Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport Deploys Enterasys Convergence Solution
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ANDOVER, Mass., April 30 -- Enterasys Networks®, the Secure Networks Company(TM), today announced that Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport has deployed more than 12,000 Enterasys Power-over-Ethernet connections to support airport operations through converged voice, video and data communications. The information and communication technology network is controlled by TOT Public Company Limited (formerly known as Telephone Organization of Thailand) and was planned, designed and implemented by SAMART TELCOMS PLC, a key Enterasys partner in Southeast Asia.
One of the largest logistical operations in global aviation history, the new Bangkok International Airport is capable of handling 45 million passengers and 3 million tons of cargo per year on its way to becoming Southeast Asia's regional cargo hub. Enterasys Matrix® and SecureStack switches and routers and RoamAbout® wireless technology ensure the integrity and performance of the triple-play applications in the airport's infrastructure. A Lucent NGN softswitch architecture delivers IP telephony to more than 40,000 users.
"This implementation is a perfect example of how Enterasys Secure Networks solutions can discover, classify, prioritize and secure voice and video traffic over data networks," said Mike Fabiaschi, president and CEO of Enterasys Networks. "I am proud that our partnership with SAMART TELCOMS and TOT has delivered such an advanced communications infrastructure to support commerce and tourism in Thailand."
Pornchai Krivichian, vice president for SAMART TELCOMS, said: "This is one of the largest projects in our company's history. We needed a networking solutions partner who could deliver on their promises -- and that is exactly what Enterasys did. SAMART TELCOMS has found the Enterasys technology to be very reliable and we appreciate the highly responsive support we receive from the local Enterasys team in Thailand."
Long-term airport expansion plans - with a combined capacity capable of handling up to 100 million passengers and 6.4 million tons of cargo a year - are on the drawing board. The second phase of airport expansion, involving the construction of a satellite building south of the main terminal, is expected to begin 3 to 5 years after the completion of the first main terminal. Future collaboration between Enterasys, SAMART TELCOMS and TOT will focus on prediction, prevention and automated response to IT security threats through the deployment of Dragon IDS/IPS technology.
About SAMART TELCOMS PLC.
SAMART TELCOMS PLC. is an affiliate of Samart Group established on July 18th, 1986 with 5 million baht registered capital. In 1998, SAMART TELCOMS was listed in the Stock Exchange of Thailand with current registered capital of Baht 600 Million, and Market capitalization of Baht 4,980 Million at end Jan 2007. The company provides services pertaining to engineering telecommunication system. At early stage, the Company was awarded to install satellite telecommunication system for 4 airports in Bangkok, Haad Yai, Ubon Ratchathani and Chiangmai. SAMART TELCOMS conducts information technology and telecommunication services via an array of telecommunication networks. Services provided also include turn-key projects in total ICT solutions and services from design, installation and maintenance for both government and private sectors. In year 2005, the Company was awarded by TOT, a contract partner, to install Soft Switch equipment to serve for an array of services in the airport in Suvarnabhumi Airport of Thailand. In addition, the Company was also awarded for the expansion of IP connecting equipment to support VoIP system service in Suvarnabhumi terminal in the following year.
About TOT
Thais talk to each other through TOT. Formerly TOT Corporation Public Company, the company was renamed to TOT Public Company in 2005. TOT controls local telephone service and domestic long-distance throughout the ancient nation, some of which is operated by private companies under concessions. TOT also operates public telephones and provides cellular telephone and paging services.
About Enterasys Networks
Enterasys Networks -- the Secure Networks Company -- is owned by a private investor group led by The Gores Group, LLC and Tennenbaum Capital Partners, LLC. Enterasys' unique Secure Networks solutions secure any network from any vendor and ensure the integrity and performance of IT services and the business users that rely on them. Thousands of leading companies, government agencies and educational institutions in more than 70 countries rely on Secure Networks solutions to maintain business continuity and protect vital information. The company's culture is centered on the principle "There is nothing more important than our customers." Delivering on that commitment, Secure Networks provides granular, policy-based command and control of individual user, application, device, port and flow performance, and security. Enterasys' architectural approach to network security offers a long technology lifecycle and significant operational and business benefits, while reducing total cost of ownership. Information about Enterasys' award-winning policy- enabled switches, routers, wireless products, security software, and services is available at www.enterasys.com/ .
About The Gores Group
Founded in 1987, The Gores Group is a private equity firm focused on acquiring controlling interests in mature and growing businesses which can benefit from the firm's operating experience and flexible capital base. The firm combines the operational expertise and detailed due diligence capabilities of a strategic buyer with the seasoned M&A team of a traditional financial buyer. The Gores Group has become a leading investor, primarily in the technology and telecommunications sectors, having demonstrated over time a reliable track record of creating substantial value in its portfolio companies alongside management. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, The Gores Group maintains offices in Boulder, Colorado and London. For more information, please visit www.gores.com/ .
About Tennenbaum Capital Partners, LLC
Tennenbaum Capital Partners is a Santa Monica, California-based private investment firm managing over $3.8 billion in assets through private funds. The firm's investment strategy is grounded in a long-term, value approach, and it assists-both financially and operationally- transitional middle-market companies in such industries as technology, healthcare, energy, aerospace, business services, retail and general manufacturing. Tennenbaum's core strengths include its in-depth knowledge of equity and debt-financing vehicles in the public and private markets, as well as a thorough understanding of special situations. For more information, please visit www.tennenbaumcapital.com/ .
Source: Enterasys Networks
CONTACT:
Kevin Flanagan of Enterasys Networks,
+1-978-684-1473,
kevin.flanagan@enterasys.com
Web site: www.enterasys.com/
http://www.tennenbaumcapital.com/
http://www.gores.com/
