Cisco 6000 IP DSL Switch Recognized by International Engineering Consortium as Leader in Technological Innovation.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2001 Cisco Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CSCO CSCO Cisco Systems Incorporated (stock symbol) CSCO Chief Supply Chain Officer ), the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet, today announced that the Cisco 6000 IP 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 Switch received the International Engineering Consortium's (IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iec.ch) An organization that sets international electrical and electronics standards founded in 1906. It is made up of national committees from over 60 countries. IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission ) InfoVision 2001 Award, which recognizes the information industry's most innovative products. After evaluating technologies and products from more than 20 leading networking and communications companies in the Public Networks category, the Consortium identified the Cisco 6000 IP DSL Switch as the most noteworthy contribution to the communications technology industry. The InfoVision awards recognize technologies, applications, products and services for their technological advancement, industry impact, and end-user marketability and adoption. Through the InfoVision program, the IEC recognizes technology innovation and excellence across the industry in the development of new communications solutions for today's evolving networks. "The innovation and technology leadership displayed by InfoVision Award winners this year is truly remarkable," said John Janowiak, senior director of the IEC. "Advances such as the Cisco IP DSL switch family are helping to make the broadband communications world of tomorrow a reality." "We are pleased to be recognized with this prestigious award for developing and delivering industry-leading technology solutions that positively impact the growth and advancement of the industry," said Enzo Signore si·gno·re n. 1. pl. si·gno·ri Abbr. Sig. or S. Used as a form of polite address for a man in an Italian-speaking area. 2. A plural of signora. , senior director of marketing for the Subscriber Edge Group at Cisco Systems. "As the industry's leading vendor in the next-generation DSLAM (DSL Access Multiplexor) A central office (CO) device for ADSL service that intermixes voice traffic and DSL traffic onto a customer's DSL line. It also separates incoming phone and data signals and directs them onto the appropriate carrier's network. See DSL. category, customers worldwide rely on Cisco's expertise in the DSLAM market to rapidly build comprehensive, end-to-end, high-speed DSL networks and deploy revenue-generating services. It is certainly gratifying grat·i·fy tr.v. grat·i·fied, grat·i·fy·ing, grat·i·fies 1. To please or satisfy: His achievement gratified his father. See Synonyms at please. 2. to have the Cisco 6000 IP DSL Switch product line be acknowledged by our peers as representing true industry innovation for carrier-class public networks." The Cisco 6000 IP DSL Switch family includes the Cisco 6015, 6160, and 6260 and provides breakthrough solutions that deliver premium, IP- and Asynchronous Transfer Mode See ATM. (communications) Asynchronous Transfer Mode - (ATM, or "fast packet") A method for the dynamic allocation of bandwidth using a fixed-size packet (called a cell). See also ATM Forum, Wideband ATM. ATM acronyms. Indiana acronyms. (ATM) based, managed data, voice and video capabilities. Powered by Cisco IOS(R) software, the products enable service providers to differentiate themselves competitively and increase customer loyalty and revenue by delivering the industry's broadest, most feature-rich set of managed multi-service applications on a single platform. The IP DSL Switch family enables service providers to support integrated, broadband aggregation, deliver MPLS (1) (MultiProtocol Lambda Switching) The earlier name for GMPLS. See GMPLS. (2) (MultiProtocol Label Switching) A standard from the IETF for including routing information in the packets of an IP network. and L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) A protocol from the IETF that allows a PPP session to travel over multiple links and networks. L2TP is used to allow remote users access to the corporate network. based virtual private networks (VPNs), and high speed Internet access for both business and consumer entertainment applications. Each product includes features and capabilities that have been designed to meet specific customer markets and applications. About Cisco Systems Cisco Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CSCO) is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. News and information are available at www.cisco.com. Note to Editors: Cisco, Cisco Systems, and the Cisco Systems logo are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners. |
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