MMC Networks Recognized with Comet Award For Technical Innovation and Vision; Communication Systems Design Selects MMC Networks for Its Premier Comet Award.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 13, 2000 MMC See MultiMediaCard and Microsoft Management Console. Networks (Nasdaq:MMCN MMCN Materiel Management Control Number (MEDCOM Logistics) ), the first mover and market leader in providing total network processing platforms and services, today announced that it has been chosen as a recipient of Communication Systems Design's Comet Award. The Comet Award recognizes the top 20 up and coming communications technology Noun 1. communications technology - the activity of designing and constructing and maintaining communication systems engineering, technology - the practical application of science to commerce or industry companies that have demonstrated superior achievement by virtue of their technical vision and innovation. "Communication Systems Design is a well respected publication that has a solid understanding of the technical advances that are fundamentally changing the communications industry communications industry, broadly defined, the business of conveying information. Although communication by means of symbols and gestures dates to the beginning of human history, the term generally refers to mass communications. ," 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, at the awards ceremony last week. "The review panel for the Comet Award consists of leading editors covering the networking market from a design engineering perspective. This award acknowledges MMC Network's role as a leading visionary and innovator and we're proud that our efforts have been recognized by such an elite group." "Comets are fast-rising companies that may very well become the next Cisco, Nokia or Texas Instruments See TI. (company) Texas Instruments - (TI) A US electronics company. A TI engineer, Jack Kilby invented the integrated circuit in 1958. Three TI employees left the company in 1982 to start Compaq. ," said Communication Systems Design Editor-in-Chief Robert Keenan. "Through its work in developing higher speed network processing solutions, MMC Networks is positioned to be a strong player among companies developing OC-192c SONET, ATM and 10-Gbps Ethernet designs." The award recognizes companies in several areas, including software, boards, chips and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), acknowledging the achievements within the communications marketplace. The winners of the Comet Award were chosen by a panel of editors from three industry publications: Communication Systems Design, Embedded Systems Embedded systems Computer systems that cannot be programmed by the user because they are preprogrammed for a specific task and are buried within the equipment they serve. Programming and EE Times. About Communication Systems Design Communication Systems Design is the monthly magazine focused on leading-edge wired, optical and wireless technologies and their impact on the communication systems design process. One hundred percent of the 50,000 subscribers design or manage the design of communication systems/products/equipment. About CMP CMP (cytidine monophosphate): see cytosine. (1) (CMP Media LLC, Manhasset, NY, www.cmp.com) Part of United Business Media, CMP is a leading integrated media company that offers a wide variety of publications and services in the information Media Inc. CMP Media Inc. (www.cmpnet.com) is a leading high-tech media company providing essential information and marketing services to the entire technology spectrum -- the builders, sellers and users of technology worldwide. Capitalizing on its editorial strength, CMP is uniquely positioned to offer marketers comprehensive, multiple media solutions tailored to meet their individual needs. Its diverse products and services include newspapers, magazines, Internet products, research, direct marketing services, education and training, trade shows and conferences, custom publishing, testing and consulting. About MMC Networks, Inc. On August 27, 2000, MMC Networks (MMC) (Nasdaq:MMCN) and Applied Micro Circuits Corporation Applied Micro Circuits Corporation (NASDAQ: AMCC) is a fabless semiconductor company designing network and embedded Power Architecture (including a Power Architecture license), optical transport and storage solutions. (AMCC AMCC Applied Micro Circuits Corporation AMCC Air Mobility Control Center AMCC Ashore Mobile Contingency Communications AMCC Advanced Materials Commercialization Center AMCC allied movement coordination center (US DoD) ) (Nasdaq:AMCC) announced that they have signed a definitive agreement under which MMC will merge with AMCC. MMC Networks is the first mover and market leader in providing total network processing platforms and services, enabling network and communications equipment vendors to rapidly develop scalable, feature-rich, cost-effective products. MMC platforms form the silicon heart of many L2-L7 WAN and LAN switches and routers, broadband, optical, web switching, subscriber management, and other communications platforms. For additional information visit http://www.mmcnetworks.com or call 408/731-1600. MMC Networks -- The Network Processor Company(TM). |
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