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Juniper Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: JNPR) today announced that Zhejiang Telecom, China Telecom’s largest subsidiary, has deployed Juniper Networks E320 Broadband Service Routers and T-series core routers to introduce new advanced IP television (IPTV) and other multiplay services. Zhejiang will be using the unique MPLS-based Point-to-Multipoint (P2MP) capabilities on the T-series, which dramatically improves the efficiency of video distribution in the core network, reducing network congestion and the associated costs. Both the E- and T-series are critical components of Zhejiang’s long-term IPTV strategy.

“Zhejiang Telecom selected the E320 platform for its robust handling of a mix of services being operated through the service provider’s network,” said Eric Yu, Juniper’s vice president of Greater China. “QoS and fast failover are critical requirements and Juniper’s end-to-end solution delivers these and scales to meet our future needs.” Leveraging the flexibility and scalability of the new platforms, Zhejiang Telecom is provisioning advanced IP services ranging from high-speed broadband applications to modem-based virtual private dial-up network (VPDN) services for its user base of over 3 million subscribers.

Zhejiang Telecom has deployed Juniper E- and M-series platforms since 2001 and trusts their rock-solid reliability and cutting edge performance at scale. Because the new and existing platforms provide consistent operating systems, Zhejiang can easily upgrade their network without adding operational complexity, and can confidently implement consistent feature-sets in its core and edge networks.