AXD 301 ATM Switching System The Ericsson AXD 301 is designed to be used both as a backbone switch with efficient IP routing capabilities handling very large volumes of traffic and as an edge switch where the AXD 301 is deployed close to the user where cost and size are at premium. The scaleable high-performance AXD 301 features integrated support for IP and telephony. It provides a firm foundation for Internet evolution, datacom and telecom services.

AXD 311 ATM Switching Family The Ericsson AXD 311 Multi-Service switch and concentrator family is a comprehensive narrowband, wideband and broadband Switching System that enables Network Operators, Service Providers and Corporate Network Planners to construct high capacity Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) backbone networks supporting Voice, Video and Data networking applications. The AXD 311 family of edge convergence switches provides robust solutions for enterprise and public networks.

AXD 321 ATM Multi-Service Access The Ericsson AXD 321 provides cost-effective means for the Enterprise user to take advantage of emerging public ATM services, and for the service provider to reach out all the way to the user/CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) with integrated access services for voice and data. The
AXD 321 optimizes the WAN (Wide Area Network) bandwidth required to support demanding LAN (Local Area Network) applications. Also, by integrating voice and data on the same network, the AXD 321 eliminates the need for separate networks for different WAN requirements.

AXE Switching System An important element in Ericsson's offering is its industry leading AXE system. Some 150 million wireline lines in 125 countries have been sold, establishing AXE as the most deployed digital switching system in the world, currently in use by more than 350 wireline operators. AXE is also the basis for all Ericsson cellular systems in use with more than 350 mobile network operators. Having a common system for both wireline and cellular networks puts Ericsson in a unique position in the industry ¨C with more than 300 million subscribers using AXE for their wireline or wireless communication needs. The main areas of use for the AXE switching system include:

AXE Local Ericsson's AXE Local is a state-of-the-art open architecture with a powerful set of revenue generating and cost reducing features, a cornerstone in the network of networks of the future. AXE Local is offered for Local Exchange, National Transit Exchange, Intelligent Network Node (SSP, SCP, or SSCP), or any combination of applications.

AXE TransLocal AXE TransLocal contains both effective hardware and software that enables the operator to maintain a low cost of ownership in the form of low operating costs and low maintenance costs. It has an open architecture and open interfaces compliant with industry standards in conjunction with backward compatibility. AXE TransLocal can combine the revenue-creating voice networks with multi network capability. It can transfer and receive voice and data services from ATM/IP/Frame Relay networks. It is fully prepared for the increasing importance of IP, transit ATM and other traffic, as well as the merger of the datacom, telecom and broadcast industries. AXE TransLocal can be delivered within 24 working days (TTC24).

AXE TransGate Ericsson's AXE TransGate supports both ANSI and ETSI standards, giving customers global connectivity. The platform of AXE TransGate has been enhanced both in software and hardware to meet customers' increased demand for reliability with few software blocks, which are modular. It makes the system cost-effective and shortens Time To Market (TTM). AXE TransGate is the latest application of the open, versatile and high capacity AXE system, and it is the base for future multi service international and transit switches. New hardware reducing the footprint makes AXE TransGate the smallest hardware available for carrier class switching. It is dedicated to handling international traffic and has the capacity necessary to handle huge volumes of traffic.

Multi-Protocol Label Switching Solution The Ericsson Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) solution features carrier-class Label Switching/Routing, specifically designed to handle high traffic loads in IP backbone networks.

AXI 520 IP Backbone Router The Ericsson AXI 520 IP Backbone Router offers an extremely high performance, highly reliable and application-specific IP router for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and multi-service operators to be used in the core of IP networks. The AXI 520 is the first routing system designed specifically to meet the needs of Internet backbone networks.

AXI 540 Edge Aggregation Router The Ericsson AXI 540 Edge Aggregation Router is optimized for traffic aggregation applications and delivers unprecedented performance and line densities, as well as an unmatched IP protocol suite for Quality of Services and traffic management. The AXI 540 aggregation router delivers an optimized solution for the edge of new public IP networks.

