Lucent and Atlas Communication Engines Partner to Simplify SDSL Service Deployments

Strategic Insights -

Lucent and Atlas Communication Engines, a leader in designing and manufacturing voice and data internetworking products, have partnered to simplify and speed the deployment of SDSL (Symmetric Digital Subscriber Line) services. Atlas's Onyx SDSL DSU/Router, the first CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) product to be interoperable with Lucent's AutoBaud technology, is designed to automatically qualify and determine the maximum data rate supported by the line. This innovation alleviates the need for manual line qualification, reducing the time and costs associated with deploying SDSL services.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lucent and Atlas Communication Engines have partnered to simplify and speed SDSL service deployments.
  • The Onyx SDSL DSU/Router is the first CPE product to be interoperable with Lucent's AutoBaud technology.
  • AutoBaud technology allows for automatic qualification and determination of the maximum data rate supported by the line.
  • This innovation reduces the time and costs associated with deploying SDSL services.
  • The Onyx SDSL DSU/Router can operate at software-selectable data rates from 144 Kbps to 2320 Kbps.
  • The partnership is expected to benefit companies looking to quickly deploy low-cost T1 alternative solutions.
  • Atlas Communication Engines sees great benefit in partnering with Lucent to deploy the Onyx SDSL DSU/Router.
  • David Adleman, director of business development at Atlas Communication Engines, believes the partnership will lead to increased sales and potentially expedite his retirement.

Statistics:

  • SDSL technology supports dozens of line rates.
  • AutoBaud technology can alleviate the need for a truck roll, saving time and costs.
  • The Onyx SDSL DSU/Router can operate at software-selectable data rates from 144 Kbps to 2320 Kbps.
  • This represents speeds of up to 200 times faster than traditional PSTN lines.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, "Lucent and Atlas Communication Engines Partner to Simplify and Speed SDSL Service Deployments" (November 16, 1999).
  • Lucent Technologies press release, "Lucent and Atlas Communication Engines Collaborate to Simplify SDSL Service Deployments" (November 16, 1999).
  • Atlas Communication Engines press release, "Atlas Communication Engines and Lucent Team Up to Simplify and Speed SDSL Service Deployments" (November 16, 1999).