Edgecore Networks to Launch Comprehensive Suite of Network Solutions and Services for the SMB and Enterprise Markets
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Posted on April 20, 2010 at 7:14:01 AM
Edgecore Networks to Launch Comprehensive Suite of Network Solutions and Services for the SMB and Enterprise Markets
Leveraging the Data Networking and Telecommunications Legacies of SMC/Edgecore Networks and LG-Nortel, the Company Will Offer Wireless LAN Solutions, Performance Switches and Voice Solutions Optimized to Work Together to Provide an End-to-End Solution for Businesses of All Sizes
IRVINE, Calif., April 20 -- Edgecore Networks, a joint venture between LG-Nortel and Accton, today announced that the company will continue its network infrastructure evolution launch with the expansion of its wired and wireless data networking solutions and integration of voice communications to roll out a comprehensive suite of network solutions and services designed to provide complete end-to-end network infrastructure solutions for businesses. Edgecore will debut and demonstrate these solutions next week at Interop 2010 in Las Vegas (booth 2313).
Tapping its 30-year history as a loyal channel partner providing business-class wired and wireless networking infrastructure solutions for small- and medium-sized businesses, Edgecore will launch at Interop an enterprise-class wireless LAN solution, 10G SFP+ Switch Solution, a complete converged voice solution iPECS, and service offerings that are designed to leverage the company's expanding channel presence. The product solutions will be joined by a new partner program designed to provide partners with growth opportunities.
Multi-Access Business Gateway- WLAN Solutions
Edgecore's new Wireless Multi-Access Business Gateway (MBG) is designed to provide a secure wired and wireless infrastructure that will provide seamless roaming and central management. Combining both a gateway and wireless controller into a single unit, Edgecore's wireless LAN solution intelligently controls up to 150 wireless access points throughout a building or small campus, providing high-performance wireless access for small businesses up to enterprises with more than 500 securely connected users. In larger deployments, the Wireless MBG can be used in a stacked configuration to ensure local survivability while allowing for centralized control of the network. Key features of the Wireless MBG include:
-- High availability:
The Edgecore Wireless MBG WAN fail over and hot-swappable
gateway to guarantee an "always-on" network.
-- Access control:
The Edgecore Wireless MBG supports user authentication and
enforces per-user policy to provide a secure Enterprise
network.
-- Mobility for converged data/voice network:
The Edgecore Wireless MBG supports seamless layer 2-3
roaming to deliver anytime-anywhere mobility access for
business critical applications. The gateway/controller
also supports roaming for voice applications and will
support wireless phones in Edgecore's new upcoming Unified
Communications portfolio.
-- Centralized management for effort-less deployment:
Put the large Edgecore gateway in the central Enterprise
network and from there you can manage the small Edgecore
gateways in the regional remote offices. The Edgecore
Wireless MBG also provides centralized AP management to
reduce deployment and maintenance efforts.
Performance Switches Deliver 10G Connectivity Over Copper
Edgecore will also augment its existing switch infrastructure solutions with a portfolio of high-performance SFP+ switches for deployment in performance demanding environments as well as a series of top-of-rack 1G/10G switches which have the capability to provide 10G Base-T uplinks at full IEEE 100 meter distances. The introduction of 10GBASE-T to the company's high-performance managed switches will enable companies of all sizes to cost-effectively integrate 10G performance into the existing Ethernet-based infrastructure by eliminating the need to run fiber cable for a high-bandwidth connection to the network core.
Edgecore Adds Robust Voice Communications Solutions
Leveraging its new relationship with LG-Nortel, Edgecore will also launch a full portfolio of network-enabled voice solutions. The new voice solutions, which will also offer the ability to deploy a full-featured unified communications solution, will be available for businesses providing clear, reliable IP-based telephony service in environments ranging from 50 to 12,000 users. The voice solution, which will support desktop, softphone and wireless handsets from Edgecore, will also be available in a converged data/voice solution which will come complete with a new family of switches (ES-Series) that are designed and optimized with the voice network. Edgecore expects to introduce the voice solutions into its channels in Q2 2010.
"The joint venture of Edgecore Networks between LG-Nortel and Accton resulted in the creation of a networking company that is quite unlike any other," explained Keith Alexis, senior vice president at Edgecore. "Edgecore, which has a 30-year legacy as SMC Networks in the manufacture of business-class data networking solutions, brings to the table a broad portfolio of reliable, feature-rich, value-packed data networking solutions that have already enjoyed great success in the SMB and small enterprise sectors. LG-Nortel has an extensive background and well-established reputation with its successful portfolio of telecommunications technology and solutions. There is no other company in the industry that can bring industry-leading legacies from both the data and voice worlds under one powerful corporate brand and into a single unified product portfolio."