ACCESS PRODUCTS

Internet Access / Remote Access System Family Ericsson's Internet Access Systems provide scaleable, high-capacity and high-performance access that meet today's demanding requirements and deliver flexible options for evolving the access network. It combines all the elements of Internet and remote access, including dial-up, dedicated links and advanced routing into a single robust networking solution. These access offerings include the Ericsson AXC 711 MultiService Access Platform and the Ericsson Amazon Dedicated Access Router Family. They also include the Ericsson Colorado and Danube Access Router Families, the new Ericsson Zambezi Router Accelerator Family and the Congo Access Router family.

AXI 510 Edge Router The Ericsson AXI 510 provides a flexible and scalable end-to-end ADSL IP platform that is available as a stand-alone product or as part of an Ericsson xDSL system. The AXI 510 can be used as an access device for ISPs or in the access network as an intelligent concentration and selection node for corporate or ISP Points of Presence (PoP) access. Especially designed to meet increasing demand for high-speed intranet and ADSL IP access, the AXI 510 allows creation of customized and differentiated services.

Ericsson Open Network Gateway The Ericsson Open Network Gateway sets the standard in SS7 signaling enabled carrier class multi access products. Via one single platform, a Service Provider is able to offer its customers dial-up Internet access, Voice over IP (VoIP) and access to any IP based services. SS7 gateway functionality enables the provider to achieve operator status and directly offload the dial-up Internet traffic. The Ericsson implementation adheres to standards being developed within e.g., IETF and the Softswitch Consortium, assuring provision of full multi-vendor network possibilities. The Open Network Gateway builds on the Ericsson heritage of carrier class reliability and scaleability and its world leading SS7 competence. In addition, the Open Network Gateway will be the gateway to access IP based services developed by Ericsson ¨C or any other third party IP application following the standards of a layered open network architecture.

Ericsson's high-speed xDSL solutions Ericsson's xDSL access solutions are optimized fpr delivery of full service broadband multimedia access over existing copper networks. With universal mechanics for all xDSL variants, ANSI and ETSI standards compliance, high density line cards and splitter cards, new "Network Terminals" for
full-rate ADSL and G.Lite modes, and optimized management systems, Ericsson's xDSL access solutions move ever closer to the ultimate in affordable network scalability and flexibility. Ericsson's xDSL addresses professional users with applications such as LAN-to-LAN interconnects, tele-working, distance learning, Internet access, as well as multimedia and video conferencing services: and the residential market with applications like "always-on Internet," digital interactive/broadcast video, e-commerce and games.

Access 910 The Ericsson multi service Access 910 platform provides a future-proof solution for wireline access, with low cost of ownership and state-of-the-art performance. The Access 910 integrates narrowband (PSTN and ISDN) and broadband (xDSL), in any combination, in one integrated access node. This solution is especially interesting to operators as it enables stepwise introduction of tailored combinations of new access technologies as user demand changes. The integrated platform meets the needs for both AXE access as well as for open interfaces, including V5.2 interfaces. Therefore, Access 910 offers practical, smooth and economical migration from narrowband to broadband services, utilizing an evolutionary investment in the access network.

MINI-LINK BAS (LMDS) Ericsson's MINI-LINK BAS is the first point-to-multipoint access system to fully leverage on the benefits of using TDMA technology for LMDS, together with ATM, for broadband access capacities. In comparison to other available technologies, TDMA provides the best solution for handling very fast, dynamic-capacity allocation, which is a requirement for statistical multiplexing of the bursty traffic sources in a wireless broadband access system. Ericsson's F-DCA (Fast Dynamic Capacity Allocation) is incorporated into the MINI-LINK BAS solution. The system dynamically and instantaneously allocates capacity between 0 and 37 Mbps to any user within the coverage area. The system handles cells with a typical radius of approximately 6 miles (5 kilometers) providing superior support for growing IP traffic with robust carrier class quality. The system operates in the 24 to 31 GHz frequency band, including US LMDS (Local Multipoint Distribution System) bands, Canadian bands, as well as European ETSI bands.

