Cabletron Introduces Data-Over-Cable Solutions Program At Supercomm '98.ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 9, 1998--Cabletron Systems (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CS)unveiled today its new data-over-cable solutions program -- an initiative designed to provide cable operators and service providers with the right tools to deliver Internet access See how to access the Internet. and data services to their business and residential customers. "Building on their strengths in software, hardware and support for their data services efforts, Cabletron (Cabletron Systems, Inc., Rochester, NH) A networking company founded in 1983 and separated into three companies in 2000: Enterasys Networks (www.enterasys.com) for enterprise class routers and switches, Riverstone Networks (www.riverstonenet. has the pieces to successfully compete in this rapidly expanding market," said Craig Craig , Edward Gordon 1872-1966. British theatrical producer, director, and designer whose innovative productions and simplified stage designs influenced modern theater. Driscoll Driscoll is one derivation of the Irish surname "O'Driscoll". It originates from Cork in the Republic of Ireland. Most O'Driscolls and Driscolls live in Ireland, with many more living in the United States, Canada and Australia. , research analyst with 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. in Boston Boston, town, England Boston, town (1991 pop. 26,495), E central England, on the Witham River. Boston's fame as a port dates from the 13th cent., when it was a Hanseatic port trading wool and wine. Having recovered from a decline in the 18th and 19th cent. , MA. "The Yankee Group forecasts 430, 000 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. subscribers in 1998, growing to over 3.15 million in 2001." Solutions within Cabletron's new data-over-cable program address the critical requirements for offering quality data/Internet services within a cable environment. These solutions include: 1) comprehensive management services 2) high-speed high-speed adj. 1. Operated or designed for operation at high speed: a high-speed food processor. 2. Taking place at high speed: a high-speed chase. 3. backbone routing and switching 3) commercial and consumer remote data access and 4) technical service and support. For each requirement listed above, Cabletron has a unique Smart Networking solution designed to bring tremendous value to the cable customer: -0-
1) For Comprehensive Management:
SPECTRUM Enterprise Manager
-- Known as the most intelligent network/systems/applications
management platform on the market today, SPECTRUM is already
managing several well- known cable environments
-- SPECTRUM's usage & trend analysis, accounting and billing
services allow customers to fully meet Service Level
Agreement contracts
2) For High-Speed Backbone Routing and Switching:
SmartSwitch Router
-- With performance over 100 times that of traditional routers,
customers can grow their subscriber base without fear of
maximizing backbone capacity
-- SmartSwitch Router used with Cabletron's SmartSwitch
9000,6000 and 2000 switching solutions provides a complete
regional backbone offering
3) For Commercial and Consumer Remote Data Access:
Commercial Cable Modem and Cable Modem Termination System
Consumer Cable Modem and Cable Modem Termination System
-- Offers complete integration into Cabletron's SmartSwitch
platforms
-- Commercial solution features Quality of Service and Dynamic
Bandwidth Allocation - will become MCNS DOCSIS-compliant as
standard evolves to include QoS
-- Consumer solution to be available at a future date through
partnership
4) For Technical Service and Support:
Cabletron's Award-Winning Customer Service and Support
-- Cabletron's professional services organization offers:
- customized technical and consultative assistance
tailored to individual cable operators goals
- hands-on training and education on the data networking
-0- "Customers have already begun to rapidly embrace our data-over-cable solutions," said Greg Goetz, program manager for the advanced technology group at Cabletron Systems. "They recognize that the user billing and Quality of Service capabilities along with high performance hardware and world-class support makes for a winning data services program." "Our organization has found much success in implementing data services thanks to Cabletron," said Jorge Salinger of Adelphia Communications. "SPECTRUM's vast management services will give us a way to truly control and account for the activity within our new data program." Cabletron Systems, a recognized leader in high-performance computer networking
Computer networking is the engineering discipline concerned with communication between computer systems or devices. products, provides dependable network access and communications to millions of people throughout the world under its Smart Networking architecture. With scaleable products designed for Fortune 1000 enterprise networks, service providers and small businesses, Cabletron provides simple, reliable and cost-effective cost-effective, n the minimal expenditure of dollars, time, and other elements necessary to achieve the health care result deemed necessary and appropriate. business solutions for the information age. Cabletron, SmartSwitch and SPECTRUM are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cabletron Systems. For more information visit Cabletron's website at http://www.cabletron.com. CONTACT: Cabletron Systems Betsey Winckler, 603/337-2588 winckler@ctron.com |
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