Eicon Technology Verifies Interoperability With Leading
DSLAM Vendors' Equipment
MONTREAL, QUEBEC-- JUNE 28, 2000
Eicon's DIVA 2430 and DIVA ADSL USB Offer Full DSLAM
Interoperability, Reducing Customer Premise Installation Time and
Costs
Eicon Technology recently demonstrated full interoperability of
its DIVA 2430 Ethernet+USB Modem and DIVA ADSL USB with Full-Rate
ADSL equipment (up to 8 Mbps) from leading DSLAM (Digital
Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer) manufacturers. These include:
Advance Fiber Communications, Alcatel, Cisco Systems, ECI Telecom
(Hi-Focus), ECI Telecom (Pulse-Comm), Ericsson, Fujitsu Network
Communications, NEC, Newbridge Networks, Next Level
Communications, Nokia, Nortel Networks, Orckit Communications,
PairGain Technologies, Paradyne, Samsung Telecommunications and
Siemens.
Until now, widespread Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
product interoperability has been a major telecommunications
industry challenge, due to the number of DSLAM vendors and the
wide variety of available equipment. This has made it very
difficult for telephone companies to cost-effectively deploy the
high-speed Internet access technology and for consumers to
successfully install and use ADSL as the broadband Internet access
option of choice.
With Eicon having successfully demonstrated interoperability of
its DIVA 2430 and DIVA ADSL USB with equipment from the leading
DSLAM vendors, the company's ADSL solutions have been proven to
reduce the many installation and configuration problems that the
telcos are facing. In addition, Eicon's ADSL products offer
consumers and businesses an easy way to take advantage of the
speed of ADSL.
"Eicon's continued promotion of DSLAM interoperability will allow
ISPs and telephone companies to confidently and easily deploy
Eicon's ADSL products, providing users with guaranteed hassle-free
connectivity," said Ken Gingrich, Eicon's Senior Vice President,
Worldwide Sales & Marketing Operations. "By making our ADSL
products interoperable with equipment from all the leading DSLAM
vendors, we are guaranteeing the ease-of-use and deployment that
Eicon products have always been known and recognized for."
DIVA 2430 Ethernet+USB ADSL Modem
Eicon's DIVA 2430 is a versatile user-friendly solution for
Internet surfing and for connecting telecommuters and home office
users to corporate networks over high-speed ADSL lines. The DIVA
2430 features both USB and Ethernet ports, enabling two users to
enjoy simultaneous Internet access. Connecting the DIVA 2430 to a
hub extends high-speed Internet access to many more users. It
supports VPN technology, enabling secure connections to corporate
networks over the Internet, saving long-distance WAN charges. The
DIVA 2430 can be easily and speedily deployed with no intervention
from service personnel, increasing profitability while reducing
support requirements.
DIVA ADSL USB
Eicon's DIVA ADSL USB modem is the ideal solution for home,
telecommuter and SOHO users to obtain Plug-and-Play high-speed
Internet access. The DIVA ADSL USB requires no installation or
support by telephone companies or ISPs, making it perfect for the
non-technical user. In addition, its flexibility allows users to
talk on the phone or send a fax, while surfing and downloading,
all on a standard telephone line. In addition, the DIVA ADSL USB
supports both Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) over ATM (PPPoA) and
PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE).
Firewall Application Included
Eicon's DIVA 2430 and DIVA ADSL USB are the first available ADSL
modems to include ZoneAlarm(TM) from Zone Labs Inc.
(www.zonelabs.com), an easy-to-use Internet security utility to
help provide protection against security risks associated with
always-on broadband connections.
Eicon Technology Corporation
Eicon Technology Corporation is a worldwide provider of Internet
access products. The Company develops, markets and supports
hardware and software products for connecting PCs and network
servers to the Internet and corporate networks and supplies
communications cards for unified messaging servers and voice over
IP gateways. Eicon's products are sold in more than 80 countries
through a network of channel partners, telecommunications
companies and Original Equipment Manufacturers. Eicon's shares
are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "EIC."
Information about Eicon and its products is available at
eicon.com.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Eicon Technology Corporation
Kip Heuertz
Senior Director of Corporate Marketing
(972) 417-5500
kiph@eicon.com
or
Eicon Technology Corporation
Kim Lachapelle
Manager, Investor Relations
(514) 745-5500
kimla@eicon.com
or
Mindstorm Communications
Chaim Haas
(212) 320-2133
chaas@mindstormcomm.com
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