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SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Juniper Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: JNPR) today announced that MCI has successfully demonstrated 40 Gigabit per second (40G) transmission using its T-series core routing platform and new OC-768c/STM-256 interface module based on second generation T-series ASIC technology. Currently the fastest available optical interface, 40G enables service providers to increase the capacity and efficiency of their core networks to support a growing number of broadband subscribers and high bandwidth applications.

"This technology trial further validates MCI's ability to lead the industry in next generation IP performance," said Jack Wimmer, MCI vice president of Network Architecture and Advanced Technology. "Being able to directly connect intelligent optical routers using high bandwidth connections allows MCI to optimize and scale our converged IP network to assure we can meet the growing demands of our customers."

The 40G per second technology increases the performance of service providers' core networks by increasing speed and total network capacity by a factor of four compared to previous generation technology (OC-192/STM-64). By reducing the amount of equipment required for a given amount of services or bandwidth, 40G can also reduce total network equipment costs including installation, operations and maintenance.

"As consumers continue to increase the adoption of broadband access, while at the same time requiring increased performance for high bandwidth applications such as IPTV, service providers are upgrading their core infrastructures," said Kim Perdikou, vice president and associate general manager, Infrastructure Products Group, Juniper Networks. "For over three years the T-series has delivered the capacity customers require in the core. In response to their increased bandwidth requirements, we have developed a 40G interface, which provides more capacity and efficiency in the core."

Juniper Networks Inc.