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To: garrick le who wrote (49546)	7/7/1998 7:08:00 PM
From: Darren	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 61433

It has a very significant patent using coax cable for just about every connection (telephone,computer and CATV). You mean an improvement on "mainframe" cable? <g> Perhaps you could take this one to a chat room...

To: garrick le who wrote (49546)	7/8/1998 8:06:00 AM
From: Narotham Reddy	Respond to of 61433

PSINet Bundles Internet Service With Ascend Hardware Offers Full-Service Solutions Through Reseller Channels PR Newswire - July 08, 1998 07:40 Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Benefit from Channel-Friendly Integrated Internet Solutions HERNDON, Va., July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- (Nasdaq: PSIX) PSINet, the first commercial Internet Service Provider (ISP), announces a joint reseller program with Ascend Communications (Nasdaq: ASND), a leader in WAN networking solutions, to bundle PSINet Internet service with Ascend's award-winning Pipeline(R) products. The integrated services provide remote access to small-office home-office (SOHO) users, telecommuters, mobile workers, and remote offices. The service is also attractive for medium-sized businesses looking for comprehensive Internet services. These bundled packages are currently available through national distributors such as Ingram Micro, Tech Data Corp., and Merisel. This joint reseller program is designed to simplify the selection, ordering and distributing processes associated with integrating Internet solutions into small and medium-sized businesses. This alliance also allows PSINet to expand its reseller base, targeting distinct markets with industry-proven products. PSINet's alliance with Ascend provides smaller businesses with complete and cost-effective Internet access solutions for capabilities such as e-mail, file transfer and Web access. With this agreement, PSINet continues to build a foundation for embracing indirect sales models, including heightening its current channel program and making value-added reselling more appealing for VARs and their customers. This program is currently limited to North American customers. "All parties benefit with this alliance: smaller businesses benefit with integrated Internet solutions at reasonable cost; resellers benefit by being able to offer complete, turn-key solutions; and PSINet and Ascend benefit by being able to target additional markets through these channels," said Rick Frizalone, PSINet's vice president of Business Development and Strategic Alliances. PSINet services bundled with Ascend's award-winning remote access solutions comprise an attractive package for resellers and end-users alike. Resellers are able to offer name brand, top-rated products and services through preferred channels with a single order. Resellers also collect commissions directly from PSINet based on the type of program and the length of contract they secure. Commissions range from $250 to $2,000. Reseller customers may further benefit from package discounts ranging from $295 to $995 on setup and monthly access fees. End-users benefit by purchasing an affordable, reliable Internet package, comprised of well-known brands, and they are billed with a single invoice. "We're pleased to offer a comprehensive Internet solution to small and medium-sized businesses through this agreement with PSINet," said Roger Boyce, vice president/general manager for Enterprise Access at Ascend. "Now, organizations can put the highest quality WAN solutions and reliable, cost-effective Internet services to work in their businesses and purchase them through a familiar model." Package Types: PSINet LAN ISDN Service (On Demand 128K ISDN bandwidth)+ Ascend Pipeline 50 Routers or Ascend Pipeline 130 LAN-on-Demand provides "on-demand" Internet solutions for small companies and branch offices that need full Internet access for their LANs but are not yet ready for a full-time dedicated connection. LAN-on-Demand dial-up services are available nationwide: LAN-ISDN offers ISDN connections up to 128K. The Pipeline 50 connects to a central site over an ISDN BRI line. Multiprotocol routing and bridging allows remote users to simultaneously access resources. The Pipeline 50 is available in either an S/T or U interface, and its features include SNMP management, Telnet remote management, SYSLOG, unlimited user capacity and, as with all pipeline products, the optional Secure Access firewall. The Pipeline 50 is used by remote offices that require dial-up network access. The Ascend Pipeline 130 is a family of dedicated and dial-up remote access routers designed for corporate sites with expanding Internet connectivity needs or remote offices connecting to the corporate LAN. PSINet InterFrame Service (56K, 256K and T1 Bandwidths) + Ascend Pipeline 50, Ascend Pipeline 130 and 220 Routers InterFrame is a superior solution for companies that need a full-time connection to the Internet, combining a dedicated leased line and Frame Relay technology to manage bandwidth and traffic. InterFrame is available nationwide at the full range of connection speeds to handle all corporate requirements. The integrated functionality and optional security features of the Pipeline 130 router provides an easy migration path from ISDN to Frame Relay or dedicated leased-line services as well as backup for mission-critical applications. The Pipeline 220 remote access router offers open WAN-to-LAN access and comprehensive security options in a single unit. It is ideal for organizations that need to maintain a tightly protected LAN for internal data transactions while permitting the outside world free access to Web servers, FTP sites and other "public" resources.