MacLellan may have an axe to grind. It's hard to say. The other analysts seem much more balanced --- tip-toeing into the water. If all the US analyst who brought out reports over the last two days eventually bring out upgrades, NN will be on its way. I know I get over-exuberant and want everyone to see the same winning strategies I do, but analysts as a rule are skeptics --- the doubting Thomases of Wall Street.
Will we have to wait another quarter for the Street's respect? Possibly. And from this vantage point it seems like an eternity. From the other side --- after Q1 numbers are out --- it'll seem like a blink in time. My last daughter is finishing her first year at UCLA yet it seems like yesterday she went off to kindergarten.
And, now, from the ATM Year Conference:
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Major Networking Vendors Collaborate To Demonstrate Interoperability of Multi-Protocol Over ATM (MPOA) Switching Solutions during ATM Year '98, In San Jose, CA, on June 4
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SAN JOSE, Calif., June 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Major internetworking vendors Bay Networks, Cisco Systems, FORE Systems Inc., and Newbridge Networks announced today that they will collaborate in a demonstration of Multi-Protocol Over ATM (MPOA) interoperability testing at the ATM Year '98 Conference and Exhibition in San Jose, CA on June 4, located in The ATM Applications Showcase booth. This is the third time that multi-vendor MPOA interoperability demonstrations have been conducted, reinforcing the industry's growing commitment to the development and advancement of this Layer 3 switching standard.
In addition, leading networking vendors 3Com, Alcatel, Cabletron Systems, GN Nettest, Harris and Jeffries, IBM, Interphase Corporation, Visual Networks, Network Associates, RADCOM, Trillium Digital Systems, Wandel & Goltermann Technologies, and Xylan Corporation are committed to supporting ongoing interoperability testing efforts for MPOA-based solutions that enable enterprise customers to take advantage of a standards-compliant next generation Layer 3 switching architecture.
"It's great to see the number of major networking vendors supporting the development of a standards-based internetworking solution that leverages ATM as a backbone technology," said Mike McConnell, Director of Enterprise Management and LAN Programs at Infonetics Research, Inc. "End-users demand a standards-based solution before they feel comfortable deploying new technology into a multi-vendor LAN environment. This continued progress will help to alleviate some of their concerns."
The MPOA interoperability demonstration will involve a broad range of Bay Networks, Cisco Systems, FORE Systems Inc., and Newbridge Networks equipment. The demonstration will show several degrees of interoperability and connectivity including:
1) MPOA clients registering with other vendors' MPOA servers using LAN Emulation (LANE) v2;
2) Multiple vendors' MPOA servers communicating with one another using Next Hop Routing Protocol (NHRP);
3) MPOA clients from one vendor passing video traffic to MPOA clients from another vendor via short-cut Switched Virtual Circuits (SVCs).
The upcoming demonstration will highlight the combination of LANE v2 and NHRP interoperability openly displayed between multiple vendors. These are major components of the MPOA specification, which was ratified in July 1997. With LANE v2, MPOA provides a seamless migration for legacy networking infrastructures, allowing users to protect existing investments in hubs, switches, routers, Network Interface Cards, and cabling, while adding scalability and resiliency to LANE. With NHRP, multiple MPOA servers can communicate with one another, exchanging short-cut ATM path information. This combination of LANE v2 and NHRP in MPOA dramatically increases the scalability of the routing infrastructure, without sacrificing overall internetworking performance. LANE v2 and NHRP are also key components when extending MPOA into the wide area, where ATM-based carrier infrastructures can be used to provide internetworking services to enterprise users.
In San Jose, the participating networking vendors will exhibit video streams over IP throughout the multi-vendor demonstration network.
3Com
3Com Corporation has built over 1,000 ATM networks worldwide in the last two years. 3Com's customers range from small enterprises to large-scale ATM networks for enterprises that require multiservices across the LAN and WAN. 3Com's ATM strategy is centered on supporting industry standards. 3Com is committed to MPOA implementations in its enterprise system solutions. The company has a proven record of delivering system solutions that optimize the flexibility for customers using standards-based ATM networking. 3Com was the first to ship standards-based LAN Emulation (LANE) and the first to ship standards-based Inverse Multiplexing for ATM (IMA) in the industry. 3Com's strategy is to offer customers a broad array of powerful ATM internetworking options, including high-performance Layer 3 Switches, Fast IP over ATM (using existing Layer 2 edge-switches) and MPOA. For more information, please visit www.3Com.com.
