Solidum Systems Corporation Refines Product Strategy and Fosters Industry Collaboration

Strategic Insights -

Solidum Systems Corporation, a fabless semiconductor company and pioneer in wirespeed packet processing technology, has announced a significant evolution in its growth strategy. The company has refined its product strategy, market thrust, and corporate vision to focus on its core competency as the premier supplier of programmable, high-speed classification pre-processing engines scaling to OC192 rates. This strategic shift aims to capitalize on vast market opportunities in network processing and establish Solidum as a unifying force in the industry.

Key Takeaways:

  • Solidum Systems Corporation has redefined its product strategy to focus on programmable, high-speed classification pre-processing engines scaling to OC192 rates, leveraging its core competency in wirespeed packet processing technology.
  • The company has initiated partnerships with Intel and PMC-Sierra to explore technology and application development opportunities, with a focus on carrier-class broadband IP services and core switches/routers.
  • The PAX.port 1100 multi-channel Gigabit classifier, scalable to OC48 speeds, will be available in the second quarter of 2000, while the OC192-capable chip is expected to be available in 2001.
  • Scalable silicon for streamlining application processing, including QoS and policy implementation support, is critical to satisfy Internet carrier demands for rapidly increasing bandwidth and services.
  • Solidum Systems Corporation is a pioneer in the development of wirespeed packet processing technology, established in 1997, and holds memberships in key industry forums, including CPIX, CSIX, OIF, and the Gigabit Ethernet Alliance.

Statistics:

  • 1997: Solidum Systems Corporation was established.
  • 2000: PAX.port 1100 multi-channel Gigabit classifier will be available in the second quarter, scalable to OC48 speeds.
  • 2001: OC192-capable chip expected to be available.
  • 1997- 2000: Solidum Systems Corporation has developed its unique approach based on programmable state machine technology and an openly distributed bit processing language.

Sources:

  • "Solidum Systems Corporation Refines Product Strategy" - Business Wire, February 8, 2000.
  • Intel(r) Internet Exchange Architecture Developers Forum http://www.intel.com/design/intarch/IXarchitecture.htm
  • CPIX (Consortium for Packet Internet Exchange) http://www.CPIXforum.org
  • CSIX (Component Slice Package International eXchange) http://www.CSIX.org
  • Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) http://www.oiforum.com
  • Gigabit Ethernet Alliance http://www.gigabittenalliance.org