Interpeak powers Newport Networks' next-generation Session Controllers with IPv6 and Virtual Routing
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN and CHEPSTOW, UK, - December 3, 2003. Interpeak AB, the technology leader in Internet and security protocol solutions for embedded systems, today announced that Newport Networks Limited has selected Interpeak's dual-mode IPv4/IPv6 IPNET router stack for its next-generation, carrier-class session controllers. IPNET is a high-performance TCP/IP router stack tested and verified with industry leading routing protocols such as RIP, OSPF, BGP and MPLS.
Newport Networks manufactures and delivers carrier-class session controllers to Service Providers that want to offer voice and multimedia services on top of existing data and Internet services. Newport Networks' session controllers are a new breed of networking device that addresses the need for QoS and secure peer-to-peer connections.
"We needed a high-performance, dual-mode IPv4/IPv6 TCP/IP router stack to operate in our next-generation session controllers," said Jayesh Shah, Director of Software Engineering, Newport Networks. "IPNET's powerful support for Virtual Routing, in combination with Interpeak's expertise in IPv6, offered the ideal combination of benefits for Newport Networks' customers."
"Newport Networks' choice of Interpeak to enhance its next-generation of carrier-class session controllers is the result of our significant achievements in networking and security," said Johan Fornaeus, CEO, Interpeak AB. "The use of our IPv4/v6 router stack will enable Newport Networks to benefit from the latest Virtual Routing technology, tightly integrated with embedded processors and Real Time Operating Systems."
IPNET is a small dual-mode IPv4/IPv6 stack for embedded systems. It includes advanced routing capabilities with a built-in IPSec and NAT industry-standard security protocol. Interpeak also offers a range of additional Internet and security protocols such as SSH, SSL, IKE, DHCP, RIP, SNMP, FTP, PPPoE, L2TP and LDAP, enabling embedded systems to take full advantage of the Internet.
About Interpeak
Interpeak AB, the embedded networking specialist, is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with a worldwide net of distribution channels. The corporate mission is to provide state-of-the-art networking solutions specifically designed for embedded systems. This includes various drop-in solutions for specific networking applications, e.g. Network Storage, Edge Routers, Mobile Phones, Home Access Devices, Wireless Networks, Digital Media, etc.
More Information: For more information about Interpeak's networking products, please visit our web site www.interpeak.se, or email us at info@interpeak.se.
About Newport Networks
Newport Networks' mission is to accelerate the commercial launch of voice and multimedia services over IP networks and extend their reach to a global market. The company develops the critical solutions that Service Providers need in order to sell these services to business and residential customers. The Newport Networks 1460 session controller is a new breed of IP networking equipment that enables Service Providers to deliver increased value to their subscribers and capture new revenue more quickly by combing the best features of traditional circuit switched technology with that of the Internet. It provides the features, scalability, performance and reliability that Service Providers need to deliver successful managed voice and multimedia services over IP.
For further information, please visit www.newport-networks.com.
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