Newbridge Networks Selected by TELESP for $44.2 Million Contract

Strategic Insights -

Newbridge Networks Corporation has been chosen by TELESP-Telecomunicaoes de Sao Paulo S.A. to provide a comprehensive network management solution as part of a $44.2 million contract. The network, which will link 149 locations in the city and state of Sao Paulo, will provide more than 40% of Brazil's gross national product with voice and data services. TELESP aims to deliver various services, including frame relay, from a single platform using the Newbridge 3600 MainStreet family.

Key Takeaways:

  • Newbridge Networks was selected by TELESP for a $44.2 million contract to provide a network management solution.
  • The network will link 149 locations in the city and state of Sao Paulo, providing more than 40% of Brazil's gross national product with voice and data services.
  • TELESP will utilize the Newbridge 3600 MainStreet family to deliver various services, including frame relay, from a single platform.
  • The network will comprise more than 27,000 new voice and data ports and support both time division multiplexing (TDM) and frame relay services.
  • Newbridge 3600 and 3645 MainStreet Bandwidth Managers will be used, along with the Newbridge 4602 MainStreet Intelligent NetworkStation(TM) for single-point network management.
  • Deployment of the network is scheduled to begin in early 1996, with the possibility of adding ISDN and HDSL capabilities in the future.

Statistics:

  • The network will link 149 locations throughout the city and state of Sao Paulo.
  • The network will comprise more than 27,000 new voice and data ports.
  • The contract is valued at $44.2 million.
  • The deployment of the network is scheduled to begin in early 1996.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire Statement, "Newbridge Networks Announces $44.2 Million Contract in Brazil" (Oct. 23, 1995)
  • Newbridge Networks Corporation, Press Release (Oct. 23, 1995)