Alexis continued, "By combining the best-of-breed in the data networking and telecommunications industries, and a 30-year partnership with partner channels in North America and abroad, all three companies are able to bring to market a comprehensive portfolio of solutions and services that delivers a unique value proposition to our customers. We now deliver complete SMB or enterprise-focused data and voice solutions that offer reliability, robust feature sets and affordability while delivering the inherent benefits of central management, ease of deployment and low total cost of ownership. It is our vision to establish ourselves as the leading infrastructure solutions and services company in the industry and this product roadmap will undoubtedly set us on the right path."
About LG-Nortel
LG-Nortel is a joint venture of LG Electronics and Nortel. Established in 2005, LG-Nortel provides leading edge telecommunications equipment and network solutions, spanning wired and wireless technologies, to service provider and enterprise customers in Korea and around the world. LG-Nortel is also actively developing next generation solutions for global markets, with over 750 skilled R&D engineers currently focused on wireless broadband technology evolution and the development of powerful new product lines. For more information on LG-Nortel, visit http://www.lg-nortel.com.
About Edgecore Networks, Inc.
Edgecore Networks, Inc., a joint venture between LG-Nortel and Accton Technology, is a global manufacturer of application-driven performance networking solutions designed to meet and exceed partner requirements and maximize return on investment. Our market focuses include providing solutions for SMB & enterprise LAN networks, hospitality and other MxU environments, and Metro Ethernet technology for value conscious service providers.
Edgecore Networks features a robust portfolio of networking solutions that includes managed SMB/E switches, Metro Access solutions and a variety of business-class WiFi solutions, all tied together through an advanced network management system. Leveraging SMC Networks' 33-year legacy of channel loyalty, profitability, advanced technology, and dedicated partner support, Edgecore Networks provides its channel partners with a reseller program that is backed by a full complement of end-to-end networking solutions and is designed to maximize return-on-investment and increase profitability.
For more information, visit Edgecore Networks at: http://www.edgecorenetworks.com/.
© 2010 Edgecore Networks, Inc. Edgecore Networks and the Edgecore Networks logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Edgecore Networks in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
Source: Edgecore Networks, Inc.
CONTACT: Ken Hagihara, Media Relations Representative of Integrity
Public Relations, +1-949-768-4423, ext. 801, ken@integritypr.net, for Edgecore
Networks, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.edgecorenetworks.com/
Leveraging the Data Networking and Telecommunications Legacies of SMC/Edgecore Networks and LG-Nortel, the Company Will Offer Wireless LAN Solutions, Performance Switches and Voice Solutions Optimized to Work Together to Provide an End-to-End Solution for Businesses of All Sizes
IRVINE, Calif., April 20 -- Edgecore Networks, a joint venture between LG-Nortel and Accton, today announced that the company will continue its network infrastructure evolution launch with the expansion of its wired and wireless data networking solutions and integration of voice communications to roll out a comprehensive suite of network solutions and services designed to provide complete end-to-end network infrastructure solutions for businesses. Edgecore will debut and demonstrate these solutions next week at Interop 2010 in Las Vegas (booth 2313).
Tapping its 30-year history as a loyal channel partner providing business-class wired and wireless networking infrastructure solutions for small- and medium-sized businesses, Edgecore will launch at Interop an enterprise-class wireless LAN solution, 10G SFP+ Switch Solution, a complete converged voice solution iPECS, and service offerings that are designed to leverage the company's expanding channel presence. The product solutions will be joined by a new partner program designed to provide partners with growth opportunities.
Multi-Access Business Gateway- WLAN Solutions
Edgecore's new Wireless Multi-Access Business Gateway (MBG) is designed to provide a secure wired and wireless infrastructure that will provide seamless roaming and central management. Combining both a gateway and wireless controller into a single unit, Edgecore's wireless LAN solution intelligently controls up to 150 wireless access points throughout a building or small campus, providing high-performance wireless access for small businesses up to enterprises with more than 500 securely connected users. In larger deployments, the Wireless MBG can be used in a stacked configuration to ensure local survivability while allowing for centralized control of the network. Key features of the Wireless MBG include:
-- High availability:
The Edgecore Wireless MBG WAN fail over and hot-swappable
gateway to guarantee an "always-on" network.
-- Access control:
The Edgecore Wireless MBG supports user authentication and
enforces per-user policy to provide a secure Enterprise
network.
-- Mobility for converged data/voice network:
The Edgecore Wireless MBG supports seamless layer 2-3
roaming to deliver anytime-anywhere mobility access for
business critical applications. The gateway/controller
also supports roaming for voice applications and will
support wireless phones in Edgecore's new upcoming Unified
Communications portfolio.
