HERZLIYA, Israel, February 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Teledata Networks, a leading global provider of innovative Multiservice Access solutions for Next Generation Networks (NGN), has signed a contract of $16.2M for the delivery of BroadAccess-1000E Multiservice Access Gateways (MSAG) to ICE, Costa Rica's National Electricity and Telecommunications Company. The award follows an international public tender issued by ICE, in which BroadAccess-1000E was selected as the exclusive solution.

Teledata Networks will supply ICE with its new BroadAccess-1000E platform, an advanced IP -MSAG for delivery of voice and broadband services. Implementing state-of-the-art technology, the BroadAccess-1000E is an industry leading platform due to its superior architecture and powerful performance.

The project will enable ICE to transform its current network to IP-based NGN architecture for the provisioning of Triple Play services. The BroadAccess-1000E system offers an ideal solution for ICE's network migration by implementing ultra high-speed Ethernet design, advanced VoIP and IP capabilities, and resilient Ethernet transmission. Hundreds of BroadAccess-1000E systems will be deployed across the country to provide a complete range of services to residential, business and corporate customers. The systems will be installed in a Fiber to the Remote (FTTR) network architecture within hardened street cabinets.

Teledata Networks is a leading provider for the Latin-American market, with a long standing customer base, covering the entire region. This award highlights the company's growing stronghold in the area. said Mauricio Tepper, Associate VP of Sales, Teledata Networks. We are proud to be selected by ICE for this important project and to take part in their progress towards a new era of NGN.

The outstanding capabilities of our new BroadAccess-1000E platform and the technological superiority over other products in the market were the key to this project win. said Eran Ziv, CEO of Teledata Networks. We see a strong market demand for NGN access projects throughout the world, for which our range of products has proven to be an ideal solutio­­n. This award adds to our steady business growth of the past years which is expected to continue through this year and onwards.

About BroadAccess

BroadAccess-1000E(TM) is an IP-based Multiservice Access Gateway (MSAG) designed for the delivery of Triple Play services and migration to NGN. With a multiple 10Gig-E architecture and advanced IP functionality, BroadAccess-1000E provides an optimal solution for broadband services such as IP-TV. The system incorporates diverse functionalities, including those of an Access Gateway and IP- DSLAM, and supports a complete set of services over copper and fiber.

About Teledata Networks

Teledata Networks is a leading global provider of innovative Multiservice Access solutions for Next Generation Networks. The company provides unique solutions for telecom operators and service providers in accordance with their needs, to enhance their competitive edge.

Teledata Networks has accumulated a wide installed base, spanning millions of lines in over 55 countries worldwide. Its twenty seven years of experience have yielded outstanding technological leadership, a high level of expertise and a strong foundation of intellectual property.

Teledata Networks is a private company, in which the major shareholders are the Kardan group (Euronext: KARD), Elron Electronic Industries (NASDAQ: ELRN) and Infinity Venture Capital Fund. Learn more about Teledata Networks at http://www.teledata-networks.com.

About ICE

ICE is Costa Rica's sole telecommunications operator and electricity supplier, fully owned by the government. ICE has been providing telecommunications services throughout the country since 1963.

For further details, please contact: Valerie Behrman Tel: +972-9-959-1761 E mail: press@teledata-networks.com

For further details, please contact: Valerie Behrman, Tel: +972-9-959-1761, E mail: press@teledata-networks.com