Alcatel
Alcatel's Enterprise and Data Networks Division (EDD) is a leading provider of data and voice communications solutions for public and private networks throughout the world. The Alcatel 1100 LSS(R) LAN Switch features ATM, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet uplinks and supports Layer 3 switching, LAN Emulation, multicast, directory-enabled services, dynamic buffering and both SNMP and RMON management. Alcatel EDD has built more than 400 major WAN data networks, including 65 national carriers and is the number one supplier of voice communications solutions in Europe with the Alcatel 4400. Alcatel Alsthom (ALA) is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). For more information, visit alcatel.com.
Bay Networks - Where Information Flows
Bay Networks, Inc. (NYSE: BAY) is a leader in the worldwide networking market, providing a complete line of products that serve corporate enterprises, service providers and telecommunications carriers. The company offers frame and ATM switches, routers, shared media, remote and Internet access solutions, IP services and network management applications, all integrated by Bay Networks' Adaptive Networking strategy. With headquarters in Santa Clara, California, Bay Networks markets its products and services around the world, providing 7x24 support coverage. For additional information visit the company's World Wide Web site at baynetworks.com or call 800-8-BAYNET.
Cabletron Systems
Cabletron Systems, a recognized leader in high performance computer networking products, provides dependable network access and communications to millions of people throughout the world under its Smart Networking architecture. With scaleable products designed for Fortune 1000 enterprise networks, service providers and small businesses, Cabletron provides simple, reliable and cost effective business solutions for the information age. For more information about Cabletron contact Betsey Winckler at 603-337-2588.
Cisco Systems
Cisco Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSCO) is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. News and information are available at cisco.com. For more information about Cisco Systems, contact Robert Barlow at 408-527-5018.
FORE Systems
FORE Systems is a leading global supplier of networking solutions based onan Intelligent Infrastructure designed to handle the networked applicationsof today and tomorrow. FORE's Networks of Steel(TM) deliver the increased capacity, reduced complexity and unparalleled flexibility and scalability necessary to build networks that last. Thousands of enterprise and service provider customers worldwide have put FORE Systems' solutions at the heart of their networks. For more information on FORE's Networks of Steel, call 888-404-0444 or visit the FORE Systems web site at www.fore.com.
GN Nettest
GN Nettest, a subsidiary of Great Nordic, is a leading worldwide designer, marketer, and manufacturer of innovative test and measurement solutions. Products include test equipment, analyzers, software, and services for the development, installation, and maintenance of data communications, fiber optic, and telecommunications networks. Under the banner "Total care for networks," GN Nettest markets in more than 60 countries. For more information about GN Nettest and its products please visit the company's website at gnnettest.com.
Harris & Jeffries, Inc.
Harris & Jeffries, Inc. is the industry's leading Ultimate ATM software source. Its flagship product line, Soft-ATM(TM) includes ATM Signalling, ILMI, PNNI Routing, IP-over-ATM, LAN Emulation-Client, LAN Emulation-Server (LES, BUS, LECS), Frame Relay-to-ATM Interworking (FRF.5), and Frame Relay-to-ATM Service Interworking (FRF.8) subsystems. The company's products also include High-Performance Frame Relay(TM) software. H&J provides its source code to networking manufacturers, OEMs and integrators worldwide. Its software incorporates high-performance, advanced architecture, and a leading-edge engineering toolkit to enable customers to achieve fast time-to-market, reduced development costs and technically advanced products with market- leading performance capabilities. H&J's expertise includes ATM, frame relay, network management, SNMP, RISC, real-time operating, embedded and proprietary systems. Its products are in use by over 100 major networking companies worldwide. T/N: (781) 329-3200 E-mail: info@hjinc.com URL: http//www.hjinc.com. For more information about Harris & Jeffries contact Christopher Berluti at 617-329-3200.
IBM
The IBM Networking Hardware Division (NHD) develops and manufactures industry-leading networking technologies and products, providing global end-to-end solutions, for Token-Ring, Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet, ATM, IP and SNA networks. Headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC, IBM NHD also provides consultation, education, service and support worldwide to help customers achieve their business objectives. IBM's networking solutions are featured on the company's website at networking.ibm.com. For more information about IBM contact John Simonds at 919-254-9732.
Interphase
Interphase Corporation (Nasdaq: INPH) is a leading international supplier of server connectivity solutions for enterprise network applications requiring high-speed LAN, high capacity storage and remote access communications. The company's broad product line includes performance-proven I/O attachments for ATM, FDDI, Fast Ethernet, Fibre Channel, ISDN, and synchronous communications for mid-range to high-end servers and embedded architectures. Interphase products are designed for reliable performance in mission critical environments and are backed by ISO 9001 manufacturing excellence and comprehensive customer support programs. Additional information about Interphase and its products is available through the company's web site at iphase.com or by contacting Michael Eckley at 214-654-5325.
