Intel Speeds Development of Network Processor-Based Modular Communication Solutions.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

Intel Developer Forum 2003

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 18, 2003

Intel today announced an expanded suite of platforms, tools and enabling software for Intel(R) Internet Exchange Architecture (IXA) Network Processors. This enhanced development environment will help accelerate the development of modular solutions for the network access, edge and core segments of the telecommunications infrastructure industry.

"The communications industry is increasingly adopting network processors because they enable a modular approach resulting in greater reuse of development resources from one system design to another," said Doug Davis, general manager, Intel Network Processor Division. "Intel has assembled a comprehensive set of tools that simplify utilization of the performance and flexibility of our network processors and enable OEMs to devote their valuable development resources to adding new services that meet rapidly evolving network requirements."

Enhanced Development Environment

The expanded suite of hardware and software tools from Intel includes new development platforms based on the Advanced Telecom Computing Architecture(1) specification (AdvancedTCA) and the Intel(R) IXA Software Development Kit 3.1. The development platforms and enhanced software and services are designed to accelerate the development of equipment, such as DSL access multiplexers (DSLAMs), high-end routers, radio network controllers and multi-service switches. The Intel(R) IXP2XXX Architecture Tool, a performance estimation tool, will be available in the first half of 2004 as part of the Intel(R) IXA Software Development Kit.