The Wuhan Branch of China Telecom has deployed Riverstone’s RS 3000 and RS 8000 Ethernet routers to link its existing ATM and Ethernet networks. The Wuhan branch will initially use Riverstone’s Ethernet solutions to provide high-speed leased line services, including Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), to its enterprise data customers. Financial terms were not disclosed. http://www.riverstonenet.com
China Telecom Wuhan Deploys Riverstone's Ethernet Routers
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