SwitchCore Forms Partnership with Accton to Develop Next Generation Gigabit Ethernet Switches.Business/Technology Editors LUND, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 6, 2000 SwitchCore AB (publ), developer of integrated switching devices for Internet and data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. , and Accton Technology Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of Ethernet networking hardware Networking hardware typically refers to equipment facilitating the use of a computer network. Typically, this includes routers, switches, access points, network interface cards and other related hardware. , announced they have formed a partnership to develop next generation advanced switches and routing products, primarily serving the Gigabit Ethernet An Ethernet standard that transmits at 1 Gbps. Used mostly to connect high-end workstations and servers as well as for network backbones, Gigabit Ethernet transmits full duplex from point to point using switches and half duplex in a shared environment (CSMA/CD) using a hub. market. Accton is one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and systems for major global networking and telecom equipment vendors. According to Dell'Oro, the Gigabit Ethernet Switching market will grow from 4.2 M ports in 2000 to 32 M ports in 2004, representing a significant market opportunity for both companies. "We are extremely pleased to partner with Accton to develop next generation switches. Working together with one of the world's leading OEMs provides is a valuable competitive advantage for SwitchCore," says Per Andersson, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of SwitchCore. "By working together with top systems vendors from the beginning of the design cycles, we can better develop our technology to meet the end customer's technical demands. At the same time the system vendor can have first access to our leading edge technology. This partnership is very beneficial for both sides, allowing us to deliver next generation solutions to the market more quickly." With this breakthrough technology, SwitchCore's goal is to simplify the design process as much as possible for next generation gigabit switching devices. Coupled with the wire speed Quality of Service offered by these products, Accton and SwitchCore will help meet the demand for high end networking applications. SwitchCore offers the highest port density Gigabit Ethernet switch/router chip that has shipped to date. The CXE-16 is well suited for stand-alone switches and routers as well as modular solutions and backplane applications. "Our partnership with SwitchCore will allow us to provide the most fully featured Gigabit Ethernet solution in high volumes to our customers," says HY Lee, CTO (Chief Technical Officer) The executive responsible for the technical direction of an organization. See CIO and salary survey. of Accton. "The advantages offered by SwitchCore's leading edge technology will position us to offer next generation products that will have the significant impact on the market." "The success of our Core Alliance Program is clearly demonstrated by our collaboration with Accton, one of its early members, " says, Nitish Amin, Director of Business Development of SwitchCore. "Through this program, we partner with our customers to rapidly deploy solutions for network equipment vendors to provided reduced time to market advantage." About SwitchCore AB SwitchCore AB (publ) was founded in 1997 around a three-year microelectronic research project at the Universities of Lund and Linkoping. The Company designs, develops, and markets integrated switching devices for selling to network equipment manufacturers and suppliers, worldwide. SwitchCore's CXE CXE Computer to External Environments Interface technology, where full-custom design methodology and high-speed CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) Pronounced "c-moss." The most widely used integrated circuit design. It is found in almost every electronic product from handheld devices to mainframes. are used, significantly increases the performance of switches and routers. The first product family was launched on the market in April 2000. The flagship product, the CXE-16 an integrated switching device, can switch up to 24 million packets per second. SwitchCore currently employs 80 people with offices in Lund, Stockholm, Gothenburg and San Jose, California San Jose (IPA: /ˌsænhoʊˈzeɪ/) is the third-largest city in California, and the tenth-largest in the United States. It is the county seat of Santa Clara County. . SwitchCore's stock is quoted on the OM Stockholm Exchange's O-list under the SCOR SCOR Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research SCOR Supply Chain Operations Reference model SCOR Small Corporate Offering Registration SCOR Specialized Center of Research (White Plains, NY) SCOR Second Cousin Once Removed symbol. About Accton Technology Corporation Accton Technology Corporation, established in 1988 in Taiwan, is a leading global manufacturer of networking systems. With sales of more than $300 million for 1999, Accton is one of the largest manufacturers of network products in the world, providing a variety of Ethernet products including wired and wireless adapters, hubs and switches. The company has received the recognition of ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9000-quality systems model for quality assurance in design and development, production, installation and service. Accton has its international headquarters in Taiwan Science Park, Hsinchu. Accton also has 15 sales offices in Australia, Germany, India, Japan, Korea, Middle East, PRC, UK, USA, France, Spain, South Africa, Nordic-Baltic and Singapore. The company has more than 1,300 employees worldwide. |
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