U.S. Robotics ships PRI ISDN Access System; company launches primary rate ISDN to enthusiastic customer reaction.SKOKIE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 16, 1996--The Corporate/Systems Division of U.S. Robotics (U.S. Robotics, Inc., Schaumburg, IL, www.usr.com) A modem manufacturer highly regarded for its quality products. The company manufactures its own chipsets (data pumps) and often leads with innovations. Its HST protocol was a high-speed, reliable protocol before V. (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 : USRX) today announced the shipment of its PRI PRI: see Institutional Revolutionary party. (Primary Rate Interface) An ISDN service that provides 23 64 Kbps B (Bearer) channels and one 64 Kbps D (Data) channel (23B+D), which is equivalent to the 24 channels of a T1 line. Access System for the Total Control Enterprise Network Hub See hub and hub vs. switch. . The launch of PRI capabilities for Total Control marks the arrival of ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. for U.S. Robotics systems customers worldwide who have selected the Enterprise Network Hub as their access platform. PRI (Primary Rate Interface) ISDN is a digital, high-bandwidth method of transmitting information. Similar to an analog T-1 circuit, it allows multiple calls to be aggregated over a single trunk. As many as 23 individual ISDN calls may be handled over one PRI span in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. ; in Europe, one PRI span may aggregate as many as 30 calls. Customers will be able to easily, cost-effectively add ISDN to existing Total Control Enterprise Network Hubs by simply adding the PRI Access System components. The Enterprise Network Hub is designed around a high-speed midplane, architected for current and future high-bandwidth applications. This flexible, modular design In the context of systems engineering, modular design — or "modularity in design" — is an approach aiming to subdivide a system into smaller parts (modules) that can be independently created and then used in different systems to drive multiple functionalities. allows customers to easily add new technologies as they become available, or change configurations as their network access needs change. "The best news for the many organizations that have standardized on the Total Control Enterprise Network Hub is that their investment in Total Control is protected," said Ross Manire, U.S. Robotics senior vice president and general manager, Corporate/Systems Division. "The PRI Access System allows them to easily add ISDN to their existing Enterprise Network Hubs when the need for ISDN arises." "With U.S. Robotics' large installed base of Total Control products, the addition of PRI capabilities could make them a formidable presence in the ISDN market, immediately," said Maribel Howard, an analyst for International Data Corporation. "And combined with their desktop ISDN products, they have a real opportunity to capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. the rapidly-growing ISDN market." Total Control Gives Customers Capabilities Unmatched in the Market The PRI Access System for the Total Control Enterprise Network Hub provides flexible management, scalability, density, security and other features unsurpassed by any product in the industry. The product's key advantages include: o Ease of Upgrades: Customers can easily, cost-effectively add ISDN when needed. U.S. Robotics' modular design and software-based architecture allow the Total Control Enterprise Network Hub to migrate to other technologies easily. o Density: A single chassis accommodates up to ten PRI spans for 230 simultaneous digital connections, density unmatched by any product on the market. High density is important to organizations that lease space by the square foot for data centers or points of presence. o Universal Connect: The product automatically handles both analog and digital calls over incoming PRI trunks with U.S. Robotics' exclusive Universal Connect feature. o Integrated Network A network that supports both data and voice and/or different networking protocols. See converged network and new public network. Access Servers: Total Control provides access to Ethernet, Frame Relay A high-speed packet switching protocol used in wide area networks (WANs). Providing a granular service of up to DS3 speed (45 Mbps), it has become popular for LAN to LAN connections across remote distances, and services are offered by most major carriers. , Token Ring A local area network (LAN) access method developed by IBM. Conforming to the IEEE 802.5 standard, Token Ring uses a token ring access method and connects up to 255 nodes in a star topology at 4, 16 or 100 Mbps. or X.25 networks through integrated remote access servers. o Extensive Management and Security: Options include Total Control Security Server and Accounting Server; SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Data are passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network device (hub, router, bridge, etc. management systems; and the Auto Response intelligent, automatic management system. o Design for 24-Hour Uptime: Fault tolerance See fault tolerant. (architecture) fault tolerance - 1. The ability of a system or component to continue normal operation despite the presence of hardware or software faults. This often involves some degree of redundancy. 