Accelerated Networks Recognized Among Hot Products of the Year; Data Communications Selects Best and Brightest of 1998.MOORPARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 8, 1999--Accelerated Networks Inc., innovator of integrated broadband access See broadband and wireless broadband. solutions for access providers, Friday announced that its Accelerator products have been included in Data Communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. magazine's Hot Products of the Year for 1998. The Accelerator products are highlighted in a special online section at www.data.com covering the "new public network," a term that represents the blurring of networks residing in corporate enterprises and networks that carry voice and data traffic across public facilities. 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. Data Communications: "The new public network is sizzling siz·zle intr.v. siz·zled, siz·zling, siz·zles 1. To make the hissing sound characteristic of frying fat. 2. To seethe with anger or indignation. 3. , and new technologies are promising to change the way companies do business -- all the way from the customer premises to the core of the carrier net. We went in search of the devices most likely to make it happen ... the hottest of the hot." "Accelerated Networks' access devices could change the way carriers furnish WAN services," claimed Data Communications in describing the Accelerator solution. Accelerated Networks provides carrier-class solutions for local access providers, including Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs) and Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers ILEC, short for incumbent local exchange carrier, is a local telephone company in the United States that was in existence at the time of the break up of AT&T into the Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs) also known as the "Baby Bells". (ILECs). The Accelerated Networks system consists of customer-located 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) and central office-based Multi-Service Access Platforms (MSAPs), and enables access providers to offer a full spectrum of voice and data services over a single access line. "The recognition of our technology implementation is quite a compliment for us," said Kiran Munj, Accelerated Networks' co-founder and vice president of engineering. "We have combined full-featured solutions for concentration, switching and gateway functionality, top-of-the-line voice support, and a comprehensive, OSS-aware element management system. "Data Communications' recognition confirms our belief that the new breed of carriers want all of these functions in an integrated, easy-to-use system," Munj added. This award is considered to be one of the most prestigious product awards in the networking industry. Editors at Data Communications consider all products introduced in a given year, and choose those judged to best represent technology advancement. In addition to those products exhibiting a unique technology differentiator, winning products are those that demonstrate a strong business case for Data Communications' readers -- saving them money either by cutting costs, securing information or boosting performance. "The Hot Products award is a significant endorsement of a new product or service's `promise' in terms of the technological advancement or enhancements it intends to provide to networking professionals," according to Data Communications Editor in Chief Lee Keough. "Data Communications readers, who design, build and manage the world's largest networks, recognize and respect the Hot Products logo and use its distinction to help them make critical purchase decisions," Keough added. About Data Communications Founded in 1972 as the world's first networking publication, Data Communications has been covering the enterprise networking The networking infrastructure in a large enterprise with multiple computer systems and networks of different types is extraordinarily complex. Due to the myriad of interfaces that are required, much of what goes on has little to do with the real data processing of the payroll and orders. market for more than 25 years. Data Communications is part of the Business Technology Group at CMP CMP (cytidine monophosphate): see cytosine. (1) (CMP Media LLC, Manhasset, NY, www.cmp.com) Part of United Business Media, CMP is a leading integrated media company that offers a wide variety of publications and services in the information Media Inc. Its Web address is www.data.com. About Accelerated Networks Accelerated Networks, a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. based in Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, , develops integrated broadband access solutions for local access providers. These systems enable providers to offer a full complement of bundled voice and data services over a single, low-cost access line. 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 -- key success factors in today's increasingly competitive communications environment. Accelerated Networks received funding from New Enterprise Associates, US Venture Partners, ONSET Ventures and Walden International Investment Group. More information about Accelerated Networks and its Accelerator product line can be found at www.acceleratednetworks.com. |
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