Hsinchu, Taiwan – Accton Technology Corporation (TAIEX: 2345) (Accton hereinafter) announced today its Cable Modem product was found to be compliant with both the US standard, DOCSIS (Data over Cable System Interface) and European standard, Euro-DOCSIS. Accton is one of the few manufacturers in Taiwan to be certified by two world major standards. Hence, Accton is able to expand its cable modem market share and meanwhile increase OEM opportunities.
Euro-DOCSIS is the modified standard based on DOCSIS. Compared with DOCSIS, Euro-DOCSIS supports Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) which requires higher bandwidth.
Accto’s External Cable Modem is especially designed for the US and European markets, and targets SME (Small & Medium Business), SOHO and home users. This product provides both USB and Ethernet interfaces,allowsing up to16 users on-line at the same time. Also, the built-in power adapter iscompliant with worldwide standards Moreover, the compact case is designed for appeal and convenience, allowing you to stand it upright or flat.
As cable networks becomes more and more popular in the US and Europe, the demand in these countries will increase for Cable Modem as the prefered broadband solution compared to other territories. According to recent a market survey, worldwide broadband users will reach 1.5 million by the end of 2001, and this number will increase over five times,reaching nearly 80 million people by 2004.
Accto’s President, Doo Yi-ming, stated: “The fact that Accto’s External Cable Modem easily passed both Euro-DOCSIS and DOCSIS will bring large benefits to our business This provide a powerful boost to Accto’s business development in the US and Europe In the near future,besides cooperating with local cable companies, we will also try to seize the market through participation in joint projects. Mr. Doo Yi-ming also emphasizes that the Cable Modemwill provide new blood to Accton and play an important role in Accto’s product development strategy. Currently Accton has already introduced this product to various customers and continues to accept sample orders. Since wireless broadband market is becoming more and more essential and popular, in the future, the integration of wireless and ADSL technology within the Cable Modem will be Accto’s next main development direction.
Observing Accto’s actions for the past 10 months, its ambition to provid complete broadband solutions with both ADSL and Cable Modem technology is undoubtedWe believe that another heated broadband network battle will be aroused by Accto’s participation.
