Interspeed and Soliton Systems Partner to Deliver Integrated DSL Access Routers in Japan

Strategic Insights -

Soliton Systems, a leading Japanese engineering and trading organization, has partnered with Interspeed, a provider of integrated high-speed Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) access platforms, to market Interspeed's family of integrated DSL Access Routers in Japan. This partnership aims to position Interspeed as Japan's dominant supplier of building-centric DSL solutions. Soliton expects the Japanese xDSL equipment market to reach $100 million within the next three years, making it a significant opportunity for Interspeed.

Key Takeaways:

  • Interspeed has partnered with Soliton Systems to market its family of integrated DSL Access Routers, including the Interspeed 1000, Interspeed 500, and Interspeed DART, in Japan.
  • Soliton Systems will be the exclusive distributor of Interspeed's products in Japan, aiming to become the dominant supplier of building-centric DSL solutions.
  • The Japanese xDSL equipment market is expected to reach $100 million within the next three years, making it a significant opportunity for Interspeed.
  • Interspeed's products offer a scalable and flexible solution for data communication service providers, integrating signal concentration, routing, switching, and network management in a single platform.
  • The partnership aims to expand Interspeed's presence in the Asia-Pacific region, building upon its existing reseller relationship in South Korea with NexComm Systems.
  • Dr. Nobuo Kamata, president of Soliton Systems, noted that in-building xDSL deployments make it possible to deliver high-speed data communications over existing copper telephone lines, augmenting cable modem and wireless access solutions.
  • Steve Ide, president of Interspeed, stated that the partnership with Soliton Systems will help Interspeed dramatically expand its presence in Japan.

Statistics:

  • The Japanese xDSL equipment market is expected to reach $100 million within three years.
  • Soliton Systems has established a leadership position in the market with several early, strategic xDSL product deployments.
  • Interspeed's products offer a scalable and flexible solution for data communication service providers.
  • The partnership aims to expand Interspeed's presence in the Asia-Pacific region, building upon its existing reseller relationship in South Korea with NexComm Systems.

Sources:

  • Interspeed, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISPD)
  • Soliton Systems K.K.
  • Stnet (Sikoku Information and Telecommunication Network Company, Inc.)
  • Htnet (Hokuriku Telecommunication Network Company)
  • Congruent International
  • Solunet
  • Cabletron
  • NexComm Systems
  • Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 1999, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 29, 1999.