Diamond Lane Expands Interoperability to Include
Efficient's SpeedStream 5010 ATM DMT ADSL Remote
Access Unit
July 8, 1998
PETALUMA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE) via NewsEdge
Corporation --
Leading DSL Supplier Offers Multiple End-to-End
Solutions for the End-User
Diamond Lane Communications, a leader in central
office-based Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) equipment,
and Efficient Networks, a leading supplier of ATM/DSL
customer premises equipment (CPE), announce
expanded interoperability.
Diamond Lane's Speedlink(TM) System will seamlessly
interoperate with Efficient's SpeedStream(TM) 5010
ATM/ADSL remote access unit and is compliant with
the Industry Standard DMT ADSL at up to 8 Mbps. The
complete, end-to-end ADSL solution will be available to
service providers in August 1998.
This latest end-to-end DMT ADSL solution from
Diamond Lane and Efficient Networks offers service
providers another option for their growing DSL customer
base. To effectively serve the DSL market, service
providers must be able to meet varying customer
demands. With Efficient's ATM/ADSL remote access
unit, Diamond Lane adds an ideal solution for remote
networking and LAN extension.
"Regardless of which DSL flavor the service provider
chooses to offer, the end-user benefits from competitive
technologies within the market. New developments in
each category drive the progress of all configurations
forward, ultimately providing the end user with the
highest quality product," says Lee Doyle, vice president
of International Data Corp. "By adding a DMT-standard
end-to-end solution to its line of DSL services, Diamond
Lane can offer service providers expanded DSL options
for the end-user."
Individuals and workgroups will benefit from this new
end-to-end ADSL solution that provides cost-effective
remote access for Internet/Intranet applications such as
telecommunicating and LAN connectivity. Providing
seamless compatibility with Diamond Lane's
Speedlink(TM) system, Efficient's SpeedStream 5010
ATM/ADSL remote access unit provides an
industry-standard 10Base-T Ethernet interface. This
enables individual computers or existing workgroups to
connect to the network using a standard cable.
Configuration changes are not necessary for computers
with an existing Ethernet interface.
"By working with expert CPE manufacturers like Efficient
Networks, Diamond Lane is able to offer service
providers end-to-end standard DMT ADSL services at
competitive price points," says Ron Young, vice
president of marketing at Diamond Lane. "Efficient
Networks has demonstrated a commitment to developing
CPE for multiple DSL technologies including this ANSI
standard DMT version. Diamond Lane will continue to
work with Efficient to leverage their aggressive
developments and assist in the widespread deployment
of open interface DSL offerings."
"Efficient Networks' latest CPE solution is an ideal
technology for remote network access by individuals
and workgroups," says Greg Langdon, vice president of
marketing at Efficient Networks. "By using Efficient's
CPE devices, Diamond Lane can now easily deliver
Ethernet-to-Internet DSL and broadband solutions to
their small office customers."
Diamond Lane's end-to-end solution will be available in
August 1998. The SpeedStream 5010 can be purchased
now through Efficient Networks or through Diamond
Lane directly.
Technology Background
Diamond Lane Communications is the first supplier to
offer an ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) based,
multi-service, digital subscriber line access multiplexer
(DSLAM) in the commercial marketplace. The company
markets the Speedlink ADSL-ATM system which
enables customers to move data 200 times faster than
with conventional modems. The Speedlink system
currently supports CAP (Carrierless Amplitude and
Phase Modulation) and 2B1Q line codes. Next
generation products will support other delivery
platforms and line codes.
Components of the Speedlink system include the access
multiplexer, a DiamondView element management
system, a DiamondCraft diagnostic and troubleshooting
craft interface application and CPE.
Diamond Lane Communications Corp., based in
Petaluma, Calif., is one of the first companies in the world
to commercially offer DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) data
access. Privately held, the company is a worldwide
technology leader in xDSL solutions, enabling a variety
of high-speed data applications via its Speedlink system,
a DSLAM (Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer)
based on ATM standards. Its mission is to enable
network and service providers to offer today's NetSet
power users, corporate telecommuters and small
businesses economical, high-speed access to the
Internet, as well as other data services. For more
information contact Diamond Lane: 707/793-7000; Web
site: dlcc.com
Diamond Lane and Speedlink are trademarks of Diamond
Lane Communications Corp.
Efficient Network's SpeedStream cell-based DSL CPE
products are designed for network service providers to
enable deployment of a new class of remote access
applications, including very large file transfers, image
distribution, video conferencing and other multimedia
applications. Efficient has leveraged its existing, proven
ATM technology to provide a high degree of integration
and interoperability for its DSL CPE products.
SpeedStream products are differentiated through the use
of industry-tested silicon software technology, with an
emphasis on simple installation and configuration to
minimize management and support costs. Efficient
Networks is a registered trademark and SpeedStream is a
trademark of Efficient Networks Inc.
For more press information, please contact Anne
Watkins of Imagio Technology Advertising & Public
Relations at 206/625-0252 or anne@imagio.com.
CONTACT: Imagio Public Relations | Kristin Nerup,
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