Bay Networks First to Bring Business-Quality Video Networking to IP.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. 3, 1998-- High-Performance, Cost-Effective Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Modules Bring Benefits of Highest Quality Video to Ethernet Users Bay Networks(R) Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :BAY) today announced the addition of Ethernet and Fast Ethernet An earlier name for 100Mbps Ethernet. See 100Base-T. (networking) Fast Ethernet - A version of Ethernet developed in the 1990s(?) which can carry 100 Mbps compared with standard Ethernet's 10 Mbps. It requires upgraded network cards and hubs. support to the Bay Networks Multimedia networking family. This announcement reinforces a strategic alliance between Bay Networks and First Virtual Corp., and for the first time, brings genuine business-quality video, previously available only to the small number of ATM-connected PCs, to the extensive installed base of Ethernet/Fast Ethernet desktops. The alliance between Bay Networks and First Virtual, which began in January 1996, enables the extension of desktop multimedia services into an ATM 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. backbone. The combination of new Ethernet and Fast Ethernet modules and TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. Media Operating Software (MOS-IP) maps ATM's proven QoS capabilities to Ethernet frame-based networking. This development realizes, for the first time, the promise of real Ethernet-based, enterprise-class video networking tools and applications. "This announcement is the logical next step in our ongoing relationship with First Virtual and combines Bay Networks' strong position in the ATM LAN backbone market with First Virtual's leading-edge multimedia workgroup switch A network switch designed for LAN traffic within an enterprise. Contrast with carrier-class switch. technology," said Lloyd Carney, executive vice president of the Bay Networks Enterprise Business Group. "This new Ethernet/Fast Ethernet multimedia networking support augments existing ATM solutions, and represents a further step in Bay Networks' delivery of technology-independent support for next generation business tools and applications." V-Ether Switching Modules The V-Ether Switching modules are a new family of modules for the Bay Networks Multimedia Switch which are specifically architected to support video networking in non-deterministic Ethernet frame-based networks. V-Ether Switching provides for both 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T desktop connectivity, enhancing the extensive range of network interfaces already available in the Multimedia Switch (25 Mbps ATM, 155 Mbps ATM, and T1/E1 ATM). IP Multimedia Operating Software (IP-MOS) IP-MOS adds support for IP/Ethernet users to the Bay Networks Multimedia Switch. IP-MOS utilizes industry-standard RTP/RTCP protocols and signaling to enable high-quality video streaming See streaming video and video stream. in TCP/IP environments. This unique capability guarantees true business-quality video is maintained on the "last 100 meters" over 10/100Mbps Ethernet connections to user's workstations. "The Bay Networks Multimedia Switch with Ethernet support enables us to facilitate extensive multimedia teaching and allows us to provide an innovative learning environment," said Paul Mueller, superintendent for the Elizabeth Forward School District, a K-12 school district in western Pennsylvania Western Pennsylvania consists of the western third of the state of Pennsylvania in the United States. Pittsburgh is the largest city in the region, with a metropolitan area of about 2.4 million people, and is the cultural center for Western Pennsylvania. spread over five campus sites. "The Multimedia Switch allows us to extend high-speed video conferencing See videoconferencing. (communications) video conferencing - A discussion between two or more groups of people who are in different places but can see and hear each other using electronic communications. , live video broadcast, and video-on-demand applications over our Ethernet network." Pricing and Availability The Bay Networks V-Ether switching modules are available in two form factors -- a six-port 10BASE-T module priced at US $2,500, shipping now; and a two-port 100BASE-T module priced at US $3,000, will be available in Q2 1998. The MOS-IP is priced starting at US $300 for a single-user license. About First Virtual Corp. First Virtual Corp. is the leading provider of products that implement Business Quality Video over the Corporate Intranet. The company's products can be used to network both existing room-system video conferencing systems as well as desktop video systems. First Virtual's goal is to enable the widespread development of strategic multimedia business applications such as video collaboration and learning. Founded in 1993 by technology pioneer Ralph Ungermann, First Virtual Corp. designs, manufactures and supports a full multimedia product family that includes LAN switches A network device that cross-connects clients, servers and network devices. Also known as a "frame switch," stand-alone LAN switches are common in all Ethernet networks. A four-port switch is also typically built into a wired or wireless router for homes and small business (see wireless , adapters, gateways, video storage servers, all of which include the company's award-winning MOS (1) (Metal Oxide Semiconductor) See MOSFET. (2) (Mean Opinion Score) The quality of a digitized voice line. It is a subjective measurement that is derived entirely by people listening to the calls and scoring the results from software. 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, 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. -0- Note to Editors: Bay Networks is a registered trademark of Bay Networks Inc. "Bay Networks -- Where Information Flows," is a trademark of Bay Networks Inc. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. CONTACT: Bay Networks Neha Mirchandani, 408/495-2489 (Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most ) nmirchandani@baynetworks.com Sandra Toms, 408/495-1181 (Investor Relations Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. ) sandra_toms@baynetworks.com |
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