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Memotec Communications Inc. Adopts Conexant's AutoBaud Technology for Faster Synchronous Digital Subscriber Line Service Deployments

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Memotec Communications Inc., a worldwide leader in integrated access solutions, has announced that two of its products support AutoBaud technology developed by Conexant Systems Inc. to speed synchronous digital subscriber line (SDSL) service deployments and interoperability. By adopting Conexant's ZipWire SDSL modem solutions, which include AutoBaud technology, Memotec offers customers greatly expanded interoperability with a wide range of central office systems, while also providing faster DSL connect times, quicker recovery from circuit changes, and freedom from time-consuming pre-provisioning.

Key Takeaways:

  • Memotec's CX950 multiservice access switch and future products will integrate Conexant's xDSL and AutoBaud technology, enabling customers to connect at the highest possible data rates and ensuring interoperability with a wide range of central office systems.
  • AutoBaud technology allows different SDSL equipment to automatically determine the highest available line rate for an optimal connection, making all SDSL equipment truly interoperable.
  • Conexant's ZipWire SDSL family has been adopted by the industry's top competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs), who use Conexant's solutions for delivering rate-selectable Internet access and other business connectivity applications.
  • AutoBaud technology reduces time-consuming, manual-line qualification and enhances interoperability by allowing the premises device to sense central-office equipment in use, loading the appropriate Layer 2 protocols prior to the connection being established.
  • Conexant's AutoBaud technology was endorsed in October 1999 by a group of telecommunications companies as the basis for a hardware-independent DSL interoperability platform.
  • Memotec's product line provides consolidation of multiservice traffic over packet-based and cell-based networks such as frame relay, IP, and ATM, enabling enterprise and carrier customers to lower operational costs and increase productivity.
  • Conexant Systems Inc. is the world's largest independent company focused exclusively on providing semiconductor solutions for communications electronics, with a revenue run-rate of approximately $2 billion per year.

Statistics:

  • The number of Memotec products installed worldwide exceeds 100,000 in more than 94 countries.
  • Conexant's revenue run-rate is approximately $2 billion per year.
  • The company has over 30 years of experience in developing communications technology.
  • The number of central office systems that Memotec products support is not specified.
  • The company does not provide information on the number of products supported by Conexant's AutoBaud technology.

Sources:

  • Memotec Communications Inc. (TSE:MCM) announcement dated [no date]
  • Conexant Systems Inc. press release dated [no date]
  • "AutoBaud technology endorsed by group of telecommunications companies" dated October 1999
  • Conexant Systems Inc. website: www.conexant.com
  • Memotec Communications Inc. website: [no website mentioned]

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