Digital Innovations from ZyXEL Take Center Stage at CES; Offering the Best of Digital Convergence, ZyXEL Showcases VoIP Wireless Phone, WiFi Finder, and MIMO at CES.

LAS VEGAS -- Digital convergence defined: The technological merger of several industries (including computers, communications, consumer electronics, entertainment, and mass media) through various devices that exchange information in the electronic or digital format used by computers. Front and center of this movement is ZyXEL Communications Inc., a leading provider of broadband access solutions whose North American headquarters are based in Anaheim, Calif.

According to ZyXEL, digital convergence is the means by which consumers can take advantage of the next generation of digital technologies to do things they've never been able to do before, all the while being faster, more secure, easier to use, and more affordable. It's not enough to make great technology that works -- you've got to have your finger on the pulse of the growing demands of consumers, whose appetite for converged products is insatiable.

ZyXEL points to five market drivers that guide their development efforts -- speed, bandwidth, security, mobility, and ease-of-use. These guiding principles have proven effective for ZyXEL, whose vast product line features a VoIP WiFi phone, XtremeMIMO router with onboard intelligent bandwidth control and StreamEngine technology, WiFi Hotspot Finder, a personal Internet security appliance for mobile Internet access, and a wireless router that integrates a PEAP server for 802.1x authentication, to name a few.

"Our commitment to our customers and partners is to provide innovative products that make networking, Internet access, security, and communications easy for consumers and businesses alike," said Munira Brooks, vice president of sales, marketing, and business development at ZyXEL. "Our highest priority is to enable the digital lifestyle, and we do so by offering products that empower consumers to make the growing amount of technology in their lives work on their behalf. We integrate the latest in technologies that are faster, more secure, and at a better price point."

This week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, ZyXEL will showcase its line of converged technologies for consumers and small and medium businesses. For consumers, ZyXEL products help digitally converge the home and streamline the efficiency of everyday activities. This begins with the XtremeMIMO Wireless Broadband Router, which intelligently prioritizes network traffic for online gaming, VoIP, and other Internet applications transmitting simultaneously. The router's Smart Antenna Technology also provides the ultimate in speed and coverage. This allows the optimum use of ZyXEL's VoIP WiFi Phone. With this phone, users no longer have to pay expensive communication fees and can enjoy the convenience of wireless mobility. Then, while one member of the household is upstairs on the computer, the other can access the network wirelessly downstairs on their laptop with their WiFi Finder, which combines a USB 2.0 adapter with a fully functional wireless hotspot detector.

To address the demands of small and medium businesses, ZyXEL will feature products that help the efficiency of a business while maintaining security. Including the ZyAIR wireless 4-port Broadband Router, which enables high speed Internet access for up to 32 users and reaches speeds of up to 54Mpbs, five times faster than current 802.11b wireless networks. Businesses are able to maintain the safety of their information with ZyXEL's full line of integrated Internet security appliances that include unified threat management with 20 times the performance of other products in its class. ZyXEL will also give a sneak peek at their new network storage appliance for businesses of all sizes.

Brooks summarized, "There's no denying it, digital convergence has become a reality. But digital convergence is not only about innovating within your own walls -- it also hinges on technology partnerships with other best-of-breed solutions. As a pioneering broadband company, one of ZyXEL's main attributes is our ability to match technology innovations with other companies to offer a complete solution. We are excited to continue to offer converged solutions that enhance the digital lifestyle."

About ZyXEL Communications

ZyXEL Communications, Inc., with U.S. headquarters in Anaheim, is one of the foremost suppliers of broadband networking and Internet connectivity/routing products. ZyXEL addresses the needs of security-conscious computer users, including home users, small office/home office (SOHO), and small-to-medium-sized business (SMB) users. The company offers consumer-friendly products in the areas of security, wireless, VoIP, switches, and routers. The ZyXEL family of wireless home networking products are noted for their easy installation, high performance, and built-in security. For more information on ZyXEL Communications and its broadband solutions, visit the company's website at http://www.us.zyxel.com.