Accelerated Networks and Siemens AG Move to Address International Multiservice Over Broadband Market.Business Editors MOORPARK, Calif. and MUNICH, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 27, 2000 Accelerated Solution to Address Needs of European Multiservice Over Broadband Market Accelerated Networks 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. announced today that their relationship has been expanded to facilitate the introduction of Accelerated's multiservice broadband access See broadband and wireless broadband. solutions into Europe and other international markets. Under the arrangement, Siemens will resell, install and provide service and support for Accelerated's family of 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), 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 and T1/E1 concentrators, and voice gateways around the world. Accelerated's standards-based products will complement Siemens' access solution portfolio. Interoperability has been successfully proven between Accelerated's family of symmetric digital subscriber line Symmetric Digital Subscriber Line (SDSL) is a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) variant with E1-like data rates (72 to 2320 kbit/s). It runs over one pair of copper wires, with a maximum range of about 3 kilometers. (SDSL See DSL. SDSL - Single-line Digital Subscriber Line ) integrated access devices (IADs) and Siemens' ATM-based XpressLink DSL access multiplexer (DSLAM (DSL Access Multiplexor) A central office (CO) device for ADSL service that intermixes voice traffic and DSL traffic onto a customer's DSL line. It also separates incoming phone and data signals and directs them onto the appropriate carrier's network. See DSL. ), for an end-to-end multiservice broadband access network with guaranteed Quality of Service. In addition, Accelerated's Voice over DSL solutions will be integrated into Siemens' SURPASS Communications Platform. "Successful integration of network components is crucial to the deployment of multiple services over broadband in the worldwide market," said Kathie Hackler, principal analyst at Dataquest. "Relationships that promote interoperability will help ensure that multiservice broadband access reaches critical mass in markets outside the U.S. that are on the brink of significant growth." "The expansion of our relationship with Siemens in Munich supports our international strategy," explained Joachim Huch-Hallwachs, senior director of International Marketing for Accelerated Networks. "We believe that the European market is poised for accelerated growth of multiservice over broadband, and that Siemens' worldwide presence combined with our product set provides both companies with an excellent opportunity for growth." "The Voice over DSL market is a strategic market segment for Siemens. Accelerated Networks' product portfolio fits perfectly in our Standalone Access Solution," said Ansgar Dirkmann, senior vice president, Product Line Management, Access Networks within the Siemens Information and Communication Networks Group. About Siemens Information and Communication Networks Siemens Information and Communication Networks Group is a leading provider of integrated voice and data networks with a comprehensive portfolio of IP-based products and solutions for enterprises, carriers and service providers. The group has many years of experience in consulting, planning, installing and operating converged networks. It is an integral part of the Information and Communications (I and C) business segment of Siemens AG, one of the world's largest electrical engineering electrical engineering: see engineering. electrical engineering Branch of engineering concerned with the practical applications of electricity in all its forms, including those of electronics. and electronics companies with sales totaling more than $74 billion. I and C comprises the three groups: Information and Communication Networks (51,500 employees, $10.6 billion in sales), Information and Communication Mobile (20,000 employees, $5.3 billion in sales), and Siemens Business Services (34,000 employees, $5.3 billion in sales). Further information about ICN ICN International Council of Nurses. is available at http://www.siemens.com/ic/networks About Accelerated Networks Accelerated Networks develops and markets multiservice broadband access products that enable telecommunications service providers A Telecommunications Service Provider or TSP is a type of Communications Service Provider that has traditionally provided telephone and similar services. This category includes ILECs, CLECs, and mobile wireless companies. to bundle voice and data services over a single broadband access network. These products are designed to allow service providers to efficiently and cost-effectively deliver and manage multiple voice and data services using DSL, T1, NxT1 or DS3 technologies. Accelerated's products also allow service providers to leverage emerging technologies such as voice over DSL (VoDSL) and 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. over DSL (FRoDSL) over a single broadband access network. Accelerated Networks offers all three components of a complete multiservice broadband access solution: NEBS-compliant regional POP voice gateways and central office concentrators, and customer premises carrier-class integrated access devices (IADs). For additional information, visit www.acceleratednetworks.com. |
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