Ericsson and Cisco will supply and install IP networks for Cable & Wireless Communications in three Caribbean markets, serving as backbone for IPTV services.
The plans include an upgrade to the IP network in the Bahamas to improve performance and support traffic increase, and a new business-to-business (B2B) IP/MPLS network in Jamaica and Barbados.
"We needed a powerful and intelligent solution to bring IP networking to both Jamaica and Barbados, while at the same time improving the IP network in the Bahamas," said Carlo Alloni, EVP, Cable & Wireless. “This partnership will allow us to offer more value-added services including our IPTV services, as well as introduce more innovative solutions to our customers.”
As part of the ongoing partnership between both companies, Cisco will provide the necessary hardware – including routers and switches as well as the network monitoring system – while Ericsson will provide project management services.
“The partnership delivers real value to Cable & Wireless in terms of accelerating their IP transformation by combining end-to-end business transformation competence and experience with deep product and domain expertise," added Clayton Cruz, VP, Latin America and Caribbean, Ericsson.
“Cisco and Ericsson working together have the combined breadth, depth and lifecycle engagement required to help operators like Cable & Wireless succeed in their transformation to an IP-centric network,” concluded Jordi Botifoll, Cisco’s president in Latin America and SVP in the Americas.