Netopia Introduces New Cayman Ethernet Gateways; Cayman 3381-ENT and 3386-ENT Cable/DSL Routers Deliver Business Class Functionality and Security.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers EMERYVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 3, 2003 Netopia, 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 : NTPA NTPA National Tractor Pull Association NTPA New Trades Processing Architecture NTPA Naval Technical Proficiency Assist ), a market leader in broadband equipment, software and services, today announced the general market availability of the Cayman(R) 3381-ENT and 3386-ENT Cable/DSL Routers. Designed specifically for mass deployment by Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Internet Service Providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. (ISPs) serving the distributed enterprise market, the Cayman 3300-ENT Series are compact next-generation devices ideal for branch office and teleworker See telecommuting. applications. Enterprises worldwide use 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 and cable connections to offer remote workers and branch offices the productivity and cost savings benefits of always-on access to the corporate network through broadband. To protect corporate assets on the network and ensure uptime for critical applications, these customers require robust routing, firewall and virtual private networking (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. ) capabilities. The Cayman 3300-ENT Series routers provide this functionality in a device that is remotely manageable and comes with a rich set of diagnostic and security features. Both of Netopia's new Cable/DSL routers turn any cable or DSL modem ADSL modem or DSL modem is a device used to connect a single computer or router to a DSL phone line, in order to use an ADSL service. The acronym NTBBA (network termination broad band adapter, network termination broad band access) is also common in various countries. connection into a secure and remotely manageable end-point. "Our managed service provider customers have asked us to deliver business-class functionality at lower costs in order to take advantage of distributed enterprise revenue opportunities from the more than 2 million branch offices and 30 million at-home workers nation-wide," said Jeff Porter, vice president of marketing at Netopia, Inc. "Today's introduction of Netopia's new Cayman Cable/DSL gateways is another step forward as Netopia delivers a complete product line of business-class broadband gateways that utilize a 'system-on-a-chip' design to deliver world-class performance at highly competitive prices." The Cayman 3381-ENT is built with a single Ethernet WAN port providing 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 through a single 10/100 Ethernet and a USB port A USB socket on a computer or peripheral device into which a USB cable is plugged. See USB. while the Cayman 3386-ENT incorporates a single Ethernet WAN port with connectivity through a built-in 4-port 10/100 Ethernet switch A device that connects clients and servers to each other in an Ethernet network. See switched Ethernet. . The 3381-ENT is ideally suited to deliver an economical and protected connection for teleworker applications, while the 3386-ENT enables small branch offices with multiple PCs to seamlessly connect to a larger branch or to the central office. The Cayman 3381-ENT and the 3386-ENT are fully compatible with Netopia's netOctopus(R) software suite of broadband management tools. The netOctopus suite includes two integrated modules: netOctopus EdgeManager, which permits network operations teams to support large installations of modems, gateways and routers, and netOctopus DesktopSupport, which provides instant online customer service and assistance by enabling technical support and customer service agents to view and operate a customer's PC remotely and securely. Availability The Cayman 3381-ENT and 3386-ENT Cable/DSL routers are available immediately from carriers, service providers, catalogs and distributors in 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. . About Netopia Netopia, Inc. develops, markets and supports broadband equipment, software and services that simplify and enhance the delivery of broadband services to residential and business-class customers. Netopia's offerings enable carriers and broadband service providers to improve their profitability with feature-rich modems, routers and gateways, software that manages to the edge of the network to reduce costs, and value-added services to enhance revenue generation. Netopia's broadband equipment is interoperable with all major central office equipment suppliers, including Alcatel, Cisco, Copper Mountain Networks, Ericsson, Lucent Technologies, Nokia, Paradyne, Siemens, and Zhone Technologies. Netopia has established strategic distribution relationships with leading carriers and broadband service providers including BellSouth, Comcast, Covad Communications, EarthLink, France Telecom, Hong Kong Telecom/PCCW, MegaPath Networks, Netifice, SBC (1) (SBC Communications Inc., San Antonio, TX, www.sbc.com) A large, national telecommunications company that grew from a multitude of local and regional companies, including Southwestern Bell, Pacific Bell and Nevada Bell, into a single, unified brand by 2002. Communications, Telecom Italia and Verizon. Netopia's service delivery platform includes the netOctopus(R) suite of gateway and PC management and customer support software solutions, and the Web eCommerce server software. netOctopus server software products enable remote support and centralized management of installed broadband gateways and end devices, allowing carriers and broadband service providers to "manage to the edge" of the network. netOctopus Desktop Support and eCare software enable broadband service providers and enterprises to support customers by remotely viewing and operating the customer's desktop computer. Headquartered in Emeryville, Calif., Netopia's common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market Nasdaq stock market The first electronic stock market listing over 5000 companies. The Nasdaq stock market comprises two separate markets, namely the Nasdaq National Market, which trades large, active securities and the Nasdaq Smallcap Market that trades emerging growth companies. (R) under the symbol "NTPA." Further information about Netopia can be obtained via phone 510-420-7400, fax 510-420-7601, or on the Web at www.netopia.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. Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995: Portions of this release that are not statements of historical fact may include forward-looking statements. All such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Netopia, Inc.'s actual results could differ materially. Prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Further, Netopia expressly disclaims any obligation to revise or update any of the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events or developments after the date hereof. Netopia does not undertake to update any oral or written forward looking-statement that may be made by or on behalf of Netopia. For more information concerning Netopia and risk factors that may affect Netopia's future results and may cause actual results to vary from results anticipated in forward-looking statements, investors should review Netopia's public filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available by calling Netopia at 510-420-7516 or online at www.sec.gov. All company names, brand names and product names are trademarks of their respective holder(s). |
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