Visual Networks
Visual Networks is the leading provider of ATM analysis and management systems for field operations and remote analysis. The company's award-winning family of CellBlaster products are designed to help ATM equipment developers, carriers and large end users install and troubleshoot ATM networks as they are deployed and maintain those networks once operational. Visual Networks headquarters are located in Rockville, Maryland with offices in Hudson, Massachusetts. URL: visualnetworks.com; telephone: 978-568-0600 or 888-638-2638. For more information about Visual Networks contact Sheryl Schultz at 508-647-0044.
Network Associates
Network Associates' Total Network Visibility Suite builds on the industry-leading Sniffer(R) technology -- including the industry's largest collection of protocol decodes -- providing expert analysis to automatically pinpoint and analyze network problems, and recommend solutions for fixing them now and preventing them in the future. The ATM Sniffer Network Analyzer, a part of the Total Network Visibility Suite, is a portable fault and performance management tool specifically designed for troubleshooting and optimizing client/server applications over cell-based networks. Its monitoring and advanced diagnostic capabilities observe your ATM network, confirming connection setups and automatically decoding ATM transport and LAN protocols -- helping avoid downtime and maximizing network efficiency.
With headquarters in Santa Clara, California, Network Associates, Inc., formed by the merger of McAfee Associates and Network General, is a leading supplier of enterprise network security and management solutions. Network Associates' Net Tools Secure and Net Tools Manager offer best-of-breed, suite-based network security and management solutions. Net Tools Secure and Net Tools Manager suites combine to create Net Tools, which centralizes these point solutions within an easy-to-use, integrated systems management environment. For more information, Network Associates can be reached at 408-988-3832 or on the Internet at http://www. nai.com.
Newbridge Networks
Newbridge Networks (NYSE: NN, TSE: NNC) designs, manufactures, markets and services networking solutions to organizations in more than 100 countries. Newbridge leverages its relationship with 15 Affiliate companies, and strategic alliances with Siemens and 3Com Corporation to deliver seamless, end-to-end solutions. Newbridge customers include the world's 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. For more information about Newbridge Networks contact Melissa Moffi at 703-736-5740.
RADCOM
RADCOM is a leading network test equipment manufacturer. The company specializes in the design, manufacture, marketing and support of a line of high-quality, integrated, multitechnology test solutions for LANs, WANs and ATM. RADCOM's test and analysis equipment is used in the development and manufacturing of network equipment; the installation of networks; and the ongoing maintenance of operational networks to facilitate real-time identification, diagnosis, isolation and resolution of network problems. RADCOM's sales network includes over 30 distributors in 35 countries worldwide and over 14 manufacturer's representatives across North America.
Trillium Digital Systems
Trillium Digital Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of communications software solutions for computer and communications equipment manufacturers. Trillium develops, licenses and supports standards-based communications software for the Signaling System 7 (SS7), Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM), Integrated Services Digital Networks (ISDN), Frame Relay, V5, Internet Protocol (IP) and X.25 communications protocols. Trillium is also developing solutions for software fault tolerance, Software on Silicon, Java and other emerging technologies. Trillium has licensed its source software to more than 200 companies worldwide for use in a broad range of switching, network access, service platform, operating system and test equipment products. Additional company and product information is available on the Web at trillium.com. You may also contact Kimberly Billingsley at 310-442-9222.
Trillium and Trillium Digital Systems are registered trademarks of Trillium Digital Systems, Inc.
Wandel & Goltermann Technologies, Inc.
Wandel & Goltermann Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: WGTI), located in Research Triangle Park, NC, offers a full spectrum of network analysis solutions to enhance the productivity of networking professionals and to Maximize Network Availability for end-user networks. Wandel & Goltermann's solutions include the NetForce, Domino, DA-30, LinkView and Domain product families as well as a wide range of complementary telecommunications test offerings and services. Wandel & Goltermann Technologies, Inc. is part of the worldwide Wandel & Goltermann Group. Company information is available at wg.com. For more information, please contact Laura Streeter at 919-941-5730.
Xylan Corporation
Xylan Corporation is one of the leading campus switching vendors in the world. Its products integrate LAN switching, ATM switching, layer-three switching, and wide area switching, over a wide range of interfaces and media. Xylan's switches are distinguished by advanced architectures and chip designs, and by any-to-any translation. The same XOS software is available in a full range of Xylan switches, from a small workgroup Ethernet switch to a large multi-layer backbone switch. As a result, a Xylan network delivers cohesive services.
Xylan's Switched Network Services take switching to the next step: a comprehensive set of services, including DHCP, network address translation, LDAP, RADIUS, DNS, multicast switching and routing, RSVP, broadcast management, policy-based configuration, and multi-layer accounting. Many of these services are already shipping. More information is available on Xylan's Web page at www.xylan.com.
The company and product information referenced in this press release is protected in whole or in part under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws.
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