February 1 2000
Newsletter No. 02

- Computerbank Networking SA is now ISO 9001 certified
- Launch of CABLETRON SmartSTACK ELS100-S24TX2M
- New Advanced CABLETRON Router Module
- MOLEX: New Connectors and Modular Jacks
- PROTEON: Router GT 60 in the Space Shuttle

This time we wish to inform you that in December 1999, after appropriate investigation and assessment carried out by Messrs SPC (Systems & Products Certification) Ltd as representatives of Global Certification Ltd of UK , Computerbank Networking SA was accredited with the ISO 9001 certification for the design and installation of IT and Telecommunications networks, and also all the relevant processes and services.

We, at Computerbank Networking, regard this ISO 9001 certification as an acknowledgement of the quality standards we apply to our services on the one hand, and on the other, as a springboard for even better quality and constant improvement of our processes and services.

On January 19 Cabletron Systems unveiled the latest version of its SmartSTACK family of switches - the SmartSTACK ELS100-S24TX2M. With 24 ports of 10/100 switching, flexible uplink slots and a full feature set, the new SmartSTACK provides a cost effective, high-density, high-performance switching solution for workgroup environments. (http://www.cabletron.com/ournews/2000/jan/1-19-2.html)

On January 25, Cabletron Systems announced the new Advanced Router Module (ARM) for its award-winning SmartSwitch 6000 platform. The modular ARM adds Cabletron's industry-leading SmartSwitch Router (SSR) technology to the SmartSwitch 6000 chassis, delivering high-density, wire-speed 10/100/1000 Layer 4 switching to the wiring closet. Cabletron's ARM is a full function multi-layer switch that is fully integrated into the SmartSwitch 6000 chassis. (http://www.cabletron.com/ournews/2000/jan/1-25.html)

Apart of the above, Molex announced its new Ultra-low Profile Panelmate™ Connectors and Modular Jacks with Lightpipes. See details of these and other new Molex products in the relevant press releases at http://www.molex.com/news.html

Speaking of long distance networking, it was announced that NASA installed OpenROUTE Networks' Router GT 60 in the space shuttle. The router will handle the vehicle's LAN, while through an antenna it will transmit data to an earth station at each revolution of the shuttle. A high-speed earth antenna will then transmit the data to an earth processing centre and back to the shuttle via yet another Router GT 60. In this manner, earth bound scientists will have access to the shuttle's data through ordinary FTP and TCP/IP methods. OpenROUTE Networks makes the well-known PROTEON brand networking products for which Computerbank Networking is the Value Added Distributor for Greece.

We hope you found these news interesting. If you need further details, please contact us. Of course, we are always ready to respond to your networking and telecommunications needs.