AFFORDABLE VOICE OVER DSL IAD TO RESULT FROM NEW STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN XPEED AND TOLLBRIDGE
Xpeed DSL access device will combine with the TollBridge Voice Gateway to Provide Both Ends of a Voice over DSL Solution and joins TollBridge's Voice of Broadband Alliance<SANTA CLARA, Calif., February 24, 2000 - Xpeed, Inc., a DSL access device company, and Tollbridge Technologies, today announced a new strategic partnership that will encompass interoperability between products, joint sales and marketing support, collaborative efforts to identify market requirements, and joint testing to address voice over DSL services. The high degree of interoperability between the Xpeed 320V IAD and the Tollbridge Technologies TB200 Gateway will offer a reliable and affordable solution for service providers who need voice services for their customers. Additionally, Xpeed has joined TollBridge's Voice of Broadband Alliance to ensure interoperability for the end-to-end solution. "As a company committed to developing customer premise products for numerous DSL technologies, we see great value to the service provider in our relationship with Xpeed and the end-to-end solution that will result from our mutual efforts," said Agnes Imregh, Vice President of Marketing of Tollbridge. "As a result of our joint testing and work on interoperability issues, our product lines will be more reliable and more flexible." "Xpeed recognizes the importance of providing voice services over DSL to users of their DSL products, and it is critical that we select only the best partners in the industry to accomplish our objective," said Richard D'sa, Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Xpeed. "Tollbridge Technologies is a pioneer in voice gateways, and our collaborative efforts will help us succeed in providing cost-effective solutions to this market as it grows." About TollBridge Solutions
Designed to let providers bypass Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers (ILECs) to all deliver voice services over any broadband access technology, the TollBridge product set consists of three elements: - The TB50, an Integrated Access Device (IAD) that converts voice samples from multiple calls into packets and prioritizes voice and data traffic for transmission over any broadband access network;
- The TB200, a carrier-grade Local Exchange Gateway that translates packets back into voice and connects to Class 5 switches using the Telcordia GR-303 protocol and new, emerging protocols such as the Segment Interface protocol (SIP) and Media Gateway Control Point (MGCP);
- The TollViewTM Management Suite, a management system that includes a graphical Element Management System (EMS) for end-to-end configuration, troubleshooting, and performance management of up to 100 TB200 systems from HP OpenViewTM on SUN SolarisTM platforms.
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TollBridge has spearheaded the alliance program to accelerate large-scale deployments by next generation carriers: competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs), interexchange carriers (IXC's), ISP's, MSO's, and cable operators. Alliance partners include the leading providers of DSL, cable and wireless access equipment, integrated access devices (IADs), integrated communications platforms (ICPs), semiconductor solutions, and next generation switching and services software platforms. "Carriers need the cooperation of multiple vendors to offer voice over broadband services for an end-to-end solution," said Agnes Imregh, vice president of marketing for TollBridge Technologies. "Standards, interoperability testing, and a commitment to making systems work together in mass deployment are essential to attain the hypergrowth for voice services that translates into profits for next generation carriers." About TollBridge Technologies
Founded in March 1998 and located in Santa Clara, Calif., TollBridge Technologies is the leading provider of voice-over-broadband solutions to a new generation of carriers. TollBridge solutions change the economics of delivering voice services by allowing carriers that own Class 5 switches to use broadband access technologies, such as DSL or cable, to bypass the Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (ILEC) and deliver toll-quality voice and integrated data services. About Xpeed, Inc.
five star hotel in GroningenXpeed, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets high-speed data and voice access solutions for the digital subscriber line (DSL) market. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Xpeed is committed to developing DSL remote access products that are flexible, cost-effective and simple to use. Xpeed's DSL network devices and connectivity products offer customers a low-cost, easy-to-install approach to high-speed Internet and Wide Area Network data access. Xpeed markets its DSL products through strategic partners, network and Internet Service Providers, and OEMs. Xpeed is headquartered at 99 West Tasman Drive, Suite 110, San Jose, CA 95134. Xpeed's World Wide Web site is at www.xpeed.com< TollBridge and TollVoiceTM are trademarks of TollBridge Technologies, Inc. All other service marks and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
