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To: Bosco who wrote (2670)	5/11/1999 9:26:00 AM
From: Kenneth E. Phillipps	Respond to of 14638

GST deploys Avici terabit router go2net.newsalert.com GST and Avici Systems Usher in Terabit Networking Era PR Newswire - May 11, 1999 08:17 First True Terabit-Capable Backbone Solution Deployed in a Live Network LAS VEGAS, May 11 /PRNewswire/ -- GST Telecommunications, Inc., (Nasdaq: GSTX), and Avici Systems today announced deployment of an Avici Terabit Switch/Router(TM) (TSR) into the West Coast leg of the Next Generation Internet (NGI) "SuperNet" project, a networking research test bed co-funded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the National Transparent Optical Network (NTON) Consortium. Deployment of the router is a milestone in the industry since it is the first time that a true terabit-capable backbone solution has been deployed into a live network. "The explosive growth of the Internet and Internet Protocol (IP) services is making terabit networking a necessity for broadband service providers. The Avici TSR enhances our broadband capabilities and reduces our cost for delivering broadband services," said Joe Basile, president and chief executive officer of GST. "To build the NTON project into the ultra-high-speed network envisioned by DARPA, an IP backbone product that is capable of efficiently scaling to terabits while also providing reliability and quality of service features is absolutely essential. This is the first commercially deployable terabit router. The NTON deployment provides GST with an outstanding opportunity to gain 'hands-on' experience with the technology as the first step in full-scale commercial deployment." "The first live network deployment of the TSR is a major proof point for the telecommunications market, securing GST's and Avici's leadership position in the terabit networking arena," said Surya Panditi, president and chief executive officer of Avici Systems. "Avici is helping GST to deliver the bandwidth necessary to power the next generation NTON project and is proud to be at the forefront and assisting with this state-of-the-art networking project." Being tested by several national service providers and the first terabit IP core switch/router to be deployed, the Avici TSR boasts unequaled scalability, supporting from 2.5 gigabits to 5.6 terabits of useable input/output capacity. A fully configured TSR can support up to 8960 OC3 ports, 2240 OC12 ports, 2240 OC48 ports, or 560 OC192 ports. All interfaces operate at line rate and link protocols include packet over SONET, ATM, and MPLS. In addition to scalability, service provider benefits include carrier-grade element and network resiliency, robust quality of service features, and network simplification. To meet service providers' scalability and reliability requirements with existing core routers requires multiple boxes and frequent fork-lift upgrades. The Avici TSR solves these problems and allows service providers to offer mission-critical IP services. The NTON Consortium includes Nortel Networks, GST Telecommunications, Sprint Communications and the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. The Consortium is creating the NGI testbed as part of DARPA's Next Generation Internet "SuperNet" Program. When complete, the NTON West Coast network will provide the research community, from Seattle to San Diego, with the highest bandwidth available today for applications and network technology research. About GST Telecommunications, Inc. GST Telecommunications, Inc., an Integrated Communications Provider (ICP) headquartered in Vancouver, Wash., provides a broad range of integrated telecommunications products and services, including local dial tone, Internet, long distance, and enhanced data services throughout California and the United States. Facilities-based GST continues to focus on its western regional strategy by anchoring its next generation networks in local markets and connecting them via long haul fiber networks. Visit GST's web site at www.gstcorp.com About Avici Systems Founded in 1996, Avici Systems, Inc., headquartered in North Billerica, Mass., is the premier developer of multi-terabit switch/router technology aimed at providing the next generation of high-performance, IP-based carrier networks for the 21st century. It is backed by more than $72 million in first and second round financing, including funds from some of the industry's best known venture capitalists. Visit Avici's World Wide Web site athttp://www.avici.com SOURCE GST Telecommunications, Inc. /CONTACT: Lisa Miles of GST Telecommunications, 800-667-4366; or Cathy Caldeira of LNS Communications, 617-577-9777/ /Company News On-Call: prnewswire.com or fax, 800-758-5804, ext. 121076/ /Web site: avici.com gstcorp.com (GSTX) Headlines Previous Story Next Story GSTX %MLM %TLS %JVN %PDT V%PRN P%PRN

To: Bosco who wrote (2670)	5/11/1999 9:40:00 AM
From: Kenneth E. Phillipps	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 14638

Nortel's Shasta Networks Adopts Hi/fn Compression and Encryption news.excite.com Nortel's Shasta Networks Adopts Hi/fn Compression and Encryption Updated 8:02 AM ET May 11, 1999 LOS GATOS, Calif., May 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Shasta Networks, whose acquisition by Nortel Networks was announced on April 13, 1999, has selected compression and encryption processors made by network security specialist Hi/fn(R), Inc. (NASDAQ:HIFN), for its SSG-5000 high performance gateways. Shasta's SSG (Subscriber Services Gateway) is the first subscriber service system for deploying network-based, value added services. It is a telco-quality IP services platform with a high performance edge router and a powerful policy application engine. Hi/fn's 7751 compression and encryption packet processors are used to insure network security at wire-speed performance. They yield high performance, better control and enhanced capacity, while also providing interoperability with earlier generations of networking equipment. They are the only chips that provide a complete solution for meeting the compression and security requirements of the PPP, PPTP, L2TP and IPSec protocols. "Hi/fn's network security solutions provide the hardware acceleration that is key to high-performance compression and encryption, " says Arthur Lin, Shasta Networks co-founder and vice president of engineering. "They help us offer highly customized IP services, such as virtual private networks, managed firewalls and quality of service policies." The algorithms implemented by the Hi/fn chips include DES, Triple-DES and RC4 encryption, SHA-1 and MD5 authentication, and LZS(R) and MPPC compression. "Shasta Networks is the first company to allow IP service providers to aggregate tens of thousands of subscribers within a single platform," says Bob Harrah, Hi/fn's vice president of sales and marketing. "Their solution lowers the cost of IP services, while delivering unprecedented levels of hardware assisted encryption. This is precisely the type of environment that the Hi/fn 7751 was designed for." About Shasta Networks Headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA., Shasta Networks designs, develops and markets a new class of service-enabling gateways and subscriber policy management systems at the "subscriber edge" of IP public data networks. This will enable ISPs and telcos to transition from a pure connectivity-based business model to profitable, network-based, value-added services. More information about Shasta Networks can be found at their web site: shastanets.com . About Hi/fn Hi/fn, Inc. of Los Gatos, California makes integrated circuits and software for manufacturers of computer networking products. Hi/fn's integrated compression-encryption technology is central to the growth of the Internet, helping to make electronic mail, web browsing and Internet shopping faster and more secure. Nearly all network equipment manufacturers use Hi/fn's patented technology to improve data packet processing. Hi/fn was founded in 1996 and started trading on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange under the HIFN symbol in December 1998. For more information, contact: Hi/fn, Inc., 750 University Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95032. Phone: 408-399-3500. Fax: 408-399-3501. Web: hifn.com. Forward-Looking Statement Notice This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risk and uncertainties, including risks associated with the success of the ongoing technology development efforts, the ability to successfully integrate new technology into products in a cost-effective manner, the timing of new product introductions, intense competition in the network and storage equipment industries and the significant uncertainty of market acceptance of new products. These and other risks are detailed from time to time in Hi/fn's SEC reports as well as in Hi/fn's registration statement on Form S-3. NOTE: Hi/fn and LZS are registered trademarks of Hi/fn, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Contact: Joe Gagliano of Hi/fn, 408-399-3543, or jgagliano@hifn.com; or Arthur Lin, Co-founder and Vice-President, Engineering of Hi/fn, 408-548-3788