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To: pat mudge who wrote (7394)	11/16/1998 9:48:00 PM
From: MD Bryant	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 18016

From London! Monday November 16 2:43 PM ET C&W In $1 Bln Push Into European Continent LONDON (Reuters) - Cable and Wireless Plc, Britain's second biggest telecoms group, said it planned to spend $1.0 billion over five years to build a fully integrated voice, Internet and data network across continental Europe. The company, which last week announced it was abandoning a global alliance with Telecom Italia partly because of a management crisis at the Italian company, said its network would link more than 40 major European cities in 13 countries. C&W, which plans to become a leading backbone Internet provider between Europe and the U.S., said it wanted to create a sophisticated global communications network following its $1.75 billion acquisition of the U.S. Internet business of America's MCI Communications in September. ''(The investment) will underpin an aggressive growth strategy across mainland Europe by offering carrier and corporate customers highly competitive and advanced communication services,'' the group said in a statement. C&W said the investment, which is in addition to the group's intended $5.0 billion spend in Britain over the next three years, would help create 1,000 new jobs across Europe. It includes winning all necessary facilities licenses and interconnect agreements and first stage delivery of a high- speed, sophisticated backbone network using Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) technology that links 10 cities in eight countries, mainly via supplier Hermes Europe Railtel. It will also provide high-capacity fiber optic networks across Europe and provide Internet Protocop (IP) technology to more than 40 major business locations in 13 countries, C&W said. The group plans to start operations in Frankfurt and Duesseldorf this year to provide voice and data services in Germany. ''By providing significant backbone capability in Europe, we open our doors to a world-wide customer base requiring global end-to-end solutions and services including IP,'' said Stephen Pettit, executive director, global business. ''Only when IP connections can reach the highest standards of service and responsiveness first time, every time, will we unlock the real potential for the use of the technology. C&W can and will provide the standard and the benchmark to unlock that potential.

To: pat mudge who wrote (7394)	11/17/1998 12:27:00 AM
From: Gary Korn	Respond to of 18016

I apologize if the following is old news: 11/30/98 Global Telephony (Pg. Unavail. Online) 1998 WL 10350942 Global Telephony Copyright 1998 by PRIMEDIA Intertec, a PRIMEDIA Company. All rights reserved. Monday, November 30, 1998 Leveraging infrastructure with LMDS Russell Shaw Korea Telecom, South Korea's national telecommunications carrier, has selected Newbridge Networks' integrated broadband wireless communication solution for its first local multipoint distribution system (LMDS) project. The service provider is deploying the system to provide a cost-effective, high-capacity "last mile" access solution that can leverage its already existing fiber optic infrastructure to deliver simultaneous high-speed services. Newbridge describes this deployment as a multiservice network that includes both base station and customer premises equipment. The base station consists of the Newbridge MainStreetXpress 36170 multiservices switch and point-to-multipoint transmitters and receivers. The CPE includes transceivers and network interface units, which provide connectivity to inbuilding wiring for T-1, Ethernet and video applications. Available spectrum is optimally used through dynamic bandwidth allocation, which provides statistical gain in the network. On the back-office and support end, Newbridge's MainStreetXpress 46020 network manager will handle Korea Telecom's network management requirements. The system also provides billing, statistics and maintenance support. "With the advanced functionality of the Siemens/Newbridge MainStreetXpress 36170 multiservices switch, which delivers asynchronous transfer mode and integral wireless technologies as part of a broad array of multiservice and multiaccess offerings, we can offer our customers high-quality, state-of-the-art services at the best possible prices," says Dr. Hanwook Jung, a top member of Korea Telecom's Wireless Multimedia Team. In deploying the network, Korea Telecom believes it will be the first established telephony service provider worldwide to offer LMDS. Although in North America, with the LMDS auctions, LMDS commitments have been made mainly by new service providers, says Alain Brabeau, director of product management for Newbridge's Wireless Networks division, "in many other parts of the world, a lot of the incumbents are looking at this technology as a means for them to extend their reach and become more flexible." Broadband wireless is another access means for carriers to deploy their networks, he says. "Since wireless is part of the network and services platform, this was a logical extension for Korea Telecom," he maintains. The system saw its first tests early in 1998 and should be ready for intensive deployment beginning in the first quarter of 1999. "One of first things [Korea Telecom] wanted to do was a lot of testing through all four seasons," Brabeau says. The carrier wanted to assess rain and propagation factors, as well as test service coverage, he says. Any LMDS testing depends on what type of high-speed telephony services will be offered and where, he notes. LMDS was not the only option open to Korea Telecom. But Brabeau views other access architectures, such as digital subscriber line (xDSL), as potentially complementary in certain cases. "You could use LMDS to provide wireless connectivity to a building, but use xDSL solutions within the building." Word Count: 446 11/30/98 GPHY (No Page) END OF DOCUMENT

To: pat mudge who wrote (7394)	11/17/1998 12:31:00 AM
From: Gary Korn	Respond to of 18016

