BC TELECOM Selects and Deploys Newbridge Networks and 3Com ADSL Access
Damn if Pat M. wasn't right again. Good pick Pat.
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Full text of press release from Canadian Corporate News)
DECEMBER 1, 1998
BC TELECOM Selects and Deploys Newbridge Networks and 3Com ADSL Access
Solutions
KANATA, ONTARIO--Solutions Chosen Based on Superior Performance,
Manageability and Support for Value-Added Services
Newbridge Networks (NYSE: NN; TSE: NNC) and 3Com Corporation (Nasdaq: COMS)
today announced that BC TELECOM has selected and deployed both companies'
comprehensive Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) solutions for its ADSL
services.
The Newbridge(r) solution was selected following a comprehensive
competitive review process, winning out over all major DSL equipment providers.
Newbridge was selected because of its product's superior performance,
manageability and support for value-added services, integrating high-density
ADSL line cards into the industry leading Siemens/Newbridge
MainStreetXpress(tm) 36170 Multiservices Switch. The switch offers BC TELECOM
unparalleled scalability and standards compliance, enabling the Newbridge ADSL
solution to interoperate with products from leading modem and router vendors,
such as 3Com. To support value-added services over ADSL, the Newbridge solution
provides a service subscription management application and flexibly partitions
management functions to network services providers and content providers,
including Internet service providers (ISPs).
"We're excited to have the support of market leaders Newbridge Networks and
3Com to help us provide our customers with flexible, high-quality solutions,"
said Dave Boroevich, Assistant Vice President of Marketing, BC TEL Advanced
Communications.
BC TELECOM also selected the Newbridge solution for its
MainStreetXpress(tm) Service Subscription Manager, which provides dynamic user
service selection management software as well as network and service management
software. The Newbridge service subscription management software and ADSL
products enable customers to dynamically select content provider services and
operate with a flexible management model where activities, such as
provisioning, billing and line maintenance, can be partially or fully
partitioned to meet user demand.
The Newbridge ADSL solution, launched in May 1998, is highly integrated and
uses the latest in asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) and discrete multi-tone
(DMT) silicon technology. Today, more than 25 service providers throughout the
world are deploying the standards-compliant ADSL solution from Newbridge.
"Newbridge is delivering much more than an ADSL transport system," said
Conrad Lewis, Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President, Access
Products Group, Newbridge Networks. "We are delivering a powerful, integrated
system that opens additional revenue streams for service providers, a solution
that is highly affordable from a total cost of ownership perspective."
3Com's OfficeConnect(r) remote ADSL router, which is interoperable with the
Newbridge ADSL solution, provides all the necessary components to deliver
rapid, cost-effective access to the Internet or corporate networks in one
affordable package. The router is equipped with full routing and bridging
capabilities, a built-in four-port Ethernet hub and all the functionality
necessary to manage its multiple users. It is designed to meet the specific
needs of remote office/branch office (ROBO) and small office/home office (SOHO)
users.
In the future, 3Com plans to support BC TELECOM ADSL services by making the
U.S. Robotics peripheral connection interface (PCI) ADSL modem and U.S.
Robotics universal serial bus (USB) ADSL modems available through select
channel partners to meet customers needs.
"3Com's wide selection of ADSL consumer modems and business routers are
easy to use, aggressively priced and feature-rich to help connect users and
provide the most satisfying customer experience," said Al Brisard, Director of
Marketing and Business Development for 3Com's xDSL group. "We are pleased to
work with Newbridge and BC TELECOM to enable high-speed Internet and corporate
network access using our channel expertise."
BC TELECOM is Canada's second largest telecommunications company. It
offers a wide range of communications services to British Columbians through BC
TEL, the province's largest provider of local and long-distance services, and
through a group of businesses focused on related telecommunications services,
including wireless, high-speed data and computer support systems. These
businesses include BC TEL Advanced Communications and BC TEL Interactive. The
shares of BC TELECOM Inc. are listed on the Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver
stock exchanges. The share symbol is BCT.
With more than 200 million customers worldwide, 3Com Corporation connects
more people to information in more ways than any other networking company. 3Com
delivers innovative information access products and network system solutions to
large, medium and small enterprises; carriers and network service providers; PC
OEMs and consumers. 3Com - More Connected(tm). News and information are
available at www.3com.com.
Newbridge Networks designs, manufactures, markets and services networking
solutions to organizations in more than 100 countries. The Company leverages
its relationship with a growing family of Affiliate companies and strategic
alliances with Siemens and 3Com Corporation to deliver seamless, end-to-end
solutions. Newbridge customers include the world's 300 largest
telecommunications service providers and more than 10,000 corporations,
government organisations 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.
3Com, OfficeConnect and U.S. Robotics are registered trademarks and More
Connected is a trademark of 3Com Corporation
Newbridge, logo are registered trademarks of Newbridge Networks
Corporation.
MainStreetXpress is a trademark used by the Siemens and Newbridge alliance
for comprehensive solutions in broadband communication. No agency
relationship, partnership, or joint ownership of a legal entity is to be
inferred or implied by the use of the term alliance.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Newbridge Networks Corporation
Christopher Fox
Media contact
(613) 591-3600
E-Mail: cfoxnewbridge.com
or
Newbridge Networks Corporation
Paul Goyette
Industry Analyst contact
(703) 736-5740
E-Mail: pgoyettenewbridge.com
or
Newbridge Networks Corporation
John Lawlor
Financial Analyst contact
(613) 591-3600
E-Mail: jlawlornewbridge.com
or
3Com Corp.
Dave Devries
(847) 262-2323
E-Mail: Dave-Devries3Com.com |
