Netrix and OpenROUTE Unveil Plans for Voice Over DSL Market

Strategic Insights -

Netrix Corporation, a pioneering company in Internet Telephony, Voice Over IP (VoIP) and Virtual Private Networking (VPN), has announced plans to capitalize on the rapidly expanding Voice over DSL market. In collaboration with OpenROUTE Networks, Netrix will deliver the first comprehensive solution combining voice and data with world-class VPN technology before the end of the year. This innovative solution will be showcased at the upcoming CTI Expo in Las Vegas.

Key Takeaways:

  • Netrix and OpenROUTE will deliver a comprehensive solution combining voice and data with VPN technology before the end of the year.
  • The company has aligned with Pairgain Technologies and Copper Mountain Networks, leading core technology providers, to ensure compatibility with current and upcoming DSL standards.
  • The solution will utilize HDSL, HDSL2, and SDSL interfaces to enable secure Internet data and Internet telephony over a common infrastructure.
  • Netrix/OpenROUTE will ensure platform compatibility with both Pairgain's and Copper Mountain's products.
  • The company expects to broaden and deepen relationships with major Internet Service Providers (ISPs) by bringing world-class voice and VPN technologies to this new set of WAN services.
  • DSL installations began in 1998, and Dataquest forecasts 5.8 million lines installed by the end of the century.
  • DSL equipment is expected to be the fastest-growing segment for access technology in the public data network over the next four years, primarily due to its lower costs compared to T1/E1 connections.

Statistics:

  • 5.8 million DSL lines forecasted to be installed by the end of the century (Dataquest).
  • DSL equipment expected to be the fastest-growing segment for access technology in the public data network over the next four years (International Data Corporation).
  • Netrix has signed a definitive agreement to merge with OpenROUTE, requiring regulatory approval and shareholder approval for completion by September 30, 1999.

Sources:

  • http://www.netrix.com (Netrix Corporation website).
  • http://www.openroute.com (OpenROUTE Networks, Inc. website).
  • "Netrix and OpenROUTE Announce Merger," press release, September 30, 1999 (Netrix Corporation).
  • "Netrix and OpenROUTE to Deliver Comprehensive Voice and Data Solution," press release, November 29, 1999 (Netrix Corporation).