GURNEE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 19, 2000--
TeraBridge teams with VINA Technologies, Advanced Switching
Communications, Flexion Systems, and Newbridge Networks to demo interoperability of diverse technologies
TeraBridge Technologies Corp., leading developer of call and
connection control software for broadband networks, today announced it
will host a demonstration at the COMNET tradeshow in Washington, D.C.
that will show interoperability of multiple vendors' hardware and
software products. The demonstration, taking place between Jan. 25-27,
will feature technologies from VINA Technologies, Advanced Switching
Communications (ASC), Flexion Systems, TeraBridge Technologies, and
Newbridge Networks. The demonstration will prove that ATM has evolved
to the point where carriers can now converge and deliver voice, data,
and video services over a unified network, while also dramatically
reducing their costs and dependencies on legacy equipment.
All members participating in the demonstration are part of the
ATM Local Telephony Alliance, a new trade consortium created to
promote the interoperability of emerging Asynchronous Transfer Mode
(ATM) technologies. The demonstration will be taking place in
TeraBridge's booth No. 1706, which is located on the main floor at
COMNET. ALTA will also be exhibiting at COMNET (booth No. 1182) and
will provide information about membership, as well as its mission of
promoting the development of cost-effective, fully integrated local
exchange networks using ATM for voice and data services. Other ALTA
members exhibiting at the show include Convergent Networks, booth No.
1646; VINA, booth No. 1762; and ASC, booth No. 575. Flexion will have
personnel on hand in TeraBridge's booth No. 1706, which will also
include Newbridge's MainStreetXpress 36170 switch.
"This demonstration illustrates that interoperable,
next-generation networks are available today, and can provide carriers
with a wealth of services that will create distinct market
advantages," said Gary Brown, president of TeraBridge Technologies.
"All of ALTA's members bring dynamic solutions to the evolution of ATM
and this particular demonstration is a fantastic way to show off some
of these capabilities."
About the Demonstration:
The Broadband Central Office will be equipped with a variety of
ATM vendor hardware and software products from the five ALTA members
participating in the demonstration.
At the customer premise, the Multiservice Xchange(TM) (MX)
Integrated Access Device (IAD) from VINA Technologies will be
connected directly to the customer's LAN and telephone equipment to
deliver voice, video, data and Internet services. The Flexion
BusinessGuardian(TM) X300(TM) system will then integrate voice and
data applications into one unit, enabling employees to access them
directly from their phone or PC. Multiple services' traffic will be
carried over a single connection to the service provider network (T1
ATM and ISDN Primary Rate Interface).
At local central offices, ASC's broadband services access
platforms, the A-1000s, aggregate multiservice traffic from multiple
customers onto single high-speed copper or fiber connections to an ATM
switch and provide QoS. The MainStreetXpress(TM) 36170 from Newbridge
Networks provides high-speed ATM switching functions for voice, data
and video services, connecting to and from the PSTN and Internet while
preserving QoS. The entire call connection and control sequence is
monitored and managed by TeraBridge's PathMinder(TM) software suite.
PathMinder directs traffic from all customers to the PSTN, the
Internet or other data networks. PathMinder, running on an attached
server, provides SS7 interworking to and from the PSTN using SS7
signaling and call management, which turns the MainStreetXpress into a
virtual Class 5 switch when combined with the software's ability to
also provide records for billing and administration.
About TeraBridge Technologies Corporation:
Privately held and located just outside of Chicago in Gurnee,
Illinois, TeraBridge Technologies develops innovative software that
provides cost-effective intelligent networking solutions for the
telecommunications carrier and switching markets. As part of a joint
venture with Newbridge Networks Corp., TeraBridge is committed to
redefining the economics of how communications are exchanged-through a
software-driven, call and connection control platform that instantly
brokers a voice, video, or data session over a virtual pathway. For
more information, call TeraBridge at 1-847-782-2000 or visit our
website at www.terabridge.com.
About VINA Technologies:
VINA Technologies is a leading, worldwide provider of advanced
integrated access solutions. Marketed by service providers, the
intelligent, multiservice, carrier-class solutions provide small and
mid-sized businesses and branch offices reliable, competitive access
to the exploding information economy. For service providers, VINA's
solutions simplify the provisioning and management of telephony,
Internet, video, data and other value-added services, while providing
true voice/data convergence and a simple migration path from TDM- to
ATM-based networks. For end users, the solutions provide key business
benefits including reduced telecommunications service and equipment
costs.
About ASC:
Advanced Switching Communications is a leading provider of
carrier-class, broadband services access platforms for next-generation
networks. ASC's product family, winner of Data Communications
magazine's "1999 Hot Products Award," helps service providers deploy a
wide range of broadband services profitably while dramatically
lowering costs. ASC's revolutionary technology builds state-of-the-art
software flexibility into telecommunications hardware to enhance the
performance of the access network and bring unprecedented levels of
network access to the enterprise. Interoperable with the industry's
leading next-generation equipment manufacturers, ASC equipment is
successfully deployed by a range of competitive local exchange
carriers (CLECs) and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) both
domestically and internationally. ASC is privately held and
headquartered in Vienna, Virginia. ASC's management team is comprised
of executives from high technology industry leaders including 3Com,
AT&T, Netrix and U.S. Robotics. More information about ASC is
available online at www.asc1.com.
About Flexion Systems:
Flexion Systems designs, manufactures and markets products and
services to provide one-stop communications and IT solutions
specifically for the rapidly growing small business segment - to help
them best utilize and integrate voice and data communications
capabilities to the fullest. Flexion Systems is not just another
technology company -- it is an innovative, entrepreneurial
organization made up of seasoned industry executives, talented
technology experts, and a dynamic marketing/sales team. Flexion
Systems is based in offices in San Francisco in the US and Chippenham
in the UK and is backed by leading investors from both sides of the
Atlantic. The Flexion Systems solution is an integrated communications
platform that brings together the benefits of voice, data and fax
communications and powerful business applications to make a growing
business more successful in a competitive world. Built on existing and
emerging standards it enables a seamless migration from the
technologies of today to the newer ones like DSL and VoIP. |
