Paradyne Introduces the First Service Level Management Solution for the Global Frame Relay Over ISDN Market.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers LARGO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 15, 2000 Paradyne (Nasdaq:PDYN) today announced the availability of an intelligent endpoint for frame relay customers using ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. "leased lines" as their network access method. Designed to meet the demand for an intelligent, frame-aware device for the Pacific Rim and European frame access market, the FrameSaver(R) SLV SLV abbr. standard launch vehicle 9664 has generated tremendous interest in countries where ISDN has been heavily deployed and "non-switched" or "leased" ISDN BRI lines are being utilized as the frame relay network access technology. In Japan, for example, 45 to 50 percent of the frame relay market can use the new FrameSaver SLV 9664 to manage their networks. Attaching on the standard BRI See ISDN. BRI - Basic Rate Interface S/T S/T Such That S/T Self-Titled (also seen as ST) S/T Short Ton(s) interface of the ISDN NT1 device, the FrameSaver SLV 9664 adds unmatched fault isolation, performance monitoring and diagnostic capabilities to the frame relay connections. Paradyne's new intelligent endpoint provides end-to-end visibility, non-disruptive frame relay diagnostics, verification of Service Level Agreement (SLAs) and real-time and historical network performance reports. "By choosing Paradyne's FrameSaver solution to manage their frame relay networks, customers can expect faster service turn-up times, fewer `no trouble founds,' reduced incidences of reported problems and faster resolution of trouble tickets after they are opened," said Frank Wiener, vice president of broadband access solutions for Paradyne. The FrameSaver SLV 9664 allows customers to quickly isolate problems - remotely from the customer's network control center or the service provider's network operations center See NOC. Network Operations Center - (NOC) A location from which the operation of a network or internet is monitored. Additionally, this center usually serves as a clearinghouse for connectivity problems and efforts to resolve those problems. (NOC (Network Operations Center) A central or regional location for monitoring a large network. Also called a "network management center" (NMC), "service management center" (SMC) or "network control center" (NCC), a NOC may be used to manage a large enterprise network, ) - without having to send a technician to the site. Service providers can often avoid unnecessary disruptive local-loop verification, resulting is less down time of subscribers' mission-critical applications. A data sheet with full product details is available on the Paradyne web site at http://www.paradyne.com/products/9664_data_sheet.html. Pricing and Availability The FrameSaver SLV 9664 is currently available in Japan and Germany starting at $2,495. ABOUT PARADYNE Paradyne is a leading developer of carrier-class high-speed network access solutions. A recognized market-share leader in 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 Service Level Management solutions, the company markets its award-winning Hotwire(R) DSL and FrameSaver Service Level Management systems to service providers and business customers. Paradyne's Hotwire Connected(TM) program accelerates DSL deployment by facilitating system-level interoperability and manageability. More than 10,500 Hotwire DSL Access Multiplexers (DSLAMs) have currently shipped, for a total capacity of more than 3 million lines. Paradyne is headquartered in the Tampa Bay area. More information is available by calling 1-800-PARADYNE (U.S. and Canada), 1-727-530-8623 or visiting www.paradyne.com. A corporate video is available at http://www.paradyne.com/corpview. (Requires Real Player) "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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Editors Note: Visit Paradyne's virtual pressroom at www.paradyne.com/news_n_events/press_room for product images and/or additional information. Product availability and pricing subject to change without notification. Hotwire Connected, MVL MVL Multiple-Valued Logic MVL Multiple Virtual Line MVL Montavista Linux MVL Moshannon Valley League (Pennsylvania high school baseball) MVL Mercury Vapor Light MVL Minimum Vector Length MVL Musikverein Lustenau , NextEDGE, OpenLane, Smart Room, Tripleplay and TruePut are trademarks of Paradyne Corporation. ACCULINK, COMSPHERE, ETC ETC - ExTendible Compiler. Fortran-like, macro extendible. "ETC - An Extendible Macro-Based Compiler", B.N. Dickman, Proc SJCC 38 (1971). , Hotwire, FrameSaver, Paradyne, the Paradyne logo and Performance Wizard are registered trademarks of Paradyne Corporation. All other service marks and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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