Juniper Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: JNPR), a provider of next-generation IP infrastructure systems, announced that Tiscali, one of Europe's Internet Service Providers (ISPs), has selected Juniper Networks M-series for its core IP backbone in Europe. Tiscali provides access, content, applications and services to 10.7 million registered subscribers in Europe. With its presence in 15 countries, Tiscali has the largest geographical footprint of any European Internet provider.

Tiscali's choice of Juniper Networks routers comes after it certified Juniper Networks as one of the preferred vendors of the Tiscali Group for core routers. The next important step in Tiscali's European rollout will involve the deployment of Juniper Networks M40 routers across its Germany wide IP backbone. The M40 routers will be installed in Points-of-Presence (POPs) throughout six major cities in Germany. The POPs will be connected through OC-48/STM-16 circuits.

Tiscali Germany provides Internet services to more than 1.1 million customers in Germany. These services range from Internet access for consumers, and businesses, as well as data hosting. Juniper Networks proven architecture and robust JUNOS software ensure that Tiscali will be able to provide high performance services very reliably.

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Juniper Networks, Inc. is a provider of purpose-built systems that meet the scalability, performance, density, and compatibility requirements of optically enabled IP networks. For more information, visit www.juniper.net.