AT&T Introduces New High-Speed Internet Access Options.LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 5, 1998-- Companies Get a Full Spectrum of Bandwidth Choices to Accommodate Growth Targeting the burgeoning $2 billion market for high-speed corporate Internet access See how to access the Internet. , AT&T today introduced at the Networld+InterOp '98 trade show new bandwidth, billing, and firewall features for its AT&T WorldNet(R) Managed Internet Service (MIS). AT&T WorldNet MIS gives companies a managed, dedicated connection to the Internet through AT&T's world-class IP backbone to support employee Internet access or to connect corporations with suppliers and customers through LANs, Intranets and electronic commerce web sites. -0- The new offerings include: -- AT&T WorldNet MIS Inverse (mathematics) inverse - Given a function, f : D -> C, a function g : C -> D is called a left inverse for f if for all d in D, g (f d) = d and a right inverse if, for all c in C, f (g c) = c and an inverse if both conditions hold. Multiplexing multiplexing, in communication, technique whereby two or more independent messages, or information-bearing signals, are carried by a single common medium, or channel. which gives companies more bandwidth choices and the cost effectiveness realized by integrating voice, data and Internet traffic Internet traffic is the flow of data around the Internet. It includes web traffic, which is the amount of that data that is related to the World Wide Web, along with the traffic from other major uses of the Internet, such as electronic mail and peer-to-peer networks. over one line -- AT&T WorldNet MIS Tiered T3 bandwidth choices -- a single bill for local access and Internet services -- the "general availability" of AT&T WorldNet Managed Firewall Service -- a self-managed firewall solution (see related HP release) -- an on-line customer service Web site With the addition of these new offerings, AT&T is providing one of the industry's most comprehensive menus of dedicated Internet access solutions. "Corporations are using the Internet today as a critical business tool for core communications with their business partners and customers and to drive revenue growth through e-commerce applications. IP has become integral to business processes and AT&T offers the full spectrum of bandwidth needs that corporations are demanding," said Kathleen Earley, vice president of AT&T Networked Commerce Services. New bandwidth choices The addition of these new AT&T WorldNet MIS bandwidth options provide customers with a robust choice of access speeds, ranging from the entry-level 56Kbps through 45Mbps. This gives customers Internet access speeds that meet any stage of growth ranging from 56Kbps to 1.544Mbps using a T1 circuit, 3Mbps through 12Mbps via multiple T1 circuits, and 10Mbps through 45Mbps via a T3 circuit. AT&T WorldNet MIS Inverse Multiplexer An inverse multiplexer (often abbreviated to "inverse mux" or "imux") allows a data stream to be broken into multiple lower data rate communications links. An inverse multiplexer differs from a demultiplexer in that each of the low rate links coming from it is related to the other Service Beginning today, new or existing AT&T WorldNet MIS customers can purchase the Inverse Multiplexing service. With this technology, customers can aggregate from two to eight T1 circuits into a single channel to increase bandwidth capacity and achieve Internet connectivity at speeds ranging from 3Mbps to 12Mbps. AT&T will install a Larscom inverse multiplexer along with a 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 on the customer's premises which terminates all the separate T1 circuits into one logical channel. The inverse multiplexer also balances traffic loads among the circuits and provides diversity and automatic fallback fall·back n. 1. a. Something to which one can resort or retreat. b. A retreat. 2. Computer Science and recovery should one or more T1 circuits fail. Additionally, companies can purchase a channelized Refers to an architecture that transmits data in channels. It often refers to the 64 Kbps channels in T1 lines, which were originally developed to handle digitized voice streams (TDM). See TDM. T3 circuit and use the spare capacity to carry voice and data on the unused channels. "This offer gives customers a middle ground," Earley added. "Customers will have the flexibility of easily adding additional T1s without making a large capital investment in excess equipment, as multiple routers or CSU/DSUs are not required. AT&T's continuum Continuum (pl. -tinua or -tinuums) can refer to:
This offer is in controlled introduction and uses AT&T's dedicated private line facilities. Tiered T3 Services For companies that require high-bandwidth access to the Internet, AT&T is now offering tiered T3 circuits throughout the continental U.S. at speeds of 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 45Mbps. These incremental Additional or increased growth, bulk, quantity, number, or value; enlarged. Incremental cost is additional or increased cost of an item or service apart from its actual cost. connection speeds expand AT&T's current services (10Mbps and T3) to give companies more flexibility in scaling Internet access as their needs grow. The tiered T3 prices are flat-rate charges and do not vary with customer use. Bundled Pricing - One bill for local and Internet access AT&T WorldNet MIS customers with 56Kbps or T1 connectivity can elect to have a single bill that combines charges for AT&T WorldNet MIS and the local loop (from the customer's premises to the nearest AT&T point-of-presence) at one low monthly price. This bundled pricing is very competitive and provides a one-stop shop One-Stop