Interphase Corporation Expands Distribution Network in the UK

Strategic Insights -

Interphase Corporation, a leading supplier of next-generation networking technologies, has announced a distribution agreement with Crellon Microsystems, one of the UK's largest distributors of embedded computer platforms. This partnership enables Crellon to offer a range of integrated products for developers designing telecommunication solutions using Interphase's embedded communication controllers. The agreement covers the entire line of Interphase's embedded telecommunication controllers, including the industry-leading 6535 CompactPCI Octal-port T1/E1/J1 Communications Controller and the recently announced 4537 PMC Multiprotocol T1/E1 Communications Controller.

Key Takeaways:

  • Interphase Corporation has partnered with Crellon Microsystems, a leading distributor of embedded computer platforms in the UK, to expand its distribution network.
  • The agreement enables Crellon to offer a broad range of integrated products for developers designing next-generation telecommunication solutions using Interphase's embedded communication controllers.
  • The partnership covers the entire line of Interphase's embedded telecommunication controllers, including the 6535 CompactPCI Octal-port T1/E1/J1 Communications Controller and the 4537 PMC Multiprotocol T1/E1 Communications Controller.
  • Interphase's 6535 controller is the world's most advanced controller for telecommunication systems, based on the industry-standard CompactPCI bus architecture.
  • The 4537 controller features the MPC860 Plus processor, provides front and rear I/O access, includes advanced ATM protocol support, and offers robust software development tools.
  • Interphase's products are designed to connect computer and telecommunication servers to storage area networks (SAN), wide area networks (WAN), and local area networks (LAN).
  • Interphase's clients include Hewlett Packard, IBM, Compaq/Tandem, Motorola, Sun Microsystems, Lockheed Martin, and Raytheon.

Statistics:

  • Interphase's 6535 controller can deliver up to 400% higher throughput than competing products.
  • The 4537 controller can significantly speed up time-to-market for OEMs and system providers delivering telecom systems such as 3G wireless, broadband Internet access, and ATM network connectivity.
  • Interphase Corporation's 1999 revenues were $73.5 million.
  • Interphase has offices in Dallas, Austin, Paris, London, and Bangkok.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, October 9, 2000
  • Interphase Corporation's press release (no date provided)
  • Interphase Corporation's website (www.interphase.com, accessed October 9, 2000)