Alcatel, IBM and Microsoft collaborate for IPTV server solutions

May 23rd, 2006 - Alcatel and Microsoft Corp. have said they will harness IBM's server systems technology to deliver solutions for carrier-class triple play/IPTV deployments. This announcement, combined with the existing OEM agreement between IBM and Alcatel, solidifies IBM as a key member of the joint Alcatel-Microsoft IPTV ecosystem. As a result, IBM, Alcatel and Microsoft will work together to deliver these advanced systems to carriers deploying triple-play service offerings.

The optimisation of IBM's server and storage solutions will include the ability to provide superior support for the Microsoft TV IPTV Edition software platform within Alcatel's overall Triple Play Service Delivery Architecture (TPSDA). The companies will also cooperate on global go-to-market efforts that will include joint selling and marketing activities.

"As the key services integrator and partner to many of the world's largest service providers seeking to deliver triple-play offerings, our customers rely on us for guidance across all areas of their projects," says Monika Maurer, president of Alcatel's fixed solutions activities. "By working with established leaders like IBM and Microsoft, we maintain tremendous confidence in the capabilities of the ecosystem, while providing our customers with the flexibility and reliability necessary for their next-generation network deployments."

"IBM is pleased to be a key server platform and storage provider in delivering integrated IPTV solutions to Alcatel and Microsoft customers," states Jim Pertzborn, VP for IBM's Systems and Technology Group. "Leveraging the breadth of our System x and BladeCenter technologies will enable Alcatel and Microsoft to deliver reliable, scalable and cost-effective IPTV solutions to their customers."