Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO) said today that its flagship edge router has been doubled in density to help customers in efficiently handling the growing web video traffic. This upgraded version of the Aggregation Services Router 9000 Series will enhance the IP-based networking giant’s supremacy in the market.

Cisco also announced that it won a supply deal with Telstra Corp., Australia’s largest phone supplier. According to the agreement, Cisco will supply its Aggregation Services Router 9000 Series to Telstra’s carrier Ethernet platform and support a range of bandwidth-intensive, content-based services such as video. Other details of the deal were not disclosed.

Moreover, service providers like Cogent Inc. (COGT), Softbank and Verizon Wireless (VZ) have selected the Cisco ASR 9000 as their next-generation edge routing platform. This increased customer wins will drive revenue at Cisco.

According to the Cisco Visual Networking Index, the use of video and mobile

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