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To: Dennis R. Duke who wrote (5346)	12/2/1998 10:28:00 AM
From: Roy F	Respond to of 8358

Cabletron Announces End-to-End Solution for Cable Modem Services; Offering Cable Companies Standards-Based Solutions Ensuring Interoperability December 2, 1998 08:08 AM ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 2, 1998--Addressing the needs of cable system operators that are deploying cable modem services to their customers, Cabletron Systems CS , today announced an end-to-end solution which enables Multiple System Operators (MSO) to share high-speed network access through cable with multiple users or devices. Cabletron's solution includes a Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS) module for the award-winning SmartSwitch Router (SSR) 8000/8600, a family of cable routers for the home and enterprise, as well as superior network management applications for cable operators based on SPECTRUM. Best Performing Switch Router for Cable Headends Cable operators are faced with the need for ever increasing bandwidth, traffic prioritization and Quality of Service (QoS) as they look to deliver new services such as Internet access, Voice-over-IP and video-on-demand. The SSR offers an unparalleled ability to route or switch packets based on the application level information in Layer 4, or on the traditional source destination in Layer 3 - this is a key feature needed by a cable operator. Owning 33% market share in the Layer 3 chassis-based switching market and having been independently tested by such firms as the Tolly Group, Mier Communications and Harvard Laboratories, the SSR has proven to be the industry leader in the gigabit switch router space. It is no surprise that the SSR is the ideal backbone solution and is being implemented in cable headends across the country. Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS) for the SSR Expanding the value of the SSR to cable headend operators, the CMTS module for the SSR 8000/8600 offers a unique one box solution that conserves precious space in the cable headend. Offering a four upstream and one downstream configuration, the SSR 8000/8600 CMTS module can terminate in excess of 30,000 DOCSIS cable modem sessions, making this the most scaleable system in the marketplace today. "Cable operators can now deploy cable modem services in a multivendor environment with acceptance of the DOCSIS 1.0 standard for interoperability," said Peter Rudnicky, Director of Broadband Products for Cabletron. "In addition to supplying MSOs solutions that support the DOCSIS standard, Cabletron is demonstrating its commitment to the cable industry by offering the highest performing products coupled with aggressive pricing." Cable Routers for the Home and the Enterprise With industry estimates of over 1 million cable modems already installed, there's a need to share the high-speed network access through cable with multiple users or devices. Available today, the SSR 245 offers a powerful, cost-effective solution for connecting a small-office LAN and workgroup networks to an Ethernet backbone and the Internet via a cable modem. Everyone on the LAN will have transparent, shared access to Internet services and wide area networking, saving access costs. The SSR 265, the newest model of the SSR 200 family of routers, will be a DOCSIS-compliant router with an integral cable modem and will offer the same robust TCP/IP routing functions as the SSR 245. Both products offer exceptional security features required by both enterprise and home users such as VPN (tunneling and encryption)and firewall; and QoS and Constant Bit Rate (CBR) through DOCSIS 1.1. SPECTRUM - The Cable Network Manager Network management services are rapidly becoming a critical issue for the cable industry. As the number of users and services grow, MSOs will be under increasing pressure to guarantee service availability at competitive prices. Service provisioning, device monitoring, fault capture isolation, backward compatibility with existing cable plant, and user-based accounting will be critical components of the MSO's ability to deliver profitable service to their customers. SPECTRUM manages and monitors a significant number of devices, ideal for an industry that controls millions of customer locations on a nationwide scale. With its modular design, ability to support proprietary management protocols, and Service Level Agreement (SLA) capabilities, SPECTRUM is the only network management system positioned for managing cable industry networks of all sizes. To enable the management of DOCSIS compliant devices, Cabletron with key MSOs is developing a DOCSIS management module to support the MIBs as specified by the DOCSIS OSSI specification. Through the DOCSIS management module, SPECTRUM will offer the cable industry an integrated platform on which to centralize system control, including multivendor support for CMTS, cable modem and Radio Frequency (RF) equipment. Pricing and Availability The CMTS module for the SSR 8000/8600 is priced at $14,995 and will be available in limited quantities for evaluation in Q1 '99 with volume shipments in Q2 '99. Available today, the SSR 245 is priced at $649; the SSR 265 will be available in Q2 '99. About Cabletron Cabletron Systems, the premier provider of enterprise-class networking solutions, delivers dependable network access and communications to millions of people worldwide. 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. Cabletron's web site can be reached on the Internet at: cabletron.com.

