Cresta Systems to Incorporate U.S. Robotics x2 56Kbps Technology in Future Products.LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 19, 1996--Cresta Systems today announced plans to incorporate "x2" technology in its future multimedia communication products. x2 technology is the 56 Kbps data transmission method developed by U.S. Robotics (U.S. Robotics, Inc., Schaumburg, IL, www.usr.com) A modem manufacturer highly regarded for its quality products. The company manufactures its own chipsets (data pumps) and often leads with innovations. Its HST protocol was a high-speed, reliable protocol before V. (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 : USRX). "In Cresta's quest to deliver complete multimedia communications solutions, we believe it is critically important to integrate x2," stated Alessandro Gatti, president. "Our customers expect high-performance communication products using POTS, and want to avoid the installation and operating expenses Operating expenses The amount paid for asset maintenance or the cost of doing business, excluding depreciation. Earnings are distributed after operating expenses are deducted. of higher cost alternative methods such as ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. x2 delivers." "We are committed to expanding information access and are pleased to work with Cresta to make our x2 56K modem technology available to an even broader audience," said Michael Seedman, vice president and general manager of U.S. Robotics Personal Communications Division. "Together, we are making high-speed feature-rich communication a reality for end-users who demand it." x2 technology The new x2 technology increases the speed of modems to the equivalent speed of Integrated Services Digital Network Integrated services digital network (ISDN) A generic term referring to the integration of communications services transported over digital facilities such as wire pairs, coaxial cables, optical fibers, microwave radio, and satellites. (ISDN) without the need for expensive new equipment. x2 increases the top speed of a standard 28.8 Kbps to 56 Kbps over standard phone lines, and doubles the speed of downloads for multimedia applications from the Internet. Cresta Systems joins other early adopters of x2 technology. To date, x2 will be deployed by nearly 40 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. (ISP's), such as America Online, CompuServe, Prodigy and IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) Global Network, who represent 1.5 million subscribers worldwide. Availability Cresta Systems will incorporate x2 technology in all of its products introduced in 1997. Please contact the company for updates. Cresta can be contacted at sysop@cresta.com. About Cresta Systems, Inc. Cresta Systems, Inc., a privately held California corporation, is a developer and manufacturer of highly integrated conferencing, telephony and communications solutions for personal business computers. Cresta Systems, Inc. is a recognized for its leading-edge multimedia communication technology in the area of conferencing. -0- Note to Editors: U.S. Robotics is a registered trademark, and x2 is a trademark of U.S. Robotics. All other names and products are trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: Cresta Systems, Inc. Alessandro Gatti, 408/342-9000 |
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