Ahead Communications Delivers Dispatching Solution to Union Pacific Railroad.Business Editors MIDDLEBURY, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 17, 2004 Ahead Communications Systems, Inc. (ACU ACU See: Asian currency units ) today announced the commissioning of a mission critical radio dispatching wide area network solution for Union Pacific railroad Union Pacific Railroad, transportation company chartered (1862) by Congress to build part of the nation's first transcontinental railroad line. Under terms of the Pacific Railroads Act, the Union Pacific was authorized to build a line westward from Omaha, Nebr. . The integrated Ahead Communications solution streamlines voice-data communications across a multi-hop microwave network. The solution simplifies the configuration and monitoring of remote access points in the network, resulting in streamlined operations and reduced life cycle costs. "We are very pleased to provide this integrated Xedge network solution for Union Pacific," said Anton Kaeslin, 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 Ahead Communications Systems. "By offering solutions that are both highly reliable and cost saving we strive to maximize customer return on investment." ACU helps Union Pacific and other customers achieve better return on investment through a proactive customer support program including wide area network design, training, installation and maintenance support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services . Performed by senior design engineers with expertise in the implementation of multiservice solutions, ACU's professional service offerings encompass all phases of the project life cycle from planning to network commissioning and product repair. About Ahead Communications Systems Ahead Communications Systems, Inc. (ACU) is a worldwide leader and pioneer in the design, manufacture and distribution of multiservice switches. ACU provides solutions for network operators in transportation, utilities, education, and government as well as Independent service providers and international incumbent carriers. By integrating legacy TDM (Time Division Multiplexing) A technology that transmits multiple signals simultaneously over a single transmission path. Each lower-speed signal is time sliced into one high-speed transmission. , IP, frame relay A high-speed packet switching protocol used in wide area networks (WANs). Providing a granular service of up to DS3 speed (45 Mbps), it has become popular for LAN to LAN connections across remote distances, and services are offered by most major carriers. , AAL-2 voice and MPEG-2 video for transport over a wide area network, ACU simplifies the commissioning of turnkey multiservice solutions. http://www.aheadcomusa.com |
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