Newbridge Networks Launches Industry's First Integrated
DWDM Platform for Metropolitan Area Networks
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FOR: NEWBRIDGE NETWORKS CORPORATIONTSE SYMBOL: NNC
NYSE SYMBOL: NN
OCTOBER 19, 1998
KANATA, ONTARIO--Networking Platform Offers Carrier-Class Survivability
Newbridge Networks (NYSE: NN; TSE: NNC) has taken a lead in
integrating asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) with optical
networking technology, launching the industry's first integrated
dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) platform. Developed
jointly with Newbridge(r) Affiliate Cambrian Systems Corporation,
this scalable, cost-effective networking solution is designed
specifically for carriers providing service in metropolitan area
networks. By combining DWDM-based transport with an ATM core
infrastructure, this innovative solution provides a robust,
resilient platform for transporting and delivering multiple
services from a seamless, managed platform.
Newbridge is the industry's first vendor to demonstrate a solution
that delivers ATM-based Distributed Service Delivery in
metropolitan area networks. As a result, carriers and service
providers can provide mission critical applications such as
Internet Protocol (IP), frame relay, private line and cell relay,
using a scalable, flexible common network infrastructure based on
optical networking technology.
Deployed on the Newbridge MainStreetXpress(tm) 36170 MultiServices
Switch, the ATM/DWDM integrated switching and transport platform
enables service providers to maximize usage of their existing
optical fiber cable infrastructure. By integrating switching and
transport onto a single platform, carriers and service providers
can simplify their overall network architecture and enhance their
network and service management capabilities, thus reducing their
capital and operational costs.
This platform is fully managed by the industry-leading
MainStreetXpress 46020 Network Manager, which manages service
providers' entire networks from a single, integrated platform,
offering network and service management, network monitoring,
technical support and troubleshooting.
"By combining the ATM and DWDM onto a single platform, we have
taken a lead in offering service providers the best of both
worlds," said Olwyn Walter, Assistant Vice President, Switching
Products Group Marketing, Newbridge Networks. "In addition to
providing a highly scalable network infrastructure with
multi-service capability, the ATM/DWDM platform offers network
protection and rapid restoration, ensuring carrier-class survivability.
Newbridge Networks is demonstrating the transmission of live data
traffic over the ATM/DWDM platform at NETWORLD+INTEROP'98 in
Atlanta, Georgia, from October 21 to October 23.
Newbridge Networks designs, manufactures, markets and services
networking solutions to organizations in more than 100 countries.
The Company leverages its relationship with a growing family of
Newbridge Affiliate companies and strategic alliances with Siemens
and 3Com Corporation to deliver seamless, end-to-end solutions.
Newbridge customers include the world's 300 largest
telecommunications service providers and more than 10,000
corporations, government organizations and other institutions.
Founded in 1986, the Company employs more than 6,000 people on
five continents. News and information are available at www.newbridge.com.
Newbridge, logo are registered trademarks of Newbridge Networks Corporation.
MainStreetXpress is a trademark used by the Siemens / Newbridge
alliance for comprehensive solutions in broadband communication.
No agency relationship, partnership, or joint ownership of a legal
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