Broadband Gateways, Inc. Introduces EVOLO Intelligent Premises Gateway for Small Business and Residential Markets.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 27, 2000 First Intelligent Premises Gateway Converges Voice and Data, Wireless and Wireline, Moving Broadband Into Mass Market for Service Providers Broadband Gateways, Inc. today launched its EVOLO(TM) system, an Intelligent Premises Gateway (IPG IPG Implantable pulse generator, see there ) that distributes a full range of voice and data, wireless and wireline services to small business and residential consumers. The new product was introduced at the Broadband Year 2000 exhibit 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. , Calif. Unlike today's Integrated Access Device An IAD is a customer premises device that provides access to wide area networks and the Internet. Specifically, it aggregates multiple channels of information including voice and data across a single shared access link to a carrier or service provider PoP (Point of Presence). , which provides only Internet access See how to access the Internet. and basic voice services, Broadband Gateways' IPG provides advanced PBX (Private Branch eXchange) An inhouse telephone switching system that interconnects telephone extensions to each other as well as to the outside telephone network (PSTN). features, and enhanced data routing and networking capabilities. In addition, EVOLO now allows service providers to deliver these IPG features in a flexible, modular architecture. The first release of the EVOLO system consists of the EVOLO base unit module, wireless extension module, and wireless handsets. Delivering more than high-speed Internet See broadband. access, the EVOLO Intelligent Premises Gateway combines intelligence, modularity, and wireless capabilities to bring broadband to the mass market by enhancing the customer's lifestyle and productivity. The EVOLO system is the first modular premises gateway that gives service providers the flexibility to create customized packages for different vertical markets as well as to expand those capabilities as new services are introduced or the customer's needs change. "We believe broadband can drive the demand for three or more residential voice lines from 3 percent today to 20 percent. Add data sharing The ability to share the same data resource with multiple applications or users. It implies that the data are stored in one or more servers in the network and that there is some software locking mechanism that prevents the same set of data from being changed by two people at the same time. , networking, 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. and multimedia, and you begin to see the full potential of broadband," explained Rashid Skaf, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, Broadband Gateways. "EVOLO gives service providers a feature-rich, easy-to-use, expandable platform that the customer can easily install and customize. It's modularity serves a number of vertical markets currently being neglected--SOHO, telecommuters and small businesses. These capabilities will drive broadband subscription rates upward and position us as the leader in the multi-billion dollar premises gateway 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 1999 report by The Yankee Group (the Yankee Group, Boston, MA, www.yankeegroup.com) A major market research, analysis and consulting firm founded in 1970 by Howard Anderson. It provides general consulting and strategic planning in the computer and communications field. , the small business and residential broadband markets will experience tremendous growth, with the residential market alone projected to grow from 1.5 million subscribers in 1999 to 12.6 million in 2003. Furthermore, Cahners In-Stat projects the residential gateway market to be a $3.8 billion global equipment market in 2004. Greg Jones, 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. and President of Broadband Gateways added, "We are focused on creating products that will appeal to the mass market--products that improve consumers' lifestyles as well as increase workers' productivity. By enabling service providers to offer such capabilities, the EVOLO system will accelerate the adoption of broadband, making it as common as broadcast television is today." Broadband Gateways is demonstrating the EVOLO system live at booth 414 during the Broadband Year 2000 exhibit, June 27-29 at the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, Calif. General availability of the product is expected by end of year 2000. As part of the EVOLO system launch, the company has also announced the launch of its new website. For more information on Broadband Gateways Inc., and the EVOLO Intelligent Premises Gateway, visit www.broadbandgateways.com. About the EVOLO(TM) system The EVOLO system is an Intelligent Premises Gateway comprising a base unit with optional add-on modules. The base module is the heart of the system; it manages and routes the voice and data streams to various devices within the premises. The EVOLO base module includes a built-in DSL modem and uses Voice over 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 to provide multiple voice lines over the same broadband connection. A POTS phone connection guarantees lifeline phone service during power outages. Data services include Ethernet and HomePNA 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. connections with firewall capability. An internal web page with a point-and-click interface provides easy configuration and setup. Optional plug-in modules provide additional capabilities. The EVOLO Wireless Extension Module and companion Wireless Handsets combine the convenience of a cordless phone with the top 20 PBX services of a business system. The EVOLO Wireless Extension Module supports up to four simultaneous voice calls and eight wireless extensions. The menu-driven EVOLO Wireless Handsets bring advanced calling services right to the users fingertips "Fingertips" is a 1963 number-one hit single recorded live by "Little" Stevie Wonder for Motown's Tamla label. Wonder's first hit single, "Fingertips" was the first live, non-studio recording to reach number-one on the Billboard Pop Singles chart in the United States. . The EVOLO wireless capability solves the issue of distributing a third, fourth, or fifth line without rewiring or adding special adapters. The EVOLO product roadmap includes a business module with additional analog phone lines, a data hub, a wireless data module, and an entertainment module. Broadband Gateways Inc. provides leading edge wired and wireless integrated access devices in the broadband voice and data market. The company offers the EVOLO(TM) system, an Intelligent Premises Gateway for residential and small business applications. The EVOLO system distributes and manages wireless and wireline, voice and data broadband services into and throughout the premises. Broadband Gateways is privately funded and headquartered in Plano, Texas. www.broadbandbgateways.com Evolo(TM) is a trademark of Broadband Gateways, Inc. |
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