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Toshiba Participates in Telecom 99 in Geneva
Source: PRNewswire
GENEVA, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba Corporation will celebrate
the "computer network society" at TELECOM 99 with an exploration
of the technologies that will revolutionize Internet-based
communications in coming years. At the center of the company's
approach is the empowering concept of Dynamic Virtual Private
Networks -- innovative Internet-based telecommunications supported
by leading-edge capabilities in infrastructure access, the
infrastructure backbone and mobile multimedia. Visitors to the
Toshiba stand will see all these in action and get a glimpse of the
potential of Dynamic VPN in fast-access, high-capacity networks
offering significant enhancements in usability, security, manageability
and cost-efficiency.
As communications infrastructure makes the shift to Internet
Protocol (IP) based systems, telecommunications are becoming
increasingly flexible, versatile and less expensive. Virtual Private
Networks (VPN) are emerging as an effective means of easily
constructing cost-efficient private telecommunications networks on
public networks or the Internet. Now, Toshiba takes the concept a
major step forward with Dynamic VPN, a 21st century Internet
platform featuring enhanced network security and reliability and
supporting high quality, seamless operation across computer
networks. Dynamic VPN brings to users the ideal in IP
communications: anywhere, anytime telecommunications that meet
all needs.
Toshiba's president and CEO, Mr. Taizo Nishimuro, will participate in
the panel at the opening session of TELECOM 99's Infrastructure
Summit on October 11, from 14:30 to 17:30.
Major Toshiba Exhibits
Infrastructure Backbone
10G Network Protection Equipment for Submarine Cable Networks
Submarine optical cable networks connect the world-but their
essential operations can be interrupted through fiber failure, cable
damage and any number of other causes. Toshiba provides the high-
performance, high- reliability protection equipment that keep
networks up and running. The company's latest 10G network
protection equipment incorporates integrated switching with a
self-healing function.
Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS)
A key technology for Dynamic VPN, MPLS achieves extremely high
packet transfer speeds. Every packet in the network is assigned a
unique label that identifies its route separately from transfer
processing. The label eliminates the extra load created by having to
examine the IP header.
Infrastructure Access
Broadband Wireless Access System
As a "last mile" solution, broadband wireless access systems offer
economic, high-speed access to the backbone network, and simple
installation, including on-demand service provision. Toshiba's point-
to-point (PTP) system meet the needs of larger enterprises, while its
shared access point-to- multipoint (PTMP) system serves smaller
businesses, SOHO and residential users.
MCNS Cable Modem
Linked to a computer, cable mode ms open up the world of secure
data communications via CATV networks. Toshiba's PCX1000, the
world's first DOCSIS cable modem certified by CableLabs(R), brings
high- speed, broadband performance to Internet access, e-mail and
e- commerce.
SkyBridge Project
SkyBridge will begin to provide high-capacity local access to
interactive service in 2002. With a constellation of 80 low-orbit
satellites, SkyBridge will deliver infrastructure to telecommunications
and Internet service providers seeking to harness the market potential
of broadband services. Toshiba supports SkyBridge's space segment
and next generation professional and residential terminals.
Mobile Multimedia
W-CDMA and MPEG4
W-CDMA, the new standard for next-generation multimedia
telecommunications, and MPEG-4, the international standard for
bringing moving images to mobile platforms, are together defining the
visual communications on portable personal equipment. Toshiba will
demonstrate their capabilities in such applications as VOD and next-
generation video phones.
MPEG-4MobileMotion(TM)
Mobile Motion is the world's first software suite to provide complete
support for MPEG-4 video streaming. All aspects of image encoding,
distribution and playback are supported by Mobile Motion's Producer,
Server and Player software, providing a total solution on regular
computers and network infrastructure, with no special hardware.
Wide-ranging applications include multimedia manuals, corporate
training and image databases.
Mobile Broadcasting System by Mobile Broadcasting Corp.
Established by Toshiba, Toyota, Fujitsu and Nihon TV-and now with
many more investors-Mobile Broadcasting Corp.(Japan) will bring
satellite-based multimedia, video and audio services to mobile users
via S-band digital broadcasts. Services will start in Japan at the end
of financial year 2001.
Key Electronic Components
As a leading innovator in electronic components, Toshiba makes a
major contribution to developing new capabilities in
telecommunications. Devices at TELECOM 99 include TX system
RISC cores, an MPEG-4 codec LSI, a W-CDMA LSI, rechargeable
batteries and LCDs.
Cellular phones and communication devices
With the explosion in popularity of cellular phones and other
communication devices, improvements in size, weight, quality and
functionality are the order of the day. Toshiba's many contributions
include low-density case materials and advances in surface-
processing technology that lower printed wiring board production
costs and improve soldering quality.
Mobile IP technology
Toshiba's mobile IP technology allows PC users to access their
home network via its unique IP address from remote locations.
Support for anywhere anytime access gives full control of all
components in the home network, including home PCs, VCRs and
digital TVs. Support for MPEG4 brings interactive video transfers to
remote access. SOURCE Toshiba Corporation
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