Silicon Investor (SI) -- The First Internet Community

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Technology Stocks : Newbridge Networks -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: zbyslaw owczarczyk who wrote (11983)	6/23/1999 8:42:00 AM
From: zbyslaw owczarczyk	Respond to of 18016

NEWS RELEASE TRANSMITTED BY CANADIAN CORPORATE NEWS FOR: CROSSKEYS SYSTEMS CORPORATION NASDAQ SYMBOL: CKEY TSE SYMBOL: CKY JUNE 23, 1999 CrossKeys: MaxLink's Wireless BroadBand Benefits from CrossKeys Resolve Performance Management KANATA, ONTARIO--CrossKeys extends performance management solution to one of the fastest-growing technologies in telecom -- wireless broadband access CrossKeys Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: CKEY; TSE: CKY), today announced that MaxLink Communications selected CrossKeys Resolve(r) software to provide service level management for its state-of-the-art broadband wireless network. MaxLink is a world innovator in Local Multipoint Communication/Distribution System (known as LMCS in Canada, LMDS in the US) and is deploying the first network of its kind in Canada. "The broadband capability and wireless flexibility of LMCS supports the advanced telecommunications applications of today and tomorrow," says Joel Bell, Deputy Chairman of MaxLink. "CrossKeys provides a scalable performance management solution that allows us to offer, monitor and document the exceptional quality of our service in addition to its inherent flexibility and speed of deployment." CrossKeys Resolve software will enable MaxLink to offer competitive Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to its LMCS customers. SLAs, which are standard in the industry for fixed, wireline services to large corporate clients, are extremely important for MaxLink as it rolls out broadband wireless service. SLAs set the ground rules for what services the carrier delivers and the customer's expectation for the quality of those services. Setting SLAs demonstrate a service provider's confidence in the service being offered and gives credibility to sales teams meeting with prospective customers. "The CrossKeys business value is the way our software establishes the credibility of service offerings. This is the foundation for customer relationships," says Ian McLaren, President and CEO, CrossKeys. "We have demonstrated how we can adapt to emerging technologies and the special needs of new service providers. Wireless broadband is an exciting technology and CrossKeys is at the forefront of the performance management issues associated with it." The CrossKeys software will monitor and report on key performance metrics in MaxLink's service offering. In this way, MaxLink's innovative wireless access to an Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) backbone become transparent to the end-customer. With CrossKeys Resolve software, MaxLink will be able to serve its customers better by effectively capturing all relevant service objectives and reporting on these over time. CrossKeys Resolve software will draw data from MaxLink's Newbridge-centric network, including the special radio interfaces that have been integrated with Newbridge's industry-leading MainStreetXpress 36170 Multiservices Switch. Specifically, CrossKeys will be monitoring the thousands of Permanent Virtual Channels (PVCs) which are the communication links customers purchase from MaxLink. CrossKeys takes this raw data and through sophisticated programming, provides incisive intelligence on how the network is performing and the quality of the services being delivered to the customer. LMCS/LMDS refer to high frequency broadband wireless systems operating in the 28 GHz band, licensed to deliver data, Internet, voice, video, and multimedia services to business and residential customers. Unlike conventional cable or wireline technology, LMCS uses a broadband wireless communication link to connect customers to a high-speed telecommunications backbone. This means, for example, that a building internally wired with its own Local Area Network (LAN) does not have to physically connect through wires with the large, high-speed backbone of a service provider network. This so-called "last mile" can introduce some of the more difficult challenges in telecommunications, in terms of transmission speed or cost of installation. Wireless access to the powerful network backbones means quick deployment for a corporate Wide Area Network (WAN) because no cable has to buried under the ground. Instead, MaxLink uses a small receiver and network interface unit to link customers to the network. About MaxLink MaxLink Communications Inc. is a company organized to develop and operate new telecommunications services. It is licensed in Canada to provide a range of voice and high-speed telecommunications services through the use of 28GHz radio frequencies. The consortium members are: Joel Bell; Stephen R. Bronfman, through Claridge (SRB) Inc.; Capital Communications CDPQ Inc.; Seymour Epstein; James D. Meekison with Robert Bradshaw; Société Gasbeau; and US Wavelink Telecommunications Inc. For further information: MaxLink, Joel Bell, (416) 367-7001, jbell@maxlink.net About CrossKeys CrossKeys Systems Corporation (www.crosskeys.com) is a leading developer of service, network, and element management solutions for telecommunication service providers, helping them gain a competitive advantage in deregulated markets. CrossKeys combines a commitment to research and development with experience in the world's most demanding telecommunication markets to deliver highly advanced software applications. A strategic partner with telecommunications equipment manufacturers such as Newbridge, Siemens and Ascend as well as Systems Integrators such as EDS, CrossKeys products help service providers deliver differentiated services, implement new technologies, and manage multiple vendor networks. CrossKeys has been ISO 9001 certified since 1995. CrossKeys Systems Corporation is a public company whose common shares are listed for trading on NASDAQ (CKEY) in the United States and on The Toronto Stock Exchange (CKY) in Canada. CrossKeys and logo are registered trademarks of CrossKeys Systems Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders and are acknowledged by CrossKeys Systems Corporation. See Related News Releases: June 03, 1999-CrossKeys records biggest sale to date of CrossKeys Resolve(r) software May 04, 1999-e.spire Communications recognized with CrossKeys Award for Service Innovation April 12, 1999-CrossKeys demonstrates performance management leadership in TeleManagement Forum presentations

To: zbyslaw owczarczyk who wrote (11983)	6/23/1999 8:57:00 AM
From: Peppe	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 18016

ZO, So, how the analyst got 0.89?!!!!!!!!!! My guess is CSFB, like many other analysts, have not revised their estimates on NN earnings. This is a tremendous upside opportunity for current NN shareholders. All NN has to do is solve its supply management issues and get back on track. The fundamentals seem solid. I like the Stanford Telecom move very much, as long as the RF revenue doesn't negatively impact gross margins. As you know ZO, the LMDS business is in its infancy and margins in the first couple of years will be tight. Cheers, Peppe