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PMC-Sierra, Inc. (Nasdaq:PMCS), will present a live webinar tutorial on Multi-Service Provisioning Platforms on Wednesday, October 19, 2005, at 11 a.m. Pacific Time (2 p.m. Eastern Time). What to Expect With Multi-Service Provisioning Platforms (MSPP) replacing traditional ADM metro and access-area equipment, maintaining flexibility is a key requirement. This webinar will consider TDM-based MSPPs using examples from PMC-Sierra's CHESS product family. An analysis of the challenges and benefits of implementing these architectures will also be presented. The webinar culminates in a discussion of the integration of more packet functionality into existing TDM architectures. This webinar will: -- Define traditional TDM-based MSPP implementations -- Examine the challenges and benefits inherent to TDM-based MSPPs -- Explore the integration of advanced data processing functionality into TDM-based MSPP architectures -- Conclude with a live Q&A How to Register Register now for this free webinar at http://www.pmc-sierra.com/webinars/mspp_tdm_packet_tutorial.html. If you have difficulties registering or would like more information, email webinars@pmc-sierra.com. This webinar will also be archived at www.pmc-sierra.com/webinars for viewers unable to attend the live session. About the Presenters Mark Beaty is an MSPP/Metro Applications Engineer with PMC-Sierra's Communication Products Division. Mr. Beaty has extensive experience supporting PMC-Sierra's CHESS metro product lines. He has also supported a clock management product portfolio and developed reference designs for metro and DSLAM applications. Warren Lien is a Senior MSPP/Metro Applications Engineer with PMC-Sierra's Communication Products Division. Mr. Lien participated in the development of PMC-Sierra's cross connect devices prior to joining the Applications Group. He provides support for PMC-Sierra's CHESS product families. Who Should Attend Design engineers, system architects, product line managers, engineering management and marketing managers of telecommunication systems and equipment. About PMC-Sierra PMC-Sierra(TM) is a leading provider of high-speed broadband communications semiconductors and products for access, metro, storage, and wireless infrastructure equipment as well as laser printers. The company offers worldwide technical and sales support, including a network of offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. The company is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the PMCS symbol and is included in the S&P 500 Index. For more information, visit www.pmc-sierra.com. (C) Copyright PMC-Sierra, Inc. 2005. All rights reserved. PMC, PMCS, PMC-Sierra, and "Thinking You can Build On" are trademarks of PMC-Sierra, Inc. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.