2. , hot-swap, a front-loading design and available redundancy provide 24-hour uptime for mission-critical applications. o Worldwide homologation Certification, confirmation or approval. Data communications equipment is often subject to the homologation requirements of various countries. : The Enterprise Network Hub is approved for use in a variety of countries, including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, Singapore, Spain, the United Kingdom and many others. U.S. Robotics is currently pursuing worldwide approvals for its PRI Access System. And, as proven with the addition of PRI, the product provides a platform that grows with customer needs into the future. I-Team Provides Extensive Support for All U.S. Robotics ISDN Products The Total Control Enterprise Network Hub is also backed by U.S. Robotics' I-Team, a customer support group focused on providing information, installation services and support for all U.S. Robotics ISDN products. The I-Team has a portfolio of services, including information on ISDN availability and tariffing in the U.S. and Canada, and fee-based support options such as installation, 24x7 phone support, advanced replacement, training and a variety of other services. Pricing The PRI Access System is comprised of one PRI card set (supporting two PRI spans), one NETServer PRI Card and software upgrades for existing modem cards. Up to five PRI card sets may be installed in a chassis. Pricing varies with configuration -- list price for one PRI card set is $5995; list price for the NETServer PRI Card is $11,995. Cost for the Total Control Enterprise Network Hub ranges from roughly $20,000 to $80,000. About the Total Control Enterprise Network Hub U.S. Robotics' PRI Access System for the Total Control Enterprise Network Hub provides access to a wide variety of resources. For service providers, the product allows dial-in Internet access See how to access the Internet. , managed remote access, transaction processing Updating the appropriate database records as soon as a transaction (order, payment, etc.) is entered into the computer. It may also imply that confirmations are sent at the same time. Transaction processing systems are the backbone of an organization because they update constantly. capabilities, cellular access and the flexibility to be used in analog, Frame Relay, X.25, Ethernet, Token Ring and ISDN environments. For universities, financial institutions, health care companies and other corporations, the product is primarily used for remote access to information. The Enterprise Network Hub allows remote users to access mail systems, the Internet, databases and other corporate resources, integrating dial access capabilities with NETServer remote access servers for flexible, secure network access. U.S. Robotics is one of the world's leading suppliers of products and systems that provide access to information. The company designs, manufactures, markets and supports remote access servers, enterprise communications systems, desktop/mobile client products, telephony products and modems that connect computers and other equipment over analog, digital and switched cellular networks, enabling users to gain access to, manage and share data, fax and voice information. Its customers include value added Value Added The enhancement a company gives its product or service before offering the product to customers. Notes: This can either increase the products price or value. service providers, Internet service providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. , regional Bell operating companies and a wide range of other large corporations, businesses, institutions and individuals. The company's 1995 sales were $889.3 million. -0- Additional Input from U.S. Robotics Customers: "U.S. Robotics' addition of PRI ISDN capabilities within the Total Control Enterprise Network Hub provides a highly intelligent system that allows both ISDN and analog dial-in access. This ability allows the marriage of the old analog world and the new digital world, making life easier for the user and the communications manager." - David Drucker, Director of Telecommunications Public Broadcasting Service “PBS” redirects here. For other uses, see PBS (disambiguation). Not to be confused with Public Broadcasting Services in Malta. The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS (PBS PBS in full Public Broadcasting Service Private, nonprofit U.S. corporation of public television stations. PBS provides its member stations, which are supported by public funds and private contributions rather than by commercials, with educational, cultural, ) "ISDN has certainly had an impact on communications - it's made applications such as medical imaging much more usable. But the flexibility of a product that can be used in both ISDN and analog environments is important; we'll be making the transition to ISDN over time as it makes sense for our business." - Joseph Beagle, Development Kaiser Permanente Kaiser Permanente is an integrated managed care organization, based in Oakland, California, founded in 1945 by industrialist Henry J. Kaiser and physician Sidney R. Garfield. "I like the number of pieces I need for PRI. It reduces my part count by 50 percent versus standalone modems. It'll be great for remote access users, and it reduces the ports that are necessary for my DS1 T-1 multiplexers." - Carroll Perkins, Senior Network Engineer Westinghouse Information Systems "U.S. Robotics' Integrated ISDN and V.34 modems and Total Control Enterprise Network Hub, using industry standards, will give us proven compatibility with a wide range of products from other vendors." - Larry Lake, Vice President, Telecommunications Services SmithKline Beecham "The PRI Card will allow me to dynamically allocate incoming data channels to the service that needs it the most, either analog (V.34) or digital (ISDN) services. Thus, instead of having a limit of 100 ISDN lines and 100 analog lines, I could have either 200 ISDN or 200 analog or any combination. My equipment investment is reduced because I need less equipment." - Hector Herrera, Systems Manager Axion ax·i·on n. A hypothetical boson having no charge or spin and small mass, proposed to explain the existence of certain symmetries of the strong nuclear force. [axi(al) + -on1.] Internet "I'm really impressed with the PRI Card. There's a big advantage to using it. Our costs are one-third of our competitors' costs. I really like the product quality." "I think the most impressive thing about the Total Control Hub is its manageability. Any PC on the network can control the chassis, or we can do it remotely from home. With our NETServer 16s at remote locations, it's as if we're standing in the same room. The rackmounted chassis doesn't take much space, and we can put a T-1 line to the unit instead of phone lines. People come in and look at our chassis, and they're wondering where all the phone lines are." - Jeff Stewart Jeff Stewart can either refer to:
Southern Communications, Inc., and U.S. Robotics PRI ISDN beta tester "With increasing numbers of remote users and telecommuters, ISDN will be a great benefit to our company, providing faster access times for our remote personnel. We use the Total Control product today to provide remote access; ISDN will make telecommuting telecommuting, an arrangement by which people work at home using a computer and telephone, transmitting work material to a business office by means of a modem and telephone lines; it is also known as telework. much more feasible for our employees." - Glenn H. Sellers, Senior Telecommunications Transmission Engineer First National Bank of Maryland "The simplicity of U.S. Robotics' upgrade to PRI ISDN has been a key selling feature for the Total Control Enterprise Network Hub. Many of our customers purchase the product because of its simple migration path and flexible architecture. And the product has some key advantages -- Universal Connect and the high-density design, in particular -- that make U.S. Robotics the best solution for remote ISDN and analog access." - Tim Kery, Product Manager Westcon "The PRI Card is less expensive, and we have everything in one box instead of having to have a separate PRI router. We've been impressed with U.S. Robotics' responsiveness. They've always gotten back to us. And the quality of service is very high. It doesn't matter how good the product is if you can't get the support you need." - Laura Mangoba, Vice President Avatar Systems Development, Inc. "I like the product's interoperability with analog because it protects my investment in hardware and makes my migration to digital a lot easier. With more and more people working away from the office, the equipment and the applications have to have faster and more reliable connectivity than traditional analog solutions provide today. That's where ISDN comes in. ISDN is well suited to service high-end telecommuters who may need to download data or other resources, and regular analog is perfect for roaming users accessing e-mail. This combined technology provides me with incredible flexibility, and I don't lose my investment." - J.R. Williamson, Director of Network Services PRC Inc. "Dial-in users connecting at just 14.4Kbps to Internet Web pages know the frustration and annoyance of slow speeds. 28.8Kbps is much better, but there is still room for improvement. On the other hand, one B channel of an ISDN circuit at 64Kbps is very reasonable, and both B channels together (128Kbps) on the same circuit are downright wonderful. As line costs and terminal adapters become more affordable, ISDN will be an easier choice for people connecting to the Internet at work or play." "With its expandable architecture, U.S. Robotics' Total Control Enterprise Network Hub is designed for ISDN upgradability. As a leading reseller of multivendor internetworking solutions, Capella is well aware that communications gear comprises the bulk of an Internet Service Provider's network. So the ability to slide new cards into the chassis is both robust and economical. Plus, if Total Control Management software and a NETServer PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) The most popular method for transporting IP packets over a serial link between the user and the ISP. Developed in 1994 by the IETF and superseding the SLIP protocol, PPP establishes the session between the user's computer and the ISP using router card are included in the mix, you have made a nice investment to grow your ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. business." - Michael Lee Michael Lee may refer to:
Capella Worldwide Networking, Inc. CONTACT: U.S. Robotics, Skokie Media Relations: Lauri Lentz, 708/982-5230 Investor Relations Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. : C. David Hall, 708/982-5162 |
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