Redback Networks (RBAK) says that China Netcom's Heilongjiang Communications Corporation is deploying a network of Redback SmartEdge 800 Service Gateways to provide a new, scalable, converged platform for broadband access and advanced broadband services delivery in Harbin.

Heilongjiang Communications Corporation selected the Redback SmartEdge platform to build a dependable, next generation Smart Broadband Network capable of delivering new era broadband services such as IPTV and Video on Demand as well as advanced business services such as Virtual Private Networks over MPLS.

The SmartEdge Service Gateways' comprehensive Quality of Service (QoS) features and multicast support enable Heilongjiang Communications Corporation to provide next generation broadband IP services without having to create multiple overlay networks on top of their broadband access infrastructure.