Agilent Technologies and Alcatel Offer Integrated Signaling Network Monitoring System.PALO ALTO Palo Alto, city, California Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries. , Calif. & DALLAS -- Signaling-Based Solution Improves Operational Efficiency, Lowers Costs Agilent Technologies This article needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :A) and Alcatel (NYSE:ALA) today announced an integrated signaling network monitoring The term network monitoring describes the use of a system that constantly monitors a computer network for slow or failing systems and that notifies the network administrator in case of outages via email, pager or other alarms. solution that combines traditional independent network monitoring with integrated link monitoring capabilities. Enabling direct connection from the Alcatel 5070 Signaling Server Global (SSG SSG abbr. staff sergeant ) to the Agilent acceSS7 network monitoring system, the combined solution saves service providers time, space and operating costs operating costs npl → gastos mpl operacionales . Until now, service providers have had limited choices to monitor SS7 network traffic. Conventional link monitoring solutions require deployment of multiple, expensive devices to externally probe network traffic. Alternatively, a signaling transfer point (STP STP or standard temperature and pressure, standard conditions for measurement of the properties of matter. The standard temperature is the freezing point of pure water, 0°C; or 273.15°K;. ) with a built-in link monitoring system provides only limited visibility into the network. Integrating monitoring data from the Agilent acceSS7 system and Alcatel STPs (with independent monitoring data from other vendors' STPs) provides full visibility of all SS7 protocol stack The set of protocols used in a communications network. A protocol stack is a prescribed hierarchy of software layers, starting from the application layer at the top (the source of the data being sent) to the data link layer at the bottom (transmitting the bits on the wire). layers while eliminating the need for additional equipment for external probes. "The integrated Agilent and Alcatel solution eases service providers' burden of managing their networks," said Tom Walls, vice president and general manager of Agilent's Telecommunication Systems Division. "The Alcatel 5070 SSG communicates directly with the acceSS7 system, simplifying monitoring system configuration and reducing the need for link maintenance. This solution minimizes the effort required to keep the system current as the network changes." "This solution brings our customers the added value Added value in financial analysis of shares is to be distinguished from value added. Used as a measure of shareholder value, calculated using the formula:
The Alcatel 5070 SSG is a powerful, compact system combining traditional STP functionality with advanced routing to support the expanding voice-over-packet and wireless markets. The product provides increased levels of connectivity, capacity and expandability, making it a true next-generation STP. It is feature rich, with traditional SS7 capabilities on a platform that also supports large-capacity services databases. The Alcatel 5070 SSG is an optimal fit in a legacy circuit-based network, and delivers the capacity and interfaces to support the signaling gateway requirements of voice-over-packet and wireless networks. The integrated monitoring capability uses Agilent's acceSS7 platform, which has been significantly upgraded to offer high-density processing that can simultaneously monitor signaling running on multiple technologies such as IP, ATM and SONET/SDH on both electrical and optical mediums. This platform is offered in a smaller chassis, reducing the need for central office space, power consumption and hardware support. About Alcatel Alcatel provides communications solutions to telecommunication carriers, 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. and enterprises for delivery of voice, data and video applications to their customers or employees. Alcatel brings its leading position in fixed and mobile broadband networks, applications and services to help its partners and customers build a user-centric broadband world. With sales of 12.5 billion euros in 2003, Alcatel operates in more than 130 countries. More information is available at www.alcatel.com. More information about the Alcatel 5070 Signaling Server is available at www.alcatel.com/5070. About Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) is a global technology leader in communications, electronics, life sciences and chemical analysis. The company's 28,000 employees serve customers in more than 110 countries. Agilent had net revenue of $6.1 billion in fiscal year 2003. Information about Agilent is available on the Web at www.agilent.com. NOTE TO EDITORS: Further technology, corporate citizenship Corporate Citizenship The extent to which businesses are socially responsible in meeting legal, ethical and economic responsibilities placed on them by shareholders. The aim it to create higher standards of living and quality of life in the community in which it operates, while and executive news is available on the Agilent news site at www.agilent.com/go/news. |
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