Alcatel Chooses Basis Communications To Deliver a Proven ADSL Solution.FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 14, 1999-- Market leader Alcatel selects newcomer Basis Communications' next-generation Broadband ATM chipset -- code-named Thunder -- to couple with its DynaMiTe dynamite, explosive made from nitroglycerin and an inert, porous filler such as wood pulp, sawdust, kieselguhr, or some other absorbent material. The proportions vary in different kinds of dynamite; often ammonium nitrate or sodium nitrate is added. (tm) chipset and provide a complete broadband over ADSL See DSL. ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line solution. This partnership reinforces a commitment between Alcatel and Basis Communications to drive the marketplace and accelerate the deployment of broadband ADSL solutions worldwide. The combined architecture is an industry recognized, proven and comprehensive solution with Service Providers already deploying the predecessor to Thunder combined with Alcatel's DynaMiTe chipset. Michael Shealy, chief executive officer, Basis Communications said, "Being selected to partner with Alcatel to deliver a complete ADSL solution is an important milestone as we establish ourselves in the marketplace. The agreement supports our pledge to bring new solutions to market which will become the foundation for new networking equipment designs." 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. David Long, strategic marketing manager for Alcatel's microelectronics activities, Basis Communications was selected on the strength of its open-system, industry standard software and its complementary technology. "Basis Communications offers a wealth of networking technology for voice and data integrated next-generation WAN access. When combined with Alcatel's industry-standard communications technology Noun 1. communications technology - the activity of designing and constructing and maintaining communication systems engineering, technology - the practical application of science to commerce or industry solutions, we can provide a complete end-to-end broadband ADSL solution. This forms a unique offering." Basis Communications will be sampling the Thunder product this month along with an evaluation kit that runs WindRiver's VxWorks Board Support Package. The bundled solution with ATM stacks will be available in Q2 1999. About Alcatel A world leader in telecommunications systems and equipment as well as related cables and components activities, Alcatel operates in over 130 countries, and provides complete solutions and services to operators, service providers, enterprises and consumers, ranging from backbone networks A backbone network provides a path for the exchange of information between different LANs or subnetworks.[1] A backbone can tie together diverse networks in the same building, in different buildings in a campus environment, or over wide areas. to user terminals. About Basis Communications Provider of Multi-Service Networking Integrated Circuit integrated circuit (IC), electronic circuit built on a semiconductor substrate, usually one of single-crystal silicon. The circuit, often called a chip, is packaged in a hermetically sealed case or a nonhermetic plastic capsule, with leads extending from it for solutions for the seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. of voice and data. Basis Communications was formed in 1999 as a spin-off of its parent company Cirrus Logic (company) Cirrus Logic - A manufacturer of integrated circuits including the Advanced RISC Machine and display interface processors and cards for use as Windows accelerators (requiring dedicated driver software). http://cirrus.com/. , and is headquartered in Silicon Valley. It maintains remote design centers in Clearwater, Fla., Boston, and Pune, India. Visit Basis Communications and Alcatel at DSLCON'99, Booth No. 301, Westin Park Central Hotel, Dallas, TX, April 13-14, 1999. |
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