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Nortel Solutions Power Advanced Research Network, SURFnet6 Self-Configurable Intelligent Optical Network to Drive Global Innovation and Collaboration

Amsterdam, The Netherlands (ots/PRNewswire)

SURFnet, a global
leader in advanced network research, today launched SURFnet6 the
world's first self-configurable intelligent optical network based on
optical solutions from Nortel(x) (NYSE: NT ; TSX: NT).
SURFnet6, a high-grade computer network specially reserved for
higher education and research in the Netherlands, will revolutionize
the way researchers access the vast amounts of bandwidth their
research requires, configuring their connectivity based on their
real-time requirements. The new SURFnet6 network provides a
state-of-the-art platform for researchers working on broadband
intensive applications such as high-energy physics and medical
research.
"We are convinced that this powerful and agile optical network
will offer Dutch research and education an excellent international
starting position. The new network is fully equipped to handle the
anticipated growth in Internet traffic over the next years and its
lightpath services offer unprecedented opportunities for
researchers." said Kees Neggers, managing director, SURFnet. "The
next phase of network development will introduce additional agility
and automation at the optical layer with the latest photonics and
control plane technologies from Nortel."
"SURFnet6 is a showcase for the cutting-edge use of adaptive
optical intelligent networks. Its innovative and advanced use of
next-generation optical networking is creating today's reference
model for access and collaboration between researchers and
institutions," said Peter Newcombe, EMEA vice-president of Wireline
and Optical, Nortel. "Nortel has been a pioneer in optical
communications since its early beginnings 40 years ago and we
continue to be an innovator in this dynamic industry which is now the
backbone of today's global communications network."
The network is a high-speed hybrid optical and packet switching
infrastructure with native IPv4, IPv6 and Light Path Provisioning
over a single transmission infrastructure for easy configuration of
broadband access. It is also managed via a control plane for
efficient network administration, helping reduce operating costs and
enhanced traffic restoration.
The hybrid nature of the SURFnet6 network is designed to enable it
to tune precisely to the bandwidth demand of users. SURFnet6 can set
up optical light paths for point-to-point connections that give large
data streams their dedicated path outside of the IP routed network.
This feature improves the capacity, quality and security of the
connection, whilst making use of the most cost effective transport
technology.
The transmission infrastructure was built using products from
Nortel's next generation optical and Metro Ethernet portfolio,
including: Common Photonic Layer (CPL), Optical Multiservice Edge
1000 and 6500 product families, the Optical Metro 5000 and the Metro
Ethernet Routing Switch (MERS) 8600. These platforms are the result
of Nortel's 40-year continuous optical innovation and experience.
To enable a complete network agility supporting automated user
configurable light paths, the SURFnet6 network will be equipped in
the near future with additional advanced Nortel next-generation
optical technologies such as:
  • Enhanced Reconfigurable Optical Add/Drop Multiplexer (eROADM) providing seamless photonic switching of light paths and "on the fly" creation of new optical branches
  • Electronically Dynamically Compensating Optics (eDCO) extending the reach of light paths throughout the SURFnet network while dramatically simplifying the network and reducing its operational costs
  • Dynamic Resource Allocation Controller (DRAC) allowing for a dynamic, efficient and cost optimized use of network resources
SURFnet6 was implemented by a consortium of industry partners
including Avici Systems, who provided their SSR routers and Telindus,
a pan-European network integration specialist.
About SURFnet
SURFnet operates and innovates the national research network,
which connects circa 180 institutions in higher education and
research in The Netherlands. The organization is among the leading
research network operators in the world. To serve the SURFnet users
with their growing demand for high- quality network connections,
SURFnet continuously translates the latest technology into new and
better communication services. More information can be found at:
www.surfnet.nl/info/en
About Nortel
Nortel is a recognized leader in delivering communications
capabilities that enhance the human experience, ignite and power
global commerce, and secure and protect the world's most critical
information. Serving both service provider and enterprise customers,
Nortel delivers innovative technology solutions encompassing
end-to-end broadband, Voice over IP, multimedia services and
applications, and wireless broadband designed to help people solve
the world's greatest challenges. Nortel does business in more than
150 countries. For more information, visit Nortel on the Web at