IP TELEPHONY Ericsson's IPT System raises the standard for IP telephony. It enables phone-phone, fax-fax, PC-phone, and PC-PC services over IP networks. IPT is scaleable for companies of all sizes, ranging from small corporate configurations up to large-scale global operator solutions. It features built-in, carrier-grade redundancy as well as easy operation and maintenance using TCP/IP networks. The latest version includes SS7 signaling operability and voice capacity of 4,680 channels. Phone DoublerTM Products ¨C Ericsson's Phone DoublerTM and Phone Doubler Quick Call enable subscribers to have simultaneous access to the Internet and voice services over a single analog phone line. These consumer and call center products run on the Ericsson IPT platform.

NETWORK MANAGEMENT

Multi-Service Management Suite Ericsson's Multi-Service Management Suite integrates several management applications into a unified management framework, based on industry standards such as HP OpenView, SNMP and Java. Applications include fault, configuration, performance and accounting management, and customer service management and billing data collection/mediation.

NRM / SLM Ericsson's Network Resource Manager (NRM) and Service Level Manager (SLM) applications streamline the complex issues of managing high-speed IP networks. These highly scalable tools are easy to deploy and allow service providers to quickly expand their networks as their markets grow. NRM and SLM are available today for the AXI 520 core gigabit router and will be available for cross-platform integration of all Ericsson IP routers in first quarter of 2000. By the end of 2000, NRM/SLM will integrate Ericsson's GPRS mobile platform as well.

TRANSPORT

ERION Networker The Ericsson ERION Product Family of Optical Networking Products has taken an innovative approach to offering products to operators and service providers. Instead of offering several different products targeted at different applications such as a long haul product or a metro product, Ericsson has designed a common platform that can have software and hardware components added in a plug-and-play fashion. This allows Ericsson to configure and optimize the core system for particular applications. Ericsson offers common boards between systems, which reduces sparing and training costs. Ericsson has won important WDM contracts with operators like BT, Sonera and Telefonica.

SERVICES/APPLICATIONS ¨C A SAMPLING

iPulse iPulse? is an IP messaging application jointly developed by Ericsson and OZ.COM? that instantly and easily connects users to each other by computer, fixed phone, pager or mobile phone through a simple point-and-click contact menu. It also allows users to customize their communications by setting up individual profiles that indicate when, by whom and how they want to be reached. This one application offers secure connection to a host of communication services that provide greater convenience for users and increased revenue for operators. iPulse allows service providers to leverage their existing communication networks while tapping into the power of the Internet and new forms of voice and data communications.

WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) WAP is a worldwide standard for providing Internet communications and advanced services on digital mobile phones, pagers, Personal Digital Assistants and other wireless terminals. Ericsson ¨C founder of WAP ¨C is a main driver of the WAP technology. The company's innovations in the WAP area fully follow the true WAP standard, the WAP 1.1 specifications, which guarantees interoperability and backward compatibility of future WAP specification releases. Ericsson offers the widest range of WAP solutions, including WAP terminals and phones, WAP Gateways, WAP Developers Kit, WAP applications, WAP application consultancy, as well as WAP portals. Ericsson is first to market the first ever WAP 1.1 compliant devices ¨C the MC218, the first-ever WAP 1.1 compliant developers kit, as well as the first-ever WAP 1.1 compliant gateway. Ericsson has also revealed two more WAP 1.1 compliant devices ¨C the phone R320 and the smartphone R380. WAP is a first step towards Mobile Internet and 3G (third generation) mobile offerings. Mobile Internet will not only make the current Internet content available from mobile terminals, but also create a whole new set of services that will be available anywhere, anytime for users.

SERVICE SOLUTIONS AND SUPPORT Service solutions cover every aspect of network operations ¨C from the initial network design and implementation to the support and training of personnel. Each service can be offered as a stand-alone solution or as part of a service package. Ericsson has implemented more than 1,000 voice/data wireline and wireless networks for operators on all continents. This makes Ericsson the most experienced supplier of networking solutions in the world.

Ericsson is the leading provider in the new telecoms world, with communications solutions that combine telecom and datacom technologies with freedom of mobility for the user. With more than 100,000 employees in 140 countries, Ericsson simplifies communications for its customers ¨C network operators, service providers, enterprises and consumers ¨C the world over. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT

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