Infinera Provides NM with Network

• By The WHIR, June 05, 2007

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June 5, 2007 -- (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Digital optical network provider Infinera (infinera.com) announced on Monday that the State of New Mexico general services department has selected Infinera to provide an optical network connecting the major state and local government, research and educational facilities throughout the state.

With 200 Gb/s of connectivity currently available in the network, the New Mexico network will enable local and state government offices to share information and information technology assets for greater productivity and economic efficiency, says Infinera. It will also connect to an existing digital microwave network that provides voice and data connectivity to rural areas of New Mexico. When complete, the infrastructure will provide connectivity to renowned research institutions located in New Mexico including the University of New Mexico system, New Mexico State University, New Mexico Tech University and all state government offices.

"We are excited to see a forward-looking state like New Mexico become the first state in the country to deploy a digital optical network," says Jagdeep Singh, CEO of Infinera. "With its ability to provide easily scalable bandwidth and carrier-class reliability at the affordable price points suitable for public organizations such as the State of New Mexico, we believe that Infinera is a great fit for government networks."

Broadband Optical Research, Education and Sciences Network recently selected Infinera it for a regional optical network to suppport advanced academic research and education as well as connectivity to other leading research networks worldwide.

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