Thursday November 16, 7:30 am Eastern Time
Press Release
eNetSecure Selects Blue Wave Systems ComStruct for Latest Telecommunications Security System
CARROLLTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 16, 2000--Blue Wave Systems Inc. (Nasdaq:BWSI - news) has announced that eNetSecure Inc., a leading provider of scalable network security solutions and a subsidiary of Applied Signal Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:APSG - news), is using its ComStruct(TM) building blocks for communications processing in its new telecommunications security system.
The Model 2600 Telecommunications Intrusion Detection System (TIDS), also known as IceMon, detects unauthorized network access through computer-to-computer modems behind the network firewall and will be used in both the public and private sectors to provide comprehensive monitoring of breaches in network security.
eNetSecure is using the ComStruct PCI/C6400 communications processing platform in this new system -- one of the first commercially available products that provides monitoring of dial-up traffic, which is often used by computer intruders or hackers as a 'back door' into the network. The robust Model 2600 security system is also expandable and can evolve to defeat new forms of intrusion attempts via high-speed Internet attacks and other data transfer formats. Blue Wave Systems revenue from eNetSecure exceeds $250,000 to date.
``Using ComStruct enabled us to develop an entry-level system based on the PCI platform with full expandability to the high-density, carrier-class CompactPCI® platform,'' said Don Halsey, Program Manager at eNetSecure. ``As both platforms share a common architecture, Blue Wave Systems has delivered a scalable and flexible solution with a much simpler migration path.''
``The eNetSecure system represents yet another application area benefiting from the power and flexibility of the ComStruct line,'' said Kevin Parslow, executive vice president for Blue Wave Systems. ``With the continuing evolution of the converged network, flexible security systems such as the Model 2600 will become increasingly important.''
Frost & Sullivan project the U.S. intrusion detection market to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 61 per cent, according to an April 2000 report. The market researcher forecasts that the market was worth $62.3 million in 1999 and that revenues will grow to $1.71 billion in 2006.
Blue Wave Systems' ComStruct is a set of modular and scalable communications processing building blocks that includes hardware, software and DSP resources. ComStruct enables telecom infrastructure equipment manufacturers to develop, test and deploy carrier-class wireless and wireline technology for applications ranging from 3G wireless to Voice over IP.
Optimized for high-density processing, the PCI/C6400 offers a combination of up to four 200-MHz Texas Instruments TMS320C6201 processors, providing a peak processing power of 6400 MIPS. The board provides network interfaces including a dedicated real-time system controller in a single slot. The PCI/C6400 has the same architecture as Blue Wave's ComStruct CPCI/C6400 board, providing a clear application migration path between smaller-scale PCI-based systems and larger-scale, high-density CompactPCI based systems.
For more information on Blue Wave Systems and the ComStruct line, including a PCI/C6400 datasheet, visit bluews.com.
eNetSecure, Inc., a subsidiary of Applied Signal Technology, Inc., is a provider of scalable network security solutions to the rapidly emerging network security marketplace. The Company can provide a range of solutions from design and development to product level solutions. For additional Company-related information, visit the Company's web site located at enetsec.com or contact Brian Offi at (408) 830-2200.
Applied Signal Technology, Inc., the parent company of eNetSecure, Inc., designs, develops, manufactures and markets advanced digital signal processing equipment to process a wide range of telecommunications signals for commercial and government applications. For additional Company-related information, visit the Company's web site located at appsig.com.
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 and FACT are trademarks of Blue Wave Systems Inc. All trademarks are acknowledged.
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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