Shop A company or a location that offers a multitude of services to a client or a customer. The idea is to provide convenient and efficient service and also to create the opportunity for the company to sell more products to clients and customers. for Internet and local access. AT&T coordinates the service installation with the local access company and provides one toll-free number to resolve any problems that may arise with the Internet connection. Four Security Options AT&T WorldNet MIS customers can choose from four security options which include a choice of managing a firewall themselves or having AT&T manage it for them. The AT&T WorldNet Managed Firewall Service, introduced in January 1998, becomes generally available today as an option available with AT&T WorldNet MIS. With this fully-managed firewall solution AT&T security experts proactively monitor the network and the customer's on-premises equipment (routers, servers, and operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. ), and respond to security threats or break-in attempts. Additionally, AT&T monitors the performance and capacity of the key components deployed at the customers' sites. It includes installation, configuration, and around-the-clock management of firewall hardware and software. Additionally, AT&T provides three customer-managed firewall solutions. -- The HP - AT&T Secure Internet Access Solution, introduced today (see related HP release), consists of AT&T's WorldNet MIS, an HP Enterprise Server bundled with Check Point Firewall-1 network security software from Check Point(TM) Software Technologies Ltd., or Novell(R) BorderManager(TM) -- The AT&T - Sun Netra(TM) offer, an all-in-one Intranet solution that includes AT&T WorldNet MIS, a powerful Sun Microsystems' Netra(TM) Web server to host content, Netscape(R) software for developing and managing content, and firewall software developed by Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd. -- An AT&T bundled offer which includes discounts up to 10 percent off AT&T WorldNet Managed Internet Service, Bay Networks Instant Internet(TM) access server and firewall and an optional CSU/DSU See DSU/CSU. CSU/DSU - channel service unit/digital service unit (channel service unit/digital service unit). Anixter, Inc., provisions this offer. New Online Customer Web Site AT&T opened a new customer support Web site for its AT&T WorldNet MIS customers at www.worldnet-mis.att.net. Businesses can use the site to get network status, request new services or changes, or to access information on billing, service options, site preparation and service implementation. Guaranteed Service AT&T WorldNet MIS includes a service availability guarantee. If an MIS customer provisioned on the AT&T IP backbone experiences an outage out·age n. 1. A quantity or portion of something lacking after delivery or storage. 2. A temporary suspension of operation, especially of electric power. for a period of 15 minutes or more per day, AT&T will credit the customer for one day of service(b). Additionally, AT&T WorldNet MIS offers: -- A high-speed meshed Meshed: see Mashhad, Iran. T3 and OC-3 Internet backbone (communications, networking) Internet backbone - High-speed networks that carry Internet traffic. These communications networks are provided by companies such as AT&T, GTE, IBM, MCI, Netcom, Sprint, UUNET and consist of high-speed links in the T1, T3, OC1 and OC3 ranges. -- Expertise in communications and networking. -- Customer support 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including technical assistance and proactive monitoring. -- High network availability, including over 580 points of presence nationwide. -- Connectivity via private line, 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. or SINA -- Optional services that include a complete AT&T managed solution, primary domain name services (DNS (Domain Name System) A system for converting host names and domain names into IP addresses on the Internet or on local networks that use the TCP/IP protocol. For example, when a Web site address is given to the DNS either by typing a URL in a browser or behind the ), secondary DNS, network news feeds, packet filtering See packet filter. , usage reports, redundant configurations and security services Security services are state institutions for the provision of intelligence, primarily of a strategic nature, but also including protective security intelligence. Examples include the Security Service (MI5) and the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) in the United Kingdom, and the . AT&T WorldNet Managed Internet Service is available from AT&T's sales executives and members of the AT&T Alliance Program, including Hewlett-Packard resellers. For more information on AT&T services, visit the AT&T Web site at www.att.com/worldnet/wmis or call AT&T at 800-746-7846. (a) The local access billing option is available to locations that are within 20 miles of the AT&T Point of Presence (POP) and limited to the 48 continental United States United States territory, including the adjacent territorial waters, located within North America between Canada and Mexico. Also called CONUS. . (b) This credit excludes charges for dedicated access facility. The AT&T WorldNet MIS service availability guarantee is subject to additional terms and conditions. For complete details, call 1-800-746-7846. AT&T WorldNet is a registered service mark of AT&T. All other marks cited in this release are owned by their respective companies. CONTACT: AT&T Janet Stone 908-658-8499 (office) 888-249-6478 (pager) janetstone@att.com or AT&T Diane Nakamura 908-658-8651 (office) 888-249-3580 (pager) dnakamura@att.com |
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