Redback Networks Receives INTERNETTELEPHONY Magazines 11th Annual Productofthe Year Award

Published in Science and Technology on Monday, January 26th 2009 at 10:23 GMT, Last Modified on 2009-01-26 10:24:26 by Market Wire
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SAN JOSE, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Redback Networks, an Ericsson company (NASDAQ:ERIC) specialized in providing highly scalable solutions that power the transformation of fixed and mobile carrier networks, today announced that Technology Marketing Corporation's (TMC^®) INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine ([ www.itmag.com ]) has named Redback's SM 480 Metro-Ethernet Service Transport platformas a recipient of its 2008 Product of the Year Award.

Redback's SM 480 Metro-Ethernet Service Transport platform helps service providers accelerate the convergence of fixed and mobile networks. The solution delivers significant savings by converging disparate metro access networks onto a single packet-based infrastructure. The SM 480 delivers a combination of highly-scalable IP/MPLS transport functionality coupled with granular QoS control, allowing service providers to leverage the network economics of Carrier Ethernet while migrating to a deterministic packet-based infrastructure. To enable highly scalable and resilient Ethernet services, the SM 480 leverages the proven capabilities of the SmartEdge Operating System (SEOS) which has been field-proven in some of the largest carrier networks worldwide.

"This is the second award win for the SM 480 in the last two months, highlighting the product's ability to deliver measureable value to customers," said Simon Williams, senior vice president of products, marketing and strategy at Redback Networks. "The SM 480 was born out of years of research and innovation in IP communications, making it the ideal platform for carriers looking to migrate to a single packet-based metro Ethernet network."

When compared to other products, the SM 480 significantly lowers total cost ownership for carriers. Its compact design occupies a mere one-third of a rack and consumes 50% less power than its nearest competitor. These benefits make the SM 480 a logical choice for carriers looking to lower costs and consolidate their networks at the same time.

"INTERNET TELEPHONY is pleased to grant a 2008 Product of the Year Award to Redback for their SM 480. Redback has proven they are committed to quality and excellence while addressing real needs in the marketplace," said Rich Tehrani, TMC President and Editor-in-Chief of INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine. "We're proud to honor their accomplishments in the advancement of IP communications and look forward to more innovative solutions from them in the future."

A full list of Product of the Year winners will be published in the February, 2009 issue of INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine, [ (www.itmag.com) ]. INTERNET TELEPHONY has been the authority in IP communication since 1998™.

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About Redback Networks

An Ericsson company since January 2007 (NASDAQ: ERIC), Redback Networks has sold 107+ million broadband subscriber licenses to 75 percent of the top 20 telephone carriers worldwide. Redback delivers next generation broadband services such as VoIP, IPTV, on-demand video, and online gaming. Redback Networks has more than 500 carrier customers worldwide and is based in San Jose, CA. For more information, visit Redback Networks at [ www.redback.com ].

About Ericsson

Ericsson is the world's leading provider of technology and services to telecom operators. The market leader in 2G and 3G mobile technologies, Ericsson supplies communications services and manages networks that serve more than 195 million subscribers. The company's portfolio comprises mobile and fixed network infrastructure, and broadband and multimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and developers. The Sony Ericsson joint venture provides consumers with feature-rich personal mobile devices.

Ericsson is advancing its vision of "communication for all" through innovation, technology and sustainable business solutions. Working in 175 countries, more than 70,000 employees generated revenue of USD 27.9 billion (SEK 188 billion) in 2007. Founded in 1876 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is listed on OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm and NASDAQ.

For more information, visit [ www.ericsson.com ] or [ www.ericsson.mobi ].

About INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine

INTERNET TELEPHONY has been the IP Communications Authority since 1998™. Beginning with the first issue in February of 1998, INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine has been providing unbiased views of the complicated converged communications space. INTERNET TELEPHONY offers rich content from solutions-focused editorial content to reviews on products and services from TMC Labs. INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine reaches more than 225,000 readers, including pass-along readers. For more information, please visit [ www.itmag.com ].

About TMC

Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) is an integrated global media company helping our clients build communities in print, in person and online. TMC publishes [ Customer Interaction Solutions ], [ INTERNET TELEPHONY ], [ Unified Communications ], and [ NGN Magazine ]. TMC is also the first publisher to test new products in its own on-site laboratories, TMC Labs. TMCnet, TMC's Web site, is the leading source of news and articles for the communications and technology industries. TMCnet is read by three million unique visitors each month worldwide, according to Webtrends. In addition, TMC produces [ INTERNET TELEPHONY Conference & EXPO ] and [ Communications Developer Conference ].

For more information about TMC, visit [ www.tmcnet.com ].