Ericsson tapped as sole supplier for first Greek Digital City, e-trikala

MARCH 5, 2007 -- Ericsson (search for Ericsson) has signed a turnkey contract with the city of Trikala as equipment provider and prime integrator to implement its pioneering plans for the creation of the first Greek Digital City.
 
Ericsson is the prime integrator for this turnkey FTTx backbone telecommunications infrastructure project, which will bring broadband services to the population. Per the contract, Ericsson is also the sole supplier of switching, WiFi systems, and a metropolitan area fiber-optic network, as well as related telecom services, such as consulting, deployment, systems integration, and customer support, until 2008.
 
The fiber-optic metro network, extending about 15 km throughout the city, will link a range of buildings, including the town hall, hospitals, schools and universities, cultural and sporting centers, and trade chamber as well as the police force, fire service, tax authority, meteorological institute, and industrial park. The metro network also will be linked to both the National Network of Public Administration (Syzefxis) and the Internet, providing high-speed broadband services.  
 
Among services to be developed, deployed, and supported by the metro network are an electronic marketplace for local enterprises; Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for environmental and emergency data; intelligent transport network and health care program; a metropolitan-wide emergency response system; urban telework centers; and distance-learning courses for the unemployed.
 
This diverse range of services, supported by high-speed broadband, makes Trikala the first true Digital City in the country, say Trikala spokespeople.
 
"We are confident that with their proven systems integration expertise and solutions, as well as their commitment, Ericsson can help us deliver high-quality services to Trikala's citizens and lead our city into a new era," contends Trikala mayor Michalis Tamilos. "This project can secure enormous economic prospects and growth for our city."
 
"Broadband services are recognized as one of the most critical components of development and improvement of citizens' quality of life," adds Spyros Nikolaou, CEO of Ericsson Greece. "This project will significantly change the everyday life of Trikala's citizens."
 
 
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