Cisco and Teams with Chunghwa Telecom to Expand Managed Network Services

Cisco Systems (www.cisco.com) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd. to expand the delivery and adoption of IP-based managed network services in Taiwan. As part of the agreement, Chunghwa Telecom will base its new managed network services on Cisco equipment.

In return, Cisco® will provide marketing assistance and access to resellers in the region that configure, install and maintain the equipment. The managed network services are targeted towards small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Taiwan.

The MOU underscores how Cisco® and Chunghwa Telecom will collaborate to promote managed network services using innovative Internet Protocol (IP)-based products and services to help Taiwan SMEs improve communications.

"We see a rapidly growing demand for network services among SMEs in Taiwan. To date, there has been a lack of complete, cost-efficient managed services in the market," said Tan Hochen, chairman of Chunghwa Telecom.

The managed services for SMEs introduced by Cisco Systems and Chunghwa Telecom feature a new network management infrastructure. Chunghwa Telecom will provide fiber to the building (FTTB), asynchronous digital subscriber line (ADSL), HiNet internet and data service, and 24-hour network management and monitoring.

"It is our great pleasure to work with Chunghwa Telecom to introduce managed network services to the Taiwan SME sector," said Larry Chai, country manager, Cisco Systems Taiwan.

"Cisco is a truly excellent partner. We are pleased to have selected Cisco to help us provide even better services for the SMEs in Taiwan. Combining Cisco's expertise in the enterprise market with our proven technology solutions and coverage, SMEs will enjoy high-quality network managed services that empower them to compete internationally," added Hochen.

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