Ascend Accelerates Next Generation of Access Services and Solutions; Company's Market-Leading Access Technology Enables Value-Added Solutions and Services for Customers, Builds on the Next-Generation Public Network.ALAMEDA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 5, 1998--Ascend Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:ASND ASND A Streetcar Named Desire (play) ), the leader in wide area networking (WAN) solutions for providers and users of the public network, today unveiled its next-generation Access Solutions strategy that focuses on the unique needs of service provider and enterprise customers in the face of a shifting telecom/datacom market. As the networking industry moves from simple dial-access to more advanced data services, Ascend is driving the market for solutions that extend the profitability of its leading-edge customers. Ascend's Access Solutions today encompass four broad categories, including MultiVPN, MultiVoice, Carrier Signaling, and Last Mile Access Solutions. State of the Market The convergence of voice, fax, and data services on The Next-Generation Public Network is creating opportunities for new profit-building and cost-efficient solutions for service provider and corporate customers. Ascend's Access Solutions, which tightly integrate market-leading access technologies with Ascend's ATM 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. WAN switching capabilities, enable customers to take advantage of these innovations in the new public network. The changing market is driving the need for carriers and ISPs to develop revenue-generating, carrier-class services like network wholesaling and advanced voice and VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. services. This changing market is also driving enterprise customers to demand more cost-effective network solutions like VPNs and IP-based services that reduce total cost of network ownership. Ascend is meeting this customer demand with integrated voice and data capabilities that enable MultiVoice and MultiVPN solutions, advanced Carrier Signaling functions, and optimized Last Mile Access Solutions, including Networking Wholesaling and 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 . "As the largest independent Internet service provider 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. focused on international business needs, PSINet maintains a best-of-breed strategy when choosing and implementing core network technologies. Ascend consistently delivers innovative solutions that meet these basic demands," said Mark Fedor, vice president of engineering for PSINet Inc. (Nasdaq:PSIX PSIX Port State Information Exchange ). "As we continue to aggressively expand our global network and develop the next generation of business applications, we are confident that PSINet and Ascend will continue to develop the technologies and solutions needed to succeed in this competitive market." The Future of Access Solutions is Now Built on its market-leading MAX(tm) and MAX TNT TNT: see trinitrotoluene. TNT in full trinitrotoluene Pale yellow, solid organic compound made by adding nitrate (−NO2) groups to toluene. (tm) WAN access switching platform, and powered by the True Access(tm) Operating System operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. , Ascend's Access Solutions are implemented and managed with the Navis family of network management products and Ascend's Global Integrated Services In computer networking, IntServ or integrated services is an architecture that specifies the elements to guarantee quality of service (QoS) on networks. IntServ can for example be used to allow video and sound to reach the receiver without interruption. organization. "Ascend understands our need to deliver innovative and cost-effective networking solutions to our growing customer base," said John Martis, chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. for American Digital Network. "Ascend delivers advanced Frame Relay and Voice over IP applications that help us meet our customer demand. As we continue to expand our service offerings into the 21st century, we will look to Ascend as a key partner." Ascend's Access Solutions include: -- MultiVPN(tm): MultiVPN cost-effectively and securely extends enterprise customers' network to the converged voice and data Next-Generation Public Network, while creating additional value-added, revenue-generating opportunities for service providers. As the leader in the VPN market, 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 study by Frost & Sullivan, Ascend is advancing its MultiVPN solution to increase VPN usage using Internet, carrier IP, Frame Relay, and ATM architectures. -- MultiVoice(tm): Ascend's MultiVoice solution supplies service providers and enterprise customers with advanced Voice and Fax over IP applications. Ascend is extending its MultiVoice solution for Voice and Fax over IP, ATM and Frame Relay services to provide more robust voice features and integrated cost-efficient SS7 capabilities. -- Carrier Signaling: Ascend's proposed acquisition of Stratus stratus: see cloud. (Stratus Technologies, Maynard, MA, www.stratus.com) A manufacturer of fault-tolerant computers founded in 1980. It supports both the VOS and FTX Unix operating systems on its XA/R line of i860-based systems. Computer, Inc. will supply a fault-tolerant platform, SS7 and Intelligent Network (IN) products for tighter integration of the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) The worldwide voice telephone network. Once only an analog system, the heart of most telephone networks today is all digital. In the U.S. ) with the Next-Generation Public Network. Using this carrier-class platform, Ascend is the first to provide transparent use of existing SS7 networks to route voice, fax, and data calls over IP, ATM, and Frame Relay networks to offload To remove work from one computer and do it on another. See cooperative processing. the PSTN. This capability effectively offloads the PSTN and creates new service capabilities for the future of packet-switched over circuit-switched networks. -- Last Mile Solutions: Ascend's multi-service access technologies, including DSL, Frame Relay concentration, and network wholesaling enable advanced customer connectivity to the network and creates opportunities for service providers to differentiate and broaden their class of services. "Ascend is redefining the way the industry thinks about the access market. Enterprise customers are demanding more cost-effective solutions from their service providers, causing service providers to demand more innovative solutions from their networking vendors. Ascend is working closely with customers and is one step ahead in providing innovative, next-generation access solutions that benefit both the service provider market and the enterprise," said Kurt Bauer, vice president, Access Product Marketing. Related Access Solutions Announcements MultiVoice Solution - http://www.ascend.com/3295.html MultiVPN Solution - http://www.ascend.com/3292.html Carrier-Signaling Solution - http://www.ascend.com/3148.html Network Wholesaling Solution - http://www.ascend.com/3284.html Remote Access Concentrator A remote access server that supports one or more T1/E1 lines, allowing multiple analog and ISDN calls to come in over one port from the telephone company. Remote access concentrators can handle much higher call densities than remote access servers. Market Share Leadership - http://www.ascend.com/3284.html Frame Relay and ATM Market Share Leadership - http://www.ascend.com/3292.html Stratus Computer Acquisition - http://www.ascend.com/3306.html Alcatel Alliance - http://www.ascend.com/3306.html Cable & Wireless Customer Win - http://www.ascend.com/3292.html MultiVPN SecureConnect/Pipeline announced today. MultiVPN Market Leadership announced today. About Ascend Communications Ascend Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:ASND) develops, manufactures, sells and services wide area networking solutions for telecommunications carriers, Internet service providers and corporate customers worldwide. For more information about Ascend and its products, please visit the Ascend Web site at www.ascend.com, or send e-mail to info@ascend.com. For Investor Relations Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. , please call our communications hotline at 800-648-3059 or 760-704-4423 (outside the US & Canada). Additional investor information can also be accessed on our Web site at: http://www.ascend.com/662.html. Ascend is headquartered at One Ascend Plaza, 1701 Harbor Bay Parkway Bay Parkway refers to the following roads and transit stations: Roads
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