IML and Jetstream Announce Technology Partnership to Provide VoDSL Solutions.Business/Technology Editors FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 20, 2000 Soon to be Acquired by Natural MicroSystems, IML See Simputer. IML - Initial Microprogram Load Offers Industry's Highest Density CompactPCI TDM/ATM, Echo Cancellation, and Compression Boards with VoDSL Capability InnoMediaLogic (IML), a provider of world-class technology used in high growth voice-over-packet gateways and related New Network products, today announced that voice-over-broadband supplier Jetstream Communications is deploying IML technology in Jetstream's high-density Voice over 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 (VoDSL) gateways. Natural MicroSystems, (Nasdaq: NMSS NMSS National Multiple Sclerosis Society NMSS Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards NMSS New Model Special Schools NMSS Network Management Support Services ), the technology leader enabling the world's top networking and communication equipment suppliers to build New Network infrastructure and solutions, announced May 19, 2000 that it intends to acquire IML by the end of June 2000. IML will become NMS' Network Access Business Unit, headed by IML Founder, President and CTO (Chief Technical Officer) The executive responsible for the technical direction of an organization. See CIO and salary survey. Michel Laurence, who will report directly to NMS See NetWare Management System. Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Bob Schechter. Jetstream Communications, recently named one of Upside's Hot 100 Private Companies of the Year, is a pioneer of Voice over Broadband and a recognized leader in providing service providers with technology for delivering integrated voice and data services over DSL connections. As part of its ongoing technology partnership with Jetstream, IML will provide high-density, highly reliable CompactPCI hardware and software for use in Jetstream's JetPowered (TM) VoDSL service platform - the CPX-1000. CLECs, IXCs, ILECs, and other Integrated Communications Providers (ICPs) are striving to quickly and profitably deliver bundled voice and data services over 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 , cable or wireless broadband High-speed wireless transmission of data. What is "high" speed is always a changing number. Wireless systems are typically slower than land-based, wireline networks. In the past, wireless broadband started at 250 Kbps, whereas land-based broadband was generally considered to start at T1 access networks. IML's innovative ASIC-based ATM (AAL (ATM Adaption Layer) The part of the ATM protocol that breaks up application packets into 48-byte payloads which become ATM cells when the 5-byte headers are attached. The AAL resides between the higher layer transport protocols and the ATM layer. 1, 2 and 5) adapters, STS-1 interfaces, voice compression Same as speech compression. and echo cancellation The elimination of an echo in a two-way voice transmission. Echo is created in the telephone company's central office switch when two-wire lines from the customer are converted to four-wire lines for backbone trunks. technology are ideal for developers of new network access gateways and enhanced services platforms. "Our JetPowered broadband access solution helps competitive service providers quickly and profitably deliver integrated voice and data services to the small business and high-end residential markets," said Sundi Sudaresh, CEO of Jetstream Communications. "By forming a technology partnership with IML, we have been able to rapidly introduce our products to market. We are excited that IML will soon become a key part of NMS and we look forward to maintaining our close relationship." "Jetstream and IML have established a relationship that has advanced voice over DSL technology and set the standard for performance in the industry," said NMS Chairman and CEO Bob Schechter. "The strength of IML's customer focus and commitment, including its partnership with Jetstream, has helped make IML a leading provider of technology in the emerging VoDSL market. We welcome the opportunity to work with Jetstream to deliver the platforms and solutions required to fuel the growth of next-generation networks." "Jetstream is winning VoDSL business with service providers by delivering a complete, ready-to-deploy solution," said Michel Laurence, President and CTO of IML. "Our strategic relationship with Jetstream has helped us increase the value of our solutions. We look forward to continuing our close partnership in the future." About Jetstream Communications Jetstream Communications Inc. is a leading provider of Voice over DSL (VoDSL) equipment to incumbent and competitive local exchange carriers. The company's JetPowered(TM) Voice over Broadband solution is rapidly becoming a standard for bundled voice and data service delivery over DSL, T1 and Wireless broadband access networks. Based in Los Gatos, California “Los Gatos” redirects here. For the Argentine rock band, see Los Gatos (band). Los Gatos is an incorporated town in Santa Clara County, California, United States. The population was 28,592 at the 2000 census. , Jetstream is a privately held, venture-backed company led by a seasoned management team consisting of veterans from both the telecommunications and data communications industries. The company was recently named one of Upside Magazine's Hot 100 Private Companies. For more information, see the company web site at www.jetstream.com. About IML, Inc. Headquartered in Quebec, Canada, IML Inc. designs, manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of high-density network interfaces for the telecommunications market. IML's products are standards-based and built on IML's exclusive ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) Pronounced "a-sick." A chip that is custom designed for a specific application rather than a general-purpose chip such as a microprocessor. technology. Founded in 1996 and privately held, IML is widely recognized as a leading provider of packet voice networking solutions for current and next-generation communications networks. IML's award-winning ArTeMux(TM) family of ATM adapters are integrated in multimedia gateways of Central Office magnitude. These adapters support high-density voice switching and TDM/IP/ATM voice traffic conversion for applications such as VoDSL, VoIP, VoATM, VoWireless and VoCable. IML complements its ArTeMux products with various broadband access adapters (channelized Refers to an architecture that transmits data in channels. It often refers to the 64 Kbps channels in T1 lines, which were originally developed to handle digitized voice streams (TDM). See TDM. TDM (Time Division Multiplexing) A technology that transmits multiple signals simultaneously over a single transmission path. Each lower-speed signal is time sliced into one high-speed transmission. ) such as DS3, SONET and OC3 for provisioning of very large traffic volume. IML also provides resource adapters for voice processing services normally required in packet voice networks, services such as compression and echo cancellation. About Natural MicroSystems Natural MicroSystems (NASDAQ: NMSS), based in Framingham, MA, is the technology leader enabling the world's premier networking and communication equipment suppliers to create and accelerate next-generation infrastructure and services. The company designs, develops and supplies network-quality hardware and software components and provides design and customization services. NMS' products and technologies are deployed at the foundation of today's high-value communications systems, including network-based enhanced service platforms, wireless networks, media servers, unified messaging platforms, VoIP and other communications gateways, integrated voice and fax servers, and web-enabled call centers. By using NMS products and services, leading networking and communications suppliers are able to shorten time to market, leverage development resources, and offer truly global telecommunications solutions. NMS' products and services are deployed in close to 50 countries. The company's quality processes have earned 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. 9002 certification. More information on the company is available at http://www.nmss.com. Statements expressing the beliefs and expectations of management regarding future performance are forward-looking and involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, quarterly fluctuations in results and other risks. These risks are detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's 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. for the year ended December 31, 1999. Actual results may differ materially from management expectations. Natural MicroSystems is a trademark of Natural MicroSystems Corporation. IML Inc. and ArTeMux are trademarks of IML Inc. Jetstream and JetPowered are trademarks of Jetstream Communications. All other company or product names mentioned may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. |
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