[September 19, 2012] Alcatel-Lucent to transform VimpelCom's mobile broadband and business services network in Russia, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan Tweet Sep 19, 2012 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext and NYSE:ALU) is transforming the regional networks of VimpelCom Ltd. Group, one of theworld's largest communications service provider groups, to support theintroduction of the latest high-speed 3G mobile broadband entertainment andbusiness services, and prepare for the future introduction of 4G LTE. In Russia and other countries throughout the region demand is exploding forservices such as high-speed Internet access, video and social networking on themove. To address this demand VimpelCom is upgrading its data transport andmobile backhaul networks in Russia, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan withstate-of-the-art Internet Protocol/Multiprotocol Label Switching (IP/MPLS)technology to support all of its mobile broadband and business serviceofferings. This transformation will give VimpelCom a simpler network structure,which will help improve performance and reliability, and reduce the cost ofoperations. The project covers several regions in Russia as well as Kazakhstan andKyrgyzstan, and includes VimpelCom affiliates KaR-Tel LLP and SkyMobile LLC,which offer communications services under the Beeline brand. The companies havealready finalized the deployment in Russia in the Moscow region and Siberia,and several cities in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Georgy Pisarenko, Head of Group Product and Platform Development ofVimpelCom, said: "IP video, multimedia, and other high-bandwidth applicationsare becoming increasingly popular, which is driving requirements for greaterspeed, efficiency and performance. The deployment of an all-IP infrastructurefrom Alcatel-Lucent will reduce network complexity and cost,while increasingefficiency, and serves as an important step in an ongoing evolution to IPacross all of our operations." Alexander Tikhonov, Head of Alcatel-Lucent's business in CIS said:"Thisproject further strengthens Alcatel-Lucent's cooperation with VimpelCom, andwill give the operator in Russia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgystan a significantadvantage over the competition by providing them with a strong networkfoundation upon which they continue to innovate, introducing new services andincreasing bandwidth in a cost-effective manner." About the Alcatel-Lucent technology solution provided toVimpelCom Alcatel-Lucent is supplying VimpelCom, KaR-Tel LLP and SkyMobile LLC with acomprehensive IP/MPLS based Carrier Ethernet solution which includes its 7750Service Router, 7210 Service Access Switch (SAS), and 5620 Service AwareManager. Alcatel-Lucent in partnership with ADV Consulting will also provide awide set of services and expertise in the areas such as project management,consulting and design, integration services, installation, deployment andmaintenance. About VimpelCom Ltd VimpelCom is one of the world's largest integrated telecommunicationsservices operators providing voice and data services through a range oftraditional and broadband mobile and fixed technologies in Russia, Italy,Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Armenia, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan,Cambodia, Laos, Algeria, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Burundi, Zimbabwe, CentralAfrican Republic and Canada. VimpelCom's operations around the globe coverterritory with a total population of approximately 782 million people.VimpelCom provides services under the "Beeline", "Kyivstar", "djuice", "Wind","Infostrada" "Mobilink", "Leo", "banglalink", "Telecel", and "Djezzy" brands.As of June 30, 2012 VimpelCom had 208 million mobile subscribers on a combinedbasis. VimpelCom is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol(VIP). For more information visit: http://www.vimpelcom.com About Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) The long-trusted partner of service providers, enterprises and governmentsaround the world, Alcatel-Lucent is a leading innovator in the field ofnetworking and communications technology, products and services. The company ishome to Bell Labs, one of the world's foremost research centers, responsiblefor breakthroughs that have shaped the networking and communications industry.Alcatel-Lucent was named one of MIT Technology Review's 2012 Top 50 list of the"World's Most Innovative Companies" for breakthroughs such as lightRadio(TM),which cuts power consumption and operating costs on wireless networks whiledelivering lightning fast Internet access. Through such innovations,Alcatel-Lucent is making communications more sustainable, more affordable andmore accessible as we pursue our mission - Realizing the Potential of aConnected World. With operations in more than 130 countries and one of the most experiencedglobal services organizations in the industry, Alcatel-Lucent is a localpartner with global reach. The Company achieved revenues of Euro 15.3 billionin 2011 and is incorporated in France and headquartered in Paris. For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com , read the latest posts on theAlcatel-Lucent blog: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/blog and follow the Companyon Twitter: http://twitter.com/Alcatel_Lucent . Contact the Alcatel-Lucent Press Office: [email protected] ((M2 Communications disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at http://www.presswire.net on the world wide web. Inquiries to [email protected]. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]