SAN JOSE, Calif. -- ONI Systems Corp. (Nasdaq:ONIS - news), a leading provider of optical telecommunications systems for metropolitan and regional markets, today detailed its strategic role supporting the rollout of connectivity within metropolitan areas for Williams Communications (NYSE:WCG - news), a leading broadband provider for bandwidth-centric customers. The on-going relationship anticipates additional metro networks in the future, building on the current foundation of nine cities built with ONI products and services, specifically for Williams Communications' metro DWDM services in those markets. "Williams Communications has put together an offering with a competitive edge, combining services from local to long-haul in a `one-stop shop,' " said Bob Jandro, executive vice president of Global Sales and Services at ONI. "Backed by ONI's technological innovation, product reliability and service management features, our products enable industry leading service agility for Williams. We applaud Williams Communications' strategic blueprint and look forward to its continued realization."ONI Systems Inc.