PLANO, Texas -- Santera Systems Inc., a leading provider of now and next-generation switching solutions, today announced that China-based Datang Telecom Technology Co., Ltd., has chosen Santera as its partner of choice to deliver next-generation switching to Chinese network service providers. The strategic multi-million dollar agreement enables a focus on Class 4 and Class 5 applications specifically for the China market.Datang has identified SanteraOne as the industry's leading next-generation switching solution and is committed to providing value added marketing and sales to support its entry into the China market. The two companies will work closely to promptly deliver applications specific to the needs of Pacific Rim countries on the industry-unique SanteraOne platform."As a result of this partnership, China network service providers will have the very best next-generation switching product for Class 4 and Class 5 services at their disposal," said Shaojun Wei, President of Datang Telecom Technology. "The Chinese telecom industry's migration from circuit- to packet-based networks will be much smoother and more cost effective as a result of our work together."Santera Systems Inc.