The GEM platform is designed for incremental expansion through physicalmodules as well as next-generation software, applications, and managementsystems. The application software development kit (SDK) and snap-onhardware modules allow service providers to provision a variety ofapplications, including their own, as well as those authored by thirdparties. The first wave of GEM applications is expected to includetechnology from companies such as Logitech, OpenDNS, and SharedBand. Newthird-party applications will include home surveillance, home automation,digital media server, and digital life backup services, among others.

"The HomePortal GEM is a powerful, elegant, and flexible gateway solution,designed to meet the current and future needs of both service providers andend users," said Pasquale Romano, president and CEO of 2Wire. "Itsmodularity establishes a low base unit cost while providing flexibleexpansion options for additional revenue-generating services. This newplatform, combined with our application software development program, willdefine, optimize, and extend the capabilities of the digital home for yearsto come."

The Benefits of Modularity

The HomePortal GEM platform enables broadband service providers to deploy asingle intelligent gateway that can be enhanced via gateway expansionmodules, to provide a variety of applications and services. This modularityallows the operator to strategically provision incremental hardware,software, and service offerings to best suit subscriber needs. The modularsnap-on design provides for simple and convenient self-installation,reducing the care and operational expenditures associated with deployingnew services and hardware.

Retail Device Integration

With its next-generation software engine, the GEM platform also enables anunprecedented level of integration with retail home networking and consumerelectronics devices. When combined with CMS, the 2Wire TR-069standard-compliant management system, the entire solution paves the way foropt-in services that support and manage a variety of devices on the homenetwork, including off-the-shelf digital cameras, NAS disks, motionsensors, and music players.

Gateway Expansion Modules

The new HomePortal GEM platform consists of the HomePortal GEM intelligentgateway, GEM software, and a selection of GEM gateway expansion models.

Expansion modules that will be offered for use with the HomePortal GEMplatform include:

-- GEM Topaz - DECT base station cordless phone system-- GEM Sapphire - home control interface, consolidating control of the digital home-- GEM Emerald - intelligent home server, simplifying personal media and data management-- GEM Ruby - femtocell mobile base station, improving mobile phone coverage in the home-- GEM Amethyst - 3G wireless WAN, delivering broadband over a 3G link

Like all 2Wire HomePortal gateways, the GEM platform offers an integratedsolution for delivering data, voice, and entertainment services, whileboasting flexible home networking technologies including Wi-Fi, Ethernet,and USB 2.0.

Availability

Initial samples of the 2Wire HomePortal GEM platform are currently beingevaluated by service providers. Volume shipment is expected in 2009.

About 2Wire

Engineered for the carrier and optimized for the subscriber, 2Wirebroadband solutions provide simple, powerful user experiences. 2Wireproducts and services include residential gateways, multi-service mediaplatforms, remote management systems, value-added services, and customersupport. 2Wire customers are leading broadband providers throughout theU.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe, Australia, and Asia, including AT&T,Telmex, BT, EMBARQ, Bell Canada, SingTel, Telstra and others. For moreinformation, visit www.2Wire.com.

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