CrossKeys Dyband for Linux Launched at ISPCON: New Version Brings Multi-Platform CrossKeys Broadband Access Management to the Growing Number of Linux-Based ISPs.Business Editors Fall ISPCON ISPCON Internet Service Provider Convention (The Golden Group, Inc.) 2000 SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 8, 2000 CrossKeys Systems Corporation (Nasdaq:CKEY)(TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). :CKY CKY Camp Kill Yourself (band) CKY Conakry, Guinea - Conakry (Airport Code) .) announced today the release of CrossKeys Dyband(TM) software for the Linux operating system. CrossKeys Dyband software is now available for Linux as well as Windows NT operating systems. CrossKeys will launch the newest offering of its award-winning software at ISPCON in San Jose, California San Jose (IPA: /ˌsænhoʊˈzeɪ/) is the third-largest city in California, and the tenth-largest in the United States. It is the county seat of Santa Clara County. . Currently, about 10 per cent of the Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in North America use Linux as their server's operating system. More importantly, this percentage is estimated to double to 20 per cent by 2002. By porting CrossKeys Dyband software to Linux, CrossKeys has access to this growing market. Furthermore, Linux is a popular operating system used by ISPs and value-added resellers when developing communications appliances. This new version of CrossKeys Dyband software is therefore compatible with these devices and able to answer their demand for bandwidth management functionality. "We have had numerous requests from Linux-based ISPs for this new version of our software," says Steve Getz, Vice President of Bandwidth Access Group, CrossKeys. "We already have companies downloading this software from our Web site for trials. The Linux community is enthusiastic and typically, an early adopter for innovative software. We look forward to working with them on broadband access management." FallsNet, an 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. based in Little Falls, Minnesota Little Falls is a city in Morrison County, Minnesota, was established in 1848 and is one of the oldest cities in the state of Minnesota. Little Falls is close to the geographic center of the state. The population was 8,180 at the 2006 census. , is one of the companies evaluating the new product. "I am impressed with the new CrossKeys Dyband Linux version. It has been easy to install and operate," says Keven Lowe, FallsNet President. "We were already using the Windows NT version of CrossKeys Dyband and it definitely helped us provide better service to our customers. The new Linux version brings the same benefits of broadband management to FallsNet." CrossKeys has Red Hat Linux Red Hat Linux, assembled by Red Hat, was a popular, "middle-aged" Linux distribution (not as old as Slackware but older than Ubuntu) upon its discontinuation in 2004.[1] Red Hat Linux 1.0 was released on November 3, 1994. certification underway through the National Software Testing Laboratory (NSTL (National Software Testing Lab, Blue Bell, PA, www.nstl.com) An independent organization established in 1983 that evaluates computer hardware and software in the PC, mobile and gaming markets. It adheres to controlled testing methods to ensure objective results. ) in the United States. The Linux operating system is used for a wide variety of purposes including networking, software development, and as an end-user platform. It is considered an excellent, low-cost alternative to other operating systems. CrossKeys Dyband software is a unique broadband access management product that addresses the key "last mile" issue facing cable, digital subscriber line See DSL. (communications, protocol) Digital Subscriber Line - (DSL, or Digital Subscriber Loop, xDSL - see below) A family of digital telecommunications protocols designed to allow high speed data communication over the existing copper telephone lines between end-users and (DSL), satellite and wireless service providers -- how to deliver consistent, reliable, high-speed service to home users, home offices and businesses and maintain service profitability. With CrossKeys Dyband software, ISPs can dynamically manage bandwidth, support more subscribers on existing broadband connections, offer unlimited tiers of service and gain real-time and historical visibility into service performance. These capabilities allow ISPs to improve the profit potential of their core business by increasing service revenues, reducing operations costs and delivering consistent high-speed service that meets customer expectations. About CrossKeys Systems Corporation CrossKeys Systems Corporation (www.crosskeys.com) develops software that makes the Internet work for business. The world's largest and fastest growing service providers manage the equipment, traffic, and service on their telecom networks with CrossKeys. CrossKeys Systems Corporation is a public company whose common shares are listed for trading on NASDAQ (CKEY) in the United States and on The Toronto Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) Canada's largest stock exchange, trading approximately 1,200 company stocks and 33 options. (CKY) in Canada. CrossKeys and its logo are registered trademarks and CrossKeys Dyband is a trademark of CrossKeys Systems Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders and are acknowledged by CrossKeys Systems Corporation. |
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