Fujitsu and Motorola Team Up to Create Voice Over Packet Solutions Network Integration Solutions Converge Voice and Data.ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 8, 1999-- Fujitsu Business Communication Systems, Inc., and the Motorola (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :MOT) Internet and Networking Group announced today they have signed a memorandum of understanding A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is a legal document describing a bilateral or multilateral agreement between parties. It expresses a convergence of will between the parties, indicating an intended common line of action and may not imply a legal commitment. that allows Fujitsu to include Motorola's Vanguard(R) series of integrated access routers in its portfolio of network integration solutions. Fujitsu, which brings to the relationship its expertise in designing, implementing, and managing voice and data networks throughout North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , is expected to become an authorized channel partner of Motorola in July. The Vanguard multiservice convergence router includes sophisticated voice switching capabilities that make it possible for any voice system, such as Fujitsu's popular F9600(R) PBX (Private Branch eXchange) An inhouse telephone switching system that interconnects telephone extensions to each other as well as to the outside telephone network (PSTN). system, to be connected to any other voice system over a wide area network (WAN). The Vanguard product provides a single network solution for transporting voice over Internet Protocol See Internet and TCP/IP. (networking) Internet Protocol - (IP) The network layer for the TCP/IP protocol suite widely used on Ethernet networks, defined in STD 5, RFC 791. IP is a connectionless, best-effort packet switching protocol. (IP), and for the transport of voice and data over dedicated frame relay A high-speed packet switching protocol used in wide area networks (WANs). Providing a granular service of up to DS3 speed (45 Mbps), it has become popular for LAN to LAN connections across remote distances, and services are offered by most major carriers. public and private connections from 19.2 kilobits per second (unit) kilobits per second - (kbps, kb/s) A unit of data rate where 1 kb/s = 1000 bits per second. This contrasts with units of storage where 1 Kb = 1024 bits (note upper case K). to 1.544 megabits per second (unit) megabits per second - (Mbps, Mb/s) Millions of bits per second. A unit of data rate. 1 Mb/s = 1,000,000 bits per second (not 1,048,576). E.g. Ethernet can carry 10 Mbps. . Using Motorola's Vanguard product, Fujitsu enables customers to route voice, video, and data traffic over a packet WAN. Fujitsu voice over packet solutions combine a customer's separate voice and data networks into a single converged infrastructure, generating cost savings and freeing up extra bandwidth for new applications. By eliminating separate voice lines and long-distance charges, for example, customers can save substantially on recurring network costs. "Motorola adds a more flexible and capable product to our voice over packet solutions, allowing us to provide cost-effective wide area network solutions that meet our customers' needs," said Bill Miller, vice president of data connectivity and broadband services for Fujitsu Business Communication Systems. "Today, customers are implementing voice over frame relay solutions. However, as customer demands dictate the need to deploy voice over IP (Internet Protocol), the packet capability of the Vanguard product enables us to migrate our solutions in that direction." "We are extremely pleased that Fujitsu Business Communication Systems has seen the value of our Vanguard product and will be using it in building and enhancing customer networks," said Walt Prusak, vice president of marketing and product line management for Motorola ING. "The interoperability of the Vanguard should be invaluable for Fujitsu as they design and build networks for their customers." Fujitsu is currently implementing voice over frame relay solutions for North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. customers of a major Japanese communications company Communications Company is a communications unit of the United States Marine Corps. They are part of Combat Logistics Regiment 37 , 3rd Marine Logistics Group (3MLG) and III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF). The unit is based out of the Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. . Those customers have deployed Vanguard voice-data access at about a dozen points across the country, with plans to increase from 30 to 50 sites nationwide. About Fujitsu Fujitsu Business Communication Systems, Inc., headquartered in Anaheim, Calif., is the North American business information technology unit of Fujitsu Limited (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). :6702), a leading provider of comprehensive information technology and networking solutions for the global marketplace with revenues of $43.3 billion in the fiscal year ended March 31, 1999. Fujitsu Business Communication Systems analyzes, designs, implements, and manages intelligently integrated voice, data, and video network solutions that help our customers optimize communications with their customers, employees, and suppliers. Combining solutions-oriented technology with a nationwide service and support network, Fujitsu is dedicated to continuing its 60-year tradition of quality products and a commitment to excellence. Fujitsu Business Communication Systems, an ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001 certified company, can be reached on the World Wide Web at www.fbcs.fujitsu.com or call 800-553-3263. About Motorola The Motorola Internet and Networking Group (ING) delivers Smart Access Solutions to connect people and organizations in a world of converging communications. ING provides a full complement of wireline and wireless access solutions, including corporate networking, broadband communications, wireless content services and platform software. For specific information on networking products, please visit www.motorola.com/internet. Motorola is a global leader in advanced electronic systems and services. It liberates the power of technology by creating software-enhanced products that provide integrated customer solutions and Internet access See how to access the Internet. via wireless and satellite communications, as well as computing, networking, and automotive electronics. Motorola also provides essential digital building blocks in the form of embedded semiconductors, controls and systems. Sales in 1998 were $29.4 billion. F9600(R) is a registered trademark of Fujitsu Business Communication Systems, Inc. Vanguard(R) is a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc. |
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