Over the next two to three years, Kyrgyztelecom plans to connect 5 million people to broadband services.

Key Facts / Highlights:

Cisco technologies deployed as part of the project included the Cisco ASR 1002 Router, Cisco Catalyst switches and the Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis, and Response System (MARS).

The Cisco ASR 1000 Series is powered by the new Cisco QuantumFlow Processor (QFP), the advanced networking chipset, which provides processing power equivalent to 20 dual-core servers, using one-tenth of the space and 38,990 fewer kilowatt-hours per year. The Cisco QFP will help Kyrgyztelecom deliver new services, easy administration and manageability with the high processing-to-power ratio.

Running on Cisco IOS XE Software, the Cisco ASR 1002 Router supports software redundancy and in-service software upgrades without redundant hardware.

The Cisco ASR 1000 Series was introduced in April 2008, the result of five years of development by a team of more than 100 of Cisco Systems’ top engineers. It defines a new category of router with good performance, built-in services, reliability and network simplification in a compact form factor.

The project was implemented by Terratech, a Cisco Select Certified Partner, based in Bishkek.

Supporting Quotes:

Marat Mambetaliev, chief executive officer, Kyrgyztelecom:

Kyrgyztelecom’s mission is to contribute to Kyrgyzstan’s socio-economic development by providing a world-class communications infrastructure to every citizen whenever and wherever it’s needed, and by any available media. By choosing Cisco’s latest innovative technologies, we are ready for the future expansion of our network, including the deployment of a next-generation Metro Ethernet FTTH aggregation network in Bishkek and beyond.

Kaan Terzioglu, vice president, Cisco Europe East:

Kyrgyztelecom was looking for a future-proof technology solution that represents engineering excellence, longevity and strong total cost of ownership. We are proud that it chose the Cisco ASR 1000 platform and deployed this innovative technology as the first in the CIS region.

Kyrgyztelecom is a Kyrgyzstan-based telecommunications operator.