Thursday September 7, 7:31 am Eastern Time
Press Release
First Demonstration of Blue Wave Systems ComStruct Voice and Fax over IP Solution with Linux at Fall 2000 VON
CompactPCI System Host Running Under Red Hat Linux
CARROLLTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 2000--Blue Wave Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:BWSI - news), a leading supplier of processing technology for next-generation communication infrastructures, will for the first time demonstrate its ComStruct(TM) high density Voice and Fax over IP solution with a Linux-based system host single board computer at Fall 2000 Voice on the Net(TM) (VON). The demonstration features Linux from Red Hat, Inc. (NASDAQ:RHAT - news) and Blue Wave's ComStruct CPCI/C5421 - which includes the programmable TMS320C5421(TM) digital signal processor (DSP) platform from Texas Instruments Incorporated (NYSE:TXN - news), and Telogy Software(TM) products for Voice and Fax over IP applications in a carrier grade chassis.
According to International Data Corporation (IDC), Linux is the fastest growing operating environment on the server market (IDC Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker, April 2000). The open source operating system is also making significant inroads into telecom infrastructure developments. The ComStruct demonstration will be shown running under various operating systems (Windows NT(TM), Solaris(TM), Linux) at four exhibitor booths to provide voice over IP gateway and fax relay gateway capability between Blue Wave Systems Inc. booth No. 139 and those of Motorola Computer Group (NYSE:MOT - news), No. 154/255, Sun Microsystems Inc. (NASDAQ:SUNW - news), No. 240/242, and Texas Instruments No. 532/633.
``Through its UNIX heritage, Linux has a rich history in the telephony market and is now increasingly being adopted for carrier-grade applications,'' said Brian Carr, Product Manager at Blue Wave Systems. ``Thanks to its open source model, Linux gives developers the unique ability to customize and differentiate their products at an operating system level.''
The ComStruct Voice/Fax/Data over IP solution provides OEMs with 120 channels of voice, fax relay and V.90 modem within a single CompactPCI(c) slot in a proven, integrated deployment platform. Blue Wave Systems created this combined solution in partnership with Texas Instruments in order to allow their mutual customers to bring products to market more quickly, with reduced development risk and cost. Blue Wave's ComStruct product line also supports Linux solutions from Caldera Systems, Inc.
The premier event for the VoIP industry, the Fall 2000 VON conference will take place September 11-14 at the Cobb Galleria located at Two Galleria Parkway in Atlanta, GA, USA. The exhibition will run from September 12-14 and Blue Wave Systems will be on booth number 139. For more information on Fall 2000 VON, please visit pulver.com. If you would like more information regarding the complete ComStruct Voice/Fax/Data over IP solution please visit bluews.com or telogy.com.
About Motorola
Motorola Computer Group is a business unit of Motorola Integrated Electronic Systems Sector (IESS). The organization was formed in 1985 and is the world's leading supplier of embedded computing platforms to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for use in telecommunications, network storage, imaging, medical equipment and semiconductor production and test equipment applications. It offers design and manufacturing capabilities, as well as a broad range of service, training and systems integration capabilities. Motorola Computer Group is headquartered in Tempe, Ariz.
The Integrated Electronic Systems Sector (IESS) is part of Motorola, Inc. IESS is a leading provider of advanced electronic products and systems for customers integrating electronics into their products. Motorola IESS solutions provide the brains - the DigitalDNA - that make electronic systems smart, powerful and easy to use.
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT - news) is a global leader in providing integrated communications solutions and embedded electronic solutions. Sales in 1999 were $33.1 billion. www.motorola.com
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Incorporated is the world leader in digital signal processing and analog technologies, the semiconductor engines of the Internet age. The company's businesses also include materials and controls, and educational and productivity solutions. TI is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and has manufacturing or sales operations in more than 25 countries.
Texas Instruments is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TXN. More information is located on the web site at www.ti.com
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Blue Wave Systems is a leading supplier of high-channel Digital Signal Processing (DSP) subsystems used in telecommunication infrastructure equipment, such as voice over packet (VoIP) gateways, digital wireless communications and intelligent peripherals. The ComStruct(TM) line of telecom infrastructure communication processing subsystems was launched in January 1999. At the heart of the ComStruct(TM) line is the company's FACT(TM) software (Framework Architecture for Communication Technologies), which enables the DSP subsystem to be rapidly and effectively deployed in a variety of carrier class telecom applications. Blue Wave Systems has been a market leader in DSP board-level products since 1983. For additional information, please visit our company's web site at www.bluews.com.
ComStruct is a trademark of Blue Wave Systems Inc.
MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered trademarks of Motorola, Inc. All other names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
This press release contains forward-looking statements which are based on expectations of the Company but involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, technological change, quarterly fluctuations, integration of Mizar and Loughborough Sound Images, dependence on the defense industry, dependence on key suppliers and employees, competition, and Year 2000 compliance. The foregoing list should not be construed as exhaustive and the Company disclaims any obligation subsequently to revise forward-looking statements to reflect unanticipated events. For a further explanation of risk factors please see the Company's most recent SEC filings. The Company further cautions users who may utilize published bookings and backlog information as tools to forecast the company's revenue during a given timeframe since certain purchase orders may be subject to 1) cancellation and, 2) revision to delivery schedules.
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Contact:
Blue Wave Systems
Shreekant Raivadera
Tel: +44 (0) 1509 634461
sraivadera@bluews.com
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