Performance Technologies Enhances SEGway™ IP-Edge Signaling Solutions with New Features that Are Rock Solid to the Edge
SEGway™ IP-Edge devices promise to change the landscape of SS7 signaling networks by driving the intelligence of signaling to the edge of the network
June 18, 2007 - ROCHESTER, NY AND CHICAGO, IL - Performance Technologies (NASDAQ: PTIX), a leading developer of communications platforms and systems, today unveiled at NXTcomm 2007 its most flexible intelligent edge signaling solution to date. SEGway™ IP-Edge brings powerful capabilities to the edge of the SS7 network, allowing service providers to design signaling networks that realize significant cost benefits. During NXTcomm, Performance Technologies is showcasing its full range of SS7/IP signaling products.
While continuing to leverage legacy investments, carriers can achieve greater efficiency through link consolidation, local routing and core Signal Transfer Point (STP) traffic offload. SEGway IP-Edge's flexible routing options enable the service provider to select a routing schema tailored to their network topology. In cases where consolidated traffic monitoring and billing is required, SEGway's superior advanced routing capability allows service providers to direct all traffic to the core. Alternately, traffic may be processed locally by the IP-Edge, avoiding unnecessary traffic backhaul costs. IP-Edge's complete suite of standards-based interfaces allows any-to-any connectivity within a TDM, ATM or IP-based network, regardless of an operator's current STP vendor.
"To keep their competitive edge, service providers must maximize the value of their legacy TDM switches while simultaneously growing and evolving their network. Our advanced next generation solutions allow them to do just that by extending the reach of IP out to edge nodes," said Deb Brunner-Walker, Signaling Systems Group marketing director, Performance Technologies. "Traditionally, centralized message handling forced carriers to continually increase their investment in large core STP nodes. The wide install base of our SEGway IP-Edge has already changed the network's landscape by driving signaling intelligence to the edge of the network. Now, by deploying the enhanced SEGway IP-Edge, service providers can reduce expensive core STP growth by aggregating traffic onto fewer, less expensive IP links."
With its low capital, start-up and on-going lifecycle costs, SEGway IP-Edge helps both wireline and wireless operators maximize their return on investment. SEGway's rock-solid performance and powerful suite of features delivers seamless IP network evolution while preserving legacy investments.
Performance Technologies is headquartered in Rochester, New York. Additional engineering facilities are located in San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California, and Kanata, Ontario, Canada.
Forward Looking Statements
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for certain forward-looking statements. This press release contains forward-looking statements which reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and financial performance, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is subject to the safe harbor provisions of those Sections.
These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, and the Company's actual results can differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other factors, general business and economic conditions, rapid technological changes accompanied by frequent new product introductions, competitive pressures, dependence on key customers, the attainment of design wins and obtaining orders as a result, fluctuations in quarterly and annual results, the reliance on a limited number of third party suppliers, limitations of the Company's manufacturing capacity and arrangements, the protection of the Company's proprietary technology, the dependence on key personnel, changes in critical accounting estimates, potential impairments related to investments, foreign regulations, and potential material weaknesses in the future. Forward-looking statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements, the Notes thereto, Risk Factors, and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the Company as of December 31, 2006, as contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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June 18, 2007 - ROCHESTER, NY AND CHICAGO, IL - Performance Technologies (NASDAQ: PTIX), a leading developer of communications platforms and systems, today unveiled at NXTcomm 2007 its most flexible intelligent edge signaling solution to date. SEGway™ IP-Edge brings powerful capabilities to the edge of the SS7 network, allowing service providers to design signaling networks that realize significant cost benefits. During NXTcomm, Performance Technologies is showcasing its full range of SS7/IP signaling products.
While continuing to leverage legacy investments, carriers can achieve greater efficiency through link consolidation, local routing and core Signal Transfer Point (STP) traffic offload. SEGway IP-Edge's flexible routing options enable the service provider to select a routing schema tailored to their network topology. In cases where consolidated traffic monitoring and billing is required, SEGway's superior advanced routing capability allows service providers to direct all traffic to the core. Alternately, traffic may be processed locally by the IP-Edge, avoiding unnecessary traffic backhaul costs. IP-Edge's complete suite of standards-based interfaces allows any-to-any connectivity within a TDM, ATM or IP-based network, regardless of an operator's current STP vendor.
"To keep their competitive edge, service providers must maximize the value of their legacy TDM switches while simultaneously growing and evolving their network. Our advanced next generation solutions allow them to do just that by extending the reach of IP out to edge nodes," said Deb Brunner-Walker, Signaling Systems Group marketing director, Performance Technologies. "Traditionally, centralized message handling forced carriers to continually increase their investment in large core STP nodes. The wide install base of our SEGway IP-Edge has already changed the network's landscape by driving signaling intelligence to the edge of the network. Now, by deploying the enhanced SEGway IP-Edge, service providers can reduce expensive core STP growth by aggregating traffic onto fewer, less expensive IP links."
With its low capital, start-up and on-going lifecycle costs, SEGway IP-Edge helps both wireline and wireless operators maximize their return on investment. SEGway's rock-solid performance and powerful suite of features delivers seamless IP network evolution while preserving legacy investments.
About Performance Technologies
Performance Technologies (NASDAQ: PTIX) is a global supplier of integrated IP-based platforms and solutions for advanced communications networks and innovative computer system architectures. Our Embedded Systems Group offers robust application-ready platforms that incorporate open-standards based software and hardware, providing significantly accelerated end product deployment benefits for equipment manufacturers. Our Signaling Systems Group offers the SEGway™ product suite, which includes IP STPs, SS7 over IP transport solutions, and signaling gateways that enable lower operating costs through utilization of IP networks, thereby creating competitive advantages for carriers in existing and emerging markets.Performance Technologies is headquartered in Rochester, New York. Additional engineering facilities are located in San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California, and Kanata, Ontario, Canada.
Forward Looking Statements
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for certain forward-looking statements. This press release contains forward-looking statements which reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and financial performance, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is subject to the safe harbor provisions of those Sections.
These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, and the Company's actual results can differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other factors, general business and economic conditions, rapid technological changes accompanied by frequent new product introductions, competitive pressures, dependence on key customers, the attainment of design wins and obtaining orders as a result, fluctuations in quarterly and annual results, the reliance on a limited number of third party suppliers, limitations of the Company's manufacturing capacity and arrangements, the protection of the Company's proprietary technology, the dependence on key personnel, changes in critical accounting estimates, potential impairments related to investments, foreign regulations, and potential material weaknesses in the future. Forward-looking statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements, the Notes thereto, Risk Factors, and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the Company as of December 31, 2006, as contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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