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Fujitsu, Lucent, and NTT Join Forces on Next-Generation IP Network

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In a joint effort to develop and deploy next-generation broadband networks, Fujitsu Limited, Lucent Technologies Japan Ltd., and NTT Communicationware Corporation (NTT Communicationware) have proposed and been selected to supply an experimental all-IP core network system for NTT DoCoMo's mobile communications development efforts. This trial system, set to begin in the fourth quarter of 2000, is aimed at evaluating the feasibility of an all-IP core network for mobile communications.

Key Takeaways:

  • The joint development project involves the supply of an experimental all-IP core network system for NTT DoCoMo's mobile communications development efforts.
  • The trial system will be used to evaluate the feasibility of an all-IP core network for mobile communications, with the goal of supporting an array of Internet-based and multimedia services.
  • The project marks the first collaboration between Fujitsu, Lucent, and NTT Communicationware, following last month's announcement that Fujitsu and Lucent would work together on next-generation network deployment and buildouts in Japan and the Asia Pacific region.
  • The relationship between Lucent and NTT Communicationware is based on their agreement to jointly develop and market Lucent's high-performance Softswitch for carriers in Japan, announced at Telecom '99 in October 1999.
  • The trial system includes network elements provided by Fujitsu and Lucent, including Fujitsu's EA1000 IP router platform, Lucent's Softswitch-based call agent platform, and Lucent's APX 8000 multiservice access switch, as well as service applications supplied by NTT Communicationware.

Statistics:

  • The Fujitsu Group has consolidated revenues of 5.26 trillion yen ($49.6 billion) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000.
  • The Fujitsu Group has over 60,000 employees and operations in over 100 countries.
  • Fujitsu Limited is one of the leading providers of Internet-based information technology solutions, with a global presence and a reputation for delivering pace-setting technologies.
  • Lucent Technologies has more than 10,000 employees in 14 countries and territories in the Asia/Pacific and China regions.
  • Lucent has research and development facilities and Bell Laboratories facilities in several countries, including Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Japan.

Sources:

  • Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702)
  • Lucent Technologies Japan Ltd.
  • NTT Communicationware Corporation (NTT Communicationware)
  • Telecom '99 (October 11, 1999)
  • Fujitsu's official website: http://www.fujitsu.com
  • Lucent's official website: http://www.lucent.com

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