Bay Networks Brands Broadband Product Family as Versalar.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)--June 10, 1998-- --Industry Leading Cable Modem cable modem Modem used to convert analog data signals to digital form and vise versa, for transmission or receipt over cable television lines, especially for connecting to the Internet. Solutions added to the Versalar(TM) Family of Standards-based Access Products-- Bay Networks(R), Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :BAY) today announced that its family of fourth generation cable modems and headend products have been branded Versalar, providing a recognizable identity that embodies the products' versatility and value to its customers. Bay Networks' Broadband solutions enable MSO's to provide an end-to-end cable modem data networking solution for both residential and business users from a single vendor. The Versalar name is synonymous with synonymous with adjective equivalent to, the same as, identical to, similar to, identified with, equal to, tantamount to, interchangeable with, one and the same as Bay Networks' efforts in providing its customers with the best overall products, service, and support in Access solutions. "By branding our fourth generation cable products as Versalar, we are telling the world that Bay Networks' broadband products are in a key strategic market that is poised for growth and are tightly integrated into all of our data networking solutions," said Chris Grobicki, director of product development for the Broadband Technology broadband technology Telecommunications devices, lines, or technologies that allow communication over a wide band of frequencies, and especially over a range of frequencies divided into multiple independent channels for the simultaneous transmission of different signals. Division at Bay Networks. "This seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. enables Bay Networks to offer its customers true end-to-end networking capabilities." The Bay Networks broadband product family includes the Versalar CM 100 Cable Modem and the Versalar CMTS (Cable Modem Termination System) A computerized device that enables cable modems to send and receive packets over the Internet. It inserts IP packets from the Internet into MPEG frames and transmits them to the cable modems via an RF signal. Cable Modem Termination System A cable modem termination system or CMTS is equipment typically found in a cable company's headend, or at cable company hubsite and is used to provide high speed data services, such as cable internet or Voice over IP, to cable subscribers. . Each product is DOCSIS-based and combines award-winning design with industry leading functionality and interoperability. "Bay Networks has worked to create a brand that reflects the vitality of its products," said Jeffrey Brooks, vice president of branding at Bay Networks. "The Versalar name is already recognized in the networking industry as being a symbol of excellence and value. By including the broadband product line into the Versalar brand, we are strengthening that perception even further." About Bay Networks Broadband Services With more than 165,000 cable modems deployed around the world and over 3 million homes passed, Bay Networks is establishing a trend that allows a growing number of companies and individuals to access the internet more quickly, easily and securely than many other solutions. As MSO's begin to provide their customers with new services such as Internet access See how to access the Internet. , video-conferencing and telecommuting telecommuting, an arrangement by which people work at home using a computer and telephone, transmitting work material to a business office by means of a modem and telephone lines; it is also known as telework. applications, Bay Networks' commitment to advancing this industry is evident, having emerged as the market leader in providing access solutions to this technology. Bay Networks offers MSOs a cable modem that has an open scalable architecture ideal for small, medium and large networks. With a maximum of 10Mbps, Bay Networks' cable modems allows end users to work at a speed 50 times faster than conventional dial-up 28.8Kbps or even faster than 56K technology, commonly used in networks today. 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 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. 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. Bay Networks is a registered trademark of Bay Networks, Inc. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. CONTACT: Bay Networks, Inc. Don Gross, 210/979-2155 dgross@baynetworks.com or FitzGerald Communications, Inc. Allen Reitz, 617/494-9500 Ext. 268 areitz@fitzcomm.com |
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