Covad Selects Redback Networks to Expand Nationwide DSL and VoIP Services; Leading Provider of Broadband Voice and Data Communications Chooses Redback's SmartEdge Service Gateway to Support Network Growth.SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif. -- Redback Networks Redback Networks is a telecommunications equipment company. History Redback Networks was founded in August, 1996. Redback is an ERICSSON subsidiary since the beginning of 2007 (was previously traded on NASDAQ under the symbol RBAK). Inc. (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 :RBAK RBAK Redback Networks Inc. (stock abbreviation, AMEX) rBAK Remote Backup ), a leading provider of next-generation broadband networking systems, today announced that Covad Communications Group, Inc. (AMEX AMEX See: American Stock Exchange :DVW DVW Deutscher Verein für Vermessungswesen eV (German Surveying Association) DVW Dynamic Virtual Worlds ), a leading national provider of integrated 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. , has selected Redback's SmartEdge(R) Service Gateway platform to increase its existing network capacity and resiliency to support next-generation services, such as residential high-speed internet access and business-class VoIP across the country. With plans to aggressively expand 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 and VoIP services, Covad wanted to evolve its existing network infrastructure to more effectively offer voice and data services over a single, converged network infrastructure. In addition, Covad selected Redback's SmartEdge platform for its scalability, high availability, and quality of service (QoS) capabilities. As Covad, with a network that reaches more than 50 percent of homes and businesses across the country, grows its broadband subscriber base, the ability to better manage customers over its converged network has become extremely important. The SmartEdge Service Gateway platform allows Covad to improve operational efficiencies by integrating the functions of ethernet aggregation, edge routing and subscriber management. "Redback Networks' reliable and scalable SmartEdge platform helps grow our network into the next-generation of business and residential VoIP services," said Steve DeRodeff, vice president, broadband technologies at Covad. "The SmartEdge also provides us with the flexibility to investigate future network expansions such as WiMAX subscriber aggregation and MPLS VPNs session control." By leveraging the QoS capability inherent in the SmartEdge platform, Covad is able to manage and deliver multiple services through a single broadband connection. Covad can also dynamically adjust network and QoS for new and existing customers through the SmartEdge Service Gateway platform's subscriber awareness capability. This allows Covad to better manage individual subscriber services while enhancing the overall user experience. "We are excited to implement the SmartEdge platform as an integral piece in Covad's network architecture to enable the roll-out of next-generation services and reduce operational costs," said John Spiliotis, vice president of sales and operations for the Americas at Redback Networks. "Covad has successfully utilized Redback's technology to maintain a competitive edge in the IP broadband market." In addition to providing network capacity and enhanced availability for new broadband services and subscribers, Redback's SmartEdge platform provides the much needed resiliency for smooth delivery of business-class VoIP over Covad's network. About Covad Covad is a leading nationwide provider of broadband voice and data communications. The company offers DSL, Voice over IP, T1, Web hosting, managed security, IP and dial-up, and bundled voice and data services directly through Covad's network and through 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. , value-added resellers, telecommunications carriers and affinity groups to small and medium-sized businesses and home users. Covad broadband services are currently available across the nation in 44 states and 235 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) and can be purchased by more than 57 million homes and businesses, which represent over 50 percent of all US homes and businesses. Corporate headquarters is located at 110 Rio Robles Robles is a common surname in the Spanish language meaning oaks, and may refer to:
About Redback Networks Redback Networks Inc., a leading provider of next-generation broadband networking equipment, enables carriers and service providers to build Smart Broadband Networks that can deliver simplified, personalized and portable subscriber services to consumers and businesses. The company's carrier-class, consumer-scale SmartEdge Router and Service Gateway platforms for Broadband IP combine subscriber management systems, IP edge routing and ethernet aggregation functions. In conjunction with the NetOp(TM) Element and Policy Manager platform it provides a powerful, flexible infrastructure for managing both residential and business users offer a variety of value-added services. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with sales and technical support centers located worldwide, Redback Networks maintains a growing and global customer base of more than 500 carriers and service providers, including major local exchange carriers (LECs), inter-exchange carriers (IXCs), PTTs and service providers. For more information, visit Redback Networks at www.redback.com. REDBACK and SmartEdge are trademarks registered at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries. NetOp is a trademark of Redback Networks Inc. All other products or services mentioned are the trademark, service marks, registered trademarks or registered service marks of their respective owners. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995 The statements contained in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding Redback Network's expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future and including, without limitation, statements regarding Covad Communication Group's deployment to the SmartEdge Service Gateway platform and the platform's ability to provide highly scalable, flexible and reliable broadband services and whether Redback Networks can help Covad Communication Group accelerate their growth. All forward-looking statements included in this document are based upon information available to Redback Networks as of the date hereof, and Redback Networks assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These risks and other risks relating to Redback Network's business are set forth in the documents filed by Redback Networks with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), specifically the most recent report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. , Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. , Form 8-K Form 8-K The form required by the SEC when a publicly held company incurs any event that might affect its financial situation or the share value of its stock. Form 8-K See 8-K. , and amendments thereto, and the other reports filed from time to time with the SEC. |
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