Continuous Computing(R) Introduces AdvancedTCA Packet Processing Appliance for Multi-Service IP Networks.

Compact, Low-Profile System Enables Rapid Deployment of 10G Appliances for Security, Content Filtering, Traffic Engineering, and Network Access Control

CHICAGO & 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 expansion of its AdvancedTCA (ATCA) system family with the introduction of an ATCA Packet Processing Appliance. The new low-profile bladed system delivers up to 20Gbps of deep packet inspection capability in a very compact system. By introducing the new ATCA Packet Processing Appliance, equipment manufacturers now have the option of applying the same technology used in carrier-class bladed solutions to low-profile appliances used in high-end enterprise or data centers.

This ATCA Packet Processing Appliance supports all the quality of service (QoS) and traffic engineering functions required by telecom equipment manufacturers (TEMs) in order to rapidly deploy multi-service Internet Protocol (IP) networks and meet time-to-market requirements. To complement this new system, Continuous Computing also offers a range of ATCA FlexChassis[TM] options, including 12U, 5U and now a 2U/3U chassis, to address the scalability and pricing needs of the next generation telecom market.

Common solutions that scale from smaller appliance systems to large bladed platforms enable TEMs to cost-effectively support a full product line to meet all carrier deployment scenarios. The ATCA Packet Processing Appliance is targeted for use in lower density edge devices delivering network security, QoS, service level agreement enforcement, traffic engineering, admission and authentication, and session-based billing. The system may also be used for network access control (NAC), a strong growth area for IP networks.

"Packet processing and deep packet inspection are essential capabilities for delivering the best possible user experience in multi-service IP networks," said Mike Dagenais, chief executive officer of Continuous Computing. "With the introduction of low-profile ATCA Packet Processing Appliances, Continuous Computing can now deliver solutions that scale from small access gateways to large edge aggregation and routing platforms, providing flexible deployment options for our customers."

Continuous Computing's fully integrated ATCA Packet Processing Appliance comes with a comprehensive suite of Trillium([R]) software including control plane, networking and routing protocols -- such as SIP, Diameter, IPv4, IPv6, IPSEC, IGMP, BGP and OSPF -- as well as customized Trillium Professional Services. Each low-profile system contains a FlexPacket[TM] ATCA-PP50 deep packet inspection blade and a FlexCompute[TM] ATCA-XE30 general processing blade, both housed in either a carrier-grade 2U DC-powered or a 3U AC-powered ATCA chassis.

"Network bandwidth requirements at the edge are increasing as IPTV, peer-to-peer traffic and other bandwidth-intensive applications see rapid adoption," said Keith Nissen, principal analyst at market research firm In-Stat. "To address these demands, many telecom equipment manufacturers are migrating to a multi-service IP network, but that too comes with a new set of technical challenges. Continuous Computing has the expertise to address these requirements and has developed system-level products to allow for quick deployment of these networks, which can ultimately translate into increased market share and revenue."

A key element of Continuous Computing's new security appliance, the FlexPacket ATCA-PP50 packet processing blade incorporates two XLR732 multi-core MIPS devices from Raza Microelectronics, Inc. (RMI) that deliver packet processing and security at line rates up to 20Gbps. FlexPacket supports a dual redundant 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) backplane fabric with a range of 10GbE and 1GbE ports to the front and rear depending on a customer's specific cabling requirements. Each XLR732 multi-core MIPS64 processor supports up to 8GB of memory (16GB per blade) and can connect to mezzanine sites for supporting TCAM and dedicated content processors via the on-chip hyper-transport interface.

Likewise, Continuous Computing's FlexCompute ATCA-XE30 blade was designed to ensure successful deployment of high-performance carrier-grade wireless and voice-over-packet applications and services. The PICMG 3.1-compliant ATCA-XE30 offers symmetric multiprocessing performance with next-generation dual Intel Low Voltage Xeon processors, providing 2MB of L2 cache and a 667MHz front side bus. The ATCA-XE30 is built on industry standards to ensure easy integration and management for faster time-to-market.

For more information on Continuous Computing's ATCA Packet Processing Appliance, visit www.ccpu.com or stop by the Continuous Computing booth, #4257I in the PICMG pavilion at NXTcomm in Chicago, June 19 -- 21, 2007.

About Continuous Computing

Continuous Computing([R]) provides integrated systems and services that enable telecom equipment manufacturers to rapidly deploy Next-Generation Networks (NGN). More than 150 customers worldwide benefit from the company's unique blend of customized professional services, Trillium([R]) protocol software, AdvancedTCA and CompactPCI systems, and BladeCenter 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, a general member of the Blade.org ecosystem, and a contributing member of the Communications Platforms Trade Association. For more information, visit www.intel.com/go/ica, www.blade.org, or www.cp-ta.org.

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