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KPN Netherlands Selects Lucent Technologies to Upgrade the National Data Transport Network

Posted on: Wednesday, 7 April 2004, 06:00 CDT

HILVERSUM, Netherlands, April 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucent Technologies today announced an exclusive agreement to grow the national ATM transport network of KPN and to upgrade this transport network in the Netherlands.

The upgrade will increase the capacity of KPN's Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) network, enable the operator to evolve to a multiservice infrastructure and will allow KPN to support UMTS traffic while reducing both operational and capital expenditure.

Under the terms of the agreement, Lucent will supply its switches, latest release of MXOS(TM) Multiservice Switch Operating Software and professional services support that will enable KPN to continue to offer high Quality of Service (QoS) as it rolls out new voice and data services.

The Lucent solutions will also help KPN by boosting the network capacity as well as enabling the operator to more rapidly connect customers to services on the network. This considerably lowers operational and capital expenditure.

By preparing the existing network for evolution to next generation infrastructure, the upgrade enables a cost-effective growth scenario for KPN.

"KPN will be able to reap the benefits of the ATM network upgrade as the demand for bandwidth continues to grow. We need to continue to enhance our existing infrastructure to ensure that we are profitable as we evolve our network and services," said John van Vianen Vice President Product Management from KPN. "The upgrade from Lucent enables KPN to develop our network to support new voice and data services, continue to grow our customer base and improve the quality of our services."

The new contract extends Lucent's agreement with KPN to supply the ATM core network. KPN's network includes Lucent CBX 500(R) and GX 550(R) Multiservice WAN Switches providing a high speed, backbone network that supports ATM services. Lucent Worldwide Services will be providing maintenance and installation services to support the upgrade.

"We are delighted that KPN has again selected Lucent to develop and prepare its transport network for the evolution to next generation infrastructure," said Huub de Klerk, Customer Group Leader North Europe, Lucent Technologies. "This announcement demonstrates our partnership with KPN, our experience and knowledge of the ATM market, and illustrates how Lucent continues to work with its customers to help them to cut costs and introduce revenue generating services."

About Lucent Technologies

Lucent Technologies designs and delivers the systems, services and software that drive next-generation communications networks. Backed by Bell Labs research and development, Lucent uses its strengths in mobility, optical, software, data and voice networking technologies, as well as services, to create new revenue-generating opportunities for its customers, while enabling them to quickly deploy and better manage their networks. Lucent's customer base includes communications service providers, governments and enterprises worldwide. For more information on Lucent Technologies, which has headquarters in Murray Hill, N.J., USA, visit http://www.lucent.com/.

Lucent Technologies; KPN Netherlands

CONTACT: John Verdon, Lucent Technologies, in Europe,+011-44-20-7318-1039, mobile, +011-44-7801-762-387, verdon@lucent.com; MikeAlva, Lucent Technologies, +1-510-747-5148, mobile, +1-510-449-1902,malva@lucent.com; or KPN Press Office, +011-31-70-44-66-300

Web site: http://www.lucent.com/

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