Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Ltd, the leading supplier of high performance telecommunications solutions, has welcomed BT's announcement today concerning the roll-out of its new high speed data service. As a key strategic partner in the £multi-million contract to deploy Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Ltd, the leading supplier of high performance telecommunications solutions, has been awarded a £multi-million contract by BT, taking a leading role as a strategic partner in the deployment of ADSL (Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line) equipment, Fujitsu is taking a prominent role in the advent of a new era of broadband telecommunications. Fujitsu's ADSL solution provides fast access to broadband communications services on demand, with its innovative systems proving themselves in BT's recent pilot implementations.

Commenting on the BT plans, Fujitsu's Director of Sales and Marketing Keith Gibson, said: "Fujitsu is proud to be part of the broadband revolution in the UK, providing long-term strategic support to BT as it positions itself at the forefront of the UK's information society. The demand for the new high speed services is clearly established, and it is heartening to see the competitive nature of BT's wholesale pricing strategy. Cost-effective access to services such as Fast Internet, on-line shopping, e-commerce, and videoconferencing will become a reality when the first exchanges come online in March 2000. The ADSL roll-out clearly demonstrates Fujitsu's expertise as a provider of both exchange and consumer-oriented telecommunications equipment - from computer systems to ADSL modems - ideally suiting the nature of BT's exciting strategy."

BT's choice of Fujitsu as a strategic partner revolves around the company's proven ADSL technology, and it's ability to provide the optimum building blocks for future network requirements, complemented by Fujitsu's Access Network Management System - FENS AN.

Currently employing over 1,100 staff around Europe, Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe is a strategic division of Fujitsu Telecommunications of Japan - currently one of the world's largest communications equipment suppliers. Fujitsu's customer base includes wide-ranging contracts across the breadth of modern telecommunications networks. Focused on providing strategic end to end solutions, Fujitsu offers a complete turnkey service - from project planning, community liaison, cable laying and civil engineering, to the complete installation, implementation and ongoing maintenance.

Headquartered in Birmingham, Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe has extensive research and development facilities and also operates as part of Fujitsu's global manufacturing resource. The company has a long-established track record for product and service innovation, with extensive expertise in the field of leading edge optical transmission and telecommunications switching technology. This ranges from the development of the most advanced Photonic Network Solutions; to Passive Optical Networks; Fibre Access Systems; Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) networks; Advanced Switching Systems; Radio Access Systems and IP Applications; in addition to its TMN-compliant Network Management Systems.

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