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SALIRA
PARTNERS WITH TURN-KEY NETWORK SOLUTIONS (TKNS)FOR LEADING
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
SUPERCOMM, Atlanta, GA June 4, 2002
Salira Optical Network Systems, Inc., a leading provider of
optical access systems, today announced the first phase of
the Salira Partner Alliance Program by naming Turn-Key Network
Solutions (TKNS) as its first Services Partner. Salira has
concluded an agreement with TKNS to provide installation services
for the Salira 2000 Platform, Salira's optical access EPON
system in selected customer sites. In addition the agreement
also calls for TKNS to provide other services such as network
design and Engineer, Furnish and Install (EF&I) for the
Salira 2000 Platform.
"Turn-Key is proud to become a member of Salira's Services
Partner Program," said Doug Lautenbach, President of
Turn-Key Network Solutions. "Salira has developed an
optical access system that eliminates the bandwidth bottleneck
in carrier networks by delivering true broadband services.
When combined with Turn-Key's expertise with various types
of telecommunications equipment, including optical network
elements, there's an ideal match in meeting the demands of
today’s access network deployments."
Turn-Key Network Solutions is a leading provider of Inside
Plant (ISP) engineering and installation services including
material management, rack and stack, RBOC approved Central
Office installation, and optical network deployment. The company
also offers Outside Plant (OSP) construction services including
route design engineering, aerial and buried construction,
splicing, maintenance, and emergency restoration. Turn-Key
is certified to perform installation services for SBC and
Verizon.
The company's customers include SBC/Ameritech, AT&T Broadband,
Worldcom, Verizon Wireless, and various others.
"Turn-Key Network Solutions brings to us an experienced
and knowledgeable team of service professionals that will
help us accelerate the deployment of customer installations
in a wide range of locations," said Tom Walsh, vice president
of marketing and sales at Salira. "Turn-Key offers our
customers an integrated approach to EF&I Services, and
we are pleased to have them participate in such a critical
part of our business."
About Turn-Key Network Solutions Inc.
Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with offices
in Detroit, MI, and Indianapolis, IN, Turn-Key Network Solutions,
Inc. is the Midwest's leading provider of inside and outside
plant EF&I services, OSP network and equipment maintenance,
and emergency network restoral. Since being founded in January
of 2000, Turn-Key Network Solutions Inc., has experienced
average yearly revenue growth of 240% in the difficult telecommunications
sector by utilizing years of experience and providing excellent
service to ILECs, CLECs, ISPs, IXCs, Municipalities, and medium
to large businesses. The company can be reached at (616) 988-3347
or via their web site at www.mytkns.com.
About Salira Optical Network Systems, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Salira builds broadband
systems that are used to deliver advanced voice, video and
data services to business and residential customers. Salira’s
systems give carriers the ability to offer traditional TDM
services and advanced IP-based broadband services in one integrated,
cost-effective system. Salira Shanghai, Ltd., a subsidiary
of Salira, performs manufacturing, R&D and customer support
functions, and has responsibility for marketing and sales
in the Asia Pacific region. |