VANCOUVER – "We are working with Telus to create an open, standards-based IPTV network that uses best-in-class products from across the industry," said Dietmar Wendt, president, Global Services, Nortel in announcing a new agreement with Telus yesterday.
"Telus is working closely with Nortel to create a unique communications and entertainment experience for our customers that we call the Future Friendly Home," added Ibrahim Gedeon, chief technology officer, Telus. "We are building an innovative platform that will provide us differentiated services today and as we move into the future with a converged multimedia-centric infrastructure."
The integration of IP-based multimedia technologies into the Telus network is important to provide investment protection over the long term. Nortel brings a wealth of SIP-based solutions to the table that is targeted for voice and video convergence as part of this new initiative, says the press release.
The still-low-key Telus IPTV deployment is the latest investment in an ongoing and significant program that has seen the company invest more than $1 billion in wireline broadband infrastructure since launching its high speed internet service in 1997.
Nortel is showcasing a live IPTV demonstration at this week’s Broadband World Forum in Vancouver, where Telus is the official host sponsor.
