ACT Networks Launches NetPerformer Internetworking Products.CAMARILLO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 26, 1996--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 introduced two product lines of its new NetPerformer product family: the SN-7040/7080 Multi-Media Switching Nodes and the SN-8600/8700 Multi-Protocol Switching Nodes. Both product lines are available immediately. The NetPerformer family of products implements unique cell-based traffic prioritization and switching over virtual connections and incorporates highly efficient data and voice compression Same as speech compression. technology. It provides a total system solution for integrating voice, fax, SNA (Systems Network Architecture) IBM's mainframe network standards introduced in 1974. Originally a centralized architecture with a host computer controlling many terminals, enhancements, such as APPN and APPC (LU 6. , other legacy data and 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. over public or private 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. networks. The NetPerformer's proprietary "cell cut through" and "virtual traffic channels" techniques require no encapsulation (1) In object technology, the creation of self-contained modules that contain both the data and the processing. See object-oriented programming. (2) The transmission of one network protocol within another. and associated overhead. Additionally, these features reduce network latency See latency. delays to a minimum, and allow mission critical data, such as SNA, to receive priority treatment without impacting the quality of voice transmission. Its integral data compressor further enhances traffic expediency and reduces telecommunications costs. "Our recent acquisition of Presticom is what made the NetPerformer products possible," stated Martin Shum, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "By marrying Presticom's strength in data with ACT's expertise in voice, we can now provide integrated frame relay networking products which offer toll-quality voice, low-latency legacy data and advanced access switching capabilities." ACT Networks develops, manufactures, markets and sells wide area network products which use standard-based transmission protocol, such as frame relay, and which support a broad range of end-user network applications. The Company's products are designed to work with either terrestrial or wireless media and incorporate advanced compression algorithms, access switching capabilities, and proprietary voice, data and facsimile integration technologies. ACT Networks markets its products through service providers, OEMs and an international network of value added resellers. Organizations worldwide use the Company's products to build cost-effective, bandwidth-efficient, easy to manage wide area networks. CONTACT: ACT Networks, Inc. Martin Shum/Melvin L. Flowers, 805/388-2474 or Morgen-Walke Associates Doug Sherk/Chris Danne/Todd Friedman, 415/296-7383 Jill Ruja/Elissa Grabowski, 212/850-5600 |
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