According to the terms of the agreement, Telindus will launch a series of third-generation virtual data center solutions based on Inkra?s Virtual Service Switch (VSS) virtual security and performance service platform.

"At Telindus, we have identified clear customer needs related to the reduction of cost and complexity of network and security architectures," said Vincent Simonart, Chief Operating Officer at Telindus. "The partnership with Inkra will enable Telindus' enterprise and telco customers to optimize data center performance and management, and allows the company to design third-generation networks with virtual services."

One of Europe?s largest independent networking integrators, says Inkra, Telindus was an early pioneer in networking and data communications services. The company is represented in 16 countries and employs over 2,300 technology experts.

"Telindus' customer base reads like the who's who of European blue-chip companies," said Sanjay Dhawan, president and CEO of Inkra. "For Inkra to be chosen in 2002 by Telindus brings us great honor, and testifies to the need for Inkra's VSS in data centers everywhere. As a pioneer in networking communications, Telindus will help us expand into the European enterprise market and carry out our vision of bringing increased ROI and efficient operations to the world's data centers today."