Router -in-a-Box CD helps customers quickly evaluate rich
capabilities of integrated Data Connection -QNX solution.

As part of the agreement, the two companies have already ported
Data Connection 's entire suite of networking protocols to QNX's
flagship product, the QNX(R) Neutrino(R) realtime operating system
(RTOS).
"Now, through this agreement, our two companies are not only
delivering an integrated software platform, but are using the
relationships we have built throughout our respective sales and
service organizations to provide customers with unified solutions on
demand.dataconnection .

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"With clients such as Cisco, IBM, and Lucent, our
companies have the experience and breadth of protocol support to help
developers reduce integration efforts, increase reliability, and bring
more focus to bear on product differentiation. We're also a leading global
manufacturer of media-converters, unmanaged switches , and NICs.

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In addition, the companies have created a "Router-in-a-Box" CD
that lets customers quickly evaluate the rich capabilities of the
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About Data Connection

Data Connection Limited (DCL) is the leading independent developer
and supplier of Unicast and Multicast IP Routing, MPLS, SIP,
MGCP/Megaco, ATM, and SNA portable products, as well as Web
Conferencing , Voicemail, Unified Messaging, and Directory
applications.

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Suite includes support for IP routing such as DC-OSPF,
DC-ISIS, DC-RIP, and DC-BGP, as well as multicast, VoIP, MPLS,
VPNs, GMPLS, and ATM.

Availability

To obtain a copy of the Data Connection/QNX Router -in-a-Box
evaluation CD, contact QNX at info@qnx. "For the equivalent security and QoS solution you 'd need
to look at a two box combination from most other vendors or you'd be
forced to jump up to a far more expensive chassis solution or a
product such as the Cisco 1800 series with advanced security pack.

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In Full. (S3) is an established designer of
communications infrastructure software and hardware solutions. Coupled with extensive multicast
support, the AR440S enables triple play applications for businesses.
For more information on the AT-AR440S and other Allied Telesyn
products , please call 800-424-4284 or visit Allied Telesyn's website
at www.

Allied Telesyn was founded in 1987 with the goal of producing
reliable, standards-based networking products.

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and Data Connection Ltd. The offering includes support for IP routing such as DC-OSPF,
DC-ISIS, DC-RIP , and DC-BGP, as well as multicast, VoIP, MPLS, VPNs,
GMPLS, and ATM.
"Data Connection and QNX are committed to providing networking
OEMs with best-in-class, out-of-the-box solutions that reduce risk and
time-to-market," said Romain Saha, networking segment manager, QNX
Software Systems.

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Founded in 1980, QNX
Software Systems maintains offices throughout North America, Europe,
and Asia.com

About Silicon + Software Systems

Silicon + Software Systems Ltd.

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The CD showcases Data Connection's routing and VPN
technologies, with full integration of the QNX Neutrino RTOS."
The offering from Data Connection complements QNX's existing suite
of pre-integrated protocol stacks, which includes IPv4 and IPv6, as
well as IPsec, IKE, NAT, IP filtering , and a number of other
protocols. in certain jurisdictions. No other router in its class can match the AR440S in
this capability.

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News at a Glance.

All of Data Connection's networking protocols now available
for the QNX Neutrino RTOS.. Visit
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QNX and Neutrino are registered trademarks of QNX Software Systems
Ltd. Of significance is the support for up to 256 VPN tunnels,
providing flexibility and secure communications to SMB branch offices
and remote users.

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To purchase Data Connection protocol stacks
for the QNX Neutrino RTOS, contact Data Connection directly. For
redundancy, high performance security, Quality of Service, advanced
router protocol support, and scalability, the AR440S is the best
solution a small- and medium-sized business can buy -- and the best
solution for future growth.
The AR440S Router offers security and encryption unrivalled in its
class, including: integrated hardware encryption, IPsec VPN support,
Stateful Inspection Firewall, options for DES, 3DES and AES VPN
encryption.

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About QNX Software Systems

With millions of installations worldwide, QNX Software Systems is
the global leader in realtime , microkernel operating system
technology. Visit http://www.
embeddedMIND enables manufacturers of networking equipment to easily
integrate advanced multi-protocol agent functionality, supporting CLI,
SNMP, XML, Web GUI and TL1 interfaces.

