Intel to Set Up Centre in BeijingIntel Corp announced recently that it will set up its first Internet exchange architectural development centre in Beijing later this year to accelerate the development of networking and communications solutions in China."This is another clear demonstration of the company's support for Chinese customers" said Tom Franz, vice-president and general manager of the network processing group with Intel Group. "Through the use of standard software interfaces, programmable silicon and readily available development tools, Intel and our customers can look forward to ushering in a new era of networking," he said. The Intel Internet exchange architecture is a framework for designing powerful and flexible networking and telecommunications equipment using re-programmable silicon, which allows systems designers to add network functionality quickly and cost-effectively. As part of the Internet exchange architecture, Intel has introduced a developer's tool kit to help facilitate product design and enable equipment suppliers to provide post-sale product enhancements to their customers. New capabilities, such as wire-speed voice, video and data services, can be added to existing equipment simply by reprogramming the network processor, which allows suppliers to extend the life and value of their designs. Many domestic telecom companies have shown interest in the project. "The technology level of ASIC (application specific integrated circuit) in China has lagged," said a representative of Huawei, which is one of the four non-State-owned telecom companies. "Intel Internet exchange architecture provides us with an opportunity to catch up with the world-class development trend. Huawei began co-operating with Intel last year, and we have already developed several new products based on an Internet exchange architecture platform, which will be produced for shipment soon," he said. In addition to Huawei, the other of the big four Great Dragons also expressed their intention of further studying Intel's Internet exchange architecture so as to well adopt this platform soon. |
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