ALOPA UNVEILS METASERV QUICKSTART PLATFORM FOR FIXED WIRELESS SERVICE PROVIDERS.Alopa Networks, Inc., has unveiled its Alopa MetaServ QuickStart Platform for fixed wireless MultiChannel Using two or more paths for transmission or processing. It can refer to a variety of architectures including (1) multiple I/O channels between the CPU and peripheral devices, (2) multiple wires in a cable, (3) multiple "logical" channels within a single wire or fiber or (4) multiple , Multipoint Distribution Systems (MMDS (Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Service or Microwave Multipoint Distribution Service) A digital wireless transmission system that works in the 2.2-2.4 GHz range. ) and Local Multi-Point Distribution Service (LMDS (Local Multipoint Distribution Service) A digital wireless transmission system that works in the 28 GHz range in the U.S. and 24-40 GHz overseas. It requires line of sight between transmitter and receiving antenna, which can be from one to four miles apart ) operators. Alopa's MetaServ QuickStart is an automated provisioning The ability to set up new communications services for customers automatically. Carriers use automated provisioning to set up their network based on customers' requirements. Such systems control all network devices from a central console and greatly speed up deployment time from days to , assurance and service creation software solution for both proprietary and open access infrastructures. The carrier-class product features value-added content and subscriber applications, including automated provisioning and service qualification. This enables wireless operators to reduce administrative costs administrative costs, n.pl the overhead expenses incurred in the operation of a dental benefits program, excluding costs of dental services provided. and allows the rollout of new revenue generating services. As part of the standard provisioning platform, the robust MetaServ QuickStart solution includes elements for service availability, selection, activation and assurance as well as PC qualification for fixed wireless data service providers. Alopa has a long-standing industry commitment to supporting standards including LMDS and MMDS. This innovation of provisioning fixed wireless devices -- using a single integrated solution -- overcomes long-standing technical challenges to wireless provisioning that often requires services from multiple vendors and operating platforms. "Worldwide fixed wireless data service revenues are forecasted to reach $3.2 billion by 2005," according to Mike Paxton, a broadband analyst at Cahners In-Stat Group. "This high-growth market segment represents an excellent opportunity for a leading 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. supplier like Alopa." "MetaServ QuickStart gives fixed wireless operators the tools to cost-effectively compete in today's broadband marketplace by optimizing operational efficiencies and by automating the customer acquisition process," said John R. Hart, Vice President of Marketing for Alopa. "MetaServ QuickStart was designed to enable wireless service providers to easily package, bundle and deliver new and customized broadband services to attract and retain additional customers while increasing the average revenue per user (ARPU (Average Revenue Per User) A calculation often used to determine the overall value of an application. It is also used to rate particular customers, especially in the wireless space, by comparing someone's account to the overall average. )." |
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