PITTSBURGH, June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tollgrade Communications,
Inc. (Nasdaq: TLGD), a leading supplier of network service assurance
products for the cable and telecom industries, today introduced the
industry's first Embedded DOCSIS(R)-based Node Transponder platform. A
demonstration will be held at Booth #356 at SCTE Cable-Tec EXPO 2007, being
held this week in Orlando, Florida.
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Tollgrade's Cheetah(TM) Embedded DOCSIS-based Node Transponders will
enable cable operators to proactively monitor and control their fiber nodes
using existing DOCSIS 1.x and 2.x infrastructures. This is an important
cost benefit for cable operators as it eliminates the need for headend
equipment required in proprietary systems.
The embedded node transponders are designed to be fully compliant with
the standards adopted by the SCTE HMS subcommittee for monitoring and
control of fiber nodes and provide easy access to information through
standard SNMP MIBS. Other transponder features include an Ethernet port,
embedded web server and optional IP/VoIP test suite.
"The embedded node transponder combines real-time control and
monitoring of fiber nodes with the ability to emulate a PacketCable(TM)
eMTA. This feature set enables cable operators to proactively detect and
remotely isolate HFC, DOCSIS, High-speed Internet and VoIP troubles from a
critical point in the HFC network -- where fiber and coax meet," stated
Greg Quiggle, Tollgrade's Vice President of Marketing.
Tollgrade's Cheetah product line provides HFC, DOCSIS, and IP network
fault/performance monitoring solutions that enable cable operators to
significantly increase their plant operating efficiency. Cheetah systems
are designed to meet all of the cable operator's monitoring demands and
provide efficient end-to-end solutions that notify users of equipment
failure instantly, warn of impending service interruptions and verify
equipment status remotely.
Tollgrade's Cheetah(TM) Embedded DOCSIS-based Node Transponders are
currently available for customer trials, and are expected to be available
for volume shipments beginning in the second half of 2007.
About Tollgrade
Tollgrade Communications, Inc. is a leading provider of network service
assurance products and services for centralized test systems around the
world. Tollgrade designs, engineers, markets and supports centralized test
systems, test access and status monitoring products, and next generation
network assurance technologies for the broadband marketplace. Tollgrade's
customers range from the top RBOCs (Regional Bell Operating Companies) and
Cable providers, to numerous independent telecom, cable and broadband
providers around the world. Tollgrade's network testing, measurement and
monitoring solutions support the infrastructure of cable and telecom
companies offering current and emerging triple play services. Tollgrade,
headquartered near Pittsburgh in Cheswick, Pa., and its products and
customer reach span over 300 million embedded access lines, more than any
other test and measurement supplier. For more information, visit
Tollgrade's web site at http://www.tollgrade.com
Forward-Looking Statements
The foregoing release contains "forward-looking statements" regarding
future events or results within the meaning of Section 27A of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements concerning the
Company's current expectations regarding the expected availability date for
new products, and the Company's ability to introduce next generation
network technologies into existing customer infrastructures and to execute
its strategies. The Company cautions readers that such "forward-looking
statements" are, in fact, predictions that are subject to risks and
uncertainties and that actual events or results may differ materially from
those anticipated events or results expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any current intention to
update its "forward-looking statements," and the estimates and assumptions
within them, at any time or for any reason. In particular, the following
factors, among others could cause actual results to differ materially from
those described in the "forward-looking statements:" (a) the inability to
gain market acceptance of our new products within the customer base; (b)
the inability to complete or possible delays in completing certain research
and development efforts that may be required for product release and
general availability; (c) our dependence upon a limited number of third
party subcontractors to manufacture certain aspects of the products we
sell, including the products which are the subject of this release; and (d)
the inability to make changes in business strategy, development plans and
product offerings to respond to the needs of the significantly changing
telecommunications markets and network technologies.
Other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ
materially from those contained in the "forward-looking statements" are
included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission (the "SEC") including, but not limited to, the Company's Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 and any subsequently filed
reports. All documents are also available through the SEC's Electronic Data
Gathering Analysis and Retrieval system at http://www.sec.gov or from the
Company's website at http://www.tollgrade.com.
(TM) Cheetah is a trademark of Tollgrade Communications, Inc.
(TM) PacketCable is a trademark of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.
(R) DOCSIS is a registered trademark of Cable Television Laboratories,
Inc.
SOURCE Tollgrade Communications, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Bob Butter, Corporate Communications of
Tollgrade Communications, Inc., +1-412-820-1347, +1-412-736-6186
Cell, bbutter@tollgrade.com
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