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Ericsson awarded by Telekom Srbija operator with Class 5 Softswitch contract
Ericsson awarded by Telekom Srbija operator with Class 5 Softswitch contract
October 3, 2007
Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) has signed a contract with Telekom Srbija to be supplier of Class 5 Softswitch. Ericsson will also supply a comprehensive range of professional services to ensure a successful network implementation and integration.
The decision to adopt Class 5 Softswitch reflects Telekom Srbija's Strategy, which involves IP-based communications combining the best of the fixed and internet/PC worlds. The contract also sees Ericsson providing professional services such as installation, integration, consultancy, testing and support.
Drasko Petrovic, General Manager, Telekom Srbija, says: "By introducing Ericsson Class 5 Softswitch into the Telekom Srbija network, we will be able to offer advanced multimedia services and content over broadband networks using IP technology. Class 5 is one of the key elements in our migration to an all-IP network, with convergence in both services and network. Also, our customers will benefit significantly from a truly converged experience for both fixed and mobile. We are happy to continue our strong cooperation with Ericsson on this".
Bo Andersson, President, Ericsson Serbia, says: "This contract marks a milestone in the ongoing partnership between Ericsson and Telekom Srbija. Class 5 Softswitch will provide a smooth, service-driven, low-risk path that allows Telekom Srbija to sustainably evolve its customer offering while supporting a range of applications that can generate additional revenue streams in the future."
Class 5 Softswitch is a standardized, cost-efficient system that allows operators to rapidly roll out new telecom-grade services to their customers. From an end-user perspective, Class 5 Softswitch allows access to multimedia content and applications, and provides the same look and feel for end users, irrespective of which network or device they choose.
Ericsson is shaping the future of Mobile and Broadband Internet communications through its continuous technology leadership. Providing innovative solutions in more than 140 countries, Ericsson is helping to create the most powerful communication companies in the world.
Read more at: http://www.ericsson.com/press
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
Kristina Jankovic, Communications Manager
Ericsson Serbia & Montenegro
Tel: +381 11 311 38 99, mobile: 063 252 970
E-mail: kristina.jankovic@ericsson.com
About Telekom Srbija:
Telekom Srbija" a.d. with its head office in Belgrade, Takovska 2, was incorporated as a joint stock company in June 1997. In direct sale, 49% of share capital worth DEM 1.568 billion was privatized - 29% was purchased by Italian STET and 20% by Greek OTE.
PE PTT Traffic "Srbija", that is, the Republic of Serbia as a founder, owns 80% of the shares, after the buy-back of the Italian share in 2003, and a gold share with the right to veto on all-important strategic decisions made by the Managing Board. The Managing Board is composed of the representatives of the two Shareholders in proportion to the capital stake.
Telekom Srbija" a.d. employs 13.000 people
More information about Telekom Srbija can be found at: http://www.telekom.yu
