ISTANBUL -- Kanal D, one of the leading TV stations in Turkey and part of Doðan Media Group, has converged its communications infrastructure encompassing voice and data networks using Nortel Networks* [NYSE/TSX: NT] solutions. The solution has been implemented by Nortel Networks Netaþ partners MERPA Ýletiþim and Vis Veri Ýletiþim Sistemleri.

Kanal D has deployed Nortel Networks Passport* 8600 for the Gigabit Ethernet backbone and BayStack* BPS (Business Policy Switch) for the 10/100 Ethernet subscriber connections throughout its network.

Kanal D’s converged network now supports voice, data and video transmission and related applications over a single high-performance and highly resilient network. The network was built to facilitate future Convergence applications including video conferencing, IP Telephony, voice over Wireless LAN (VoWLAN), unified messaging and multi-media conferencing.

"Kanal D is a good proof point of our success in the convergence space," said Selda Parýn, Enterprise Sales Manager, Nortel Networks Netaþ. "Having already been accustomed to Nortel Networks level of reliability as aMeridian* 1* telephony customer, Kanal D preferred our next generation data solutions to update its communication infrastructure. We see many more opportunities for these kinds of applications in Turkey."

Nortel Networks Ltd.