· Ericsson and Cisco to deliver and install IP routers for Nextel in Brazil

· Nextel's IP network with be strengthened to support traffic growth and improve network performance

· This is the first deal after the Ericsson-Cisco partnership was approved in Brazil

The Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) and Cisco partnership has secured its first agreement in Brazil, with the two companies working together to supply and install IP routers for Nextel. The key components in the combined offering include a combination of hardware from Cisco, and services and project management from Ericsson.

Nextel's IP network in Brazil will be strengthened to support traffic growth and improve performance on the mobile network.

Name & Title, Nextel, says: "Ericsson and Cisco are already long-term suppliers to Nextel, and their alliance makes them good partners to strengthen our IP network. We needed a powerful and intelligent solution to improve our IP network in Brazil, and that's what we have secured with this deal."

Name & Title, Vice President, Ericsson Latin America and Caribbean, says: "Our teams complemented each other with the right approach, from network analysis and planning to systems integration and customer support from Ericsson, to selecting the right routers from Cisco, and finally implementation with Ericsson services. The partnership has delivered real value to Nextel in terms of delivering end-to-end IP solution to meet the operator's needs."

The deal includes Cisco routers (ASR9010), supply and installation, overall project management, and customer support.

Name & Title, Cisco, says: "Cisco and Ericsson working together have the best mix of engagement required to help operators like Nextel to succeed in data traffic challenges. Working together on this project will support Nextel mobile broadband offer, helping them deliver better network performance for customers.

Ericsson and Cisco formed a global business and technology partnership in November 2015. The partnership offers customers the best of both companies: routing, data center, networking, cloud, mobility, management and control, and global services capabilities. The next-generation strategic partnership will drive growth, accelerate innovation, and speed digital transformation demanded by customers across industries.

The Cisco-Ericsson partnership was cleared by Brazilian regulatory authorities and implemented under local agreements on August 18, 2016.

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