I cut the part of the ASND/ALA alliance extension announcement which seems to me to be the most relevant. Can someone tell me what part of the network, or market segment this is targeted to. The first part doesn't seem to be targeted towards the carriers, maybe the second part (is this the core?), anyway, I'm no network engineer, so ...
"The products to be developed in the alliance include a IP Service Access Gateway (DANA/Data Application Networks Adapters), based on Ascend's next generation IP-forwarding technology and Alcatel's networking software, that can be deployed in conjunction with Alcatel's market leading ADSL systems throughout the world. It creates new services for network operators such as Virtual Private Networks, quality of service and billing mechanisms. The new product, along with Alcatel's ADSL, wireless local loop or satellite solutions will enable service providers to more rapidly roll out high-speed data services to businesses and consumers, effectively 'paving' the last mile of the Information Superhighway.
Alcatel and Ascend will also jointly develop a high speed "router on a card" that will combine Ascends high speed forwarding technology and Alcatel's high speed switching technology to be included in the Alcatel 1000 BBX high capacity node. As announced in March 1998, Alcatel is building an advanced line of network switching solutions based on a modular architecture. This new card will enable Alcatel's customers to offer high speed networking capabilities on these switching products. "
Thanks, Matt
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