Avail Networks and Soliton Systems K.K. Form Strategic Distribution Partnership in Japan; Companies Team to Respond to Rapidly-Growing Demand for Intelligent Packet Access Platforms.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ANN ARBOR Ann Arbor, city (1990 pop. 109,592), seat of Washtenaw co., S Mich., on the Huron River; inc. 1851. It is a research and educational center, with a large number of government and industrial research and development firms, many in high-technology fields such as , Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 29, 2001 Avail Networks and Soliton A laser pulse that retains its shape in a fiber over long distances. By generating the pulse at a certain frequency and at a certain power level, the pulse takes advantage of competing dispersion effects. As it travels, the pulse is lengthened and then shortened back to its original size. Systems K.K. today announced a strategic distribution partnership for Avail's Frontera(TM) family of intelligent packet access platforms in Japan. The companies will partner to address the growing need in Japan for bundled packet data, voice, and video service delivery to business users of all sizes. Soliton Systems will be presenting Avail's Frontera solutions at the Networld + Interop event in Tokyo, June 6-8, 2001. "Soliton Systems has built very impressive distribution and systems integration capabilities over the course of many years, and has earned their reputation as one of Japan's leading networking solution providers," said David Hartmann, president and 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. of Avail Networks. "Their extensive market knowledge and technical expertise will be critical to our success in Japan." Soliton and Avail are well positioned to serve the existing and new communications providers in Japan poised to roll out broadband services See broadband and broadband service provider. on an unprecedented scale. Japan's IT Strategy Council forecasts that the number of broadband users in Japan will reach 30 million by 2005, representing 50% of its total Internet population. Also, a study conducted by Nikkei Market Access indicates that major corporations in Japan are preparing to deploy emerging access technologies and new networks as a means of reducing overall costs. "The Avail team has deep knowledge of Japanese market dynamics, and is clearly committed to serving the needs of our customers," said Dr. Nobuo Kamata, Ph.D., president of Soliton Systems. "We are excited to be working with Avail to maximize our opportunities in the broadband multi-service access market." Avail's Frontera platforms are intelligent packet access systems designed to deliver advanced data, voice, and video services across a wide variety of subscribers while consolidating multiple access technologies into a single system for overall cost savings and flexibility. Avail's Frontera 2000 family combines IP routing, high-end 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. , cell and packet switching A network technology that breaks up a message into small packets for transmission. Unlike circuit switching, which requires the establishment of a dedicated point-to-point connection, each packet in a packet-switched network contains a destination address. , and subscriber aggregation functions into a single cost-effective platform for next-generation packet service delivery. About Avail Networks Avail Networks designs, develops, and markets network access solutions worldwide for next-generation convergence applications such as integrated data, voice, and video over single broadband connections See broadband and wireless broadband. . Avail's flagship products -- the Frontera(TM) family of intelligent packet access platforms -- enable communications providers to deliver multiple high-value services to end-user sites in a variety of subscriber locations and configurations. Avail is privately held, financed by U.S. and international venture and strategic investors including Blueprint Ventures, EDF (algorithm) EDF - earliest deadline first. Ventures, and Blue Chip Venture Company. For more information, visit http://www.availnetworks.com. About Soliton Systems K.K. Founded in 1982, Soliton Systems is a leading Japanese network integrator and value-added reseller A value-added reseller (VAR) is a company that adds some feature(s) to an existing product(s), then resells it (usually to end-users) as an integrated product or complete "turn-key" solution. of multi-vendor products for Web based Coming from a Web server. See Web application. IT solutions. Soliton has played a principal role in providing the domestic Japanese market with advanced solutions incorporating leading-edge technology in the areas of communications and networking. Soliton also develops specialized products in the areas of network management, security and VoIP. Soliton's solid in-house technical expertise includes many certified engineers, earning the company a strong reputation for unmatched customer service and support. Headquartered in Tokyo, Soliton has a total of six branch offices plus testing and training centers in Japan, in addition to three international offices in 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. , Beijing, and Vancouver. For more information, visit their homepage at http://www.soliton.co.jp. Note to Editors: Avail Networks, Frontera, and all Avail product names are trademarks of Avail Networks, Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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