Redback Networks SMS Technology Deployed In @Home Benelux's Netherlands Broadband Network.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 2001 Unique Broadband Access See broadband and wireless broadband. and Content Traffic Benefits From Unified Aggregation Platform Redback Networks Redback Networks is a telecommunications equipment company. History Redback Networks was founded in August, 1996. Redback is an ERICSSON subsidiary since the beginning of 2007 (was previously traded on NASDAQ under the symbol RBAK). Inc. (Nasdaq:RBAK RBAK Redback Networks Inc. (stock abbreviation, AMEX) rBAK Remote Backup ), the leading provider of advanced networking solutions, today announced that Internet access and content provider @Home Benelux has become the latest European customer to deploy its SMS (1) (Storage Management System) Software used to routinely back up and archive files. See HSM. (2) (Systems Management Server) Systems management software from Microsoft that runs on Windows NT Server. (TM) subscriber management system. With a fast-growing user base and new services being added to its portfolio, the Netherlands' @Home Benelux has chosen the Redback(R) SMS as a high-volume traffic aggregation platform to streamline its networks operation and broadband service deployment. Installation and customer support will be provided by Redback Networks' partner Telindus. @Home Benelux provides businesses and consumers with high-speed and easily accessible broadband Internet services in combination with a diverse range of interesting content such as news, sport, technology, economy, games and more, generated by @Home's own editorial team. Because content includes real-time video and audio clips, as well as large-scale data transfers, fast, @Home Benelux's networks requires unhindered unhindered Adjective not prevented or obstructed: unhindered access Adverb without being prevented or obstructed: he was able to go about his work unhindered access and well-managed bandwidth, so that users experience the full value of the services they are paying for. A similar offering is available to @Home's business users based upon high-speed ADSL See DSL. ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (Asynchronous Refers to events that are not synchronized, or coordinated, in time. The following are considered asynchronous operations. The interval between transmitting A and B is not the same as between B and C. The ability to initiate a transmission at either end. Digital Subscriber Line See DSL. (communications, protocol) Digital Subscriber Line - (DSL, or Digital Subscriber Loop, xDSL - see below) A family of digital telecommunications protocols designed to allow high speed data communication over the existing copper telephone lines between end-users and ) broadband access. Business services include VPNs (Virtual Private Networks), firewalls, email and web hosting. @Home partners with an ADSL service provider for the `last mile' infrastructure, handing the traffic onto its own cable network via the Redback SMS aggregation platform. The SMS technology grooms this traffic, ensuring that subscribers' accounts are valid for the services they are requesting and that appropriate bandwidth is available before directing it towards the Internet and @Home's content web pages without any bottlenecks or congestion The condition of a network when there is not enough bandwidth to support the current traffic load. congestion - When the offered load of a data communication path exceeds the capacity. on the network. The company has plans to extend its ADSL service to residential customers later this year. "One of the primary reasons for choosing the SMS technology from Redback was its scalability and reliability," explains Roel Coert, @Home Benelux's Technical Director. "To optimize the reliability of our network, @Home is working towards more regional data sites to perform aggregation. This decentralization de·cen·tral·ize v. de·cen·tral·ized, de·cen·tral·iz·ing, de·cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To distribute the administrative functions or powers of (a central authority) among several local authorities. means that in the event of a network outage only a relatively small number of subscribers are affected. With the SMS, we can invest now and continue to use the same equipment as our infrastructure evolves. Our evaluations also showed that the SMS equipment interfaces with legacy network equipment without any problem." Joop van Aard, Redback's vice-president of operations in Europe, Middle East & Africa, said, "The application of our SMS equipment within @Home's network demonstrates the flexibility and value-added revenue opportunities that this technology can bring to service providers, not to mention the optimized performance that enhances customer satisfaction and further differentiates Redback from its competitors. In such a competitive business, being able to offer reliable and fast broadband access, coupled with a rich range of services and content, can give @Home long-term customer loyalty and steady user-base growth." About Redback Networks Inc. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in San Jose, Calif., Redback Networks Inc., is a leading provider of advanced networking solutions that enable carriers, cable operators, and service providers to rapidly deploy broadband access and services. The market-leading Redback(R) SMS(TM) connect and manage large numbers of subscribers using any of the major broadband access technologies such as Digital Subscriber Line, cable, and wireless. To deliver integrated transport solutions for metropolitan optical networks, the Redback SmartEdge(TM) multi-service optical platforms leverage powerful advances in application-specific integrated circuit (hardware) Application-Specific Integrated Circuit - (ASIC) An integrated circuit designed to perform a particular function by defining the interconnection of a set of basic circuit building blocks drawn from a library provided by the circuit manufacturer. , IP, and optical technology. The Redback Service Management Family allows service providers to easily publish, activate and manage IP services and allows their customers to subscribe to these services on demand. With this product portfolio, Redback Networks is the first equipment supplier focused exclusively on developing integrated solutions for the New Access Network. 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 An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. Reform Act of 1995 The statements contained in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding Redback Networks' expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding future product features and capabilities, product deployment and expansion capacity. All forward-looking statements included in this document are based upon information available to Redback Networks as of the date hereof, and Redback Networks assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These and other risks relating to Redback Networks' business are set forth in the documents filed by Redback Networks with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the most recent report on Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. , and the other reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Note to Editors: Redback is a U.S. Registered Trademark; SMS and SmartEdge are Trademarks of Redback Networks Inc. Other trademarks, service marks, and trade names belong to their respective owners. |
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