Lucent Technologies Powers VCities' Nationwide Terabit Router IP Network

Strategic Insights -

VCities, a leading service integrator, has selected Lucent Technologies to deploy its nationwide network of terabit routers, addressing the "infrastructure wall" faced by providers of next-generation Internet services. The Lucent-led solution will enable VCities to provide high-bandwidth applications and content, including on-demand television programming, video broadcasting, and video gaming, to carriers, application service providers, and large organizations across the United States.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lucent Technologies has been selected by VCities to deploy its nationwide network of terabit routers, addressing the "infrastructure wall" faced by providers of next-generation Internet services.
  • VCities will use a broad portfolio of Lucent's data networking products, including the NX64000(tm) Multi-Terabit Switch Router, to deploy voice, data, and video services, as well as Internet access to carriers, application service providers, internet service providers, and large organizations across the United States.
  • The Lucent-led solution will enable VCities to provide end-to-end solutions that allow service providers to offer their customers the highest quality next-generation services, including on-demand television programming, video broadcasting, and video gaming.
  • Lucent is the market leader in the multiservice ATM and remote access markets, according to recent market analyst reports.
  • VCities plans to rollout the new network through the next year, rapidly expanding its presence, which is centered primarily in Texas today.
  • Lucent's NX64000(tm) Multi-Terabit Switch Router is the industry's fastest multi-terabit router capable of scaling from gigabit to 6.4 terabit per second speeds.
  • The Lucent solution will help VCities minimize time-to-market, investment dollars, and monthly recurring costs, while quickly building market share.

Statistics:

  • Lucent will supply its NX64000(tm) Multi-Terabit Switch Routers, CBX 500(tm) Multiservice wide area network (WAN) switches, and MAX TNT(tm) WAN access switches for deployment in VCities' network.
  • The NX64000(tm) Multi-Terabit Switch Router has a highest capacity switch fabric, highest port density, lowest latency, and supports Quality of Service (QoS) at line rates, even for OC-48 and OC-192 interfaces.
  • VCities plans to rollout the new network through the next year.
  • Lucent is the market leader in the multiservice ATM and remote access markets, with a 50% market share according to recent market analyst reports.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, "Lucent Announces Partnership with VCities to Deliver Nationwide Terabit Router IP Network", June 6, 2000.
  • Lucent Technologies, "Lucent Announces Partnership with VCities to Deliver Nationwide Terabit Router IP Network", June 6, 2000.
  • VCities, "About VCities", www.vccities.com.
  • Lucent Technologies, "About Lucent Technologies", www.lucent.com.