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Shinsegae I&C Modernize its Existing MPLS-Virtual Private Network

Nokia and Shinsegae I&C to transform network performance in South Korea 

  • Nokia will upgrade Shinsegae I&C's transport network with IP/MPLS for better network utilization and performance
  • The upgraded network will ensure higher scalability, performance, better bandwidth utilization with reduced network congestion
  • Secure and high capacity congestion-free network, allowing Shinsegae I&C to provide a superior retail experience to its customers

Nokia announced that Shinsegae I&C, one of the largest retail tech companies in South Korea, will modernize its existing MPLS-Virtual Private Network (VPN) transport network with Nokia's IP/MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching)solution for greater reliability, improved operational efficiency and enhanced network security. As part of the deal, Nokia has upgraded Shinsegae I&C’s network, enabling it to offer improved services to its customers from November 2021 onwards. 

Shinsegae I&C will upgrade the existing leased line infrastructure to anew IP-MPLS network, connecting 150 store branches across the country to its data center inKimpo. Nokia's field-proven solution will help Shinsegae I&C provide more reliability, more bandwidth and superior services to its users. 

Jay Jung, Vice President of Sales Division, Shinsegae I&C, said: "Themodernization of the existing MPLS-VPN network reinforcesour commitment to provide abest-in-class experience to our users. We are pleased to partner with global technology leader Nokia for this initiative, and look forward to ensuring a more secure and stronger network performance."

Josh Lee, Head of Enterprise for Koreaat Nokia, said: “We are delightedto work with Shinsegae I&C for the modernization of its MPLS network. Nokia’s IP/MPLS technology will simplify our customer’snetwork operations,leading to greaterefficiency across all sites in the country. With theenhanced VPN, Shinsegae I&C’s users will also be able to experience improved branch connectivity with robust networksecurity."

Nokia was awarded the contract after its solution demonstrated high performance, lower power consumption and optimal network stability and flexibility during the testing phase. The Nokia solution includes Nokia 7220 Interconnect Router for data center fabrics and Nuage Networks from Nokia’s 7850 Network Services Gateway for SD-WAN. The Nokia 7220 Interconnect Router coupled with the Nuage Networks solution are used for Shinsegae I&C’s backup SD-WAN network over the internet, ensuring improved redundancy, unparalleled scale and operational simplicity. The network will be able to carry high-quality voice and video traffic as well as ensure increased network performance for its retail operations.

Source: Nokia media announcement

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