Juniper Systems Limited: Juniper Networks and TIM Sign Agreement to Drive Telco Cloud Evolution

Memorandum of Understanding Outlines Research and Development of
Software-Defined Networking and Open Optical Systems to Enhance End-User
Digital Experience 

ROME and SUNNYVALE, Calif., 2018-02-01 11:00 CET (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Juniper Networks, an industry leader in automated, scalable and secure
networks, and TIM have initiated a joint agreement to collaborate on the
research and development of an innovative cloud-oriented network
infrastructure. The parties plan to explore the viability of a next-generation
platform based on automation, virtualization and open interfaces in support of
a wide range of high-performance, secure digital services. In particular, TIM
is focused on the evolution of its FutureNET and ultrabroadband customer
network platforms to ensure they are fit for purpose as IoT and 5G requirements
become more relevant over the next five years. 

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two organizations will
facilitate thorough experimentation and testing of new networking techniques in
a drive to enhance performance, reliability and security. The MoU is also
intended to foster greater levels of partnership with a comprehensive ecosystem
of technology providers and industry forums, enabling rich functionality,
ongoing innovation and best practice. 

"TIM's goal is to accelerate its evolution towards the network of the future.
Our vision is towards a more automated, interconnected and agile network that
reacts more easily to customer demands. Through the development of
Software-Defined Networking and open optical systems, TIM will be able to
develop a host of software components that can be activated where and when
needed, based on customer needs. We have chosen to work with Juniper Networks
via the research and innovation embodied in this MoU because the company shares
our vision of transformation through network openness, virtualization and
simplification to drive a superior digital customer experience." 
Enrico Bagnasco, Head of Innovation at TIM

"Juniper believes that simplicity in both network design and operation has to
become a core value for the networking industry and we welcome the opportunity
to work with a forward-thinking operator such as TIM to help deliver effective
solutions for the challenges presented by trends such as IoT, security, 5G and
big data. We are committed to sharing expertise, projects, laboratories and
resources to design, experiment and implement the technologies to foster the
digital transformation that will enable the next-generation service offerings
to TIM's customers across Italy." 
Tom Ruban, Chief Technical Officer EMEA at Juniper Networks

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About Juniper Networks
Juniper Networks simplifies the complexities of networking with products,
solutions and services in the cloud era to transform the way we connect, work
and live. We remove the traditional constraints of networking to enable our
customers and partners to deliver automated, scalable and secure networks that
connect the world. Additional information can be found at Juniper Networks
(www.juniper.net) or connect with Juniper on Twitter and Facebook. 

About TIM

TIM is Italy's leading telco operator and ICT group. Its offer includes
landline and mobile voice services, data, premium digital contents - films,
music, games, e-books - and services for private customers and businesses. 
Keywords at TIM are: top customer experience; smart, flexible and scalable
bundles; convergence; a UBB-centric customer base supported by extensive new
generation networks (at November 2017 73 percent of Italian household reached
with fibre; 98 percent of population covered with 4G). 
TIM controls TIM Brasil, a major player in the local market.
www.telecomitalia.com

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