Telecom Lead Europe: Sunrise, a telecommunications
provider in Switzerland, has selected the Chinese telecom equipment maker
Huawei as its managed services partner for fixed and mobile network.
As part of the five-year deal, Sunrise will transfer
staff to Huawei.
This is one of the largest managed services contracts for
Huawei in Europe.
Huawei will manage Sunrise’s mobile and fixed network
including internet and IPTV. Huawei will provide a range of services, including
design and planning, network build and integration network performance
management, field operations, network operations, and spare parts management.
Sunrise will benefit from a significant improvement in
the network performance, end-user experience and network quality.
Through Huawei’s processes, tools and methodologies
Sunrise will gain quality and performance of both the fixed and mobile network.
“We opted for this partner after successfully
cooperating for over two years, during which we saw ample evidence of Huawei’s innovative
abilities and drive. With our solid license basis, our new technology partner,
qualified employees and an ambitious network modernization program, we will
create the best network experience for our customers,” said Oliver Steil,
CEO of Sunrise.
“I look forward to welcoming the Sunrise’s
employees, as well as those from Sunrise’s previous technology partner to
Huawei’s global services organization. I am confident that by leveraging the
wealth of innovations we have pioneered in managed services, Huawei can bring
better business value and support Sunrise’s TQ Net program and its vision to
create the best end user experience,” said Kevin Tao, president of Huawei
Western Europe.
Huawei has managed operations in many countries
throughout Europe, including United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Holland, Italy and
Switzerland. To date, Huawei now has signed more than 240 contracts worldwide
with a compound growth rate of more than 70 percent for six consecutive years.
