MRV Communications Inc. Announces Virtual Private Network and Voice Over IP.CHATSWORTH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 1998--MRV Communications Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :MRVC MRVC Multiple Rate Voice Card ), a leading provider of high-speed optical networks, Thursday announced a new access solution for the enterprise edge and ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. customers. The Xyplex EdgeBlaster is a network edge server that allows remote users to dial into corporate networks over secure Internet links, rather than more expensive telephone lines. The EdgeBlaster uses virtual-private-network (VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. ) technology to provide secure access to corporate networks through the Internet by utilizing hardware-based technology integrated with a feature-rich WAN router A network device designed to forward packets to an external network such as the Internet. Most routers are used to direct traffic to a network outside of the one they reside in such as the Internet. . Generally, VPN devices from other vendors either provide software encryption or limited routing functionality. VPN technology offers encryption, authentication and integrity, using industry-standard protocols. According to the company, VPN technology will also be integrated into its remote-office routers, the N3000 line. Incorporating VPN Internet technology in remote-office routers is significant, as economics will increasingly dictate the substitution of leased or dial-up phone lines with inexpensive Internet connectivity in the remote office. The EdgeBlaster will enable the integration of voice over IP (VOIP (Voice Over IP) A digital telephone service that uses the public Internet as well as private backbones instead of the traditional telephone network. Many companies, including Vonage, 8x8 and AT&T (CallVantage), typically offer calling within the country for a ) with the VPN data circuit, already established, thereby providing further savings and enhanced security. According to Infonetics Research's User Plan for "VPN Products and Services 1998," the remote-access-VPN market segment will explode over the next two years. Infonetics Research predicts by the year 2001, there will be 17.6 million remote-access VPN users worldwide. Noam Lotan, president and chief executive officer, commented: "The economics and convenience of using the Internet with the security of VPN are compelling reasons to deploy the EdgeBlaster. Tomorrow's networks will consist of fiber-optic cables transporting converged networks and using Internet technology. MRV MRV minute respiratory volume. Communications' leadership in high-speed optical networks integrates layer-one, layer-two and layer-three technologies to support the network of the future, today." The new EdgeBlaster features a high-performance, industry- standard encryption, combined with a full WAN router and the ability to transport voice traffic over IP. It can support up to 2,000 simultaneous connections, at a fraction of the price of similar devices offering a similar number of connections. Pricing starts at $9,995 for a basic configuration including support for 2,000 users over T1 lines and ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. . MRV Communications is a leading provider of high-speed optical-networks, integrating switching, routing, remote access and fiber-optic-transmission systems that enhance the performance of existing telecommunications networks. The company's advanced networking solutions enhance the functionality of LANs and WANs by reducing network congestion and providing cost-effective migration paths to next-generation technologies such as Gigabit Ethernet and remote access. The company's fiber-optic-transmission products send voice, data and video under demanding environmental conditions to carriers, enterprise customers and residential networks. CONTACT: MRV Communications Inc., Chatsworth Investor Relations Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. , 818/886-MRVC www.nbase.com |
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