- More Information on Cisco AS5200 Universal Access Server
- More Information on Service Provider Solutions
SAN JOSE, Calif.- April 29, 1997 - Cisco Systems, Inc. today announced itsfirst delivery of 56K modem technology to a customer for extensive field testing.Cisco 56K modem cards will be integrated into Cisco AS5200 universal accessservers at CompuServe Network Services, a leading network services integrator.
Volume Cisco 56K technology shipments are expected to begin in summer 1997. Ciscohas standardized its 56K strategy on the K56flex modem protocol jointly developedby Rockwell and Lucent. Dial access servers currently under developmentincorporating Cisco's acquired Telebit Multi-Service IOS(TM) Channel Aggregation(MICA(TM)) technology will also support this open 56K standard.
"As an industry-leading network services integrator, we are committed todelivering leading-edge technology to more than 1,000 corporate customers runningbusiness-critical applications," said Janel Crabtree, group manager of managednetwork services at CompuServe Network Services. "The Cisco AS5200 is animportant component in the connectivity we offer to our customers. Cisco'simmediate response with early 56K technology represents a strong commitment tothe overall success of this technology. We are looking forward to working closelywith Cisco in the development of an industry-wide, stable 56K standard."
"As an active member of the Open 56K Industry Forum, we are committed tofield-testing 56K technology extensively to ensure delivery of stable 56Ktechnology," said Tim McShane, senior product line manager of the Access BusinessUnit at Cisco Systems. "The swift deployment of field trials with customers likeCompuServe Network Services and other leading service providers will proveinstrumental to the smooth deployment of reliable 56K technology in the CiscoAS5200."
About CompuServe Network Services
Established in 1982, CompuServe Network Services, a leading network integrator,provides companies around the world with complete, fully integrated, Internet andintranet connectivity solutions. A division of CompuServe Inc. (NASDAQ: CSRV),CompuServe Network Services provides the network infrastructure for CSi andSPRYNET.
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