COM21 LAUNCHES DOCSIS-BASED NETWORK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.Com21, Inc. (Nasdaq: CMTO CMTO College of Massage Therapists of Ontario ), has launched DOXcentral, a headend-independent network management system for DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification) A cable modem standard from the CableLabs research consortium (www.cablelabs.com), which provides equipment certification for interoperability. systems. DOXcentral manages all DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (communications, networking) Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification - (DOCSIS) ITU-approved interface requirements for cable modems involved in high-speed data distribution over a cable television network. ) 1.0 compatible modems and headends, regardless of vendor. "An easy-to-use and comprehensive management system is essential in today's cable plant," comments Craig Soderquist, president of Com21. "The high level of reliability, ease of use, and capacity for future expansion of supported services make DOXcentral the prime choice for management of DOCSIS-based systems." DOXcentral provides cable operators with an easy, flexible solution to managing their DOCSIS-based network infrastructure, services and subscribers. The system offers user-friendly, task-oriented operations in the familiar Windows NT environment. Features include remote management capability, event logging, security management, auto-provisioning capability and multiple service levels. The system is currently available and will begin volume shipments early in 2001. Com21, Inc. is a leading global supplier of system solutions for the broadband access market. The Company's DOCSIS, DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) An international digital television (DTV) standard that is the European and Far Eastern counterpart of the North American ATSC standard. , and ATM-based products enable cable operators and service providers to deliver high-speed, cost-effective Internet and telephony applications to corporate telecommuters, small businesses, home offices, and residential users. To date, Com21 has shipped over 900,000 cable modems worldwide, along with over 1,300 headend controllers. Com21 systems offer commercial service in cable systems passing 17 million households worldwide. Com21 is an ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001 registered company with over 500 employees worldwide. The Company's corporate headquarters is located in Milpitas, California, USA, with its European headquarters in Delft Delft (dĕlft), city (1994 pop. 91,941), South Holland prov., W Netherlands. It has varied industries and is noted for its ceramics (china, tiles, and pottery) known as delftware. Founded in the 11th cent. , The Netherlands. In addition, Com21 maintains research and development facilities in Ireland, Israel, Maryland, and New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , as well as sales and support offices in the United States and Canada, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. n |
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