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To: Stoctrash who wrote (41593)	5/27/1999 12:38:00 PM
From: DiViT	Respond to of 50808

Think these dudes need a HDTV encoder solution. After all their competitor (LU)has one... ------- Know where they can pick up the technology on the cheap? Who are they (CSCO) using now? How about mixing some IP with your DV networking stuffs? Know anyone who has that licked? ------- Optical Networks Teams With Cisco to Achieve Crucial Internet Protocol -- IP -- Routing and Optical Platform Interoperability 05/27/1999 Business Wire (Copyright (c) 1999, Business Wire) SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 1999-- Optical Networks Demonstrates Optical Internetworking Capabilities to Deliver Integrated Data Routing and Optical Transport for Metro Carriers Optical Networks Inc. today announced a remedy for Network Operators struggling to keep pace with the Internet. Optical Networks is demonstrating full interoperability with the Cisco 12000 series Gigabit Switch Router (GSR) and the new Dynamic Transport System(TM)(DTS(TM)). DTS is the industry's first integrated solution that combines a next generation optical transport platform with an optical network operating system and fast protection switching capabilities for Metro area carriers. With Internet traffic growing exponentially -- and equipment from Cisco Systems routing most of it -- this accomplishment enables carriers to route and manage large amounts of traffic in the optical domain, using features found only in DTS. Those features include dynamic wavelength provisioning, bandwidth on demand, fault isolation, and protection without requiring additional SONET equipment layers, thus greatly reducing equipment deployment costs and simplifying network operations. Service providers need to consider updating their existing transport infrastructures to direct IP over optical transport architectures to ensure reliable, quick and secure transfer of data, voice and video throughout the network. "IP over DWDM is emerging as a critical component in next-generation optical internetworking architectures," said Hugh Martin, CEO of Optical Networks. "To make this a reality, carriers require a network solution that provides a cost-effective, scalable means to easily manage and route large amounts of data traffic in the optical domain. With the introduction of the DTS, we have provided Metro Network Operators with the capability to meet these needs with the level of mission-critical reliability expected of telecommunications carriers." Optical Networks' completed the interoperability testing with Cisco Systems by configuring their equipment in an IP/optical topology that is certain to see widespread deployment in Metro Networks. Cisco 12000 series GSR equipment capable of handling line rate OC-48 packet traffic was deployed over an optical ring composed of DTS equipment nodes. The logical point-to-point connection between the gigabit routers was transported error-free across the optical fiber backbone. While this experiment highlighted the popular ring topology favored by many Metro carriers, point-to-point as well as mesh configurations are also supported by DTS. In this interoperability experiment, the Cisco GSR transmitted MPEG-encoded video streams over IP on an optical data channel provisioned by the OPTX(TM) operating system to operate at an OC-48 data rate. The Cisco IP traffic was mapped onto a single wavelength of the Dynamic Transport System, which shared the fiber with other channels carrying assorted data traffic, including traditional circuit based SONET links on other wavelengths. The OPTX operating system from Optical Networks controlled the ring network with resource management and element management functionality. The test procedure also exercised a variety of network failure scenarios encountered in Metro environments to ensure seamless internetworking of optical layer protection and IP transport mechanisms, providing highly reliable service delivery. As part of a multi-company initiative at SUPERCOMM '99, June 8-10, in Atlanta, Optical Networks, Inc. will conduct an optical internetworking demonstration at its Booth No. 7773 using the DTS and Cisco 12000 series GSRs. About Optical Networks Optical Networks combines state-of-the-art optical transport systems with data networking technology to deliver true optical networks. These networks will fulfill the promise of wavelength-routed services, while solving the practical issues facing Metro Operators today. The company will demonstrate its Dynamic Transport System at SUPERCOMM '99. Visit Optical Networks' Web site at www.opticalnetworks.com. Note to Editors: The Optical Networks logo, Dynamic Transport System, DTS, ONLINE, OLMP and OPTX are trademarks of Optical Networks, Inc. Contact: CONTACT: Miller Shandwick, Boston Michael Newsom, 617/351-4124 mnewsom@miller.shandwick.com 08:01 EDT MAY 27, 1999

To: Stoctrash who wrote (41593)	5/27/1999 1:17:00 PM
From: DiViT	Respond to of 50808

Viva la Ziva! A million ZiVa's? JVC goes to Shanghai for low-end DVD production JAPAN — A highly competitive global market is compelling several Japan DVD manufacturers to pursue production of low-cost players abroad. JVC has just announced plans to begin production of low-end DVD players at its Shanghai plant in mainland China. The company estimates it will produce 300,000 players at its mainland factory this year, in addition to the 600,000-player output from Japan, half of which will be directed toward the North American market. Sony, Panasonic and Sharp have likewise begun overseas DVD player production in order to keep production prices down and gain a better hold on the market. The global DVD market expected to exceed over four million players this year, and as output swells, a stiff price competition is raging. Asian makers, therefore, are gearing up to launch price-competitive models: In the first quarter of this year, DVD player prices plunged below $300, and are currently pushing the $200 barrier. Leading Japan A/V manufacturers are offering a slew of feature enhancements, such as AC-3 audio and high-quality image-processing circuitry, and are striving to offer more cost reductions. asiansources.com

To: Stoctrash who wrote (41593)	5/27/1999 1:22:00 PM
From: DiViT	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 50808

Forget VCD watch DVD... Preparations for bigger DVD outlay in full-swing DVD mass production expected by mid-year Greater China's DVD industry, which has been developing at a rapid pace since the late 80s, is readying itself for mass production. VCD player suppliers are converting more and more of their capacity to DVD players: High-volume production is expected to be in full swing by the midyear, and sales are projected to reach 1.5 million units by the year-end. Makers think they may be able to move up no less than 3 million by next year. Sales of local-brand DVD players last year amounted to about 300,000 units. The industry, which is composed of at least 30 makers, has recently announced it is formalizing measures to ensure competitiveness in the global DVD market. For one, standards for the industry will be formulated as soon as possible. Also, efforts are being taken in acquiring the needed technology, engaging in joint investment and cooperation, as well as delving in R&D, in order to enhance the industrialization process. More advanced DVD players have emerged in the mainland supply, featuring a range of added features and improved output quality. Makers have been less successful in price reduction than in technical R&D, however, as their reliance on expensive imported components is keeping price cuts at a minimum. asiansources.com