To: Dennis R. Duke who wrote (5346)	12/2/1998 10:29:00 AM
From: Roy F	Respond to of 8358

Cabletron and Zenith Announce Cable Modem Interoperability Testing; Zenith Cable Modem and Cabletron Cable Headend Use DOCSIS Standards to Seamlessly Exchange Information December 2, 1998 08:22 AM ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 2, 1998--To ensure interoperability between cable modems and cable headend products, Cabletron Systems CS and Zenith Electronics have agreed to utilize the SmartSwitch Router 8000/8600 Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS) module with Zenith's Homeworks Pro(tm) cable modem for joint interoperability testing. Both Zenith and Cabletron support the MCNS/DOCSIS standards, which specify the transport of high-bandwidth data-over-cable infrastructure. Both Cabletron and Zenith announced products at the Western Cable Show which will support the DOCSIS standard. About Cabletron Cabletron Systems, the premier provider of enterprise and carrier-class networking solutions, offers dependable network access and communications to millions of people throughout the world under its Smart Network 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. Cabletron's World Wide Web site can be reached on the Internet at cabletron.com. About Zenith Zenith Electronics Corporation, based in Glenview, Ill., is a long-time leader in electronic entertainment products, including digital set-top boxes and cable modems. Zenith's World Wide Web site can be reached on the Internet at zenith.com.

To: Dennis R. Duke who wrote (5346)	12/2/1998 10:30:00 AM
From: Roy F	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 8358

Cabletron Selected to Present At Giga InformationGroup's "The Emerging Technology Scene" Conference, December 7-9, 1998 December 2, 1998 08:50 AM ROCHESTER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 2, 1998-- Networking Leader Hand-Picked to Demonstrate its Policy Management/Quality of Service (QOS) Capabilities Cabletron Systems announced today that it has been selected as one of a handful of vendors named to give on-stage product demonstrations/technology presentations at Giga Information Group's "The Emerging Technology Scene: Giga's Showcase for IT Innovation" to be held December 7-9, 1998 in La Quinta-Palm Springs, California. Cabletron was the sole networking vendor chosen to present by Giga senior analysts, who used a strict set of criteria to select the best competitive submissions. Other vendors participating in "The Emerging Technology Scene" include IBM, Sybase Inc., Oracle, GTE Internetworking, MCI WorldComm Advanced Networks and Compaq Computer. Within the Giga conference, Cabletron will participate in TechnoVista IV, entitled "The Network of the Well-Connected Enterprise" to be held Tuesday, December 8th at 2pm. Cabletron will demonstrate its leading-edge Policy/QOS solutions for superior control of application, computing, and transport infrastructures. The networking leader will feature its SPECTRUM management and SmartSwitch Router capabilities. "We are pleased that Giga Information Group has awarded Cabletron this opportunity," said Trent Waterhouse, Cabletron's senior architect and conference speaker. "Our demonstration will affirm that Cabletron is able to offer one of the strongest Policy/QOS solutions available among IT vendors." Giga Information Group's "The Emerging Technology Scene" is a dynamic and interactive forum where timed product demonstrations are presented before a high level audience of CIO's, senior level end-users, and investors. Companies represented include Estee Lauder, American Greetings, BMG Entertainment and Bank of America. The event will spotlight the most cutting-edge technology of 1999 in five technology sectors -- desktop, web, server, network and a catch-all category that includes multimedia and gaming. The format is unique in that not only will innovative technologies be previewed, but also followed immediately by live evaluations from a panel of senior level end-users and audience electronic polling. About Cabletron Cabletron Systems, the premier provider of enterprise and carrier-class networking solutions, offers 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. Cabletron's World Wide Web site can be reached at cabletron.com Cabletron, SmartSwitch, SmartSwitch Router and SPECTRUM are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cabletron Systems