OTTAWA and BIRMINGHAM, U.K. -- Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Limited announced today that it has formed a strategic partnership with Meriton Networks, the leading provider of carrier-class metro and regional wavelength networking systems. Fujitsu’s telecommunications business in Europe is widely recognized as a leading provider of broadband access technology, and this agreement reflects the company’s emphasis on delivering outstanding end-to-end solutions to its carrier customers.

To meet market needs, Fujitsu will market, sell, and support the solutions of Meriton Networks in the European market. Meriton is a leading provider of next-generation optical networking technology with its HSM architecture. Andy Stevenson, General Manager of Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Limited, commented:

“Our carrier customers want to work more closely with fewer vendors in their networks, and they look to us as an important partner to deliver broader, more comprehensive solutions. Working with Meriton provides us with unique metro transmission and switching capabilities, and demonstrates key alignment with our customers’ requirements. Being responsive to customers is the most important factor behind our continuing success.”

“Europe is a key part of our strategy, and we’re honored to be working with such a respected leader as Fujitsu,” said Mike Gassewitz, president of Meriton Networks. “We look forward to furthering an already excellent relationship, and to delivering the most innovative, next-generation solutions for Fujitsu’s customers.”

Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Ltd.

Meriton Networks Inc.