CommWorks Offers V.92 Hardware Readiness Program for North American Service Providers.Business Editors/Technology Writers ROLLING MEADOWS Rolling Meadows, city (1990 pop. 22,591), Cook co., NE Ill., a suburb of Chicago; inc. 1955. There is research and development and the manufacture of office supplies and electronic components. , Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 31, 2002 CommWorks Corporation, a leader in building softswitch-based networks that allow telecommunications service providers to quickly and easily launch new services, is offering North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. service providers an opportunity to ready their networks for V.92. The V.92 Hardware Readiness Trade-Up Program allows North American service providers to upgrade their hardware to the latest industry standard for dial-up modem technology and earn cash rebates of up to $8,640 per chassis. Service providers simply need to trade in existing remote access concentrators and access switches and upgrade to the Total Control(R) 1000 Enhanced Data System from CommWorks. The rebate program is open to Internet service providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. and competitive local exchange carriers in the United State and Canada. The program continues through Feb. 22, 2002. Service providers who upgrade to V.92 can offer their subscribers more features for their dial-up connection. The V.92 modem standard adds new features to V.90 modems. V.90 is the protocol that the International Telecommunications Union See ITU. (body, standard) International Telecommunications Union - (ITU) ITU-T, the telecommunication standardisation sector of ITU, is responsible for making technical recommendations about telephone and data (including fax) communications systems for PTTs and suppliers. (ITU (International Telecommunication Union, Geneva, Switzerland, www.itu.ch) A telecommunications standards body that is under the auspices of the United Nations. Comprising more than 185 member countries, the ITU sets standards for global telecom networks. ) established to standardize 56K modems. Key features of the V.92 standard include: -- Quick connect, which approximates the "always on" connection of broadband access solutions by enabling dial-up modems to complete a connection to a service provider much faster than with V.90-only technology. -- Modem-on-hold, which emulates the combined voice and data capabilities of broadband modems by giving users the convenience of being able to accept an incoming phone call during an Internet session without losing the dial-up connection. -- Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) Upstream, which increases the speed at which a user can send information to a network - up to 48,000 bits per second, compared to 31,200 bits per second with earlier technology. This is a significant advantage for remote-connectivity applications involving large file transfers and e-mail attachments. The Total Control 1000 Enhanced Data System from CommWorks combines digital signal processor A digital signal processor (DSP) is a specialized microprocessor designed specifically for digital signal processing, generally in real-time computing. Characteristics of typical Digital Signal Processors
Complete details on the Total Control 1000 V.92 Hardware Readiness Trade-up Program are available by calling 1-800-475-2588 or via e-mail at ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. _Programs@commworks.com. About CommWorks CommWorks, a 3Com Company (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : COMS COMS 3Com Corporation (stock symbol) COMS Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist COMS Continuous Opacity Monitoring Systems COMS City of Manchester Stadium (UK) ), supplies network service providers around the world with access infrastructures and IP services platforms that open new business opportunities and help them establish unique positions in a competitive marketplace. With flexible multi-service hardware platforms and modular software components, the comprehensive CommWorks architecture makes it possible for service providers to integrate their existing infrastructures with innovative technologies to deliver an array of next-generation IP-based enhanced services to their customers. For further information, visit www.commworks.com 3Com, CommWorks and Total Control are registered trademarks and the CommWorks logo is a trademark of 3Com Corporation. |
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