TEL-NT Selected by Tekelec for Telecom Service Support in Brazil and Latin America

Oct. 25, 2010 - PRLog -- Valinhos, Brazil – TEL-NT, a subsidiary of Telmar Network Technology, announced its strategic relationship with Tekelec to provide multi-vendor repair, asset management and logistics services in Brazil and other Latin American countries.

TEL-NT will manage all repairs of Tekelec’s next-generation network equipment located in Brazil plus other countries at its world-class repair facility in Valinhos, Brazil. In addition, TEL-NT will provide asset management for Tekelec’s high-end signaling gear for its networks in Brazil and other Latin American countries at its Valinhos location.

“We’re very excited that Tekelec has chosen TEL-NT to manage its repair, asset management and logistics for its Brazilian market and additional networks in Latin America,” said Steven Pickett, president and CEO of TEL-NT. “We will be able to provide additional cost and delivery efficiencies with the same high-quality service Tekelec’s customers have come to expect.”

Brazil is Tekelec’s largest market in Latin America, with customers including Claro, Nextel, Oi and TIM Brasil.  Multiple Tier One customers have deployed Tekelec’s session management, mobile messaging, performance management and number portability solutions, and Tekelec’s Camiant Policy Management offering has also been selected by a Tier One operator.  

“We continually examine the most rapid and efficient ways to meet our customers’ support needs,” said Dave Rice, Tekelec’s senior vice president of operations.  “TEL-NT helps Tekelec service an expanding installed base with deep product expertise, on-site equipment and quick response times across the region.”

In addition to TEL-NT providing repair services in Brazil and Latin America, Telmar provides repair services for Tekelec out of its Manesar, India test and repair facilities. The facility was the first independent repair company in India to achieve TL9000 certification.

To learn more about TEL-NT and its multi-vendor repair services, visit booth # C19 at Futurecom 2010 on October 25 to 28 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

About TEL-NT
TEL-NT, a subsidiary of Telmar Network Technology, delivers compelling solutions that maintain and sustain the life of critical network equipment network-wide multi-vendor repair, spare parts management, and extended life hardware and services solutions. The company is committed to upholding the highest standards of quality in its products and services to customers across Latin America. For additional information about TEL-NT, please visit http://www.tel-nt.com.br/

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TEL-NT, a subsidiary of Telmar Network Technology, delivers compelling solutions that maintain and sustain the life of critical network equipment network-wide multi-vendor repair, spare parts management, and extended life hardware and services solutions.