Nortel Networks and NaviNet Partner for National High-Performance Network Expansion

NaviNet, an innovative Internet Access Provider, and Nortel Networks have collaborated to deploy up to 70,000 ports of Nortel Networks' CVX 1800 carrier-class access switches in NaviNet's national high-performance network. This partnership will enable NaviNet to provide cost-effective, high-availability outsourced dial-up access and specialized management services to ISPs across the US. NaviNet's flagship product, GeoDial SP, will utilize Nortel Networks' CVX 1800 access switch and CVX SS7 Gateway as critical building blocks in its next-generation access platform.

Key Takeaways:

• NaviNet plans to deploy up to 70,000 ports of Nortel Networks' CVX 1800 carrier-class access switches in its national high-performance network.
• NaviNet's GeoDial SP product will leverage Nortel Networks' CVX 1800 access switch and CVX SS7 Gateway for secure dial-in and SS7 signaling solutions.
• The partnership aims to provide a seamless remote access solution, alleviate data call congestion, and enable NaviNet to lower infrastructure costs, improve service quality, and expand service offerings on a single, packet-based network.
• Nortel Networks' Professional Services Group will provide network planning, design, and implementation assistance to support NaviNet's network expansion.
• NaviNet plans to make use of Nortel Networks' Fast Forward Cooperative Marketing and Business Planning Program to promote the service nationwide.
• With its network expansion, NaviNet aims to reach more than 80% of the U.S. Internet population by the end of 1999.

Statistics:

• 70,000 ports of Nortel Networks' CVX 1800 carrier-class access switches will be deployed in NaviNet's national high-performance network.
• NaviNet's network expansion targets 80% coverage of the U.S. Internet population by the end of 1999.
• NaviNet's flagship product, GeoDial SP, provides cost-effective, high-availability outsourced dial-up access and specialized management services to ISPs.
• NaviNet's network services are based upon the NaviNet Technology Platform, which provides the best price/performance ratio available for dial-up access.

Sources:

• PRNewswire, "Nortel Networks and NaviNet Collaborate on National High-Performance Network Expansion," September 20, 1999.
• About NaviNet, "Focus on ISPs," [No Date Provided].
• About Nortel Networks, "Welcome to Nortel Networks," [No Date Provided].
• Nortel Networks' 1998 Annual Report, "Financial Highlights," page 1.