OPNET and CableLabs Deliver DOCSIS Bandwidth Modeling Software for Cable Networks
Software to Enable Manufacturers to Optimize Next-Gen Cable Modem Equipment and Service Providers to Deploy More Efficient Cable Network Infrastructures
WASHINGTON, DC - June 6th, 2001 --
OPNET Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: OPNT),the leading provider of intelligent
network management software, today announced the industry's first DOCSIS
1.1 model for equipment and network design and planning.
The model, developed in conjunction with CableLabs'' Bandwidth Modeling and
Management Vendor Forum, enables cable modem equipment manufacturers to test
different product configurations and architectures before building expensive
prototypes. It also allows cable operators to create virtual representations
of proposed cable modem networks as they evaluate the capacity and quality
of service (QoS) characteristics of alternative designs.
"DOCSIS technologies are poised to play a major role
in next-generation cable networks and we're eager to continue supporting
CableLabs' innovations for DOCSIS,
" said Marc Cohen, CEO at OPNET. OPNET developed the DOCSIS 1.1 model
for use with its Modeler, Guru, and Netbiz products. The OPNET DOCSIS 1.1
model is based on the DOCSIS 1.1 specification as established by CableLabs.
"We believe network modeling and management software will add significantly to the performance of cable infrastructures and will benefit cable operators by minimizing risks," said Dr. Terry Shaw, Director for Network Systems at CableLabs and the CableLabs staff member heading up the modeling forum.
Availability
The new DOCSIS 1.1 Specialized Model is expected to be available
July 1, 2001 from OPNET. For pricing, contact info@opnet.com.
About OPNET Technologies, Inc.
Founded in 1986, OPNET Technologies,
Inc. is the leading provider of intelligent network management software. The
OPNET product suite combines predictive modeling and a comprehensive understanding
of networking technologies to enable its customers to more effectively design
and deploy networks, provision services, diagnose network and application performance
problems, and predict the impact of network changes. For more information about
OPNET and its products, visit www.opnet.com.
About CableLabs
CableLabs is a research and development consortium of cable
television system operators representing the continents of North America and
South America. CableLabs plans and funds research and development projects
that will help cable companies take advantage of future opportunities and meet
future challenges in the cable television industry. The Bandwidth Modeling
and Management Vendor Forum is a venue where CableLabs members can discuss
upcoming bandwidth modeling and management requirements with vendors. This
forum also will provide a place where vendors can meet with members to discuss
bandwidth management practices and new system capabilities.
It also transfers relevant technologies to member companies and to the industry.
In addition, CableLabs acts as a clearinghouse to provide information on current
and prospective technological developments that are of interest to the cable
industry. CableLabs maintains web sites at www.cablelabs.com; www.cablemodem.com;
www.cablenet.org; www.opencable.com; and www.packetcable.com.
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are forward-looking statements within the meaning the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including statements regarding
OPNET Technologies Inc.'s expectations, beliefs, intentions, or strategies
regarding the future. All forward-looking statements included in this document
are based upon information available to OPNET Technologies, Inc. as of the
date hereof; OPNET Technologies, Inc. assumes no obligation to update any
such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks
and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially
from those projected. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, see
the Company's reports filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission,
including its 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2000.
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