Fujitsu Picks Terawave

BIRMINGHAM, U.K. -- Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Ltd (FTEL), the leading supplier of high performance telecommunications solutions, announces that it has partnered with Terawave Communications Inc., to integrate Terawave's GPON technology into Fujitsu's GeoStream Access Gateway MSAN platform and network management solutions for the European Market. The partnership reflects Fujitsu's strength in the access domain, combined with Terawave's world-class technology and experience in passive optical networking (PON).

Andy Stevenson, CEO of Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe, commented:

"This agreement with Terawave reinforces our ability to provide the most advanced end-to-end network solutions in the pan-European and ultimately global telecoms marketplace. As operators follow the UK lead in upgrading their networks, our relationship with Terawave will enable us to offer the most comprehensive access network portfolio, encompassing high-performance, integrated and managed next-generation GPON solutions."

The agreement encompasses Terawave's GPON optical line terminals (OLTs), as well as residential, multi-tenant and business optical network terminals (ONTs), and future products. Terawave's technology will be integrated into Fujitsu's Network Management System, FENS AN, enabling FTEL to offer fully managed solutions.

Ray Lin, Chairman and CEO of Terawave Inc., added:

"It is deeply satisfying to have Fujitsu's confidence in integrating our technology with their next generation network solutions. It is a testimony to our industry-leading technology and product performance, and a demonstration of our continued commitment to the UK and European markets."

Fujitsu Ltd. (Tokyo: 6702; London: FUJ; OTC: FJTSY)