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com."
Ideal for businesses seeking multiple redundant WAN paths for
critical and secure communications, the IPv6 ready AR440S features
built-in ADSL , one Async/Console, five 10/100 LAN ports and an
optional PIC slot. Advanced Layer 3 functionality includes routing
protocol support (RIP, OSPF, BGP) and an extensive suite of QoS
features, including Bandwidth Metering, RED Curves, Mixed Scheduling,
Virtual Bandwidth, and Dynamic Application Recognition (e.

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Customers include BT, Cisco, IBM, Lucent,
Microsoft, and Verizon. With over 300 employees, Data Connection is
headquartered in London, UK with US offices in Alameda, CA,
Boxborough, MA, Dallas , TX, and Reston, VA. Visit www.embeddedmind.

All other trademarks and trade names belong to their respective
owners.
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About Allied Telesyn, Inc.

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Both the QNX Neutrino RTOS and the Data Connection protocol stacks
have been engineered for scalability and high availability, allowing
customers to build distributed, self-healing systems that offer a high
degree of fault tolerance and software upgradeability. The
MetaSwitch Class 5 Softswitch has been widely deployed among incumbent
and competitive local exchange carriers, as well as operators of
broadband wireless, cable, and fiber networks.

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The
management interface layer is provided by Silicon + Software Systems'
(S3) embeddedMIND multi-protocol agent platform, which is
pre-integrated to provide a complete solution.
With a list price of only $862, this feature-packed router
delivers unbeatable value to small- and medium-sized businesses.
Either way, a competitive solution will cost significantly more.

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qnx.1x + authentication with RADIUS +
TACACS+ support for secure communications between locations and the
World Wide Web. Our
customer-driven approach has made Allied Telesyn the ideal choice for
IT professionals looking for high-quality, feature-rich network
solutions at a lower price.

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QNX + Data Connection Forge Alliance to Deliver Pre-Integrated Protocol Stacks

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QNX, Data Connection Hold Joint Webinar

A joint TechOnline webinar that reviews the benefits of the Data
Connection/QNX solution will be held on May 26 of this year.

Data Connection is a trademark of Data Connection Limited and Data
Connection Corporation.
"The AR440S outclasses every competitive solution out there," says
Philip Yim, Allied Telesyn Senior Vice President of Product
Development. Focused on Ethernet/IP
solutions geared to applications, Allied Telesyn offers carrier-class
access-edge products including Layer 3 switches, fiber/copper Multi
Service Access Platforms, and CPE.

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com or Data Connection at
info@dataconnection.

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. The company's MetaSwitch division supplies the
industry's leading Class 5 Softswitch, with both integrated (Compact
Softswitch ) and distributed architecture options including call agent,
feature server, media gateway and signaling gateway functionality.
Net profits have exceeded 20% of revenue every year since the
company was founded in 1981.

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Companies like Cisco, DaimlerChrysler, Lockheed Martin,
Panasonic, Siemens, and General Electric rely on QNX technology to
build ultra-reliable systems for the networking, automotive , medical,
military, and industrial automation markets.

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"Like QNX, Data Connection has been building high-quality products
for well over two decades, providing customers the assurance that they
are leveraging both proven technology and a solid, customer-driven
technology supplier," said Phil McConnell , CEO of Data Connection.

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LONDON and OTTAWA, Canada ----QNX
Software Systems Co. (DCL) today announced a
strategic alliance to deliver complete, pre -integrated software
solutions for manufacturers of networking and telecommunications
equipment .----

Feature-packed AT-AR440S Router Provides QoS and
Ethernet/ADSL WAN Redundancy for Critical Path Communications

Allied Telesyn, a global provider of end-to-end Ethernet/IP
solutions, has announced the availability of its AT-AR440S Business
Class ADSL Router, an affordable , one-box solution that combines the
powerful functionality of a security appliance with the advanced QoS
and routing protocol support of a business-class router. Options for PIC include T1/EI PRI, ISDN , Sync,
Async, Ethernet and VoIP interfaces, ensuring that the AR440S is not
only backwardly compatible with the older technologies SMBs may need
to support, they are also ready to take on new applications well into
the future.g.