ACS becomes first Paradyne HotWire Partner to deploy high-speed DSL services in the Pacific Northwest.PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 16, 1997-- Transport Logic is the area's first Internet Service Provider Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. (ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. ) to offer HotWire based DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary services to the Pacific Northwest Paradyne, a pioneer and leader in network access, announced Wednesday Advanced Corporate Solutions (ACS (Asynchronous Communications Server) See network access server. ) is the first network service provider to deploy high-speed Digital Subscriber Line See DSL. (communications, protocol) Digital Subscriber Line - (DSL, or Digital Subscriber Loop, xDSL - see below) A family of digital telecommunications protocols designed to allow high speed data communication over the existing copper telephone lines between end-users and (DSL) services in the Pacific Northwest, utilizing Paradyne's HotWire-based products, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Paradyne President Andrew May. Transport Logic, the Northwest's premier Internet Service Provider (ISP), is the area's first ISP to collaborate with ACS, offering high-bandwidth, Internet access See how to access the Internet. utilizing HotWire DSL systems for its commercial customers in the Portland, Oregon area. Business services range from $600 to $2,000 per month. Local customers are already online, including technology companies and several others, including Black Helterline (a law firm), are eager to "convert from the World Wide Wait to World Wide Warp Speeds," according to Tony Schwartz Anthony Schwartz, also known as the "wizard of sound," (born in New York City August 19, 1923) is an American sound archivist and advertising creator. He is best known for creating the controversial Daisy Girl television ad for the 1964 Lyndon Johnson campaign. , president of Transport Logic. "While most companies are still talking DSL trials," said ACS President Brad Wilber, "Paradyne has been deploying its HotWire DSL products and services since December of 1996. As a Paradyne HotWire Partner, ACS is now filing for carrier status to offer ISPs and independent telcos the opportunity to market the new HotWire-based DSL services, utilizing existing copper telephone wires." "Through ACS, Transport Logic can deliver secure, non-shared data at speeds of up to 2.56 Megabits per second (unit) megabits per second - (Mbps, Mb/s) Millions of bits per second. A unit of data rate. 1 Mb/s = 1,000,000 bits per second (not 1,048,576). E.g. Ethernet can carry 10 Mbps. (Mbps) -- nearly 100 times faster than standard modems and 50 times faster than the forthcoming, widely-touted 56K modems," said Steve Caldwell, vice president of marketing for Transport Logic. "We were the first to deliver ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. to Oregon and are now the first to deliver DSL." HotWire systems enable commercial customers service providers, such as ACS and Transport Logic, to solve the "last mile" bottleneck and deploy high-speed DSL services and lower cost access to their commercial customers. HotWire increases the speed of services and applications transmitted over existing copper telephone lines, which currently reach virtually 98 percent of all U.S. homes and businesses. Under the HotWire Partners Program, participants leverage the Telecom Reform Act of 1996, bypassing the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) The worldwide voice telephone network. Once only an analog system, the heart of most telephone networks today is all digital. In the U.S. ) and supplying a constant, high-speed connection between the customer and the Internet. ACS will be offering consumers and corporate customers a variety of HotWire-based services to enable a wide range of applications, including: desktop video, video streaming See streaming video and video stream. , video conferencing See videoconferencing. (communications) video conferencing - A discussion between two or more groups of people who are in different places but can see and hear each other using electronic communications. , medical imaging and telemedicine, enhanced multimedia, remote LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. access and Internet/Intranet access. "This latest venture with Paradyne formalizes our long-standing relationship," said Wilber. "We intend to empower multiple ISPs, colleges and telcos regionally and - ultimately, nationally and internationally. Choosing Paradyne's HotWire DSL solutions over ISDN can mean a savings of $300-500K for telephone companies. Selecting HotWire-based products as an alternative to a T1 can mean a savings of $600 to $800 per month. We've tested the products in trials and found HotWire products are economical to deploy, easy to install and offer superior performance over other network access solutions." According to Frank Wiener, vice president and general manager of Paradyne's HotWire DSL products division, Paradyne has developed an extensive and reliable access product suite targeted to the specialized network access requirements of the NSPs and their commercially-focused ISPs and 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. Service Providers (FRSPs). HotWire systems and other Paradyne products are marketed through a worldwide network of distributors and Value Added Resellers (VARs). For more information on HotWire systems or other Paradyne products, call 800-PARADYNE or 813/530-2000, or visit Paradyne's web site at http://www.paradyne.com. For more information on ACS, please call 541/327-1575, email advcorp@dnc.net. For more information about Transport Logic, call 503/243-1940 or visit their web site at http://www.transport.com. Headquartered in Largo, Paradyne is a leading developer and provider of products and technologies that facilitate high-speed access to networks worldwide for communications, computing and information. Recognized as the market leader in T1 CSU/DSUs(a), Paradyne is one of the largest, privately held manufacturers of network access products. Paradyne markets its award-winning analog products, digital access products and an extensive array of Frame Relay and TDM (Time Division Multiplexing) A technology that transmits multiple signals simultaneously over a single transmission path. Each lower-speed signal is time sliced into one high-speed transmission. solutions to commercial end users, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Frame Relay Service Providers (FRSPs) and Network Service Providers (NSPs). Transport Logic is a leader in providing Internet services that facilitate high-speed Internet access and electronic commerce solutions based on web technology. Commerce solutions include Secure Server, CyberCash, CyberCoin, ColdFusion, FrontPage and database server support. -0- (a) IDC "Trends in the Digital Access Equipment Arena Report," April 1996. Editors Note: For more information, product slides, technical specifications or to schedule an interview with Paradyne, contact Debra Eisenberg, media relations manager, at 813/530-8207. Internet address: deisenberg@gw.paradyne.com. Product availability and pricing subject to change without notification. Paradyne and HotWire are trademarks of Paradyne Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Subsequent to its sale on August 1, 1996 from AT&T Corporation and Lucent Technologies, Paradyne is now an independently owned company. In the Internet/email address noted in this news release, there is an "at" symbol between mradwan and gate.net; and between deisenberg and gw.paradyne.com; and between advcorp and dnc.net . Also, in the World Wide Web address noted in this news release, there is a double slash between http: and www.transport.com; and between http: and www.paradyne.com . These symbols may not appear properly in some systems. CONTACT: Agency Press Contact: Paradyne Contact: Marianne Radwan Debra Eisenberg RadCom Strategic Marketing 813/530-8207 561/988-5300 deisenberg@gw.paradyne.com mradwan@gate.net |
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