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Fujitsu, Media EXchange, Tokyo Electron, and Procket Networks Collaborate To Build the Highest Performance Internet Backbone in the World

Posted on: Friday, 20 February 2004, 06:00 CST

MILPITAS, Calif. and TOKYO, Feb. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Procket Networks Inc., a leading provider of high-performance Internet Protocol (IP) technology and products, today announced that along with Fujitsu Ltd., Media EXchange Inc. and Tokyo Electron Ltd., it has begun collaborating on the technical integration necessary to build the highest performance Internet backbone in the world in Tokyo.

These industry leaders have come together to address the growing burden on Japan's Internet backbone as a result of the high rate of adoption of broadband to the home using access methods like ADSL and FTTH. This, along with the large volume of streaming media applications and an increasing level of dependency on the Internet by people for communication and eCommerce, requires higher levels of reliability and performance.

"In this environment, the same demands for high speed and high reliability are made with respect to the Internet backbone. In order to attain these objectives, both in terms of performance and high-availability, we've found existing methods and equipment are inadequate," said Yoshiki Ishida, Ph.D., chief technology officer of Media EXchange. "Securing a high-volume transmission media to build a high-speed, high-reliability Internet backbone is not sufficient, it is also necessary to build a stable network with low latency. Solving this is the objective of this collaboration."

The companies are collaborating to build a network configuration with equipment and functions focused on:

-- Increasing the speed of aggregation in circuit switching

-- Minimizing the effects in the event of a failure in a portion of the

routing functions

In this collaboration, the world's highest performance 40 Gigabit router (the Procket Networks' PRO/8801(TM) product) and Fujitsu's Next Generation Switch will be introduced to Media EXchange's network environment. In addition to commencing test operations, the participants will conduct technical verifications including the operation of the Procket Networks router with edge routers for peering with other Japan carriers.

"Procket is pleased to be part of this project with Fujitsu and TEL and to be part of the Media EXchange network. Japan is one of the most advanced Internet countries in the world, not just in terms of users, but in terms of massive multimedia usage. This type of environment where concurrent applications requiring simultaneous Quality of Service, Multicast, and IPv6 to support new services is well suited for the PRO/8000 series," said Roland Acra, president and CEO of Procket Networks.

About Fujitsu

Fujitsu is a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications solutions for the global marketplace. Pace-setting technologies, highly reliable computing and telecommunications platforms, and a worldwide corps of systems and services experts uniquely position Fujitsu to deliver comprehensive solutions that open up infinite possibilities for its customers' success. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited reported consolidated revenues of 4.6 trillion yen (US$38 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003. For additional information, visit http://www.fujitsu.com/

About Media EXchange

Media EXchange Inc. provides a high-speed Internet connectivity and reliable facilities for successful business operations to leading Internet service companies in Japan. Since the establishment as a pioneer of Japanese Internet exchange service in 1997, Media EXchange keeps playing an important role in Japanese Internet business scenes with its technical expertise and innovations. For more information, please visit our website at: http://www.mex.ad.jp/

About Tokyo Electron (TEL) http://www.tel.co.jp/cn/

Tokyo Electron Limited's Computer Network Business Unit (CNBU) handles a wide range of computer system and network-related products supporting IT infrastructure to provide businesses with solutions and support services for the broadband era. TEL CNBU has marketing organizations in the US and Japan, which respond to the latest technological trends and needs. TEL CNBU has more than 20 years of experience to bring cutting edge technologies to Japanese market, and also has an organization to develop new technologies for broadband solutions. To realize high performance and secure network, TEL CNBU provides the highest quality products together with the highest quality services.

About Procket Networks

Procket Networks, Inc. offers a range of intelligent IP networking technology and platforms to help customers realize maximum reliability and profitability from their converged networks. Designed and built completely new from the ground up, our products combine the industry's most advanced software and network processor technologies with true innovations in customer support. For more information, visit http://www.procket.com/ or contact Procket Networks at 408-635-7900.

Procket Press Contact:

Deborah Lamascus Hamilton

Waggener Edstrom

650-266-7020

deborahh@wagged.com

Procket Networks Inc.

CONTACT: Deborah Lamascus Hamilton of Waggener Edstrom, +1-650-266-7020,or deborahh@wagged.com, for Procket Networks Inc.

Web site: http://www.fujitsu.com/

Web site: http://www.mex.ad.jp/

Web site: http://www.tel.co.jp/cn

Web site: http://www.procket.com/

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