Infy powers BT to launch high speed broadband

LONDON:

Infosys Technologies has enabled

British Telecom to launch rate-adaptive broadband speeds of up to 8Mbps in the UK.






The launch is expected to transform broadband services by offering a flexible range of options that will support future innovative broadband services such as simultaneous TV, gaming, video and music downloads, Infosys said in a statement.





The new BT ADSL MAX suite will upgrade more than 5300 exchanges across the UK from April 2006, to cover 99.6 per cent of UK homes and businesses. Infosys leveraged its Global Delivery Model to deliver innovative components rapidly, helping BT achieve fast rollout of the high-speed broadband services in the UK market.





Infosys developed an operations support system (OSS) for a down-stream rate adaptive ADSL technology, instead of fixed rate technology. The new rate adaptive technology allows BT to offer higher broadband speeds, and the development of error correction methods ensures customers receive the most reliable service.





Infosys partnered with BT throughout the programme life cycle from design to trials by applying best in breed quality software development techniques and applying its Global Delivery Model to deliver quality software in stringent timelines.





The 25-year-old Infosys is currently working closely with BT teams on piloting the migration to new services.





Subhash Dhar, vice-president and head CSP, Infosys: “The joint solution has
enabled BT to get the most out of ADSL technology to provide higher speeds to a

national footprint. At the same time, it creates a large potential market for

applications and services demanding higher speeds. The technology also enables

BT to better manage the line stability and customer experience.”






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