MMC Networks' Network Processors Enhance Atmosphere Networks' Optical Access Solution; Network Processors Shorten Time-to-Market for IP services in SONET/SDH Optical Access Platform.SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 2, 1999-- MMC See MultiMediaCard and Microsoft Management Console. Networks (Nasdaq: MMCN MMCN Materiel Management Control Number (MEDCOM Logistics) ), the leading supplier of network processors and flexible switching fabrics, today announced that Atmosphere Networks is using MMC Networks' EPIF EPIF Effective Practice Incentive Fund (Washington, DC) network processor and AnyFlow 5400 switch engine in its industry leading FSN (Full-Service Network) A communications network that provides shopping, movies on demand and access to databases and a variety of interactive services. 1200 optical access platform. MMC's integrated solution has helped to rapidly advance Atmosphere's optical convergence strategy by providing integrated support for voice-over-IP, high-speed data access, and advanced services such as virtual private networking, in the FSN 1200. The EPIF network processor is ideally suited to provide the underlying software-programmable packet processing features required in next generation SONET/SDH optical access networks. MMC's integrated network A network that supports both data and voice and/or different networking protocols. See converged network and new public network. processor and switch fabric solution is in the core of Atmosphere Networks' FSN 1200 Packet Services module. Atmosphere's product represents the industry's first implementation of service agile LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. connectivity over SONET/SDH access networks. The Packet Services module provides fractional transparent LAN services, broadband Internet access Broadband Internet access, often shortened to just "broadband", is high speed Internet access—typically contrasted with dial-up access over modem. Dial-up modems are generally only capable of a maximum bitrate of 56 kbit/s (kilobits per second) and require the full use of a , and voice-over-IP, for the rapidly expanding small- to medium-sized business market. Additionally, the module enables provisioning of advanced virtual private network services directly in the carrier's SONET/SDH networks.. For example, by logically separating subscribers using MMC's Per-Flow Queuing and Per-Flow Scheduling capabilities, multiple secure virtual private networks can be implemented on the same Ethernet port -- both simplifying CLEC (Competitive Local Exchange Carrier) An organization offering local telephone service that is not one of the traditional telephone companies. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 allowed competition to the incumbent telcos (ILECs), enabling new companies (CLECs) provisioning and facilitating service agility. The Packet Services module supports hundreds of logical connections ranging from 1.5 Mbps to 100 Mbps and can terminate half a dozen physical access network interfaces. "Atmosphere Networks' FSN 1200 represents a particularly innovative data-aware platform targeting the high growth optical access marketplace," said Doug Spreng, president 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. of MMC Networks. "Atmosphere's solution will enable service providers to reduce their overall network costs and allow instant allocation of services." "MMC's integrated network processor and switch fabric solution provides the on-ramps for packet services in the FSN 1200," said Rob Newman chief executive officer and co-founder of Atmosphere Networks. "With MMC's proven silicon and software development tools, we were able to rapidly develop support for a sophisticated suite of packet services. Further, with MMC's software-programmable network processors, we will be able to upgrade and refine services in the field with minimal effort." About MMC Networks, Inc. MMC Networks (Nasdaq: MMCN), the pioneer and market leader of the Network Processor industry, architects, designs and markets high-performance, open-architecture, software-programmable Network Processors optimized for networking applications, and flexible and configurable switching fabrics. MMC's integrated network processors and switch engines form the silicon heart of many LAN and WAN switches and routers, access, aggregation, and other communications platforms, and are designed to allow network equipment vendors to rapidly develop high-performance, feature-rich, cost-effective products. For additional information visit http://www.mmcnet.com or call 408-731-1600. About Atmosphere Networks, Inc. Founded in 1997, Atmosphere Networks is the leader in delivering packet-aware optical access infrastructure (SONET/SDH/WDM) solutions that enable carriers to achieve unparalleled capabilities for creating differentiated services tailored to customer/market needs. Atmosphere products simplify the carriers' overall network, producing a return on investment superior to all conventional and competing solutions. Atmosphere Networks is now located at 1355 Dell Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008. The company can be reached via e-mail at info@atmospherenet.com, by phone at 408/874-1000 or by fax at 408/874-1099. Visit Atmosphere's web site at www.atmospherenet.com. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. 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Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, general business conditions in the networking equipment and semiconductor industries, changes in demand for network equipment products of MMC Networks' customers, the timing and amount or cancellation of orders from MMC Networks' network equipment vendor customers and other risks detailed from time to time in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including the company's Annual Report on 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. . |
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