XO Communications selects Nokia Siemens Networks to expand optical network capacity

As part of a multi-year agreement, Nokia Siemens Networks will supply its hiT 7300 DWDM 40 Gbps platform to provide a high-capacity, cost-efficient and scalable transport system.  The platform’s high degree of modularity will enable XO Communications to respond timely to changes in traffic demand. Also, the hiT 7300 is based on a common hardware platform, which saves staff training time and OPEX, and reduces the number of spare parts needed to be stocked. To accommodate the continued growth in data traffic on the XO network, the hiT 7300 platform provides network flexibility and capacity that can be extended to 80x40G to meet future requirements.

”Nokia Siemens Networks’ 40G DWDM solution is optimized for the increased bandwidth and faster connectivity needs of today’s networks,” said Randy Nicklas, Chief Technology Officer, XO Communications. “The hiT 7300 platform provides a smooth evolution path to 100G, the next step in optical transport technology and the next step for the XO network.”

“We are delivering XO Communications a next-generation network that will enable it to offer cutting-edge services at lower costs,” said Sue Spradley, head of the North America region at Nokia Siemens Networks. “Additionally, this agreement reinforces our leadership in the 40G market.”

In addition to the hiT 7300, Nokia Siemens Networks will supply its leading Transport Network Management System (TNMS) to optimize the network’s operations through centralized control and supervision. The agreement also includes Nokia Siemens Networks’ professional services for network implementation and care.

About XO Communications

XO Communications, a subsidiary of XO Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: XOHO), is a leading nationwide provider of advanced broadband communications services and solutions for businesses, enterprises, government, carriers and service providers.  Its customers include more than half of the Fortune 500, in addition to leading cable companies, carriers, content providers and mobile network operators.  Utilizing its unique combination of high-capacity nationwide and metro networks and broadband wireless capabilities, XO offers customers a broad range of managed voice, data and IP services with proven performance, scalability and value in more than 75 metropolitan markets across the United States.  For more information, visit www.xo.com.

About Nokia Siemens Networks

Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading global enabler of telecommunications services. With its focus on innovation and sustainability, the company provides a complete portfolio of mobile, fixed and converged network technology, as well as professional services including consultancy and systems integration, deployment, maintenance and managed services. It is one of the largest telecommunications hardware, software and professional services companies in the world. Operating in 150 countries, its headquarters are in Espoo, Finland. www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com

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Note to Editor
*Nokia Siemens Networks is one of the acknowledged leaders in 40G. According to a global 40/100G market update prepared by leading analyst firm Ovum (Nov 2009), Nokia Siemens Networks accounts for one-third of all the installed 40 gigabit per second (40G) line cards in the market.

Ovum suggests 40G is a steppingstone to 100G and that Nokia Siemens Networks is expected to leverage technology from its commercially available 40G solution to enable operators to upgrade to 100G without a major network reinvestment.