Acterna Launches Network Asset Care; New Service Offering Provides Full Inventory Analysis of Network Assets.Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers COMNET COMNET - A simulation tool from CACI for analysing wide-area voice or data networks, based on SIMSCRIPT. 2002 Booth 638 GERMANTOWN, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 18, 2002 Acterna (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ACTR ACTR American Council of Teachers of Russian ACTR Actuator ACTR Association for Canadian Theatre Research ACTR A Christmas To Remember ACTR Assistant Contract Technical Representative (NMCI liaison) ) today announced Acterna Network Asset Care, a new service offering that provides a total end-to-end solution (jargon) end-to-end solution - (E2ES) A term that suggests that the supplier of an application program or system will provide all the hardware and/or software components and resouces to meet the customer's requirement and no other supplier need be involved. Compare: turn-key solution. to network inventory management. Acterna Network Asset Care will be showcased at COMNET, January 29-31, booth 638, at the Washington Convention Center The Washington Convention Center has been the name of two convention centers in Washington, D.C. The old Washington Convention Center was located at 909 H Street NW and was in use from 1983 until 2004. in Washington, D.C. The latest addition to Acterna's Global Services and Solutions portfolio, Acterna Network Asset Care offers enterprise users and service providers, such as local exchange carriers (LECs), internet service providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. (ISPs), and interexchange carriers (IXCs) a comprehensive set of tools and services that identifies, documents and manages all physical and passive network elements within a client's entire network. Acterna Network Asset Care is a proactive solution that includes service components for performing manual and automated network audits, providing the necessary tools to serve as a basis for network management. A flexible solution, Acterna Network Asset Care can be customized to be as broad or as specific as required. It may include barcoding, custom software for automated inventory recovery and improved utilization, and database integration into operations support systems Operations Support Systems (also called Operational Support Systems or OSS) are computer systems used by telecommunications service providers. The term OSS most frequently describes "network systems" dealing with the telecom network itself, supporting processes such (OSSs). In addition, Acterna provides Network Asset Care users with on-site training for clients to keep the network inventory "image" current. Acterna Network Asset Care is a solution designed to help growing and newly consolidated companies discover unused, outdated or under-utilized network elements. These elements can include network and test equipment, network components including plug-ins and modules, digital cross connect panels, as well as fiber, copper lines and coaxial cable. These assets often go unaccounted for An inclusive term (not a casualty status) applicable to personnel whose person or remains are not recovered or otherwise accounted for following hostile action. Commonly used when referring to personnel who are killed in action and whose bodies are not recovered. , or become "lost", as assets are gained through mergers and acquisitions. "Network operators frequently do not have the time or resources to step back and perform a comprehensive systems audit," said Kathy Boyd, vice president of Acterna's Global Services and Solutions division. "As a result, unused assets end up collecting dust when they could be deployed throughout the network. Acterna Network Asset Care helps service providers save money by allowing them to recognize and fully utilize all of their existing assets, down to the individual channels of a T1 line." Acterna Network Asset Care is currently available in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. and will be available throughout Western Europe, South America and Asia during 2002. About Acterna's Global Systems and Solutions Acterna provides, via its Global Services and Solutions (GSS (storage) GSS - Group-Sweeping Scheduling. ) group, a broad portfolio of support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services from basic equipment repair and technical support to more complex services including system installation, program management, consulting, service management and custom software development, and on-site education and training. Services are available individually or bundled as a complete, custom solution. In addition to Network Asset Care, Acterna's GSS offerings include FleetCare, a package of services providing 24/7 technical support, calibration management, equipment loaners and software enhancements. About Acterna Acterna is the world's largest provider of test and management solutions for optical transport, access and cable networks and the second largest communications test company overall. Focused entirely on providing equipment, software, systems, services and solutions, Acterna helps customers develop, install, manufacture and maintain their optical transport, access, cable, data/IP, and wireless networks. The company serves customers in more than 80 countries. Acterna is a subsidiary of Acterna Corporation (NASDAQ:ACTR). Information about Acterna can be found on the Web at www.acterna.com. Note to editors: All company or product names mentioned in this press release may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. Product-related inquiries should be directed to 800/638-2049 or 301/353-1550. |
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