Bay Networks Announces 56K ITU Standard Availability on its Access Concentrators.SANTA CLARA Santa Clara, city, Cuba Santa Clara (sän`tä klä`rä), city (1994 est. pop. 217,000), capital of Villa Clara prov., central Cuba. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 1998-- -- Offering testing program, Bay Networks is only vendor that supports either x2 or K56flex while simultaneously supporting V.90 -- In an effort to accelerate widespread compatibility of 56K technology, Bay Networks(R) (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :BAY) today announced that the company has completed extensive testing of draft recommendations for V.90, and will be providing the upgrade to selected customers next quarter. Encouraging compatibility of V.90 modems through a testing program, Bay Networks continues to be the only remote access vendor that supports either x2(TM) or K56flex(TM) while simultaneously supporting the new V.90 protocol. Earlier this month, the International Telecommunications Union See ITU. (body, standard) International Telecommunications Union - (ITU) ITU-T, the telecommunication standardisation sector of ITU, is responsible for making technical recommendations about telephone and data (including fax) communications systems for PTTs and suppliers. (ITU (International Telecommunication Union, Geneva, Switzerland, www.itu.ch) A telecommunications standards body that is under the auspices of the United Nations. Comprising more than 185 member countries, the ITU sets standards for global telecom networks. ) Study Group 16 met in Geneva Geneva, canton and city, Switzerland Geneva (jənē`və), Fr. Genève, canton (1990 pop. 373,019), 109 sq mi (282 sq km), SW Switzerland, surrounding the southwest tip of the Lake of Geneva. , Switzerland, where the committee determined the draft standard for 56K modems -- officially termed V.90. The ITU committee had been working since April, 1997 to develop a standard for 56K modems -- the fastest analog modems available today. Bay Networks offers a choice of either K56flex or x2 protocols on separate versions of the Bay Networks Adapteon 5399 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. (RAC See remote access concentrator. ) module and the Bay Networks Adapteon 8000 remote access concentrator (RAC) system. By continuing to support either of the proprietary 56K protocols, Bay's solution does not require the immediate upgrade of users' modems to V.90, thus allowing for a more gradual upgrade program at the customer's choice and convenience. Support for V.90 will be provided by Bay at no cost for existing customers who have either K56flex or x2 products through simple Web-based software downloads. Bay Networks is also announcing that it will collaborate with 3Com to bring 56K industry standard V.90 technology and compatibility to modem users around the world. "Conducting interoperability testing with Bay Networks will certainly reduce the time it takes to deliver V.90-based products to market," said Dale Walsh, vice president of advanced development for 3Com. "Cooperation among industry members is of paramount importance to interoperability testing. We are looking forward to working with Bay as this is a major step toward achieving compatibility across the industry." "Bay Networks builds open, next-generation networks, and accelerating the widespread adoption of standards-based solutions is a key element in our strategy. We're pleased to join with 3Com in advancing interoperability of V.90 modems," said Jonathan Sieg, vice president of Bay Networks Signal Processing See DSP. Group. "A broad range of interoperable, standards-compliant solutions will give service providers and businesses the ability to quickly roll out 56K technology without worrying about compatibility issues." While Bay Networks continues to be the only vendor that offers a choice between technologies, the company is encouraging widespread compatibility of V.90 modems with a testing program, and invites all modem vendors to participate. All parties interested in testing should e-mail baydsp_open56@baynetworks.com. Bay Networks will provide an account name, password and dial-in number to reach Bay-sponsored remote access servers. About Bay Networks Bay Networks -- Where Information Flows(TM). Bay Networks, Inc. (NYSE:BAY) is a leader in the worldwide networking market, providing a complete line of products that serve corporate enterprises, service providers and telecommunications carriers. The company offers frame and ATM switches, routers, shared media, remote and Internet access See how to access the Internet. solutions, IP services and network management applications, all integrated by Bay Networks' Adaptive Networking strategy. With headquarters in Santa Clara, California Santa Clara, California (IPA: /ˌsæntəˈklærə/) , founded in 1777 and incorporated in 1852, is a city in Santa Clara County, in the U.S. state of California. , Bay Networks markets its products and services around the world, providing 7x24 support coverage. For additional information visit the company's World Wide Web site at http://www.baynetworks.com or call 800-8-BAYNET. -0- This release, other than historical financial information, may consist of forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements may differ materially from actual future events or results. For instance, factors which could cause results to differ from future events include the rate of adoption of new technology, competitive pricing actions and marketing programs, among others. Readers are referred to the documents filed by Bay Networks with the S.E.C., specifically the most recent reports on forms 10-K and 10-Q, which identify important risk factors which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. -0- Bay Networks is a registered trademark and Bay Networks -- Where Information Flows and Adapteon are trademarks of Bay Networks, Inc. x2 is a trademark of 3Com. K56flex is a trademark of Lucent Technologies and Rockwell International Rockwell International was the ultimate incarnation of a series of companies under the sphere of influence of Willard Rockwell, who had made his fortune after the invention and successful launch of a new bearing system for truck axles in 1919. . Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. CONTACT: Bay Networks, Inc. Jeff Young
Jeff Young is an American guitarist. He graduated from Musicians Institute in 1985, and is best known for his time with the thrash metal band , 978/916-4986 jyoung@baynetworks.com or FitzGerald Communications, Inc. Laura Fischman, 617/494-9500 ext. 226 lfischman@fitzcomm.com |
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