www.nortel.com. For the latest Nortel news, visit
www.nortel.com/news.
Certain information included in this press release is
forward-looking and is subject to important risks and uncertainties.
The results or events predicted in these statements may differ
materially from actual results or events. Factors which could cause
results or events to differ from current expectations include, among
other things: the outcome of regulatory and criminal investigations
and civil litigation actions related to Nortel's restatements and the
impact any resulting legal judgments, settlements, penalties and
expenses could have on Nortel's results of operations, financial
condition and liquidity, and any related potential dilution of
Nortel's common shares; the findings of Nortel's independent review
and implementation of recommended remedial measures; the outcome of
the ongoing independent review with respect to revenues for specific
identified transactions, which review will have a particular emphasis
on the underlying conduct that led to the initial recognition of
these revenues; the restatement or revisions of Nortel's previously
announced or filed financial results and resulting negative
publicity; the existence of material weaknesses in Nortel's internal
control over financial reporting and the conclusion of Nortel's
management and independent auditor that Nortel's internal control
over financial reporting is ineffective, which could continue to
impact Nortel's ability to report its results of operations and
financial condition accurately and in a timely manner; the impact of
Nortel's and NNL's failure to timely file their financial statements
and related periodic reports, including Nortel's inability to access
its shelf registration statement filed with the United States
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); the impact of management
changes, including the termination for cause of Nortel's former CEO,
CFO and Controller in April 2004; the sufficiency of Nortel's
restructuring activities, including the work plan announced on August
19, 2004 as updated on September 30, 2004 and December 14, 2004,
including the potential for higher actual costs to be incurred in
connection with restructuring actions compared to the estimated costs
of such actions; cautious or reduced spending by Nortel's customers;
increased consolidation among Nortel's customers and the loss of
customers in certain markets; fluctuations in Nortel's operating
results and general industry, economic and market conditions and
growth rates; fluctuations in Nortel's cash flow, level of
outstanding debt and current debt ratings; Nortel's monitoring of the
capital markets for opportunities to improve its capital structure
and financial flexibility; Nortel's ability to recruit and retain
qualified employees; the use of cash collateral to support Nortel's
normal course business activities; the dependence on Nortel's
subsidiaries for funding; the impact of Nortel's defined benefit
plans and deferred tax assets on results of operations and Nortel's
cash flow; the adverse resolution of class actions, litigation in the
ordinary course of business, intellectual property disputes and
similar matters; Nortel's dependence on new product development and
its ability to predict market demand for particular products;
Nortel's ability to integrate the operations and technologies of
acquired businesses in an effective manner; the impact of rapid
technological and market change; the impact of price and product
competition; barriers to international growth and global economic
conditions, particularly in emerging markets and including interest
rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; the impact of
rationalization and consolidation in the telecommunications industry;
changes in regulation of the Internet; the impact of the credit risks
of Nortel's customers and the impact of customer financing and
commitments; general stock market volatility; negative developments
associated with Nortel's supply contracts and contract manufacturing
agreements, including as a result of using a sole supplier for a key
component of certain optical networks solutions; the impact of
Nortel's supply and outsourcing contracts that contain delivery and
installation provisions, which, if not met, could result in the
payment of substantial penalties or liquidated damages; any
undetected product defects, errors or failures; the future success of
Nortel's strategic alliances; and certain restrictions on how Nortel
and its president and chief executive officer conduct business. For
additional information with respect to certain of these and other
factors, see the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q filed by Nortel with the SEC. Unless otherwise
required by applicable securities laws, Nortel disclaims any
intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise.
(x)Nortel, the Nortel logo and the Globemark are trademarks of
Nortel Networks.

Contact:

Isabelle Tadmoury, Tel: +331-695-51291, Tadmoury@nortel.com, Ben
Roome, Tel: +44-162843-3113, benroome@nortel.com, Bo Gowan, Tel:
+1-972- 685-8278, bogowan@nortel.com

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