When the installation of the Deqing broadband network is completed, it will enable the telecommunications department to deliver the broadest range of high-speed and high-quality IP services including Internet access, VPN video conferencing, Video-on-demand and other high bandwidth applications to government units, businesses and residential customers. This deployment further certifies the superior performance of Wafer's technology and solutions as well as the recognition of Wafer's unique services by telcos in China. Wafer Systems has a proven track record in working with the government, finance, telecommunications and broadcasting industries.

The number of Internet users has been growing dramatically in the recent years. Web-based applications which are bandwidth hungry now preside in all kinds of industries resulting in a dramatic increase in internet traffic. Existing network performance will further deteriorate with future Internet growth and will be incapable of meeting future needs. Users will become frustrated with network bottlenecks when they cannot smoothly capture video and voice applications with lower access speed.

In order to overcome the above problems, Wafer Systems built Deqing Telecommunications network with the intention to handle the fast growing demand of high-bandwidth internet traffic. The backbone of the network utilizing three fiber inter-connected Gigabit Core routers to support a vast infrastructure of backbone and access routers for server farms and access via ATM, DDN and Frame Relay. The state-of-the-art network delivers superior performance based on Quality-of-Service (QoS), Class-of-Service(CoS), security, manageablility and scalability. Through the robust switching speed, Deqing's Telecommunications Department will able to link the networks of 16 villages and municipals together and bring the planned "16+1" joint network program into reality.

With the high speed and comprehensive services comprising data, voice and video the network opened a channel for enterprises and government organizations to develop the broadest range of IP services including VPN, video conferencing, video on demand and distant learning.

Ringo Chan, Chief Executive Officer of Wafer Systems (China Region) Ltd said "As one of the pioneer international suppliers of network communications solutions in China, Wafer Systems has been leading the market by providing customers with professional services unique expertise and unmatched Network solutions. The deal with Deqing Telecommunications reinforced Wafer systems long term commitment to providing the best of breed services to organisations in the New Economy. With advanced technology, top management practices and comprehensive infrastructure, Wafer Systems is poised to become the leading provider of next-generation Internet and e-Commerce solutions."