11/16/98 PR Newswire 08:00:00 PR Newswire Copyright (c) 1998, PR Newswire Monday, November 16, 1998 HiFive Networks Announces New Software Solution to Ease Network Support For Cisco Routers HiFive Networks Introduces New RouterAssistant Software to Enhance Efficiency Of Cisco Router Configuration LOS ALTOS, Calif., Nov. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Software startup HiFive Networks(TM) today announced a new network support software solution designed especially for Cisco router configuration. Top executive and engineering talent from leading network vendors Newbridge Networks, Ungermann-Bass, Hewlett- Packard and others, have come together to deliver new RouterAssistant, the first and only web-based network support solution designed specifically for campus and mid-sized enterprises that improves the efficiency, accuracy and safety of configuring Cisco (Nasdaq: CSCO) routers. HiFive!(TM) RouterAssistant software performs automated audit, backup and restore of Cisco router configurations, and it offers intuitive, web-browser based, online configuration for tasks normally performed through the Cisco IOS(TM) Command Line Interface (CLI). Since most enterprise networks today are managed by multiple administrators, or even multiple organizations such as an outsourcer or a systems integrator, HiFive! RouterAssistant provides an efficient way to manage workflow that ultimately reduces the complexity of network support. In addition, RouterAssistant has a certified Cisco Management Connection to CiscoWorks2000, Cisco's new family of products based on Internet standards and technologies for managing Cisco enterprise networks and devices. "CiscoWorks2000 and HiFive! RouterAssistant integrate smoothly through Cisco Management Connection," said Jim Turner, manager for Enterprise Management Partnerships at Cisco Systems. "Cisco encourages valuable third party solutions like HiFive!'s which enhance the productivity and effectiveness of our customers' network support staff." "Network management systems have become increasingly complex. The tools often introduce new concepts and new ways of administering which can require extensive training. I often hear complaints from network administrators that these systems do little to reduce day-to-day work load," said Ron Morita, president and CEO of HiFive Networks. "My co-founders and I formed HiFive! to deliver software solutions which alleviate complexity for network administrators; reduce risk of errors and enhance existing management processes. Our first product, HiFive! RouterAssistant, makes the configuration of Cisco routers more intuitive, safe and efficient." HiFive! RouterAssistant network support software is ideal for both advanced administrators proficient with CLI, and the rapidly growing pool of administrators who prefer a Graphical User Interface. Whichever interface the user prefers, configuration changes are automatically logged for efficient network auditing and troubleshooting. Client software is accessed through Java- enabled web browsers for dynamic, anytime, anywhere network management. This web-based solution saves valuable time, money and aggravation for network administrators who must respond quickly to network problems whether they are on or off campus. "Configuring routers are critical to proper network operation," said Dennis Wong, senior systems manager at NVIDIA(TM). "As a rapidly growing company with a business critical network, RouterAssistant's auditing, logging and GUI features will be a welcome tool for both novice and advanced administrators to manage our growth efficiently." "HiFive Networks has created a powerful solution that adds value to Cisco's network management offerings. Network managers will appreciate RouterAssistant's web-centric design and advanced features to speed network recovery," said Elisabeth Rainge, research manager at International Data Corporation. "HiFive!'s focus on productivity issues, workflow and outsourcers is a strong approach to network management and makes a lot of sense." Bundled with HiFive! RouterAssistant are value-add graphical managers for Cisco 2500, 4000, 4500, and 4700 series routers. Graphical managers for other router series will be available in 1999. RouterAssistant is a complete standalone configuration management system. RouterAssistant is also an ideal complement for customers who use CiscoWorks2000. Campus network administrators can work collaboratively with network managers in the enterprise Network Operations Center. HiFive Networks is a start-up co-founded by Ron Morita, a network management industry veteran, with 15 years of experience in advanced communications software. As a vice president at Ungermann-Bass and assistant vice president at Newbridge Networks, Morita has led numerous network management teams and pioneering efforts in web-based network management. The HiFive! co-founding team has more than 18 years of experience in network management. With experience from Cisco, DigitalLink, Texas Instruments, Hewlett-Packard and others, the HiFive! team has delivered advanced ATM, router and systems management software. Pricing and Availability RouterAssistant will be available in December, 1998 directly from HiFive Networks' web site hifivenetworks.com. Pricing is based on network size and begins at U.S. $995 for five routers. Information about HiFive!(TM) RouterAssistant may also be found on the Cisco web site cisco.com in the CiscoWorks2000, Certified Cisco Management Connections Catalog. About HiFive Networks HiFive! is a dynamic software company in Silicon Valley focused on delivering practical network support solutions that ease day-to-day network administration tasks. Ideal for campus, medium and small enterprise networks, HiFive! applies the latest Java and web-based software and networking technologies to create applications which deliver significant added value and improve efficiency of network support personnel. For more information visit http:// www.HiFiveNetworks.com. NOTE: HiFive! and HiFive Networks are trademarks of HiFive Networks, Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. /NOTE TO EDITORS: Screenshots available/ /CONTACT: Nancy Donegan of Interprose, Inc., 408-871-8853, or nancy_donegan @interprosepr.com, for HiFive Networks/ 07:45 EST ---- INDEX REFERENCES ---- COMPANY (TICKER): Newbridge Networks Corp.; NEWBRIDGE NETWORKS CORP. 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