Wireless Access Solution Enables Wireless Connectivity for SMBs and
Enterprises
CENTENNIAL, CO — DECEMBER 19, 2005 —
Verilink®
Corporation (Nasdaq: VRLK), a
leading provider of high-speed access solutions,
today announced the certification of the
NetPathTM 2000 by Cingular
Wireless for compatibility and interoperability with its wireless data networks.
As a component of Cingular’s Wireless WAN Connectivity Service, the
NetPath 2000
is a wireless access device that offers a robust feature set and capability for
high-speed wireless connectivity. The Cingular service connects customers via
the NetPath 2000 to deliver primary connectivity where traditional wireline
services are not available or practical, and provide a back-up solution for
wireline service to support mission-critical applications should line failures
occur.
Verilink
has optimized the NetPath 2000 to operate on Cingular’s wireless data networks,
supporting multiple network and customer configurations. Cingular Wireless
operates the largest high-speed national wireless data network in the United
States, with availability in 13,000 cities and towns. It also now provides
wireless broadband UMTS/HSDPA services in 16 markets, and expects to offer the
service in most major markets by the end of 2006. Cingular’s certification
process included a series of live customer trials and evaluations that allowed
Verilink to develop the feature set to meet the needs of real customers, not
just lab requirements.
“We
are pleased to have our NetPath 2000 solution certified by Cingular as we
collaborate to enable business customers nationwide to realize the benefits of
high-speed wireless access over Cingular’s EDGE, and soon UMTS/HSDPA,
networks,” said Sab Gosal, Vice President of Marketing for Verilink. “This
certification marks an important milestone in our relationship with Cingular and
the validation of our NetPath 2000 access solution. The
Verilink NetPath device combined with Cingular’s wireless data service provides
businesses with an enterprise class solution for WAN backup, and remote or
temporary connectivity applications.”
“Verilink’s NetPath 2000 wireless access solution takes full advantage of
Cingular’s nationwide, high-speed EDGE network and soon UMTS/HSDPA service
to offer customers a reliable and cost-effective solution for a compelling
back-up solution to traditional Frame Relay, IP VPNs, and ISDNs” said Hamish
Caldwell, executive director, Cingular Wireless Business Markets Group.
“Certification
of NetPath 2000 gives Cingular customers the assurance that it has been
tested to meet customers’ expectations of compatibility and interoperability
with our network. The inclusion of NetPath 2000 in our Wireless WAN
Connectivity Service solution makes for a powerful and competitive offering
to the marketplace.”
About the NetPath 2000 Wireless Broadband Access Solution
The Verilink NetPath 2000 is an industry-leading high-speed wireless device that
enables small businesses and enterprises to securely connect remote
locations via high-speed cellular networks. With an integrated VPN for added
security and use of modular PCMCIA wireless cards, the NetPath 2000 is the
most versatile and powerful solution on the market.
The NetPath 2000 features plug-and-play design and compatibility with EDGE
and soon 3G UMTS/HSDPA based wireless networks. The NetPath 2000 provides
onboard VPN ability and routing features to support a wide range of
applications including backup to frame relay, IP/VPN, and ISDN, as well as
primary connectivity for mobile or temporary connectivity needs. The
product is easy to configure and manage via a web-based GUI.
Customers can procure the NetPath 2000 through Verilink’s national network
of distribution partners. All inquires can be directed to
www.verilink.com/netpath.
About Verilink Corporation
Verilink Corporation (Nasdaq: VRLK) is a leading provider
of next-generation broadband access solutions for today’s and tomorrow’s
networks. The company develops, manufactures and markets a broad suite of
products that enable carriers (ILECs, CLECs, IXCs, and IOCs) and enterprises
to build converged access networks to cost-effectively deliver
next-generation communications services to their end customers. The
company’s products include a complete line of VoIP, VoATM, VoDSL and TDM-based
integrated access devices (IADs), optical access products, wireless access
routers, and bandwidth aggregation solutions including CSU/DSUs,
multiplexers and DACS. The company also provides turnkey professional
services to help carriers plan, manage and accelerate the deployment of new
services. Verilink is headquartered in Centennial, CO (metro Denver
area) with operations in Madison,
AL and Newark,
CA and sales offices in the U.S., Europe and Asia. To learn more
about Verilink, visit the company’s website at
http://www.verilink.com.
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Verilink logo are registered trademarks and NetPath is a trademark of
Verilink Corporation. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the
property of the respective owners.
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