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Algerian Railway Embraces Wireless
By Mark Evans | August 28, 2006
Now, this is kind of interesting. An Algerian railway, Societe Nationale des Transports Ferroviaires, has selected Nortel for the first phase of its GSM-R project to provide a new wireless system that will enhance emergency procedures, improve operational efficiency, increase safety and reduce the cost of the railway’s operations. Nortel claims SNTF is the first African railway operator to adopt the new global GSM-R standard. According to the press release, Nortel will provide design and engineering services for SNTF’s GSM-R network while SNEF Algeria will supply construction, installation and commissioning support. While the SNTF deal is not large, it is part of a string of positive press releases issued by Nortel recently. It’s not a bad strategy to talk the happy talk as part of an overall plan to restructure Nortel’s operations and reputation. Now let’s see if all these positive press release can be turned into positive financial results.
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