DJ: Orconet and Hayes Team Up to Deliver High-speed ATM to the Desktop;
(PR Newswire 12/04 15:51:49)
Partnership Delivers Internet Access Up to 100 Times Faster Than 56K Modems
ORANGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 4, 1998--Orconet, an Internet service
provider, and Hayes Corp. (Nasdaq: HAYZQ, formerly HAYZ), a leading
manufacturer of modem, remote access and broadband products, are teaming up
to deliver high-speed ADSL (asymmetrical digital subscriber line) products
and services to California Internet users.
Orconet is the first Internet service provider (ISP) in California to
deliver ATM to the desktop utilizing Hayes' ADSL PCI Modem. The modem can
receive data up to 100 times faster than current 56 Kbps modems, and
supports drivers for Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows(R) NT 3.51/4.0/5.0.
Orconet supports the Hayes ADSL PCI Modem protocols, PPP over ATM, ATM
RFC1483, and Classical IP.
"Our goal is to keep new products and services at the forefront of our
thinking, in order to provide our customers with the best service and
options available," said Maury Rosas, Orconet's president. "The Hayes ADSL
PCI modem allows us to attain our goal."
Hayes' ADSL PCI Modem is an internal card that delivers data directly to the
desktop via ATM (asynchronous transfer mode). This connection eliminates the
need for the Ethernet connection used between the PC and most external ADSL
modems. ATM allows prioritized delivery for various applications, allowing
users to enjoy high quality voice and video transmissions while reducing
time delays, jitters and gaps.
"With ADSL technology in place, downloads, which ordinarily take minutes
with analog modems, can be performed in seconds," said Kordon Vaughn, Hayes'
ADSL product manager. "This allows users to run more graphic- and
audio-intensive applications from the Internet, as well as realize an entire
new world of interactive three dimensional applications that cannot be
experienced with today's slow access technologies."
Orconet's monthly fee for ADSL access varies depending on the level of
service ordered, but monthly access fees start at $98 a month for a one-year
commitment for 128Kbps downstream and 384Kbps upstream service. The $98 fee
includes Internet access, e-mail and all telephone line fees. The Hayes ADSL
PCI Modem is available immediately for $299. Modem installation costs are
not included.
"This early-to-market ADSL product roll out is yet another example of our
commitment to further develop our ADSL product line and continuously remain
a step ahead of our competitors," said Len Eisenstein, Hayes' vice president
of sales for the Americas. "As part of this commitment, Hayes is strongly
pursuing additional partnerships with more leading edge ISPs like Orconet to
further deploy ADSL technology."
About Orconet
With offices in Orange and San Jose, Calif., Orconet offers a variety of
Internet-related services California-wide, including residential dial-up
access and high-speed, high-bandwidth connections such as ADSL and Packet
over SONET (POS) OC-3 for companies needing high-powered access for video
conferencing and business-to-business data transfer. For more information on
Orconet, or its data communication services, call 714/997-1980, or visit
Orconet's Web site at orconet.com.
About Hayes Corp.
Hayes Corp., the company that invented computer communications via the
modem, designs and markets next-evolution ADSL, cable, and award-winning
analog and digital modem products, in addition to low-cost, high-performance
remote access servers, including Windows NT-based remote access products.
Armed with recognized brands and innovative designs, Hayes distributes its
products worldwide. For more information, visit the Hayes Web site at
hayes.com.
CONTACT: GreenLight Communications
Aleta Walther, Orconet Media Manager
949/719-6400, Ext. 107
E-mail: awalther@grnlt.com
or
Hayes Corp.
Marcy Palmer, Public Relations Manager
770/840-9200, Ext. 6094
E-mail: mpalmer@hayes.com
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