Motorola, Nortel Networks to Team on High-Performance
Internet Equipment NortelNetworks Open IP Environment
Routing Software to Support Motorola Processors,Computers
Tue Feb 08 08:31:00 EST 2000
AUSTIN and DALLAS, Feb 8, 2000 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Motorola (NYSE: MOT)
and Nortel Networks (NYSE/TSE: NT) announced today that they are collaborating
to jointly enable manufacturers to develop advanced Internet products using a
comprehensive, modular software platform incorporating Nortel Networks' Open IP
Environment routing software.
The objective is to provide an open programmable environment for manufacturers
to build next-generation equipment based on Motorola semiconductor families such
as the PowerQUICC communications processors, and on Motorola PowerPC CPUs such
as the MPC750. Developers will be able to take advantage of Nortel Networks'
Open IP Environment and Motorola's leading-edge communication processors to
build high-performance Internet solutions that are faster, more secure, more
reliable, higher quality and more profitable.
Motorola also plans to incorporate Nortel Networks' Open IP Environment in
high-end integrated computer systems from its CompactPCI product family. Nortel
Networks and Motorola intend to jointly promote Motorola PowerPC as one of the
key strategic processor architectures for the Open IP Environment.
"Together with Motorola, Nortel Networks is providing customers with Internet
functionality required for developing new networking solutions based on IP,"
said Al Delorenzi, chief technology officer, Enterprise Solutions, Nortel
Networks. "Our rapid growth in routers, combined with the growing number of
companies licensing our Open IP Environment, not only proves market acceptance,
but further demonstrates Nortel Networks' focus on building a high-performance
Internet."
Nortel Networks' Open IP Environment, announced in November 1999, is designed to
open standards and application programming interfaces for IP functions such as
routing, authentication, security, encapsulation and tunneling, as well as IP
applications like policy, networking management and accounting. Based on a
modular software architecture, Open IP can Internet-enable everything from
servers and networking processors to set top boxes, mobility devices and
personal computers. The Nortel Networks Open IP Environment makes routing and IP
software available to developers, enabling them to quickly deliver new Internet
applications and services at much lower cost. Open IP is a big step toward
building a more reliable, more secure, faster Internet and is driving a shift
from expensive, complex "Old World" routers.
Motorola, the leader in communications processors, enables system solutions
based on its integrated PowerPC families such as the PowerQUICC microprocessors.
These processors are designed for a broad range of communication applications,
ranging from Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) routers to high-end WAN and LAN
switch/routers.
"The processing strength and immense application code base of the PowerPC and of
the PowerQUICC family are attractive benefits to networking equipment
developers," said Daniel Artusi, corporate vice-president, Motorola. "Combining
Nortel Networks' Open IP Environment and Motorola's Digital DNA microprocessor
solutions will give developers extensive tools to develop programmable system
solutions. Through robust tools and support, our solutions shorten development
time and ultimately lower overall design costs. Today's announcement builds on
the on-going relationship between the companies and our efforts using the
PowerQUICC family of microprocessors in Nortel Networks equipment."
Bill Donlan, vice president, global strategic accounts, Motorola Computer Group,
added, "Motorola, through the Motorola Computer Group, has the expertise and
capability to provide developers with high-availability CompactPCI computer
systems. By being able to design Internet-ready devices quicker and at lower
cost, Nortel Networks and Motorola are taking a big step toward building an
Internet that is more available and reliable than today."
About Motorola
Motorola, Inc. is a global leader in providing integrated communications
solutions and embedded electronic solutions. These include: -
- Software-enhanced wireless telephone, two-way radio, messaging and
satellite communications products and systems, as well as networking
and Internet-access products for consumers, network operators, and
commercial, government and industrial customers.
- Digital and analog systems and set-top terminals for broadband cable TV
operators.
- Embedded semiconductor solutions for customers in the networking and
computing, transportation, wireless communications and imaging and
entertainment industries.
- Embedded electronic systems for automotive, communications, imaging,
manufacturing systems, computer, consumer and industrial markets.
Sales in 1999 were $30.9 billion. Visit us at www.motorola.com.
Nortel Networks is a global leader in telephony, data, eBusiness, and wireless
solutions for the Internet. The Company had 1999 U.S. GAAP revenues of US$21.3
billion and serves carrier, service provider and enterprise customers globally.
Today, Nortel Networks is creating a high-performance Internet that is more
reliable and faster than ever before. It is redefining the economics and quality
of networking and the Internet through Unified Networks that promise a new era
of collaboration, communications and commerce. Visit us at
www.nortelnetworks.com
SOURCE Nortel Networks Corporation
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