Tdsoft and Efficient Networks To Deliver a Joint VoDSL Solution for the International Market.Business/High-Tech Editors SUPERCOMM 2000 ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 6, 2000 A successful interoperability was achieved between Tdsoft's VoNGATE Voice Access Gateway and Efficient Networks SpeedStream NG-IAD NG-IAD Next Generation-Integrated Access Device Tdsoft, a developer of Voice over Next Generation Access (VoNGA) solutions, and Efficient Networks (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 : EFNT), a worldwide developer and supplier of high-speed 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 (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 ) customer premises equipment See CPE. (CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) Communications equipment that resides on the customer's premises. CPE - Customer Premises Equipment ) for the broadband access See broadband and wireless broadband. market, today announced that Efficient Networks has joined Tdsoft's Voice over Next Generation Access (VoNGA) Partner Program with the intention to offer end-to-end VoDSL solutions for incumbent and emerging carriers and service providers. Following successful interoperability testing between Tdsoft's VoNGATE, a versatile voice access gateway, and Efficient's SpeedStream(R) Next-Generation Integrated Access Devices (NG-IADs), both companies are establishing a relationship for delivering end-to-end voice and data services over DSL broadband access technology. With interoperable equipment, carriers and service providers can offer small office, medium sized businesses, and high-end residential customers an affordable, easily managed, integrated broadband access solution for their multi-line voice and data needs. "Efficient's proven track record as an NG-IAD solutions provider together with their small and medium business reach, makes them a valued partner," says Eytan Radian ra·di·an n. Abbr. rad A unit of angular measure equal to the angle subtended at the center of a circle by an arc equal in length to the radius of the circle. , President of Tdsoft Communications Inc." "Together, we can offer the International market a cutting edge end-to-end VoDSL solution," adds Mr. Radian. "With the interoperability we are announcing today, Tdsoft and Efficient are accelerating deployment of integrated voice and data services," said Peter Bourne, vice president and general manager of Efficient's integrated access unit. "TdSoft's recognized leadership position in V5 solutions for the international voice markets combined with Efficient's market leadership in DSL is a powerful combination for carriers and service providers." About the VoNGATE(TM): VoNGATE(TM) is a versatile voice access gateway that enables Telephone Companies, Competitive Carriers, and Service Providers to provide Toll-quality voice services over variety of broadband access technologies such as xDSL, Cable, and Wireless. VoNGATE(TM) is an open platform that is designed to support any combination of PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) The worldwide voice telephone network. Once only an analog system, the heart of most telephone networks today is all digital. In the U.S. switch interfaces, access infrastructures and access technologies at the same time. VoNGATE(TM) will be compatible with: -- Voice switches with standard V5.2, GR-303, TR 008, CAS or proprietary signalling interfaces -- Next Generation Access networks based on Cable, xDSL or Wireless broadband infrastructure -- ATM and IP access technologies About SpeedStream Next-Generation Integrated Access Devices: Efficient's SpeedStream NG-IADs enable carriers to deliver multiple high-quality voice lines plus broadband Internet and corporate network connections over a single copper local loop. Efficient's complete line of NG-IADs includes products that allow for the rapid deployment of service offerings tailor-made for residential, teleworker See telecommuting. , home office, small office, small business, and medium-sized business applications. About Efficient Networks: Efficient Networks, Inc., is a leading provider of broadband access products that employ digital subscriber line (DSL) technology. Emphasizing ease of use, the company's SpeedStream(TM) family of DSL products provides high performance remote access for small and medium businesses, branch offices, telecommuters and consumers. Working with DSL service providers worldwide, Efficient is enabling a new generation of broadband applications today. Efficient Networks is based in Dallas, Texas, with sales and support locations around the world. For more information, visit our web site at www.efficient.com or contact us at +1(972) 852-1000. Efficient Networks, its logos, and SpeedStream are registered trademarks of Efficient Networks, Inc. Other marks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners. About Tdsoft: Tdsoft develops and markets Voice over Next Generation Access (VoNGA) solutions, access concentrators, and switch simulators for the telecommunications industry. Tdsoft open solutions will enable service providers to add voice services over existing next generation access broadband infrastructure (Cable, xDSL, and Wireless). More than 45 carriers and telecom equipment vendors in 25 countries use Tdsoft's products, which have been tested with 15 different switches, worldwide. Established in 1994, Tdsoft is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. financially backed by leading international venture capital firms Name Location Founding date Managing Partners/Directors Specialty Capital managed 5AM Ventures Menlo Park, CA; Waltham, MA 2002 John Diekman, PhD (managing partner), Scott Rocklage, PhD (managing partner), Andrew Schwab (managing partner) life sciences $200M [1] . For more information please consult our site at www.tdsoft.com. |
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