Riverstone Unveils Industry-leading Multi-layer MPLS Portfolio, Enabling Delivery of Premium Metro Services Over Any Network.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SUPERCOMM 2002 ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 2002 Layer 2 and 3 MPLS (1) (MultiProtocol Lambda Switching) The earlier name for GMPLS. See GMPLS. (2) (MultiProtocol Label Switching) A standard from the IETF for including routing information in the packets of an IP network. Support Expands Service Delivery and Revenue Options for Carriers Metropolitan area networking pioneer Riverstone Networks Riverstone Networks, was a provider of networking switching hardware based in Santa Clara, California. Originally part of Cabletron Systems, and based on an early acquisition of YAGO, it was one of the many Gigabit Ethernet startups in the mid 1990's. , Inc. (Nasdaq:RSTN RSTN Radio Solar Telescope Network RSTN Restricted Securities Trading Network RSTN Royals Sports Television Network (Kansas City Royals) RSTN Reflective Super Twisted Nematic ) today announced the most comprehensive multi-layer MPLS portfolio in the industry, enabling service providers to offer premium Layer 2 and Layer 3 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. ) services over any network. As the recognized leader in metro MPLS, Riverstone has more than 5,000 ports deployed in the world's most advanced metro networks Metro Networks is a broadcasting outsourcing company based in Houston, Texas. It is a subsidiary of Westwood One, which is managed by CBS Radio. The company operates a number of local and regional news and traffic facilities that provide regular reports to affiliates, together with , including Korea Telecom KT (formerly, Korea Telecom, Korean: 한국통신, NYSE: KT) is South Korea's top integrated wired/wireless telecommunication service provider. KT has been Korea's leader in the development of the information & communications business for the last 25 years , Hutchison Global Crossing, DACOM DACOM Differential-Absorption Carbon Monoxide Monitor DACOM Diode Laser Based Differential Absorption Instrument DACOM Differential-Absorption Carbon Monoxide Measurements , neos Networks, and Utfors. Riverstone, enhancing its support for MPLS over any network, today added multi-layered services to its set of MPLS solutions. Leveraging its industry-leading Martini-draft implementation of MPLS over Gigabit Ethernet and packet over SONET/SDH Packet over SONET/SDH, abbreviated POS, is a communications protocol for transmitting packets in the form of the Point to Point Protocol over SDH or SONET, which are both standard protocols for communicating digital information using lasers or light emitting diodes (LEDs) (POS (1) See point of sale and packet over SONET. (2) "Parent over shoulder." See digispeak. POS - point of sale ), Riverstone expanded its portfolio to include point-to-multipoint tunneling for virtual private LAN services, based on the Lasserre-vkompella draft, and Layer 3 IP VPN services, based on RFC (Request For Comments) A document that describes the specifications for a recommended technology. Although the word "request" is in the title, if the specification is ratified, it becomes a standards document. 2547. With these additional MPLS capabilities, Riverstone now offers the most extensive MPLS support in the industry and provides a cost-effective method for carriers to increase their revenues through service delivery. "As the metro MPLS leader, it is incumbent upon us to remain at the forefront of innovation. Our commitment to delivering cutting edge metro solutions to providers worldwide demands nothing less," said Andrew Feldman, Riverstone's vice president of corporate marketing and corporate development. "Our extensive MPLS portfolio is a multi-layer solution for metro service delivery over any network. The combination of Layer 2 and Layer 3 support on the same platform enables providers to deliver advanced services to a wide variety of business and residential customers and reap the revenue benefits of in-demand metro services." The Martini draft enables carriers to offer point-to-point MPLS tunnels or virtual leased lines. The Lasserre-vkompella draft expands these capabilities to create point-to-multipoint tunnels, which can be used to connect distributed campuses, directly with a customer, or to data centers and storage facilities. "We needed a robust MPLS platform to deliver metro services to our customers," said Sten Nordell, CTO (Chief Technical Officer) The executive responsible for the technical direction of an organization. See CIO and salary survey. of Utfors AB, Scandinavia's premier broadband service provider An ISP, telephone company, cable company or other carrier that offers high-speed communications to homes and businesses, typically for Internet access. Cable modems, DSL and T1 lines are the common technologies. See broadband, cable modem, DSL and T1. . "Riverstone's tried-and-true MPLS solution provides us with a scalable, cost-effective way to deliver the sophisticated services our customers are demanding. Riverstone's comprehensive MPLS suite and metro market leadership made it possible for us to build an advanced network capable of delivering VPN and other advanced services to our customers." "With demand for VPN services reaching $4 billion by 2006, it is clear that businesses need increasingly advanced IP-based services," said Marian Stasney, senior analyst at Yankee Group. "Solutions like Riverstone's MPLS product suite that reliably and rapidly enable the delivery of sophisticated services, such as point-to-multipoint tunnels and Layer 3 VPNs, on a single platform, will hasten carrier adoption and deployment of advanced services." Riverstone's multi-layer, multi-network MPLS portfolio now supports the following solutions: -- Martini draft MPLS over Gigabit Ethernet: Riverstone led the market as the first company to begin shipping Martini-enabled products in May 2001. -- ATM mapping: Earlier this year, Riverstone announced a standards-based method for mapping ATM virtual circuits to Layer 2 Martini-based MPLS tunnels using virtual LANs (802.1Q). -- Martini draft MPLS over SONET/SDH: Support for POS enables providers to build metro-to-metro VPNs and was the final piece of Riverstone's MPLS over any network puzzle. -- Lasserre-vkompella draft point-to-multipoint tunnels: Riverstone is the first to ship point-to-multipoint tunnels or virtual private LAN services with a fully distributed hardware-based implementation. -- Layer 3 IP VPNs, based on RFC 2547 Riverstone is demonstrating its industry-leading MPLS solution at SuperComm in the largest interoperability event to date. Sponsored by the MPLS Forum, the showcase will demonstrate interoperability between 21 participating vendors at the MPLS Forum booth (11559 in Hall C2). For additional information on Riverstone's MPLS portfolio, please visit the company's booth (12061 in Hall C3) at SuperComm or visit the web site at www.riverstonenet.com. About Riverstone Networks Riverstone Networks, Inc., (Nasdaq:RSTN) provides solutions for metropolitan area networks, enabling carriers to convert raw bandwidth into profitable services. In more than 50 countries, carriers operating the world's largest metropolitan area networks depend on Riverstone to create and reliably deliver profitable services over legacy and next-generation infrastructures. Worldwide, Riverstone routers are the trusted choice of telecommunications carriers. For more information, please visit Riverstone's web site at www.riverstonenet.com. Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "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. " provisions of 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. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include the risks detailed from time to time in Riverstone Networks' SEC reports, including its final prospectus Final Prospectus A legal document stating the price of a newly issued security, the delivery date, and other facts that are important for investors. Notes: The final prospectus must be given to every investor who purchases a new issue of registered securities. dated March 3, 2001. Riverstone Networks disclaims any intent or obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements. Note to Editors: Riverstone Networks is a trademark of Riverstone Networks, Inc. All other trademarks, service marks, and trade names belong to their respective owners. |
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