Cabletron Unveils New SmartVoice Technology for Seamless Voice/Data Integration; Results in New Voice/Data Integration Options for Cabletron Customers.LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 6, 1998--Extending its industry-leading voice and data convergence offerings, Cabletron Systems (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CS) today introduced its new SmartVoice technology -- a solution that allows existing computer networks to support both voice and data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. . Cabletron's SmartVoice technology allows customers to seamlessly merge voice and data traffic onto a single network, resulting in significant long-distance cost savings. "With NetPhone, Cabletron has made a strategic investment in an important technology, positioning itself with new products that support the convergence of customers' voice and data networks," said Glenn Gabriel Ben-Yosef, president of Clear Thinking Research in Boston. "Companies can realize significant cost savings by carrying voice/fax traffic over existing data networks. Standards-based voice over IP is the enabler that allows existing WAN links to work double-duty." The new SmartVoice solution consists of a flexible High Speed Interface Module (HSIM HSIM High Speed Interface Module HSIM High Density Single Inline Memory ) that uses standards-based "Voice over IP" (VoIP) technology jointly developed with Cabletron partner NetPhone. VoIP technology translates voice traffic into data packets, allowing existing computer networks to simultaneously support both voice and data communications. Cabletron's SmartVoice solution, which is available as a stand-alone product, or as a module for Cabletron's SmartSwitch products, converges voice and data traffic within branch offices and larger corporate enterprise networks. SmartVoice is fully manageable through Cabletron's industry-leading SPECTRUM enterprise management platform, providing customers with a seamless solution for building and simultaneously managing voice and data networks. The new SmartVoice HSIM gives customers an exciting new option within the set of convergence solutions Cabletron began introducing one year ago. Cabletron also offers the Nortel Passport 6420, 6440 and 6480 wide area ATM switches for converging voice, video and data within medium to large office centers, and the SmartSwitch 1800 multimedia frame relay A high-speed packet switching protocol used in wide area networks (WANs). Providing a granular service of up to DS3 speed (45 Mbps), it has become popular for LAN to LAN connections across remote distances, and services are offered by most major carriers. access link for connecting small to medium-sized branch offices. "The SmartVoice HSIM, along with our next generation SmartSwitches, illustrates Cabletron's continuing focus on bringing business value to its customers," said Jeffrey Berk, Cabletron's program director for voice, video, data products. "By simply plugging a module into existing switching solutions, customers can realize significant savings in monthly WAN charges." "We have enjoyed working with Cabletron to develop and market this exciting new technology," said John Clayton John Clayton may refer to:
In addition to the SmartVoice HSIM announced here at Networld + Interop, Cabletron has also introduced powerful next-generation SmartSwitch solutions that dramatically increase switching performance and capacity at industry-low prices. These new 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. modules and high speed uplinks for the SmartSwitch 6000 and 2000 have full SmartVoice capabilities. The SmartVoice HSIM is the latest offering within a family of flexible High Speed Interface Modules that are fully interoperable The ability for one system to communicate or work with another. See interoperability. with each other as well as all SmartSwitch platforms. Other available HSIM flavors include Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet An Ethernet standard that transmits at 1 Gbps. Used mostly to connect high-end workstations and servers as well as for network backbones, Gigabit Ethernet transmits full duplex from point to point using switches and half duplex in a shared environment (CSMA/CD) using a hub. , ATM, FDDI (Fiber Distributed Data Interface) Often pronounced "fiddy," it was a LAN and MAN access method that had its heyday in the mid-1990s. FDDI was an ANSI standard token passing network that transmitted 100 Mbps over optical fiber up to 10 kilometers. and WAN. Available in the third quarter of this year, Cabletron's new SmartVoice HSIM is $6,995 US list for the SmartSwitch 9000, 6000, and 2000 platforms, and $7,995 US list as a standalone stand·a·lone adj. Self-contained and usually independently operating: a standalone computer terminal. solution. 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 business solutions for the information age. -0- Cabletron's World Wide Web site can be reached on the Internet at http:// www.cabletron.com. Cabletron, SmartSwitch and SPECTRUM are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cabletron Systems CONTACT: Cabletron Systems Betsey Winckler, (603) 337-2588 winckler@ctron.com or Ruder-Finn Nicole Peters, (212) 593-6341 petersn@ruderfinn.com |
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