PCCW Signs Supply Agreement for Netopia DSL Routers
Leading Communications Company Selects Netopia's R910 Router to Provide
Multi-Access Service to Business Customers in Asia
ALAMEDA, Calif., March 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Netopia, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTPA), a market leader in broadband gateways and Web platform software designed for distributed, small and medium enterprises, today announced that Pacific Century CyberWorks Limited (NYSE: PCW; SEHK: 0008, ADR), one of Asia's leading integrated communications companies, has signed a supply agreement for Netopia DSL routers.
Through this agreement, Netopia's R910 router and PCCW's Multi-Access service will provide business class connectivity and support for small and medium enterprise customers throughout Hong Kong. This service also includes support for ADSL service. The Netopia R910 router fulfills PCCW's service requirements, including firewall protection, virtual private networking (VPN), and PPPoE and NAT functionality.
"We are proud to enter this alliance with Netopia," said Tony Lee, Assistant General Manager, Business Internet Solutions and Commercial Business at PCCW. "The R910 router offers easy built-in features and the ability to upgrade, which are major benefits to our customers. With a Netopia office located here in Hong Kong, we have easy access to excellent sales, marketing and technical support. Netopia's flexibility and accessibility will enhance PCCW's leadership position in Hong Kong."
"Netopia is excited about our alliance with PCCW, Hong Kong's leading broadband provider," said David Wong, vice president, Asia Pacific at Netopia. "The deployment of the R910 router for their Multi-Access service, as well as ADSL service, will be a major contributor to Netopia's growth in Hong Kong and in Asia."
R910 features include:
-- Plug and play configuration without entering an IP Address
-- Built-in firewall to protect LAN resources from Internet intruders
-- Secure VPN to provide restricted access to LAN resources over the
Internet
-- NAT and dynamic MultiNAT for secure Internet connectivity, access to
LAN-based servers, and dynamic use of multimedia applications
-- Built-in 4-port 10-BaseT Ethernet hub
-- User configurable telnet server port
-- Random Retry: a new scheduled connection type which attempts to bring
connection up 3 times as quickly as possible, then backs off
1-5 minutes per retry
-- DNS/Web server mapping
-- The ability for multiple workstations to send ICMP ping sessions to one
server host
About PCCW
Pacific Century CyberWorks Limited, the Hong Kong-listed flagship of the Pacific Century Group, is one of Asia's leading integrated communications companies. From its market-leading position in Hong Kong, PCCW is focused on building shareholder value by leveraging synergies between its core businesses and partners, and by delivering customer-led total solutions throughout Asia. PCCW provides key services in the areas of: integrated telecommunications; broadband solutions; mobility and connectivity; narrowband and interactive broadband (Internet Services); business e-solutions; data centers and related infrastructure.
For more information on PCCW, please visit our Website at www.pccw.com.
About Netopia
Netopia, Inc. develops, markets and supports broadband gateways and Web platform software designed for distributed, small and medium enterprises, small offices/home offices, and multi-PC households. Netopia enables carriers and service providers to improve their profitability with expanded broadband service offerings. These bundled service offerings often include DSL or cable service bundled with security, VPN, voice over broadband, and eSite and eStore hosting with eCare.
Netopia's broadband gateways are interoperable with all major central office equipment suppliers, including Alcatel, Cisco, Copper Mountain Networks, Ericsson, Lucent Technologies, Nokia, Paradyne, Siemens, and Zhone Technologies. Netopia has established strategic distribution relationships with leading carriers and service providers including BellSouth, Comcast, Covad Communications, Earthlink Network, Everdream, France Telecom, Hong Kong Telecom/PCCW, MegaPath Networks, SBC Communications, Telecom Italia, Verizon, and WorldCom group.
Headquartered in Alameda, Calif., Netopia's common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market(R) under the symbol "NTPA." Further information about Netopia can be obtained via phone 510-814-5100, fax 510-814-5021, or on the Web at www.netopia.com.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:
Portions of this release that are not statements of historical fact may include forward-looking statements. Statements regarding Netopia, Inc.'s beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future are forward- looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Netopia, Inc.'s actual results could differ materially. Prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Further, Netopia expressly disclaims any obligation to revise or update any of the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events or developments after the date hereof. Netopia does not undertake to update any oral or written forward looking-statement that may be made by or on behalf of Netopia. For more information concerning Netopia and risk factors that may affect Netopia's future results and may cause actual results to vary from results anticipated in forward-looking statements, investors should review Netopia's public filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available by calling Netopia at 510-814-5260 or online at www.sec.gov.
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CONTACT: Diva Sze of Netopia, Inc., +1-852-2460-2288, or dsze@netopia.com
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