Creative Technology and Lucent Technologies Collaborate on DSL G.LITE/V.90 Modem Solution

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Creative Technology, a leading provider of multimedia solutions, has partnered with Lucent Technologies to develop a new ADSL G.LITE/V.90 modem solution. This innovative combination of technologies will offer consumers the ability to access both 56 kilobit per second and faster DSL speeds using the same modem, eliminating the need for separate products. The new modem is expected to be shipping in late Q3, 1999, and will enable users to experience significantly improved high-speed data communications, including Internet access, telecommuting, and specialized network access.

Key Takeaways:

  • Creative Technology and Lucent Technologies have collaborated on a new ADSL G.LITE/V.90 modem solution, expected to ship in late Q3, 1999.
  • The new modem will allow users to access both 56 kilobit per second and faster DSL speeds using the same modem, eliminating the need for separate products.
  • The ADSL G.LITE solution does not require a phone company visit to install, and users can simultaneously send or receive faxes or have a phone conversation while browsing the Internet.
  • The modem connection is "always-on," eliminating the need to "dial-up" an ISP each time a user wants to browse the Web.
  • The Creative ADSL/V.90 modem will allow users to experience significantly improved high-speed data communications, including Internet access, telecommuting (remote LAN access), and specialized network access.
  • Creative is also collaborating with Lucent to develop a digital audio/V.90 modem solution on a single PCI card.
  • The new Sound Blaster PCI standard by Creative utilizes a combination of hardware and software for near-perfect compatibility with existing DOS and Windows titles.
  • Creative's OEM Business Division is dedicated to providing customized service and support for OEMs, offering innovative solutions that target the PC, portable and embedded solutions markets.
  • Lucent Technologies' Microelectronics Group designs and manufactures integrated circuits and optoelectronic components for the computer and communications industries.

Statistics:

  • The new ADSL G.LITE/V.90 modem solution is expected to be shipping in late Q3, 1999.
  • The modem will offer users the ability to access both 56 kilobit per second and faster DSL speeds using the same modem.
  • The ADSL G.LITE solution can deliver up to 26 times the bandwidth of a 56K modem.
  • The modem connection is "always-on," eliminating the need to "dial-up" an ISP each time a user wants to browse the Web.

Sources:

  • "PRNewswire" press release, June 7
  • Creative Technology Ltd. website
  • Lucent Technologies website
  • "Safe Harbor for Forward Looking Statements" statement, Creative Technology Ltd.