leading provider of innovative solutions for convergent and next generation networks, introduces the SI3000 Multi-Service Access Node (SI3000 MSAN). As an evolutional successor of the field proven SI2000 MSAN Multi-Service Access Node, the SI3000 MSAN now offers even more flexible access solution for revenue generating Triple Play service delivery.

Access segment of today’s telecommunication networks is a crucial success factor for every operator and service provider. Ever evolving

multimedia services, bandwidth consuming applications and, most of all, vast variety of subscriber types and network interfaces demand a universal, yet adaptable network access solution for technologically already developed and emerging telecommunication markets.

The SI3000 MSAN presents a cost-optimized way of universal network access infrastructure deployment. The product is built on an extremely reliable, well tested and field-proven platform. It includes all the required functions for carrier-grade delivery of jitter-sensitive video and delay-sensitive voice traffic.

The SI3000 MSAN has recently been enhanced with additional subscriber types – WiMAX Wireless and Electrical Ethernet access. The access product now offers a rich portfolio of network access subscriber interfaces. It includes E1, Fast Ethernet Fiber, Gigabit Ethernet Fiber, POTS, ADSL2+, VDSL2, SHDSL, Electrical Ethernet and the latest available wireless access technology, WiMAX which is also used for backhaul purposes.

“It was a great challenge for us to finally combine the advanced Ethernet/IP hi-tech and every day’s market reality to deliver a high quality and reliable end customer experience” says Mr. Tomaž Vidonja, head of Iskratel Broadband department.

SI3000 MSAN is a carrier-grade access product, available in various housings – from single slot 1U housing to the housing with 20 hot swappable blade positions. The platform uses a non-blocking Ethernet back panel and centrally managed service provisioning functionalities.

Iskratel access solution provided with the SI3000 MSAN answers to the existing requirements and future challenges for modern networking such as security and compatibility with forthcoming protocols.

Company Iskratel is presenting the SI3000 MSAN at the ITU Telecom World event in Hong Kong.

About Iskratel

Iskratel is a leading developer of customized and highly integrated communication solutions for quickly evolving convergent networks. Excellence in providing cutting-edge network elements and infrastructural configurations places the company among the global technological visionaries. By combining experience and know-how with creativity and innovation Iskratel meets the challenges of supporting the existing networks and establishing IP-based convergent architectures, adaptable to the demands of regional specifics and subscriber preferences. With over 1,100 employees and over 450 in affiliated companies in 20 countries, Iskratel offers integrated telecommunications solutions for fixed telephony, mobile telephony, IP-based convergent networks and network management.
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