DD,
Thanks, I think that is worth printing:
Friday January 8, 1:00 pm Eastern Time
Company Press Release
Cisco's John Chambers Discusses the Internet
Consumer Revolution at CES Using Demo
Based on Echelon's LONWORKS Technology
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 8, 1999--Cisco Systems, Inc. President and CEO John Chambers
discussed the biggest business consumer story of the 90s, the Internet Revolution, at the 1999 International
Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on Jan. 8.
In his keynote address, open to all CES attendees, Chambers talked about Cisco's role in extending Internet
innovation from business to the consumer market by demonstrating how consumer products and appliances can be
remotely accessed over the Internet using Echelon's LONWORKS control networks.
''The Internet really promises to connect everyone to everything,'' said John Chambers, president and CEO of
Cisco Systems, Inc. ''Eventually all data, voice and video services will be delivered over an open Internet network,
changing telecommunications forever. Like the Industrial Revolution 200 years ago, the Internet will reshape the
fortunes of companies, countries and people. Companies such as Echelon are poised to help drive this change with
Cisco and extend the power of the Internet from business to the home, allowing people to access almost any
consumer device anytime, anywhere.''
The Cisco demonstration shows how a common browser can be used to interact with a number of off-the-shelf
LONWORKS enabled devices via the Internet. The control network allows common devices such as a wall
switch, a wall dimmer, and a load controller from Leviton Manufacturing; a multi-function sensor with integrated
motion, temperature, and light in a single device from Hubbell Inc [NYSE:HUBa - news].; and an automated
window blind from Somfy to communicate with one another over two kinds of media -- a common twisted pair
network cable, and the existing home power mains wiring.
The intelligent devices are able to communicate with one another based on an action, e.g., the motion sensor can tell
the lights to turn on when it detects presence. By connecting the control network to the Internet, it is possible to
monitor the presence of someone in the room, determine whether the house is too warm or too cold, or turn on the
light to mimic the presence of someone at home, all from the comfort of your Web browser from anywhere in the
world.''
CES attendees can also see another demonstration of Echelon's LONWORKS control system and Internet
connectivity in home automation applications by visiting the company's booth (No. 6551), located in David
Coursey's Digital Living Room Pavilion on the main showroom floor.
Booth visitors can remotely access devices over the Internet in Echelon's Palo Alto living room location to perform
functions such as turning lights on and off, or raising and lowering a window blind. In addition, booth visitors can see
products from different manufacturers that can be used to create integrated home systems.
''This year's CES is the perfect opportunity for Echelon to showcase how the LONWORKS system provides
consumers with the power to control their home devices over a network. Echelon is known for networking
intelligent devices in homes, buildings, factories, trains, and other environments. By linking the Internet to control
networks, people and businesses gain access to information that was previously unobtainable,'' said Ken Oshman,
president and CEO of Echelon Corporation.
''Imagine a world where you can use an Internet browser to set the temperature in your home before you leave the
office; or receive an e-mail message notifying you that your children arrived home from school; or deactivate your
security system to allow a workman access to your home.''
About Cisco Systems
Cisco Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CSCO - news) is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. News and
information are available at cisco.com.
About Echelon Corp.
Echelon Corporation (Nasdaq:ELON - news) is the developer of LONWORKS networks, recognized
internationally as a standard for interoperable control networks. With thousands of application developers and
millions of devices installed worldwide, the LONWORKS system is a leading open, networked control solution for
building and home automation, industrial, transportation, and public utility applications. Echelon offers a full range of
off-the-shelf hardware and software products to support the development, installation and management of
intelligent, open and interoperable control networks. Echelon is based in Palo Alto, Calif. with international offices in
China, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, The Netherlands and the United Kingdom. News and information are
available at echelon.com.
Note to Editors: Echelon, LONWORKS, and the Echelon logo are registered trademarks of Echelon Corporation
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
This press release may contain statements relating to future plans, events or performance. Such statements may
involve risks and uncertainties, including risks associated with uncertainties pertaining to the timing and level of
customer orders, demand for products and services, development of markets for the Company's products and
services and other risks identified in the Company's SEC filings. Actual results, events and performance may differ
materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak
only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly the result of any revisions to
these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to
reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Contact:
Echelon Corp.
Maureen Rathjens, 650/855-7402
mrathjens@echelon.com
or
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Jeanette Gibson, 408/525-8965
jegibson@cisco.com
or
Copithorne & Bellows Public Relations
Michelle Hanson, 408/571-2304
michelle.hanson@cbpr.com
This connection with Cisco came as a surprise to me. What great credibility that gives Echelon!
Bill Peavey |
