IBM Supports ADVA Services

MARTINSRIED/MUNICH, Germany and RAMSEY, N.J. -- ADVA Optical Networking (German Neuer Markt: ADV), a global provider of optical networking solutions, today announced it has selected IBM Global Services to deliver world-class service and support to ADVA's end user customers in North America. Under the terms of the agreement, IBM Global Services will provide Level 1 and Level 2 support in North America for ADVA's Fiber Service Platform (FSP) portfolio, including on-site service. This forms a part of the 'FSP Rapid Response' 24/7 on-site service and support offering for end user customers deploying ADVA's platforms. ADVA's carrier-class FSP portfolio is comprised of the FSP 500, FSP 1000, FSP 2000 and FSP 3000, and is complemented by the FSP Integrated Network Management Suite. ADVA solutions have been deployed globally at over 50 service providers and over 500 enterprises. "ADVA selected IBM Global Services to strengthen its commitment to its North American customers", added Steve Gitkin, VP of Sales for Americas at ADVA Optical Networking. "IBM Global Services is the largest service provider in the world. Its extensive scope of operations and first-class attention to detail is critical when it comes to providing the outstanding level of support for mission-critical applications". ADVA Optical Networking will be at SuperComm 2002, booth 22122 in Hall B3, from June 2-6 in Atlanta, USA. Join us to learn more about innovative metro optical networking solutions from a market leader. ADVA AG Optical Networking IBM Global Services For more information on Supercomm 2002, please visit: Supercomm Special