AG Communication Systems selects VERSANT for intelligent network platform; AT&T GTE joint venture to deploy VERSANT in the network.SYDNEY, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 1, 1995--Object World, Booth No. 44 - AG Communication Systems has selected the VERSANT ODBMS (Object DataBase Management System) See object database. as the core database for its INgage=81 Service Node Intelligent Peripheral (SNIP snip a white mark on the muzzle extending into one nostril. ). AG Communication Systems, a joint venture between AT&T and GTE GTE General Telephone & Electronics GTE Génie Thermique et Énergie (French) GTE Gas Turbine Engine GTE Global Tropospheric Experiment GTE Geothermal Energy GTE Gas Turbine Efficiency plc (Sweden & USA) , has more than a decade of experience in providing intelligent network (IN) solutions to telecommunication service providers and more than a century of experience in telecommunication switching. VERSANT was selected over several other alternatives based on the availability of the VERSANT Fault Tolerant The ability to continue non-stop when a hardware failure occurs. A fault-tolerant system is designed from the ground up for reliability by building multiples of all critical components, such as CPUs, memories, disks and power supplies into the same computer. Server, the breadth of the satisfied VERSANT customer base, and Versant's ability to provide a complete solution. IN services based on VERSANT are available today; product delivery is expected toward the end of this year. ``We selected VERSANT because it helped resolve our need to support complex with the operational performance and reliability our customers demand,'' said Tony Nunziato, AIN director of sales and marketing at AG Communication Systems. ``VERSANT will be a key part of our business success as we quickly develop and offer an array of wireline and wireless services for customers.'' The VERSANT Fault Tolerant Server represents a breakthrough in database technology. Providing transparent failover, the VERSANT FT Server allows applications to continue operating even when there is a disruption caused by either system or network failure. Automatic resynchronization and geographic redundancy ensure that customers can deploy new services with guaranteed up-time and integrity. The ability of telephone companies and service providers to deliver new revenue-generating services to customers quickly determines the winners and losers in the telecommunication race. INgage=81 from AG Communication Systems is a set of IN solutions that helps providers accelerate service deployment while keeping costs down. The core SNIP offering provides extensive OAM&P capabilities for supporting new network services while leveraging existing network investments. SNIP connects directly to the SS7 network and will use TMN/CMIP standards to communicate to existing Service Management Systems (SMS (1) (Storage Management System) Software used to routinely back up and archive files. See HSM. (2) (Systems Management Server) Systems management software from Microsoft that runs on Windows NT Server. ) and legacy Operation Support Systems (OSS Oss (ôs), city (1994 pop. 62,141), North Brabant prov., S Netherlands; chartered 1399. It is a significant industrial center. Manufactures include meat products, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, electrical equipment, and metalware. ). ``The AG Communication Systems decision again confirms Versant's leadership in providing a production-quality platform for delivering revenue-bearing services in the network,'' said David Banks David Banks (born 24 September 1951 in Hull, England) is a British actor. His television roles include EastEnders and Brookside and also he was the Cyberleader in the science fiction series Doctor Who , president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Versant. ``Versant's ability to deliver high performance solutions gives customers the confidence to incorporate the VERSANT ODBMS into their current and future telephony services.'' The VERSANT ODBMS is a high performance client/server object database management system. VERSANT provides transparent support for object-oriented development with the database features required by today's users. VERSANT supports distributed databases transparently, database triggers and events, and a host of database administration utilities and features that ensure both application fit and manageability. AG Communication Systems, a joint venture of AT&T and GTE, is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced telecommunications products and services, including the INgage family of IN products, services, and enabling technologies. Versant Object Technology is the industry's leading provider of object database management systems for multi-user, distributed environments. Versant offers a complete product line including the VERSANT ODBMS, the VERSANT Fault Tolerant Server, programming language interfaces to both C++ and Smalltalk, SQL-based legacy data integration, and a family of customer support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services Versant also provides VERSANT Argos, a model-driven, Smalltalk-based application development environment. Versant customers include Alcatel, Ameritech, British Telecom The telephone and communications carrier that provides services in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It used to be a division of the British Post Office, but was privatized in 1984 under Margaret Thatcher's administration. , Fujitsu Network Systems, GTE, Informix, MCI (1) (Media Control Interface) A high-level programming interface from Microsoft and IBM for controlling multimedia devices. It provides commands and functions to open, play and close the device. (2) (Microwave Communications Inc. , Panasonic, Scotiabank, Siemens, Sprint, Telecom Australia, and many other leading organizations worldwide. Versant, VERSANT ODBMS, and VERSANT Fault Tolerant Server are trademarks of Versant Object Technology Corporation. All other company names and product names are trademarks of the individual companies. CONTACT: Versant Jay Mellman, 415/329-7505 or AG Communication Systems Jeff Simpson, 214/996-7896 or Eiler Communications Melanie Flanagan, 415/548-9088 |
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