SHENZHEN, China -- Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd (“Huawei”), a leader in providing next generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, has announced it has been selected by Telecom Italia to carry out Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) technology projects. The first Chinese telecommunication equipment supplier selected for Italian telecom programs, Huawei was awarded the contract to supply optical transport technology after the company has undergone Telecom Italia’s stringent evaluation process.

In addition to Telecom Italia, Huawei‘s other successful partnerships with European mainstream operators include British Telecom, where Huawei is a preferred vendor in the transport and MSAN domain for its 21CN program; and a CWDM/DWDM project for Dutch operator, KPN, in which Huawei is the exclusive vendor..

“We are excited to be part of Telecom Italia’s rollout plan for WDM optical metropolitan networks,” said Mr. Qiao Xiaoping, managing director of Huawei Italy. ”Although Huawei and Telecom Italia are working together in the optical transport domain for the first time, Huawei’s leading technology in optical network, rich experience in commercial development of equipment and rapid response will allow us to provide high-value, customer-focused solutions .”

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