Agere Systems and Intoto Introduce Secure Integrated Network Gateway Solution For Multi-Gigabit Networks

Provides OEMs With Higher-Performance Network Processors Including Security Features for VPN and 3G

ALLENTOWN, Pa., Feb. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Agere Systems (NYSE: AGR.A - news), the world leader in communications components, and Intoto, Inc., a leading provider of secure gateway software to network OEMs and processor vendors, will build a fully integrated network security system using Agere's PayloadPlus®(TM) family of network processors and Intoto's iGateway(TM) Firewall and virtual private network (VPN) security solutions. The new security system solution is targeted to next-generation metropolitan optical networks.

Embedded security has become a requirement in high-performance gateway equipment for communications networks, including enterprise VPN and firewall applications, access routers, multi-service switch gateway equipment, Internet protocol (IP) and multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) routers. IPSec is the dominant Internet security protocol in these applications.

"Intoto's proven track record in IPSec implementation and Agere's expertise in deep-packet, multi-protocol, programmable processing means our customers will get the best-of-breed security with high-performance network processors in a single, integrated package," said Ford Tamer, vice president of the processing, aggregation and switching group at Agere Systems. "Working together, we'll make it easier for customers to accelerate their time-to-market and improve ROI."

The agreement between Agere Systems and Intoto, Inc. encompasses several technologies that will be combined with Agere's network processors through Intoto software products. They include VPN, Firewall, MPLS software and ATM protocol stacks for voice applications. Agere's network processors will have the capability to enable VPN and 3G network software applications while Intoto will extend its security solutions via the market-leading PayloadPlus family of network processors for OC-48c to OC-192c bandwidths.

"This is a perfect marriage between two leaders in their respective areas," said Sathyan Iyengar, president and CEO of Intoto, Inc. "Our relationship with Agere Systems extends our security solutions into the metro optical network edge and core where the need for integrated secure network processor solutions continues to grow."

"Network processing solutions which integrate proven chip hardware with security software are key to accelerating time-to-market for network system OEMs," said John Metz, principal analyst and founder, of Metz International, a Boston-based consultancy. "The combination of Agere's PayloadPlus family of network processors with Intoto's iGateway will enable system vendors to more quickly provide the kind of comprehensive, high-performance security functionality to the products their customers are looking for."

Agere's PayloadPlus solution provides hardware and software for next-generation, higher-performance Internet infrastructure from OC-48c to OC-192c and beyond. The highly programmable PayloadPlus processors enable enterprise, datacom and telecom equipment manufacturers to build flexible infrastructure equipment, in turn allowing service providers to introduce new services and billing arrangements in less time.

The PayloadPlus chip set consists of three chips: the Fast Pattern Processor (FPP), the Routing Switch Processor (RSP) and the Agere System Interface (ASI). Agere has also announced a co-processor called the Voice Packet Processor (VPP) for AAL2 voice termination and sub-channel switching applications.

For more product information, customers may visit Agere's Web site at http://www.agere.com or contact one of Agere's regional sales offices. Customers in the U.S. may also call the Agere Systems Customer Response Center at 1-800-372-2447 and ask for Dept. A18. Customers in Canada may call 1-800-553-2448. Customers outside those countries may call +1-610-712-4323. Fax inquiries may be directed to +1-610-712-4106, or email queries to docmaster@agere.com. Written inquiries should be sent to Agere Systems, Room 30L-15P BA, 555 Union Boulevard, Allentown, Pa. 18109, USA.

About Intoto Inc.

Intoto Inc. is a provider of secure embedded gateway infrastructure software to equipment manufacturers and processor vendors in the communications gateway market. Intoto offers iGateway(TM) product platform, a fully integrated comprehensive embedded gateway software platform. Intoto's licensing-based business model allows equipment manufacturers to create and rapidly deploy fully validated, reliable gateway equipment. Equipment manufacturers licensed Intoto software, successfully reduced development costs and re-used the modular software across multiple products to maximize returns. Founded in 1998, Intoto Inc. is headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley in Santa Clara, CA. More information about Intoto, Inc. is available from its Web site at http://www.intotoinc.com.

About Agere Systems

Agere Systems is the world's No. 1 provider of components for communications applications with leadership in optical components and integrated circuits. This dual capability uniquely positions Agere to deliver integrated solutions that form the building blocks for advanced wired, wireless, and optical communications networks. Agere also designs and manufactures a wide range of semiconductor solutions for communications-related devices used by consumers such as cellular phones, modems, and hard disk drives for personal computers and workstations. In addition, the company supplies complete wireless computer networking solutions through the ORiNOCO(TM) product line. More information about Agere Systems is available from its Web site at http://www.agere.com.

PayloadPlus is a registered trademark of Agere Systems.

This release contains forward-looking statements based on information available to Agere as of the date hereof. Agere's actual results could differ materially from the results stated or implied by such forward-looking statements due to a number of risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, completion of the distribution or sale of Agere stock by Lucent Technologies Inc., customer demand for our products and services, control of costs and expenses, timely completion of employment reductions and other restructuring activities, price and product competition, keeping pace with technological change, dependence on new product development, reliance on major customers and suppliers, availability of manufacturing capacity, components and materials, general industry and market conditions and general domestic and international economic conditions including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations. For a further discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties, see the prospectus filed by Agere with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 28, 2001, and Agere's subsequent reports on Form 10-Q. Agere disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.