Redback Networks Inc. (Nasdaq:RBAK), a leading provider of
next-generation broadband networking systems, announced today that
Jordan Telecom, the incumbent carrier in Jordan and a France Telecom
subsidiary, has selected the Redback's SmartEdge(R) family of
multi-service edge routers to deliver broadband internet access to
their business and residential users.
Jordan Telecom will deploy the Redback's SmartEdge multi-service
routing platform to provide high-speed Internet access, VoIP and
future IPTV services.
"We needed a proven platform that could scale our next generation
network and provide a smooth migration from ATM to Ethernet transport
and advanced IP services," said Yanal Abzack, Director, IP
Architecture & Data Core Networks at Jordan Telecom. "We believe that
the combination of subscriber management and edge routing will enable
us to deliver advanced broadband services to our growing customer
base."
"We are very pleased that Jordan Telecom has selected Redback,"
said Magnus Almquist, vice president of sales and operations in
Europe, Middle East and Africa, Redback Networks. "We are excited that
Jordan Telecom shares Redback's vision of a single IP network for
high-demand data, voice and video services. Over time, we see a future
where all communications services will be managed in harmony under a
single IP infrastructure," said Almquist.
Eleven of the top 20 DSL carriers worldwide deploy Redback's
SmartEdge multi-service edge routers to deliver various broadband
services to tens of millions of business and residential customers
worldwide. These customers include British Telecom, Belgacom, Bell
South, China Telecom, China Netcom, Chunghwa Telecom, France Telecom
and Turk Telecom, among others.
About Jordan Telecom
Jordan Telecom is the historical Jordanian telecommunications
operator, providing fixed, mobile and Internet services. Jordan
Telecom is a subsidiary of France Telecom and is the first and largest
telecommunication service provider in Jordan. For more information,
visit Jordan Telecom at http://www.jordantelecom.jo/.
About Redback Networks
Redback Networks Inc. manages 40 million broadband connections for
15 of the top 20 carriers worldwide. Redback's multi-service routing
platform delivers next generation broadband services such as VoIP,
IPTV, on-demand video and on-line gaming. Redback Networks has more
than 500 carrier customers worldwide and is based in San Jose, CA. In
2006, Redback marks its 10-year anniversary, celebrating ten years of
broadband innovation. For more information, visit Redback Networks at
www.redback.com.
Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
The statements contained in this press release that are not purely
historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
These statements include but are not limited to statements regarding
our expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the
future and including, without limitation, statements regarding Jordan
Telecom's selection and expected deployment of Redback's SmartEdge
products, the expected ability of Redback's products to allow Jordan
Telecom to deliver advanced services to its customer base, and the
expectation that communications services will be managed in harmony
under a single IP infrastructure. All forward-looking statements
included in this document are based upon information available to us
as of the date hereof, and we assume no obligation to update any such
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks
and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ
materially from those projected. These risks and other risks relating
to our business are set forth in the documents filed by Redback
Networks with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC),
specifically the most recent report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2005, Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30,
2006, Forms 8-K, and amendments thereto, and the other reports filed
from time to time with the SEC.
