GTE and Cisco Systems Inc. Tuesday announced they
will work together to deploy enhanced Internet Protocol (IP) services over
GTE’s Global Network Infrastructure (GNI) for enterprise and residential
customers.
The high-speed, high capacity GTE IP network provides a variety of services
including IP fax, Internet call waiting, unified messaging and voice-over IP
technologies. GNI’s network architecture was co-developed by the companies
based on Cisco technology. The companies also plan to co-market these
services.
In 1997, GTE chose Cisco as its partner in building its IP network. The
companies developed the national network using
Cisco’s networking equipment.
“Cisco’s technology, creativity and commitment to delivering complex IP
network solutions have been
critical to our success in building this new network and in quickly
bringing these services to market,” said
Paul O’Brien, vice president of GTE Internetworking and general manager of
IP telecom.
“Cisco has been a partner in every sense of the word and has demonstrated
the ability to deliver carrier-class technology.”
“GTE’s enhanced IP network is a nationwide leader and we congratulate GTE
on the rollout of a suite of
new services that will provide more functionality to businesses and
consumers,” said Don Listwin,
executive vice president of Cisco Systems.
“Cisco and GTE will continue to
collaborate to develop leading-edge products and services.”
