Continuous Computing(R) Announces ATCA Bladed Compute System.

Integrated Compute, Switch, and Chassis Products Broaden Portfolio for Next Generation Networks

SAN DIEGO -- Continuous Computing([R]), global provider of integrated systems and services that enable telecom equipment manufacturers to rapidly deploy Next Generation Networks (NGN), today announced the launch of a new AdvancedTCA (ATCA) bladed compute system designed to address the common networking requirements of telecommunications network elements. Comprised of three new products in Continuous Computing's ATCA product family, the integrated compute system helps reduce customers' time-to-market pressures and is targeted for next generation edge devices which are part of IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) networks to help bridge the application and transport layers.

The launch of the ATCA bladed compute system signals Continuous Computing's ongoing market evolution of its ATCA product portfolio and demonstrates the company's "best total solution" approach to telecom network infrastructure. This most recent system consists of the FlexCompute[TM] ATCA-XE30 compute blade, the FlexCore[TM] ATCA-FM30-SX base-fabric switch, and the newly optimized FlexChassis[TM] 5U. The combined ATCA bladed compute system increases performance and service capability while improving density and system capacity, all without the time or expense of rewriting application code.

"This generation of ATCA systems from Continuous Computing features the right balance of size, one gigabit switching, and multi-core computing all integrated and tested for rapid deployment in next generation networks," said Mike Dagenais, chief executive officer of Continuous Computing. "Our cost-competitive bladed compute system will help customers monitor session control and security as NGN and IMS deployment evolves, allowing telecom equipment manufacturers to gain market traction faster and at lower costs."

One central ingredient of Continuous Computing's systems are its ATCA blades -- powered by some of the most advanced Intel processors -- which extend the life of customers' systems, reduce overall operational expenditures, and allow for the addition of new subscribers, services, and applications. In particular, the low-power, ultra dense architecture of FlexCompute ATCA-XE30 delivers superior processing power for telecom equipment manufacturers to deploy next generation wireless services through network elements such as Proxy- / Serving-Call Session Control Function (CSCF) and Signaling Gateways.

"Next generation IMS elements require the power and speed of multi-core devices like FlexCompute ATCA-XE30, based on the Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor LV and the Intel E7520 chipset," said Jim St. Leger, director, Intel Communications Alliance. "Intel's multicore technology coupled with its strong, industry-wide acceptance in the telecom space empowers FlexCompute ATCA-XE30 with performance and longevity that TEMs need to build next generation networks."

Robust, cost-effective base-fabric switching is another important capability in the development of next generation networks. Through leading edge technology, Continuous Computing's FlexCore ATCA-FM30-SX base-fabric switch helps lower costs and reduce network complexity by eliminating underutilized features such as expensive Central Processing Unit (CPU) and Advanced Mezzanine Card (AMC) sets. This switch blade can also be configured with a scalable, balanced 1GbE and 10GbE uplinks to meet surges in network traffic.

Tying the bladed compute system all together is FlexChassis 5U, which allows customers to deploy ATCA in high-volume, space-constrained environments. The chassis' configuration is targeted for edge applications that must meet stringent size, availability, and cost parameters and its modest form factor is easy to deploy and maintain.

For more information, please visit http://www.ccpu.com/products/atca.

About Continuous Computing Corporation

Continuous Computing([R]) provides integrated systems and services that enable telecom equipment manufacturers to rapidly deploy Next Generation Networks (NGN). Over 150 customers worldwide benefit from the company's unique blend of customized professional services, Trillium([R]) protocol software, and AdvancedTCA and CompactPCI hardware. Continuous Computing helps customers reduce platform lifecycle costs, optimize data delivery, and accelerate deployments of NGN, 3G Wireless and IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) infrastructure. The company is ISO-9001 certified and is based in San Diego with development centers in China and India. For more information, visit www.ccpu.com.

Continuous Computing is an associate member of the Intel Communications Alliance and a contributing member of the Communications Platforms Trade Association. For more information, visit www.intel.com/go/ica or www.cp-ta.org.

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