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To: P2V who wrote (2365)	12/8/1998 11:34:00 AM
From: Mika Kukkanen	Respond to of 5390

Ericsson, Nortel Networks and General Datacomm Demonstrate Key Component of MPLS Standard -- Constrained Routing Implementation will deliver vendor independent high performance networking Ericsson, Nortel Networks, and General DataComm Industries, Inc., (GDC), today announced a successful interworking demonstration of constrained routing using the label distribution protocol (LDP), a key component in the much anticipated Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) standard to deliver high-performance wide area internetworking. Constraint-based routing using LDP allows for Traffic Engineering through the set-up of Explicit Routes in an MPLS domain. In addition, it allows for the set-up of paths based on other "attributes" or "constraints" such as QoS, Pre-emption (set-up/holding priorities), etc. This is a contribution to the effort of building a better standard for carrier class IP Networks. The interoperability demo, which took place at the Nortel Networks facilities in Billerica, MA, successfully demonstrated an integrated MPLS solution. The solution greatly simplifies the traffic management and traffic engineering of future high performance internetworking systems that can enable support of Quality of Service (QoS) based applications. Interoperability of the emerging MPLS standard was demonstrated operating across a combination of Backbone Node (BN) multiprotocol router and Passport 6000/7000 switching platforms from Nortel Networks, the AXD and AXI IP and ATM switching systems from Ericsson, and GDC's APEX ATM switch platform. The demonstration of interoperability among the three companies' equipment is the result of an agreement previously announced between Ericsson and Bay Networks, and Ericsson and GDC earlier this year (March 16, 1998). The cooperative, standards-based approach will provide Telecom Operators, Service Providers, Internet Service Providers and Enterprises with open, best- of-breed, end-to-end IP/ATM based Wide Area Network Solutions. This approach is seen as one of the key enablers in a merged telecom and datacom scenario. Nortel Networks, Ericsson and GDC have drafted a proposal for the constrained routing for MPLS together with a group of industry leaders in the MPLS area. Ericsson is the leading provider in the new telecoms world, with communications solutions that combine telecom and datacom technologies with the freedom of mobility for the user. With more than 100,000 employees in 140 countries, Ericsson simplifies communications for its customers - network operators, service providers, enterprises and consumers - the world over. Please visit Ericsson's Press Room at: ericsson.se FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT Lars Östlund , Press Officer, Ericsson Corporate Relations Phone: +46 8 681 2656 or +4670 326 2656 E-mail: lars.ostlund@etx.ercisson.se Jeff Young, Nortel Networks Phone: +1 978 916-4986 E-mail: jeffyng@nortelnetworks.com Christine Byrne, General DataComm Phone: +1 203 574 1118 E-mail: christine.byrne@gdc.com

To: P2V who wrote (2365)	12/8/1998 11:40:00 AM
From: Mika Kukkanen	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 5390

Mardy, Let's not get the Symbian and Bluetooth mixed up! The Bluetooth project of course was really nothing to do with Microsoft. Endorsement of course would be beneficial. As for the Intel processors, I don't know, but can only imagine they are there to sell basic chips to the others. As I said before, I would love to know who was really behind the article, especially if you take in to account the comments that Microsoft have been reported to say concerning Symbian. The main mobile phone manufacturers of course have interst in both camps and that is no accident. Just heard some major news from Ericy...wait..it is being faxed to me now!!

To: P2V who wrote (2365)	12/8/1998 11:48:00 AM
From: Mika Kukkanen	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 5390

ALL: MAJOR NEWS FROM ERICSSON ON 3G Ericsson offers proposal to harmonize third-generation mobile communications Date: Tuesday, December 8 1998 Ericsson today announced a solution to complete the harmonization of third-generation mobile communication standards that offers equal opportunity to all operators and users worldwide. The Ericsson proposal would allow operators to migrate to third-generation (3G) mobile communications independent of their current technologies. The solution from Ericsson would harmonize WCDMA and cdma2000 systems making it possible to produce low-cost dual-mode mobile phones and terminals to serve users across the two system standards. The Ericsson initiative is based on a reduction of the so-called chip rate of WCDMA from the present 4,096 Mcps to 3,84 Mcps. "We are very optimistic that our proposal meets with all requirements for harmonized 3G standards for users of GSM, TDMA IS-136, cdmaOne and PDC equally well," said Åke Persson, vice president, Ericsson. "Our solution bridges WCDMA and cdma2000 technologies and lays the foundation for harmonized world standards. This approach would offer equal access to global terminal market volumes and also facilitate global roaming, yet minimize the inevitable reduction of system performance that comes with a lower chip rate." Third-generation mobile communications will be based on wideband radio technology and facilitate mobile Internet and multimedia services. "The 3G opportunity is here and now," Mr. Persson said. "We see operators moving forward rapidly to take advantage of the business opportunity afforded by future mobile technology. The adoption of our proposal by the global mobile industry would ensure that there are no delays in delivering these services to hundreds of millions of users around the world." rd Ericsson also appreciates and applauds the 3 -Generation Partnership Project, a timely global initiative by regional standardization bodies to speed the development of the WCDMA standard. The 3GPP project, formed by ARIB and TTC of Japan, T1 (ANSI) of the U.S., TTA of Korea and ETSI of Europe, is in response to market demands for an accelerated standardization process that will enable the roll out of the first 3G systems by 2001. These standardization bodies have already lent their support to WCDMA as the preferred global radio transmission technology in their contributions to the International Telecommunications Union in June,1998. "To achieve the goals of timely 3G standards that are available on equal terms for all operators and users calls for hard work and a spirit of compromise," Mr. Persson said. "At Ericsson, we believe that all members of the global mobile industry must now come together in support of these efforts to make next-generation mobile technology happen. We are confident that our proposal to reduce the chip rate of WCDMA will contribute to this process." Ericsson is the leading provider in the new telecoms world, with communications solutions that combine telecom and datacom technologies with the freedom of mobility for the user. With more than 100,000 employees in 140 countries, Ericsson simplifies communications for its customers - network operators, service providers, enterprises and consumers - the world over. Please visit Ericsson's Press Room at: ericsson.se FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT Åke Persson, Vice President, Marketing and Sales Ericsson Mobile Systems Phone: +46 8 404 4095, +46 70 542 946 E-mail: ake.persson@era.ericsson.se Eric Österberg, Communications Director Ericsson Mobile Systems Phone: +46 70 590 0599, +46 8 757 2159 E-mail; eric.osterberg@era.ericsson.se