ACT Networks' NetPerformer SDM-9300 Receives Network Computing Magazine's Well-Connected Award.CAMARILLO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 7, 1998--ACT Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ANET) today announced that its NetPerformer SDM-9300 integrated frame relay access device (communications) Frame Relay Access Device - (FRAD) Hardware and software that turns packets from TCP, SNA, IPX, etc into frames that can be sent over a Frame Relay wide area network. has received the Well-Connected Award for having the "highest quality voice transmission of any FRAD (Frame Relay Access Device or Frame Relay Assembler Disassembler) A communications device that formats outgoing data into the format required by a frame relay network. It strips the data back out at the other end. router ever tested," by Network Computing Storing and/or running applications in servers in a network. See cloud computing and network computer. Magazine. The editors of Network Computing Magazine based their decisions on a year's worth of hands-on testing and familiarity with products that were nominated in more than 50 product areas. "In the presence of high amounts of data traffic, the SDM-9300 performed exceptionally well in all of our tests. We especially like its ability to be tuned to perfection Adv. 1. to perfection - in every detail; "the new house suited them to a T" just right, to a T, to the letter , placing the priority on voice transmission, while maintaining exceptional data performance for IP data," stated Network Computing Magazine (Network Computing Magazine, May 15, 1998). "To master voice transmission, ACT Networks incorporates some of the most powerful algorithms known in the field, including packet segmentations, data prioritization, advanced compression, echo cancellation The elimination of an echo in a two-way voice transmission. Echo is created in the telephone company's central office switch when two-wire lines from the customer are converted to four-wire lines for backbone trunks. and background noise regeneration. Its strong management interface allows for simple configuration and tuning of the router, making the SDM-9300 a big winner for any remote office." This press release may contain forward-looking statements regarding future events and future financial performance of the Company. These statements are only predictions and actual events or results may differ materially as a result of a number of factors including, without limitation, the factors discussed in the Company's last Reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q under "Risk Factors" and the risks associated with the possibility that the market for Frame Relay products will not continue to develop or that the Company's products and capabilities will not address emerging market needs; the effect of increased competition; changing technologies, product obsolescence ob·so·les·cent adj. 1. Being in the process of passing out of use or usefulness; becoming obsolete. 2. Biology Gradually disappearing; imperfectly or only slightly developed. and new product developments; the loss of significant customers; the Company's ability to effectively integrate acquisitions; the Company's ability to manage its growth; international sales, tariff and regulatory matters; reliance on third party suppliers and on resellers for distributing its products, and the Company's ability to retain key personnel and to adequately protect its proprietary technology. ACT Networks, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets Frame Relay wide-area network access products which support a broad range of voice, data and integrated network applications. The Company is focused on three strategic markets: enterprise networks (ACTnet(TM) and NetPerformer(TM)), satellite networks (SkyFrame(TM)) and carrier networks (FrameXchange(TM) and DynaStar(TM)). End users and service providers worldwide use the Company's products to build cost-effective, bandwidth efficient, easy-to-manage wide area networks (WANs). The Company's products incorporate advanced voice and data compression algorithms, switching capabilities and proprietary integration technologies. For more information about ACT, contact our website at www@acti.com. CONTACT: ACT Networks, Inc. Martin Shum (Chairman & CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. ), 805/388-2474 Melvin L. Flowers (CFO See Chief Financial Officer. ), 805/388-2474 or Morgen-Walke Associates Chris Danne/Jeannine Lewan, 415/296-7383 Sandra Badurina / Deborah Szanjgarten 212/850-5600 / 212/850-5698 |
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