Accelerated Networks First to Obtain GR-303 Certification From All Three Major Class 5 Switch Vendors.MOORPARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 1999-- Leader in Voice and Data Over 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 Solutions Completes Qualification With Siemens EWSD EWSD Elektronisches WaehlSystem Digital (German: Electronic Worldwide Switch Digital) EWSD Electronic Worldwide Switch Digital , Adding to Nortel and Lucent Compliance Accelerated Networks, leader in voice and data over DSL and integrated broadband access See broadband and wireless broadband. , has successfully completed compliance testing of its GR-303 offering with Siemens' EWSD Class 5 switch. By completing the Siemens EWSD test bed, Accelerated becomes the only integrated broadband access vendor to have documented compliance of its GR-303 solution with the three major Class 5 switches. Previous compliance has been achieved with Lucent's 5ESS (1) (Electronic Switching System) A large-scale computer from Lucent used to route telephone calls in a telephone company office. The 5ESS is a Class 5 central office switch, and the 4ESS is a Class 4 tandem office switch. AnyMedia(TM) switch, and Nortel's DMS (1) (Document Management System) See document management. (2) (Defense Messaging System) An X.500-compliant messaging system developed by the U.S. Dept. of Defense. 100 and DMS 500 switches. "Completion of this test suite signifies a key milestone in Accelerated's proven functionality and interoperability across all three major Class 5 switches," stated Suresh Nihalani, Accelerated's president and chief executive officer. "Our customers have the comfort factor of knowing that our products have been tested objectively by the manufacturers of their switches, not just limited field tests. When it comes to delivering carrier-grade voice, we must demonstrate that comprehensive testing has been conducted. Passing this exhaustive range of tests does just that." Accelerated Networks achieved documented compliance with Nortel's DMS 100 and DMS 500 test beds in June of this year, followed by Lucent 5ESS compliance in August. "Completion of the EWSD compliance testing is an important achievement," said Eve Aretakis, president of Siemens' Information and Communications Networks The transmission channels interconnecting all client and server stations as well as all supporting hardware and software. Carrier Division. "Customers who are evaluating and deploying the Accelerated Networks solution will frequently tie into an EWSD, and proven GR-303 functionality is an integral component of their overall multi-service access network deployment. "This feature is one reason many Siemens customers are selecting the Accelerated solution and Siemens switching solutions for integrated broadband access." Siemens offers Accelerated's integrated broadband access products as part of a comprehensive portfolio of turnkey network solutions. About Accelerated Networks Accelerated Networks is the leading supplier of voice and data over DSL and integrated broadband access solutions. These systems enable providers to offer a full complement of bundled voice and data services over a single DSL or T1 access line. Based on open industry standards, Accelerated is the only company to offer all three components of a complete access solution -- customer premises integrated access devices An IAD is a customer premises device that provides access to wide area networks and the Internet. Specifically, it aggregates multiple channels of information including voice and data across a single shared access link to a carrier or service provider PoP (Point of Presence). (IADs), NEBS-compliant central office multi-service access platforms (MSAPs) used for concentration, and service POP MSAPs used to gateway into upstream voice and data networks. In addition to allowing providers to offer enhanced services Enhanced service is service offered over commercial carrier transmission facilities used in interstate communications, that employs computer processing applications that act on the format, content, code, protocol, or similar aspects of the subscriber's transmitted information; and generate additional revenues, Accelerated's products dramatically reduce the costs of provisioning and operation, and allow service providers to reduce their time to market. Since its introduction, Accelerated Networks has garnered five prestigious industry awards, including Best of Category and Best of Show at NetWorld+Interop Atlanta 98, Data Communications' Top 25 Startups and a 1999 Hot Product of the Year, and the International Engineering Consortium (IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iec.ch) An organization that sets international electrical and electronics standards founded in 1906. It is made up of national committees from over 60 countries. IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission ) InfoVision award. The company received funding from New Enterprise Associates, US Venture Partners, ONSET Ventures, Walden International Investment Group, and Siemens AG Siemens AG German electrical-equipment manufacturer. The first Siemens company, Siemens & Halske, was founded in Berlin in 1847 to build telegraph installations. . More information on Accelerated Networks and its product line can be found at www.acceleratednetworks.com. |
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