Partnership enables C&W Networks to implement more advanced connectivity using Juniper's MX Series Routers
MIAMI, FL--(Marketwired - Nov 1, 2016) - C&W
Networks, a division of C&W
Communications (C&W), one of the largest full service communications and entertainment providers in the Caribbean and
Latin American region, now part of
Liberty Global (LiLAC Group) is pleased to announce the latest award of MEF Carrier Ethernet 2.0 (CE 2.0) industry standard
certification for E-Line, E-LAN, E-TREE, and E-ACCESS services through the use of Juniper
Networks (NYSE: JNPR) MX Series 3D Universal Edge Routers. The CE 2.0 industry certifications represent a milestone for
C&W Networks and further accelerates its ability to deliver a more dynamic and customized Ethernet services portfolio to many
more locations across the Caribbean and Latin America region.
C&W Networks passed a rigorous testing process covering a full set of requirements including performance and bandwidth
profiles. Using Juniper Networks MX104, MX240, MX480, and MX960 routers, the C&W Networks International MPLS Ethernet Network
was certified MEF 2.0 ready in June 2016. The MEF's Carrier Ethernet Certification Program is designed to ensure that equipment
and services comply with MEF standards and enable carrier grade interoperability. With the newly obtained CE 2.0 certification,
C&W Network's expansive core fiber transmission networks and Ethernet managed platform are ready to meet the latest global
carrier requirements, offering more scale and more reliable solutions to customers.
"Achieving this certification further demonstrates our commitment to provide carrier class Ethernet interconnectivity
throughout the Caribbean and Latin America," said Paul Scott, President, C&W Networks. "Upgrading to the latest MEF CE 2.0
certification, we are able to precisely demonstrate the continued high performance, reliability, and network scalability,
according to exacting standards our customers require, while also paving the way for future innovations and increased service
quality."
Juniper Networks MX Series Routers have pioneered many routing innovations since its inception in 2006, including
the introduction of the industry's highest capacity edge router with the MX2020 in 2012 and the first full-featured,
carrier-grade virtual router with the vMX in 2014. The MX Series, powered by programmable Trio silicon and the Juniper Networks
Junos software, gives customers investment protection and offers a network application development platform that enables Service
Providers to launch new value-added services easily at the same time that, seamlessly integrates with evolving SDN and NFV
solutions. To date, Juniper Networks has sold a MX Series router every hour since the series was unveiled in 2006.
"Juniper Networks MX Routers are present in 92% of the world's largest telecommunications companies and have been able to drive
TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) reductions of over 49% on average," stated Manuel Terrero, Senior Sales Director, Juniper Networks
CALA. "We are pleased to partner with C&W Networks to bring this CE 2.0 certified connectivity to their markets and
customers."
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About C&W Networks
C&W Networks is a wholly owned subsidiary of C&W Communications and a wholesale telecommunications service
provider that offers broadband, IP capacity and a growing portfolio of managed services and integrated solutions to global,
regional and local telecom carriers, TV cable companies, Internet Service Providers and Network Integrators. C&W Networks
operates the largest subsea multi-ring fibre-optic network throughout the greater Caribbean, Central American and Andean region
along with the most comprehensive fully meshed MPLS network in the region. Connecting over 40 countries, the company's fully
protected ringed submarine fibre optic network spans more than 48,000km. Cable routes include the Caribbean Optical-ring System
(ARCOS-1), Colombia-Florida Express (CFX-1), EC-Link cable system, Fibralink, Maya 1, Eastern Caribbean Fiber Express (ECFS),
Taino-Carib, East-West, Cayman-Jamaica Fibre system, Caribbean-Bermuda U.S (CBUS), Americas II, Gemini Bermuda, Pan America
(PAN-AM), Antillas 1 and Pacific Caribbean Cable System (PCCS). For more information, visit: www.cwnetworks.com.
About C&W Communications
C&W is a full service communications and entertainment provider and delivers market-leading video, broadband,
telephony and mobile services to consumers in 18 countries. Through its business division, C&W provides data center hosting,
domestic and international managed network services, and customized IT service solutions, utilizing cloud technology to serve
business and government customers.
C&W also operates a state-of-the-art submarine fiber network -- the most extensive in the region.
Learn more at www.cwc.com, or
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About Liberty Global
Liberty Global is the world's largest international TV and broadband company, with operations in more than 30
countries across Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean. We invest in the infrastructure that empowers our customers to make the
most of the digital revolution. Our scale and commitment to innovation enables us to develop market-leading products delivered
through next-generation networks that connect our 29 million customers who subscribe to over 59 million television, broadband
internet and telephony services. We also serve 11 million mobile subscribers and offer WiFi service across seven million access
points.
Liberty Global's businesses are comprised of two stocks: the Liberty Global Group (NASDAQ: LBTYA) (NASDAQ: LBTYB) (NASDAQ:
LBTYK) for our European operations, and the LiLAC Group (NASDAQ: LILA) (NASDAQ: LILAK) (OTC PINK: LILAB), which consists of our
operations in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The Liberty Global Group operates in 12 European countries under the consumer brands Virgin Media, Ziggo, Unitymedia, Telenet
and UPC. The LiLAC Group operates in over 20 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean under the consumer brands VTR, Flow,
Liberty, Mas Movil and BTC. In addition, the LiLAC Group operates a subsea fiber network throughout the region in over 30
markets.
For more information, please visit www.libertyglobal.com.