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Ubicom Platform Selected by SMC Networks for the Barricade N Router

Ubicom's StreamEngine® Technology Optimizes Speed, Distance and Bandwidth for SMC’s Newest Wireless Router

Sunnyvale, CA - January 29, 2007

Ubicom®, Inc., a leading provider of communications processor and software solutions, announced today that its StreamEngine® technology has been selected by SMC® Networks for its new high-performance Barricade™ N Wireless Broadband Router (SMCWBR14 N).

The SMC Barricade N Draft 11n Broadband Router complies with the 802.11n draft v1.0 specification for wireless networking, and is designed to provide the speed, distance and bandwidth advantages of 802.11n, along with backward and cross-vendor compatibility with 802.11b/g wireless.

When incorporated into wireless routers like SMC’s, StreamEngine technology reduces lag and jitter, and allows high-bandwidth applications to function simultaneously, each achieving its maximum potential. In addition, quality of service (QoS) means that users can rely on StreamEngine-based routers to provide uninterrupted streaming of multimedia content throughout the entire home or office.

Executive quote

“Consumers are being misled into believing that simply adding more bandwidth is sufficient to run more applications on their home network,” said Keith Morris, vice president of marketing for Ubicom. “Integration of StreamEngine technology into home networking equipment such as the SMC Barricade N Wireless Broadband Router adds intelligence and media-awareness to the home network, allowing it to properly recognize each application and its requirements, improving the overall user experience.”

Customer quote

“Ubicom’s StreamEngine technology makes the SMC Barricade N Wireless 4-Port Broadband Router ideal for the evolving home or small office network, where users are coming to expect more and more from multimedia applications,” said Tony Stramandinoli, SMC Networks’ vice president of marketing. “StreamEngine’s solid performance, backed by QoS, allows us to meet today’s demand for high-performance networking equipment that excels at streaming media and other demanding applications.”

Pricing and availability

The SMC Barricade N Wireless Broadband Router is available now, at an MSRP of $119.99.

About the company

Ubicom develops communications and media processor (CMP) and software platforms that address the unique demands of real-time interactive applications and multimedia content delivery in the digital home. The company provides optimized system-level solutions to OEMs for a wide range of products including wireless routers, access points, VoIP gateways, streaming media devices, print servers and other network devices. Ubicom’s unique multithreaded processor design, real-time operating system, and application-level solutions combine to ensure a high-quality user experience with unprecedented ease of use. Ubicom is a venture-backed, privately held company with corporate headquarters in Sunnyvale, California. For more information, visit www.ubicom.com.

NOTE: Ubicom and StreamEngine are trademarks of Ubicom, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

Contact details

Press Contact:
Michelle Homes or Susie Hughes
LEWIS PR for Ubicom
(415) 992-4400
ubicom@lewispr.com

Company Contact:
Michelle Sims
Ubicom, Inc.
(408) 789-2210
michelle.sims@ubicom.com

Related links

http://www.ubicom.com


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