3COM Delivers Voice Over IP And Voice Over Frame Relay Solution in the Next Phase of Its Enterprise WAN Convergence Strategy.PathBuilder(tm) S200 Voice Access Switch Family Adds Voice to Existing Routed Networks and Delivers Unique Features to Enable Large Scale Converged Networks The integration of the telephone system with IP-based data networks. See softswitch. (networking) converged network - A single network that can carry voice, video and data. SANTA CLARA Santa Clara, city, Cuba Santa Clara (sän`tä klä`rä), city (1994 est. pop. 217,000), capital of Villa Clara prov., central Cuba. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 19, 1998--Taking the next step in its enterprise WAN strategy to build converged voice and data networks, 3Com Corporation (Nasdaq:COMS COMS 3Com Corporation (stock symbol) COMS Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist COMS Continuous Opacity Monitoring Systems COMS City of Manchester Stadium (UK) ) today announced a new networking solution for Frame Relay A high-speed packet switching protocol used in wide area networks (WANs). Providing a granular service of up to DS3 speed (45 Mbps), it has become popular for LAN to LAN connections across remote distances, and services are offered by most major carriers. and IP-based wide area networks. The new PathBuilder(tm) S200 voice access switch family enables users to add voice to their existing, router-based wide area data networks. Incorporating voice, as well as fax and modem traffic, into these networks enables more efficient use of expensive wide area bandwidth and offers a powerful alternative to traditional, separate voice solutions. Using the PathBuilder S200 switch, customers can flexibly incorporate voice into their data networks using Voice over Frame Relay (VoFR) and/or Voice over IP (VoIP) based on application requirements and business objectives. The VoIP/VoFR option becomes highly important to enable large-scale deployments and network growth. For example, VoIP over the Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the can be used to integrate a newly acquired company's remote office into an already existing Frame Relay infrastructure. In contrast to most competing solutions, the switch delivers a highly scalable solution for large-scale deployments. "Over the past year, 3Com has received a highly positive response to its existing data/voice convergence solutions based on the market-leading PathBuilder S300 and S600 WAN access switches providing converged WAN solutions at T1/E1 speeds and above over ATM. The new PathBuilder S200 voice access switch family expands such convergence options into the sub-T1/E1 space over Frame Relay and IP so common in today's corporate branch office networks," said Clint Clint is the diminutive word for the given name Clinton and may refer to: People:
The PathBuilder S200 switch is a product of a new relationship with Motorola's Internet and Networking Group (ING), the award-winning leader of packet voice technology. Maximizing Network Investments into the Future As large organizations move from testing convergence solutions to deploying large scale converged networks, concern for the administrative costs administrative costs, n.pl the overhead expenses incurred in the operation of a dental benefits program, excluding costs of dental services provided. of such an approach is driving the demand to add voice to existing networks. Customers with installed data router router Portable electric power tool used in carpentry and furniture making that consists of an electric motor, a base, two handle knobs, and bits (cutting tools). A router can cut fancy edges for shelving, grooves for storm windows and weather stripping, circles and ovals implementations, such as the NETBuilder(R) router family, have concerns over the administrative and financial implications of replacing their router-based networks. Instead of replacement, adding the PathBuilder S200 switch provides voice connectivity while leaving the existing routed infrastructure, equipment and its configuration unchanged. Ensuring Customer Support In addition to having the right networking gear, large organizations also need the right implementation services to support their business objectives. The new PathBuilder S200 voice access switch family is backed by a full range of 3Com Customer Service Organization offerings that meet the response requirements of mission-critical enterprise networks. These 3Com services are designed to offer customers maximum support in implementing, maintaining and enhancing performance throughout the life of their data and voice networks A Solution for A Broad Range of Customers Customers with a variety of characteristics would benefit from a converged network with the PathBuilder S200 family of switches. -- Customers who have separate carrier-provided voice tie-lines between sites want a way to improve data performance by consolidating the voice and data applications and dynamically sharing bandwidth -- Customers who have existing Frame Relay or IP-based WANs for data transport want to realize cost savings by eliminating parallel networks. They want a way to eliminate long distance or (800) phone and/or fax calls between sites -- Customers who maintain their own private TDM-based voice/data networks want a way to take advantage of the high quality, low bit rate voice technology delivered through the PathBuilder S200 switch's sophisticated voice handling technology. The product delivers near toll quality voice even down to 5.3 Kbps (ie. up to 10 simultaneous voice calls on a single 64 kbps circuit.) -- Customers who have small remote offices but cannot justify