PARIS -- Sanef Telecoms, an alternative operator in the North-East of France offering broadband services to companies and regional authorities, will provide next generation Ethernet services based on Optical Ethernet and multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) solutions from Nortel Networks(NYSE:NT)(TSX:NT) to improve network performance and reduce costs for enterprise customers throughout the region.

By combining Optical Ethernet and IP/MPLS solutions from Nortel Networks, Sanef Telecoms' Ethernet Virtual Private Network (VPN) services will allow enterprises to reduce network complexity by converging voice, data and video onto a single packet-based network.Packet technologies unify multiple overlay networks into one high-speed network, simplifying network operations and providing a foundation for delivery of multimedia services.

"Sanef has a long history in maintaining the highest quality of service to our customers," said Helideo Costa-Elias, managing director, Sanef Telecoms. "We will continue these high levels of service and performance as we enter the telecommunications market.With the solution we have chosen from Nortel Networks, we will have a next generation network in place that will provide us with first-mover advantage in the market of delivering value-add Ethernet based VPN services."

Nortel Networks Ltd.