LambdaNet Communications, European high-speed telecommunications network carrier, selects Juniper Networks for secure applications connectivity

Hanover, Germany (PROTEXT/ots) - More than 60 datacenters and20,000 kilometers served by LambdaNet use of Juniper Networks LambdaNet Communications, European high-speedtelecommunications network carrier, has selected Juniper Networks(Nasdaq:JNPR), leading provider of next-generation InternetProtocol (IP) infrastructure systems, to build out an advancedpan-European network. This new network service offering leverages Juniper NetworksM-series Internet routers to rapidly provision IP innovativeservices such as Virtual Private Networks (VPN) to thesatisfaction of LambdaNet's multiple customers:telecommunications carriers, ISPs (Internet Service Providers),ASPs (Application Service Providers), web hosters and contentproviders. All of these applications leverage Juniper Networksinnovative multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) for the marriageof legacy and IP network transport. "We've partnered with Juniper Networks since we began thedeployment of our European IP backbone, Juniper Networks'scalableand robust equipment allows us to offer new revenue generatingservices and gives us competitive advantage in the IP market",comments Dr Dieter Finke, CEO of LambdaNet Communications. These first-class IP services, enabled by the smart andintelligent capabilities of Juniper Networks's Internet ProcessorII ASICs and JUNOS software, guarantee LambdaNet customersmaximum reliability and security. They will be available from the62 datacenters of LambdaNet in Europe, connected to its 22,000kilometer long fibre optic networks. With the installation of MPLS technology in the heart of itsbackbone, LambdaNet is the first carrier in Europe to guaranteeflexibility, transfer speed, quality and dynamic management ofbandwidth in its whole pan-European network. LambdaNetCommunications commitment is to offer its customers the bestquality, through availability and reliability of services. About Juniper Networks Juniper Networks, Inc. is a leading provider of purpose-builtsystems that meet the scalability, performance, density andcompatibility requirements of rapidly evolving, optically-enabledIP networks. The company's systems provide new IP infrastructuresolutions for the world's leading service providers. JuniperNetworks service, manufacturing teams, and IP engineers workclosely with customers to build and support customer networks.The company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. For moreinformation, please visit the Web site at : http:/www.juniper.net Juniper Networks is registered in the U.S. Patent andTrademark Office and in other countries as a trademark of juniperNetworks, Inc. Internet Processor, Internet Processor II, JUNOS,JUNOScript, M5, M10, M20, M40, and M160 are trademarks of JuniperNetworks, Inc. All other trademark, services marks, registeredtrademarks, or registered service marks are the property of theirrespective owners. About LambdaNet Communications LambdaNet Communications is a leading provider of network-based telecommunications services in Europe. Connecting a totalof 62 cities and with a length of 22,000 kilometers, LambdaNet'sfiber-optic network is one of the most powerful and extensive inEurope. The company's products and services range fromtransmission circuits and wavelengths to high capacity IP-services, plus co-location options at all its Europeandatacenters. LambdaNet Communications was formed in April 1999 byteam of experienced telecommunications professionals and is nowcomposed of 300 people in Europe. For more information, pleasevisit the Web site at : http:/www.lambdanet.net

ots Original Text Service: LambdaNet Communications Internet:http://www.presseportal.de Contacts: Juniper Networks SophieSchroeder PR Manager, Southern Europe Phone: +33 (0) 144 01 60 22Fax: +33 (0) 144 01 60 90 E-mail: sophie-1@juniper.net LambdaNetCommunications Katharina Siebert Director CorporateCommunications Phone: +49 (0) 511 8488-1120 Fax: +49 (0) 5118488-1129 E-mail: katharina.siebert@lambdanet.net Les 100 Ciels- PR agency Sophie Mazoyer Tel : +33 (0) 156 03 90 77 Fax : +33(0) 156 03 91 01 E-mail :sophie.mazoyer@les100ciels.fr

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