Asante Technologies to Build Next-Generation Equipment with IBM Technology; IBM Processor Offers Outstanding Performance and Scalability.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)--May 4, 2000 Asante Technologies, Inc., (Nasdaq:ASNT ASNT American Society of Non-destructive Testing ASNT American Society for Neural Transplantation ASNT Astrological Association of North Texas (Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex) ASNT Application Sharing Nt .OB) today announced that it has chosen IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) as a key technology supplier to build its next-generation family of IntraCore(TM) Networks products. The next generation IntraCore routing switches See layer 3 switch. will incorporate IBM's high performance network processor and switch fabric technologies as part of their core design. "We're committed to providing our customers state-of-the-art, high-performance systems that deliver optimum bandwidth, superior switching capacity and advanced features to meet the changing network needs driven by the Internet," said Wilson Wong, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and President of Asante. "We believe IBM's scalable network processor and switch fabric technologies will allow us to surpass the performance of the existing router router Portable electric power tool used in carpentry and furniture making that consists of an electric motor, a base, two handle knobs, and bits (cutting tools). A router can cut fancy edges for shelving, grooves for storm windows and weather stripping, circles and ovals switches on the market. Asante has the highest confidence in IBM solutions as the building blocks for the next generation of switching products." These new products represent the next phase of development based on the company's IntraCore Architecture and will deliver Layer 3 and above switching solutions for enterprise and service provider customers. After evaluating a number of potential suppliers, Asante selected the IBM Network Processor, the complementary IBM Packet Routing Switch and other related technologies, for its forthcoming switched networking solutions. "A growing number of network equipment manufacturers are turning to IBM for highly-integrated, versatile solutions that fulfill their unique performance requirements," said Christine King Christine Elizabeth King is a British historian and university administrator. She is currently Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Staffordshire University.[1] , vice president of wired communications for IBM. "Asante has joined a roster of leading system providers who are taking advantage of the combined throughput and scalability of IBM's network processor and switch fabric technologies." The IBM Power POWER is a RISC instruction set architecture designed by IBM. The name is a backronym for Performance Optimization With Enhanced RISC. Network Processor is an advanced design that integrates sixteen communications processors on one chip. It offers micro-programming capability and a cost-effective way to perform complex networking tasks at wire speed. The IBM Packet Routing Switch provides a powerful engine for high-throughput switch applications and enables non-blocking, scalable switch fabrics from 28.4 Gbps to 227.2 Gbps throughput. About Asante Asante Technologies is the leading provider of network solutions for the education, enterprise and service provider marketplace. The Company's IntraCore Networks products support multi-service networks running telephony, video or data applications. For additional information, visit www.asante.com or call 800/303-9121. Note to Editors: Asante and IntraCore, are trademarks of Asante Technologies. All other brand names and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. |
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