TOLLBRIDGE AND EFFICIENT NETWORKS TO DELIVER IP-CENTRIC, NEXT-GENERATION VOICE-OVER-DSL SOLUTIONS
TollBridge Demonstrates Interoperability with Efficient to Provide Innovative Voice and Data Solutions for Next-Generation CarriersSANTA CLARA, Calif., January 15, 2001 - TollBridge, the leading developer of IP-based broadband voice solutions for next-generation carriers, and Efficient Networks, Inc., (NASDAQ: EFNT) a leader in broadband digital subscriber line (DSL) solutions, today announced they have successfully demonstrated interoperability between Tollbridge's TB200 voice gateway and Efficient Networks' Next Generation Integrated Access Devices (NG-IADs). In addition, TollBridge and Efficient are working to jointly develop and promote next-generation packet voice and data solutions based on existing and emerging standards. These milestones demonstrate a commitment by both companies to deliver solutions for the industry's migration to IP-based, next-generation network infrastructures, enabling incumbent and competitive local exchange carriers to deliver integrated voice and data services to their customers. The joint solution will feature TollBridge's Voice Gateway technology and Efficient's Next Generation Integrated Access Devices, designed for broadband voice/data networking. "We believe there is an overwhelming demand for packet voice solutions by carriers of all kinds to meet the ever-increasing needs of their business customers," said Peter Bourne, vice president and general manager of integrated access at Efficient Networks, Inc. "Efficient's relationship with TollBridge provides carrier class service offerings that capitalize on emerging technologies." hoteles en InnsbruckIn the current competitive environment, proprietary solutions that lock the customer into a single vendor place service providers at a competitive disadvantage. In this new world of open telecommunication products, it is essential that TollBridge, along with other next-generation vendors, join forces to give service provider customers the ability to quickly deploy advanced network solutions with best-of-breed products. "Efficient is working with TollBridge to extend the reach of voice-over-broadband applications and help service providers get profitable new services up and running quickly while maximizing their existing networks," said Agnes Imregh, vice president of marketing, TollBridge Technologies, Inc. About Efficient Networks Efficient Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFNT) is a leading global provider of broadband Internet access products that employ digital subscriber line (DSL) technology. The company's voice and data access solutions enable high performance network services for both small to mid-sized businesses and consumers. As part of its complete broadband solution, Efficient also provides network management systems that extend from the core of carriers' networks to the subscribers' desktops. Efficient works closely with network equipment vendors, incumbent and competitive carriers, and Internet service providers around the world. The company's goal is to accelerate the adoption of broadband networks and services. Efficient Networks is based in Dallas, Texas, with sales and support offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.efficient.com. Motel barato EsbjergAbout TollBridge Technologies Founded in March 1998 and located in Santa Clara, Calif., TollBridge Technologies-selected as one of UPSIDE's Top 100 Private Companies (May 2000)-is the leading provider of high-quality, voice-over-broadband solutions to the new generation of carriers. TollBridge's solutions change the economics of delivering voice services to small-business customers by allowing voice CLECs that own Class 5 switches to use broadband access technologies, such as DSL, to bypass the incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC) and deliver toll-quality voice and integrated data services. For more information on TollBridge Technologies, visit the company's Website at www.tollbridgetech.com, or contact Rich Farana at (408) 585-2146. Efficient Networks and its logos are registered trademarks and SpeedStream is a trademark of Efficient Networks, Inc. Other company, brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders. Statements in this press release regarding Efficient Networks, Inc. that are not statements of historical fact may include forward looking statements, and statements regarding Efficient Networks' beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future are forward looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Efficient Networks' actual results could differ materially from these statements. Such forward-looking statements include statements concerning: the rate of deployment of DSL products in general and Efficient Networks, Inc. CPE in particular. Important factors that may cause actual results to differ include: continued demand for DSL service and the ability of network service providers to provision DSL services. For a further discussion of the these and other risks facing our business, please refer to the company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, particularly the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1999 and the Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods ended September 30, 1999, December 31, 1999 and March 31, 2000. Efficient Networks undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date hereof. TollBridge and TollVoiceTM are trademarks of TollBridge Technologies, Inc. All other service marks and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
