Affordable Voice Over DSL IAD to Result from new Strategic Partnership Between Xpeed and Tollbridge.Business Editors/High Tech Writers SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2000 Xpeed 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 access device will combine with the Tollbridge Voice Gateway to Provide Both Ends of a Voice over DSL Solution and joins TollBridge's Voice of Broadband Alliance Xpeed, Inc., a DSL access device company, and Tollbridge Technologies, today announced a new strategic partnership that will encompass interoperability The capability of two or more hardware devices or two or more software routines to work harmoniously together. For example, in an Ethernet network, display adapters, hubs, switches and routers from different vendors must conform to the Ethernet standard and interoperate with each other. between products, joint sales and marketing support, collaborative efforts to identify market requirements, and joint testing to address voice over DSL services. The high degree of interoperability between the Xpeed 320V IAD (Integrated Access Device) A device that multiplexes a variety of communications technologies in the customer's premises onto a single telephone line for transmission to the carrier. It also demultiplexes the incoming streams into their respective channels. and the Tollbridge Technologies TB200 Gateway will offer a reliable and affordable solution for service providers who need voice services for their customers. Additionally, Xpeed has joined TollBridge's Voice of Broadband Alliance to ensure interoperability for the end-to-end solution (jargon) end-to-end solution - (E2ES) A term that suggests that the supplier of an application program or system will provide all the hardware and/or software components and resouces to meet the customer's requirement and no other supplier need be involved. Compare: turn-key solution. . "As a company committed to developing customer premise products for numerous DSL technologies, we see great value to the service provider in our relationship with Xpeed and the end-to-end solution that will result from our mutual efforts," said Agnes Imregh, Vice President of Marketing of Tollbridge. "As a result of our joint testing and work on interoperability issues, our product lines will be more reliable and more flexible." "Xpeed recognizes the importance of providing voice services over DSL to users of their DSL products, and it is critical that we select only the best partners in the industry to accomplish our objective," said Richard D'sa, Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Xpeed. "Tollbridge Technologies is a pioneer in voice gateways, and our collaborative efforts will help us succeed in providing cost-effective solutions to this market as it grows." About TollBridge Solutions Designed to let providers bypass 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) to all deliver voice services over any broadband access See broadband and wireless broadband. technology, the TollBridge product set consists of three elements:
-- The TB50, an Integrated Access Device (IAD) that converts voice
samples from multiple calls into packets and prioritizes voice
and data traffic for transmission over any broadband access
network;
-- The TB200, a carrier-grade Local Exchange Gateway that translates
packets back into voice and connects to Class 5 switches using
the Telcordia GR-303 protocol and new, emerging protocols such as
the Segment Interface protocol (SIP) and Media Gateway Control
Point (MGCP);
-- The TollView(TM) Management Suite, a management system that
includes a graphical Element Management System (EMS) for
end-to-end configuration, troubleshooting, and performance
management of up to 100 TB200 systems from HP OpenView(TM) on SUN
Solaris(TM) platforms.
About Voice of Broadband Alliance TollBridge has spearheaded the alliance program to accelerate large-scale deployments by next generation carriers: competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs), interexchange carriers See IXC. (IXC's), ISP's, MSO's, and cable operators. Alliance partners include the leading providers of DSL, cable and wireless access equipment, 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), integrated communications platforms (ICPs), semiconductor solutions, and next generation switching and services software platforms. "Carriers need the cooperation of multiple vendors to offer voice over broadband services See broadband and broadband service provider. for an end-to-end solution," said Agnes Imregh, vice president of marketing for TollBridge Technologies. "Standards, interoperability testing, and a commitment to making systems work together in mass deployment are essential to attain the hypergrowth for voice services that translates into profits for next generation carriers." About TollBridge Technologies Founded in March 1998 and located in Sunnyvale, Calif., TollBridge Technologies is the leading developer of IP-based multiline voice solutions targeted at Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs). The company's solutions change the economics of delivering voice services to small-business customers by allowing voice CLECs that own Class 5 switches to use broadband access technologies, such as DSL, to bypass the incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC (Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier) A traditional local telephone company such as one of the Regional Bell companies (RBOCs). Contrast with CLEC. See ELEC and TELRIC. ) and deliver toll-quality voice and integrated data services. For more information about TollBridge Technologies, visit the company's Website at http://www.tollbridgetech.com or contact Rich Farana at (408) 585-6114. About Xpeed, Inc. Xpeed, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets high-speed data and voice access solutions for the digital subscriber line See DSL. (communications, protocol) Digital Subscriber Line - (DSL, or Digital Subscriber Loop, xDSL - see below) A family of digital telecommunications protocols designed to allow high speed data communication over the existing copper telephone lines between end-users and (DSL) market. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Xpeed is committed to developing DSL remote access products that are flexible, cost-effective and simple to use. Xpeed's DSL network devices and connectivity products offer customers a low-cost, easy-to-install approach to high-speed Internet See broadband. and Wide Area Network data access. Xpeed markets its DSL products through strategic partners, network and Internet Service Providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. , and OEMs. Xpeed is headquartered at 99 West Tasman Drive, Suite 110, San Jose, CA 95134. Xpeed's World Wide Web site is at http://www.xpeed.com |
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