Hong Kong Cyberport deploys 10 Gbps Ethernet Network Infrastructure

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

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From: Dewayne Hendricks <dewayne () dandin com>
Date: September 22, 2004 1:02:50 PM EDT
To: Dewayne-Net Technology List <dewayne-net () warpspeed com>
Subject: [Dewayne-Net] Hong Kong Cyberport deploys 10 Gbps Ethernet 
Network Infrastructure
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Hong Kong Cyberport Builds World-Class Network Infrastructure Using 
Cisco IP
Technology


HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--09/21/2004-- The First in Hong Kong to 
Deploy 10
Gigabit Ethernet Network, Powering Next Generation Applications in 
Digital
Content Creation, Wireless and Unified Communications

Looking beyond the boundaries, Hong Kong Cyberport realized the value 
of an
IP network by enabling high-speed wireless and wired communications, 
and a
full range of next generation technology applications built on Cisco(R)
Internet Protocol (IP) technology.

The first in Hong Kong to deploy a 10 Gigabit Ethernet network, 
Cyberport is
providing a "bandwidth freeway" for its tenants, local IT companies and
professionals to develop, test, and run a wide variety of 
next-generation
applications in information technology (IT) and digital content 
creation,
management and delivery.

"As the IT flagship of Hong Kong, Cyberport aims to provide a robust
technology platform for tenants, including local and multi-national IT
companies and professionals, to foster technology innovation and grow 
their
business," said David Chung, Senior Manager, Information Technology
Operations, Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited. "We opted 
for
Cisco as one of our major vendors as it offers a true end-to-end IP 
solution
for a fully converged voice, video and data network."

The Cisco(R) IP infrastructure powers a world-class, end-to-end 
high-speed
10 Gigabit Ethernet based on Cisco(R) AVVID (Architecture for Voice, 
Video
and Integrated Data). Equipment deployed includes Cisco Catalyst 6500 
Series
and Cisco Catalyst 3500 Series switches. The network enables wireless 
and
wired broadband Internet access, voice and data services anywhere, 
anytime
at the Cyberport campus. It supports high-speed connections with 
overseas
networks and is scalable to accommodate over 10 times the network 
traffic
without compromising system stability and performance.

The network also forms the backbone of the Digital Media Centre, which
offers facilities and equipment for graphics rendering, animation, 
motion
capture, and high-definition video; the one-stop wireless applications
development, testing and delivery platform of the Wireless Development
Centre; and the iResource Centre that offers access to thousands of 
archived
digital contents, at Cyberport.

"We need a high-speed, high-availability and high-bandwidth network to
support the creation and delivery of different genres of digital 
contents,
be it movies, videos, music or documents. At the same time, it needs to 
be
open and scalable to support our launch of new services, and help ensure
uninterrupted connections to external and overseas networks. Cisco 
solutions
answer to all these diligently," remarked Chung.

In addition to Cyberport's world-class network, IP telephony and 
wireless
local-area networks (LANs) are deployed throughout the campus. The 
Cisco IP
Multicast solution is also deployed for offering broadcasting-quality 
(MPEG
2) TV video over IP.

"It is our great pleasure working with Cyberport to deliver this 
world-class
network, where international and local IT companies and professionals in
Hong Kong can enjoy the true value of an IP network and reap tangible
benefits," said Frankie Sum, managing director, Cisco Systems (HK) Ltd.

"We are pleased to see that the effort is being recognized recently by 
the
internationally acclaimed 'Intelligent Building of the Year' award, 
which is
given to commercial buildings that have used broadband and information
systems technology to provide advanced services to tenants," added Mr. 
Sum.

About Cyberport

Cyberport - Hong Kong's IT Flagship - is a US $2 billion (HK$15.8 
billion)
landmark project managed by Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company 
Limited
and wholly owned by the Government of the Hong Kong Special 
Administrative
Region (HKSAR). The project is being developed on a 24-hectare site at
Telegraph Bay in the southern district of Hong Kong Island. It comprises
four office buildings, a five-star hotel, a retail entertainment 
complex and
a deluxe residential development, aiming at creating an interactive
environment that will be home to a strategic cluster of about 100 IT
companies and 10,000 IT professionals. The project is being completed in
phases from mid-2002 to 2007.

Cyberport won the internationally acclaimed Intelligent Building of the 
Year
Award 2004 in New York City on 11 June 2004, which is given to 
commercial
buildings that have used broadband and information systems technology 
to add
demonstrable value in the form of advanced services and merits to its
tenants.

About Cisco Systems

Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO <aol://4785:CSCO/>), the worldwide 
leader
in networking for the Internet, this year celebrates 20 years of 
commitment
to technology innovation, industry leadership, and corporate social
responsibility. Information on Cisco can be found at 
http://www.cisco.com.
For ongoing news, please go to http://newsroom.cisco.com. Asia-Pacific 
news
and information are available at http://www.cisco.com/asiapac/news/

Copyright (C) 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco, the 
Cisco
Systems logo, and Catalyst are registered trademarks or trademarks of 
Cisco
Systems, Inc. and its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other 
countries.
All other brands, names, or trademarks mentioned in this document or Web
site are the property of their respective owners.

CONTACT:Cisco Systems Karen Chu, 852-2588-3292 karenchu () cisco com 
Cherry Pu,
852-2934-4628 cherryp () cisco com or Hong Kong Cyberport Management 
Company
Ltd. Yvonne Lee, 852-3166-3829 yvonnelee () cyberport-management com

SOURCE: Cisco Systems, Inc.

09/21/2004 14:30 EASTERN


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