a PBX (Private Branch eXchange) An inhouse telephone switching system that interconnects telephone extensions to each other as well as to the outside telephone network (PSTN). or Key System want a way to deliver the same level of phone/fax services as they provide in their headquarters to those remote users -- Customers who maintain a PBX infrastructure want a way to scale back capital expenditures on their PBXs by switching voice traffic within the network 3Com delivers a range of VoIP solutions tailored to the specific requirements of multiple markets, including enterprises and carriers, as well as differing applications such as corporate WANs and remote networking. In a separate press release, 3Com announced today the industry's first carrier-class VoIP system supporting phone-to-phone IP-based telephony Meaning "sound over distance," it refers to electronically transmitting the human voice. In the beginning, telephony dealt only with analog signals in the circuit-switched networks of the telephone companies. over packet switches networks. Collaboration with Motorola's Internet and Networking Group on Solution Components 3Com has formed a relationship with Motorola's Internet and Networking Group to harness Motorola's market-leading expertise in voice technology for 3Com enterprise customers. Not only does Motorola have market share leadership in Voice over Frame Relay after several successful years in the packet voice and data marketplace, their products have also been recognized with some of the most prestigious awards in the industry. As a result, customers benefit greatly from 3Com's data networking experience and Motorola's voice capabilities. "Motorola ING has earned its recognition as the industry leader in packetized voice The transmission of real time voice in a packet switching network. applications with our leading edge innovations. Our packet prioritization and quality of service technologies enable high quality voice over packet implementations," said Rudi RUDI Resource for Urban Design Information RUDI Referential Universal Digital Indexer (George Jetson's work computer) Willems, director of strategic planning Strategic planning is an organization's process of defining its strategy, or direction, and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy, including its capital and people. in Motorola's ING. "We are proud to have been chosen by 3Com to help enable their customers to deploy Frame Relay and IP-based converged network solutions. Being chosen by 3Com to enable the deployment of converged network solutions reinforces that Motorola is the choice for a company with a strong vision for converged networking." The PathBuilder S200 voice access switch family consists of a range of switches from branch office products to central site products, which provide a variety of voice-related interfaces (such as FXO/FXS, E&M), both analog and digital. Pricing and Availability The starting configuration is priced at U.S. $2,795. 3Com ships the solution in November. About 3Com 3Com Corporation enables individuals and organizations worldwide to communicate and share information and resources at anytime from anywhere. As one of the world's preeminent pre·em·i·nent or pre-em·i·nent adj. Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding. See Synonyms at dominant, noted. [Middle English, from Latin prae suppliers of data, voice and video communications technology Noun 1. communications technology - the activity of designing and constructing and maintaining communication systems engineering, technology - the practical application of science to commerce or industry , 3Com has delivered networking solutions to more than 200 million customers worldwide. The company provides large enterprises, small and medium enterprises, carriers and network service providers, and consumers with comprehensive, innovative information access products and system solutions for building intelligent, reliable and high performance local and wide area networks. For further information, visit 3Com's World Wide Web site at http://www.3com.com or the press site at http//www.3com.com/pressbox. About Motorola Motorola's Internet and Networking Group (ING) delivers Smart Access Technology to connect people and organizations in a world of converging con·verge v. con·verged, con·verg·ing, con·verg·es v.intr. 1. a. To tend toward or approach an intersecting point: lines that converge. b. communications. ING provides a full complement of wireline and wireless access solutions, including corporate networking, broadband broadband Term describing the radiation from a source that produces a broad, continuous spectrum of frequencies (contrasted with a laser, which produces a single frequency or very narrow range of frequencies). communications, wireless content services and platform software. Please visit www.mot.com/ing for more information. Motorola is a global leader in advanced electronic systems and services. It liberates the power of technology by creating software-enhanced products that provide integrated customer solutions and Internet access See how to access the Internet. via wireless and satellite communications, as well as computing computing - computer , networking, and automotive electronics. Motorola also provides essential digital building blocks in the form of embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. semiconductors, controls and systems. Sales in 1997 were $29.8 billion. 3Com and NETBuilder are registered trademarks and PathBuilder is a trademark of 3Com Corporation. All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. |
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