XC Networks Chooses Tejas Networks' Packet Optical Transport Backbone for Cross Border Communications

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DALLAS, Dec. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- XC Networks, a leading provider of cross-border communications, last mile solutions and wireless backhaul in the Republic of Mexico and the U.S., announces today the selection of Tejas Networks' Packet Optical Transport solutions to upgrade its optical backbone.

Thomas Spackman, CEO of XC Networks said, "As we continue to evolve our network to meet our customers' needs, we seek strong partners to help strengthen our business.  XC will open over 100 optical nodes in 2012 adding accessing points and bandwidth to our ever growing network of 12,000 fiber miles and 10 telecom hotels.  Tejas Networks' technology leadership provides us the ability to provision high capacity TDM, Ethernet and IP services at any location.  This ongoing network upgrade will allow us to maintain our position as the leading provider of communication between the United State and Mexico." 

With the Tejas Networks solution, XC Networks enhances its capabilities to provide Ethernet and TDM services for all applications.   The additional capacity, flexible service offerings and streamlined operations provide by the Packet Optical Transport platforms will enable XC Networks to be more responsive to the dynamic communication requirements of its customers.

"We are delighted with the opportunity to work with XC Networks and to deliver significant value to their next-generation network. Our complete suite of Packet Optical Transport Solutions enables telecom carriers to converge traditional voice and new data services into a single network. They can implement services faster and become more efficient," said Sanjay Nayak, CEO of Tejas Networks.

The network upgrade uses Tejas Networks' "Future Ready" technology to simplify capacity upgrades and ease the transition of network services from primarily TDM to primarily Ethernet.  This technology will allow XC Networks to quickly expand capacity for its customers and enable a smooth transition to the all data network of the future.

About Tejas Networks

Tejas Networks is a leading innovator of carrier grade communications equipment. Tejas pioneered the development of cost effective, next-generation optical networking products that enable telecom carriers to converge traditional voice-based transmission networks with the new data-dominated networks. Today, Tejas is a market leader in the highly competitive Indian telecom equipment supplier market and is ranked among the top global companies in optical networking. For more information, visit Tejas Networks at http://www.tejasnetworks.com

About XC Networks

Established in 1986, XC Networks is a niche communications service provider with operations throughout the southwestern United States and northern regions of the Republic of Mexico providing facilities based high speed data and voice services to both commercial and wholesale customers.   Additional information found at www.xcnetworks.com

SOURCE Tejas Networks