Vodafone India To Deploy Cisco's IP Networking Solutions

Cisco has announced that Vodafone India, the telecommunications service provider, will be deploying its end-to-end networking solutions to evolve to a complete Internet Protocol (IP)-based architecture in India.

Cisco solutions will provide Vodafone with a multiservice convergence platform to serve Vodafone’s residential, business and mobile customers with a single network infrastructure, thereby lowering its capital and operating costs. Vodafone will also be able to deliver newer data services at faster mobile broadband speeds to its customers, enhancing their experience.

Cisco is providing Vodafone with its next-generation product and solutions designed and tested specifically for evolving markets that are going through a hyper data growth phase. Cisco’s Globalization Center East, in Bangalore, India played a role in the development of some of these products.

Vishant Vora, director - Technology, Vodafone India, said, “Vodafone has always been a pioneer when it comes to enabling customers to enjoy a superior connectivity experience. With the growing market dynamics and radical changes in consumer behaviour, there is a need to anticipate market requirements and act now to stay competitive and provide best-in-class services to our customers. We are investing in technology and getting IP-fication of our backhaul networks done. It will further enhance our customers’ experience. We look forward to working with Cisco, as it has extensive hands-on experience in many markets and the most comprehensive portfolio of broadband solutions in the industry.”

Jeff White, senior vice president, Sales, India and SAARC, Cisco, said, “We are delighted that Vodafone has chosen Cisco on their journey to a complete IP-based network infrastructure. This win is testimony to our commitment to local innovation and our ability to address our customers’ unique requirements.”