Asante To Pursue Multi-Tenant Networking Markets; Bringing Affordable Ethernet Solutions to MTU Businesses.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)--April 17, 2001 Executives at 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) recently announced that they are developing a strategic plan to win the loyalty of network providers in the emerging Multi-Tenant Unit (MTU (1) (Maximum Transmission Unit, Maximum Transfer Unit) The largest frame size that can be transmitted over the network. For example, an Ethernet MTU is 1,500 bytes. Messages longer than the MTU must be divided into smaller frames. ) marketplace. 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. a January 2001 Cahners In-Stat Group report, the U.S. market for multi-tenant broadband equipment and services will grow from $371 million in 2000 to nearly $2 billion in 2004. Asante plans to capitalize on this development by promoting its IntraCore(TM) products in this rapidly growing market. Abundant Opportunities in the Multi-Tenant Marketplace Multi-Tenant Unit networks provide broadband Internet access Broadband Internet access, often shortened to just "broadband", is high speed Internet access—typically contrasted with dial-up access over modem. Dial-up modems are generally only capable of a maximum bitrate of 56 kbit/s (kilobits per second) and require the full use of a to apartment residences, hotel guests, and businesses in commercial office buildings. A typical multi-tenant facility has between 10 and 500 tenants. Today, cable or 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 network connections are commonly used for Internet access. As the MTU business market flourishes, some providers are proceeding to the next step: supplying the entire LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. infrastructure for every business in an office building. As an added benefit, many providers also offer voice, virtual private network, and other services. In addition, exponential growth Extremely fast growth. On a chart, the line curves up rather than being straight. Contrast with linear. in the hospitality and apartment building industries is leading providers to meet the demand for in-room TV services to hotel guests and apartment residents over Ethernet/IP. Cost effectiveness is a major advantage of MTU broadband access. Traditionally, each tenant had to buy separate cable or DSL modems and service for their PCs. Now, high-speed Internet access is piped through a small point of presence located inside the building, enabling many tenants to share the cost of the link. Ethernet -- The Workhorse of Multi-Tenant Networking "We believe Ethernet will eventually dominate the Internet market," commented Wilson Wong, Asante's 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. "Our system engineers are working with key customers to bring affordable Ethernet solutions to the MTU marketplace." Asante products will provide several advantages to MTU businesses, including: -- Seamless integration between LAN and the Internet. -- Scalable bandwidth from 10 to 100 Mbps for each tenant. -- Tenant-to-tenant security. -- Dual Gigabit links for high availability and throughput. -- Network security management to track Mac and IP addresses per port. About Asante Asante Technologies, Inc., is a leading provider of network solutions for the education, enterprise, and service provider marketplaces. The company's FriendlyNET(TM) products simplify networking and provide Internet access for mobile and office professionals. Asante's IntraCore(TM) products support multi-service applications for large enterprises. For additional information, visit www.asante.com or call 408/435-8388. Note to Editors: Asante is a registered trademark; FriendlyNET and IntraCore are trademarks of Asante Technologies, Inc. |
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