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CIF Operator has selected equipment provider Genexis for the deployment of their extensive FTTH (fiber-to-the-home) roll-out in the Netherlands.

CIF Operator provides a full Gigabit to all homes in the towns of Loenen aan de Vecht as well as Krimpen aan den IJssel in the Netherlands, in response to the ever-increasing demand for bandwidth. This will enable customers to enjoy an array of communication services, already present or available in the future. This huge symmetrical bandwidth of a full Gigabit per second, whereby downloading a complete movie takes just seconds, can only be provided through fiber.

The fiber network that CIF Operator builds, is open. "An open network for multiple service providers is a must for our business model", says Pieter van Grunsven, director of CIF Operator. "In addition to the open network which it enables, the Genexis Gigabit Ethernet home gateway, operating at layer 2, fully matches our requirements. It can operate both at 100 Mbps as well as in a full Gigabit mode, enabling us to upgrade customers without having to enter their homes."

CIF (Cable Investment Fund) is a Dutch investment fund with a long term investment vision in communication infrastructure, such as masts and fixed networks. Its shareholders comprise of institutional investors and Dutch pension funds. Balancing risk and return through long term contracts with its service providers allows for multiple FTTH projects with an extended investment horizon. CIF's service provider independent position distinguishes her from alternative network providers.

Cisco has been selected to provide central office equipment and Netadmin provides the overall management of the network. Dimension Data is as system integrator responsible for the installation, support and maintenance of the network.

By converting 100% of the HFC networks in Loenen and Krimpen, CIF offers an infrastructure which allows for all imaginable IP based services, independent of future developments in telecom and IT service structures. Reduced energy costs, up to 60%, are an extra benefit of the fiber network.

"We are delighted to supply our Gigabit home gateways to CIF Operator", says Ron van Os, sales director of Genexis. "They are the first to provide all their customers in the Netherlands with a Gigabit capability, and have concrete plans to cover a substantial part of the Dutch fiber market. In addition, this confirms that point-to-point Ethernet is the technology of choice for open networks providers, with Genexis as the leading supplier of optical home gateways in Europe."

SOURCE: Genexis