AM announces the establishment of an integration services division.QUAKERTOWN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 1996--AM Communications Inc. (AMCM AMCM Airborne Mine Countermeasures AMCM Autoridade Monetaria de Macau (Monetary and Foreign Exchange Authority of Macau, China) AMCM Advanced Missions Cost Model AMCM Air Mission Coordination Meeting AMCM Advanced Mine Countermeasures ) announced Tuesday that it has established an Integration Services Division to support the OmniStat(tm) status monitoring and element management system. This organization will be dedicated to the delivery of integration services and customization efforts, specifically driven by the requirements of AM's Industry OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and Partners and end-customers' system requirements. The AM Integration Services organization will be initially tasked with supporting the individual integration of ADC (1) See A/D converter. (2) (Apple Display Connector) A peripheral connector from Apple that combines digital video display, USB and power in one cable. Video Systems, General Instrument, Philips Broadband Networks and Scientific Atlanta's head-end products and management systems into the OmniVU(tm) element management system. These initial integration efforts are being undertaken for specific domestic and international end-customer systems and will involve the active support of ADC, General Instrument, Philips, and Scientific Atlanta. Philip Faustine will manage and direct the efforts of the Integration Services organization for AM. AM's OmniVU(tm) Windows NT based software product, which has been developed to serve as an industry standard element management system, will serve as the platform for these efforts. AM will rely on the flexibility of the OmniVU(tm) Graphical User Interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to (GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. ), SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Data are passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network device (hub, router, bridge, etc. and TL1 interfaces, and a head-end integration transponder A receiver/transmitter on a communications satellite. It receives a microwave signal from earth (uplink), amplifies it and retransmits it back to earth at a different frequency (downlink). A satellite has several transponders. , which is based on AM's FlexStat(tm) technology to support the requirements of these efforts. In addition, AM Communications will utilize its open and documented communications protocol and supporting MIB (1) (Management Information Base) The hierarchical database used by the simple network management protocol (SNMP) to describe the particular device being monitored. MIB objects are identified using ASN.1 syntax. See SNMP, RMON, OID and ASN.1. as a method for establishing a consistent interface and command language. OmniVU(tm) has been shipping since February 1996. "It is through the robust, versatile and openly architected OmniVU(tm) software system, that we have been able to receive this level of system integration with such important industry partners," commented AM Communications' President, Keith Schneck. "It is clear to us that our industry OEM Partners and end-customers are looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. a single and consistent control system that supports their head-end and transmission plant monitoring requirements. The creation of this Integration Services organization further defines AM's position as a market leader and our willingness to proactively support the requirements of the industry." AM Communications Inc. (AMCM) founded in 1974 is a market leader in the design, development, and integration of network monitoring systems for the broadband telecommunications industry. AM provides system solutions through its OEM Partnerships with the industry leaders (i.e. -- ADC, General Instrument, Philips, Scientific Atlanta, SEE Telecom) and directly to end-customers. Additional information on AM Communications' business activities and technological solutions can be found on its Web Site (http://www.amcomm.com). CONTACT: AM Communications Inc. Keith D. Schneck, president 215/538-8704 or 800/248-9004 |
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