NETRIX and Packet Engines Partner to Provide Voice
Over Gigabit Ethernet Solutions; Packet Engines To
Resell Netrix Voice Over IP/Frame Relay Products
August 18, 1998
HERNDON, Va., Aug. 17 /PRNewswire/ via
NewsEdge Corporation -- NETRIX Corporation
(Nasdaq: NTRX), a leading Voice over IP/Frame
Relay gateway supplier, and Packet Engines, a
worldwide leader in gigabit networking solutions,
today announced that they have entered into a
distribution agreement. As specified in the
agreement, Packet Engines will market and sell
NETRIX's range of Voice over data products for use
in special projects such as integrated services
metropolitan area networks (MANs). The NETRIX
products include the newly-announced Network
Exchange 2201 for branch/remote offices, the
mid-range Network Exchange 2210 which scales up
to several thousand ports, and the multi-service
Network Exchange 2550 ATM switch which provides
central office solutions.
As shown in previous demonstrations, the Network
Exchange Gateway family with Vodex(TM) Voice
over IP/Frame Relay software seamlessly
interoperates with Packet Engines' PowerRail(TM)
family of enterprise routing switches to support
voice over routed Gigabit Ethernet, proving the
viability of high- speed transport of voice and data for
enterprise users.
The non-exclusive contract covers a term of three
years, and Packet Engines gains worldwide rights
to sell NETRIX's entire product line. Packet Engines
has already placed the first order with NETRIX
against this agreement for a contract awarded in
Washington State.
"We are very pleased to be working with NETRIX as
a partner for industry- leading voice solutions," said
Bernard Daines, president and CEO of Packet
Engines. "NETRIX's products provide a wide range
of features that make them an excellent solution for
integrating voice into large scale networks based on
wire-speed routing and Gigabit Ethernet."
NETRIX's solutions provide a field-proven, scalable
voice solution that preserves the advanced call
features of the PBX. NETRIX supports the IP Type of
Service (ToS) mechanisms, ensuring voice and data
integrity within the network. NETRIX incorporates
award-winning patented voice compression
techniques in its gateways. Coupled with innovative
IP to Frame Relay gatewaying, the NETRIX solution
provides the most features at the lowest cost per
port of any gateway on the market today.
NETRIX president and CEO Lynn Chapman said,
"We look forward to working with Packet Engines, a
pioneer in the field of gigabit technology. This
agreement marks the start of what we feel will be a
beneficial relationship for us both."
NETRIX and Packet Engines exhibited together for
the second time at the Networks '98 Expo in
Birmingham, UK, June 23-25.
Packet Engines Incorporated was founded by
Bernard Daines in 1994 to develop networking
solutions delivering gigabit performance and
enterprise reliability. The company, a founding
member of the Gigabit Ethernet Alliance, is now
providing high-performance gigabit networking
solutions directly and via a variety of industry
partners. Packet Engines' products include high-
performance routing switches, hubs, network
interface cards and intellectual property licenses.
Visit www.packetengines.com for additional
information.
NETRIX Corporation is a worldwide provider of voice
and data networking products. NETRIX products are
designed to transport voice over data networks to
enable its customers to realize significant cost
savings. Combining patented, switched,
compressed voice technology and advanced
networking capabilities, NETRIX delivers networking
solutions that improve network performance and
achieve substantial operational savings.
NETRIX's customers include multinational
corporations, emerging service providers, and
government agencies in over 60 countries
worldwide.
Corporate headquarters are located at 13595 Dulles
Technology Drive, Herndon, Virginia 20171. Phone:
703-742-6000 or 800-949-2737; Fax: 703-742-4048;
Internet: netrix.com.
SOURCE NETRIX Corporation
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