Telstra named Marconi as sole supplier for its next generation transport network. Under the contract, Marconi will supply SDH, WDM, CWDM, Radio and next-generation SDH requirements (Multi Service Provisioning Platform – MSPP). The enhancements to the Telstra network will cover its access layer, core transport layer, its metropolitan and regional networks, and associated network management systems. Financial terms were not disclosed.
This contract follows on from Telstra’s decision to award Marconi a contract for the supply of 10GB transmission equipment in February 2003. http://www.marconi.com
