DEFINITY (R) Enterprise Communications Server ATM integration

The distributed switching architecture of the DEFINITY(R) Enterprise Commun ications Server (ECS) enables straightforward, cost-effective integration o f both local and wide area ATM transmission and switching infrastructures. ATM integration can be provisioned in new systems and retrofitted in the su bstantial installed base of DEFINITY ECS systems as needed to enhance custo mer value. The DEFINITY ECS ATM interface is a new DEFINITY ECS platform co mponent designed to comply with established (and emerging) standards of the ITU and the ATM Forum. Its adherence to standards allows it to interwork w ith a wide range of data and ATM infrastructures, and its software-based fl exibility permits continuing compliance as ATM standards evolve. Integratin g DEFINITY ECS and ATM enables a natural migration from today's separate da ta and voice networking environments to enhanced comprehensive networking e nvironments with higher customer value. This network convergence places DEF INITY ECS customers at the leading edge of communications technology.