-- Centralized management for effort-less deployment:
Put the large Edgecore gateway in the central Enterprise
network and from there you can manage the small Edgecore
gateways in the regional remote offices. The Edgecore
Wireless MBG also provides centralized AP management to
reduce deployment and maintenance efforts.
Performance Switches Deliver 10G Connectivity Over Copper
Edgecore will also augment its existing switch infrastructure solutions with a portfolio of high-performance SFP+ switches for deployment in performance demanding environments as well as a series of top-of-rack 1G/10G switches which have the capability to provide 10G Base-T uplinks at full IEEE 100 meter distances. The introduction of 10GBASE-T to the company's high-performance managed switches will enable companies of all sizes to cost-effectively integrate 10G performance into the existing Ethernet-based infrastructure by eliminating the need to run fiber cable for a high-bandwidth connection to the network core.
Edgecore Adds Robust Voice Communications Solutions
Leveraging its new relationship with LG-Nortel, Edgecore will also launch a full portfolio of network-enabled voice solutions. The new voice solutions, which will also offer the ability to deploy a full-featured unified communications solution, will be available for businesses providing clear, reliable IP-based telephony service in environments ranging from 50 to 12,000 users. The voice solution, which will support desktop, softphone and wireless handsets from Edgecore, will also be available in a converged data/voice solution which will come complete with a new family of switches (ES-Series) that are designed and optimized with the voice network. Edgecore expects to introduce the voice solutions into its channels in Q2 2010.
"The joint venture of Edgecore Networks between LG-Nortel and Accton resulted in the creation of a networking company that is quite unlike any other," explained Keith Alexis, senior vice president at Edgecore. "Edgecore, which has a 30-year legacy as SMC Networks in the manufacture of business-class data networking solutions, brings to the table a broad portfolio of reliable, feature-rich, value-packed data networking solutions that have already enjoyed great success in the SMB and small enterprise sectors. LG-Nortel has an extensive background and well-established reputation with its successful portfolio of telecommunications technology and solutions. There is no other company in the industry that can bring industry-leading legacies from both the data and voice worlds under one powerful corporate brand and into a single unified product portfolio."
Alexis continued, "By combining the best-of-breed in the data networking and telecommunications industries, and a 30-year partnership with partner channels in North America and abroad, all three companies are able to bring to market a comprehensive portfolio of solutions and services that delivers a unique value proposition to our customers. We now deliver complete SMB or enterprise-focused data and voice solutions that offer reliability, robust feature sets and affordability while delivering the inherent benefits of central management, ease of deployment and low total cost of ownership. It is our vision to establish ourselves as the leading infrastructure solutions and services company in the industry and this product roadmap will undoubtedly set us on the right path."
About LG-Nortel
LG-Nortel is a joint venture of LG Electronics and Nortel. Established in 2005, LG-Nortel provides leading edge telecommunications equipment and network solutions, spanning wired and wireless technologies, to service provider and enterprise customers in Korea and around the world. LG-Nortel is also actively developing next generation solutions for global markets, with over 750 skilled R&D engineers currently focused on wireless broadband technology evolution and the development of powerful new product lines. For more information on LG-Nortel, visit http://www.lg-nortel.com.
About Edgecore Networks, Inc.
Edgecore Networks, Inc., a joint venture between LG-Nortel and Accton Technology, is a global manufacturer of application-driven performance networking solutions designed to meet and exceed partner requirements and maximize return on investment. Our market focuses include providing solutions for SMB & enterprise LAN networks, hospitality and other MxU environments, and Metro Ethernet technology for value conscious service providers.
Edgecore Networks features a robust portfolio of networking solutions that includes managed SMB/E switches, Metro Access solutions and a variety of business-class WiFi solutions, all tied together through an advanced network management system. Leveraging SMC Networks' 33-year legacy of channel loyalty, profitability, advanced technology, and dedicated partner support, Edgecore Networks provides its channel partners with a reseller program that is backed by a full complement of end-to-end networking solutions and is designed to maximize return-on-investment and increase profitability.
For more information, visit Edgecore Networks at: http://www.edgecorenetworks.com/.
© 2010 Edgecore Networks, Inc. Edgecore Networks and the Edgecore Networks logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Edgecore Networks in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
Source: Edgecore Networks, Inc.
CONTACT: Ken Hagihara, Media Relations Representative of Integrity
Public Relations, +1-949-768-4423, ext. 801, ken@integritypr.net, for Edgecore
Networks, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.edgecorenetworks.com/