Alcatel launches integrated firewall solution for DSL subscribers
New Speed Touch Pro with Firewall delivers powerful broadband security
Paris, January 25, 2001-Alcatel (NYSE: ALA and Paris: CGEP.PA), the world leader in
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) solutions, today announced a new addition to its Speed
TouchTM family of high-speed modems : the Speed Touch Pro with Firewall. This new
modem provides a cost-effective integrated solution combining an asymmetrical DSL (ADSL)
router and powerful firewall software, as well as the possibility to implement managed
services.
The Speed Touch Pro with Firewall combines three major advantages. Placing the firewall at
the point of network access is more secure than conventional PC-based firewall technology
and increases efficiency and manageability. It also enables managed services, meaning the
service provider can perform segmentation of its client base by differentiating services. A
third advantage is the Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet integrated in the router-installation
of software on the clients' PC's is no longer necessary, which creates more stability.
Marc Hermans, president of Alcatel's Customer Premises Division, said, "Speed Touch Pro
with Firewall has created a competitive edge for service providers. Alcatel fulfills the needs
of business customers who are seeking high-speed Internet access and high security at an
affordable price".
About ADSL
ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) transforms an operator's existing copper twisted
pair investment into a multimedia broadband distribution system. Always online and fast,
ADSL provides easy and quick Internet access via a simple mouse-click. Working on an
existing copper telephone line, ADSL's transmission speed is up to 200 times faster than
today's analog modems. ADSL's speeds range up to 8 megabits per second. ADSL supports
high-speed data communications as well as traditional telephone service on a single
telephone access line.
About Alcatel DSL
Alcatel is the world's leading supplier of DSL solutions, helping service providers
everywhere deploy an expanded range of revenue producing offerings and applications
such as high speed Internet access, voice over DSL, and video services.
Alcatel's DSL technology is also offered in an advanced range of customer premises
equipment, the Alcatel Speed TouchTM family of DSL modems, routers, and integrated
access devices supporting multi-line voice and data service over a single telephone access
line. For more information on Alcatel's DSL solutions, visit alcateldsl.com
About Alcatel
Alcatel builds next generation networks, delivering integrated end-to-end voice and data
networking solutions to established and new carriers, as well as enterprises and
consumers worldwide. With 116,000 employees and sales of EURO 23 billion in 1999, Alcatel
operates in more than 130 countries.
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