Alcatel Selects MySQL Cluster for its Multi-Access Data Server Platform; High-Availability Open Source Database to be Used in Next-Generation Telecom Network Products.CUPERTINO, Calif. & UPPSALA, Sweden -- MySQL AB MySQL AB (founded 1995) is dual headquartered in Uppsala Sweden and Cupertino California USA. The company is the creator and owner of MySQL, a relational database management system. , the developer of the world's most popular open source database, today announced that it has been selected by Alcatel as a technology partner for development of Alcatel's future carrier-grade multimedia communication products. Under the agreement, Alcatel will use the high-availability MySQL Cluster database in its Multi-access Data Server (MDS MDS, n See temporomandibular pain-dysfunction syndrome. MDS 1 Maternal deprivation syndrome, see there 2 Myelodysplastic syndrome, see there ) platform, to be used as part of several Alcatel network products, including the Home Location Register (HLR (Home Location Register) A database in a cellular system that contains all the subscribers within the provider's home service area. When a subscriber reaches a new service area, the data in the HLR is requested and transferred via SS7 to the VLR (Visitor Location ), IP Multimedia Home Subscriber Server (IM-HSS) and Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA (1) (Unlicensed Mobile Access) See GAN. (2) (Upper Memory Area) Memory in a PC between 640K and 1M. More relevant in the days of DOS, this region was broken into Upper Memory Blocks (UMB) reserved for video memory and other ) systems. "As one of the global leaders in the telecommunications industry, Alcatel is pioneering user-centric broadband networks," said Marten marten, name for carnivorous, largely arboreal mammals (genus Martes) of the weasel family, widely distributed in North America, Europe, and central Asia. Martens are larger, heavier-bodied animals than weasels, with thick fur and bushy tails. Mickos, 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 MySQL AB. "We are proud that Alcatel has selected MySQL Cluster as the database in one of the most mission-critical components in these networks." MySQL and Alcatel have been working together for more than a year, with the first field trials deployed this past summer. Alcatel is employing MySQL Cluster as the repository for key subscriber information, which has to be available in real time whenever a phone call is made or any network service is accessed. MySQL Cluster MySQL Cluster is a special high-end version of the MySQL database specifically designed for fault-tolerant, mission-critical applications that need strict scalability and high-availability, as are common in the communications industry. For more information, please visit http://www.mysql.com/cluster. 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 EURO 12.3 billion and 56,000 employees in 2004, Alcatel operates in more than 130 countries. For more information, visit Alcatel on the Internet: http://www.alcatel.com. About MySQL MySQL AB develops and supports a family of high performance, affordable database products -- including MySQL Network, a comprehensive set of certified software and premium support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services . The company's flagship product is MySQL, the world's most popular open source database, with more than 6 million active installations. Many of the world's largest organizations, including Yahoo!, Sabre Holdings, The Associated Press, Suzuki and NASA NASA: see National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA in full National Aeronautics and Space Administration Independent U.S. are realizing significant cost savings by using MySQL to power high-volume Web sites, business-critical enterprise applications and packaged software. With headquarters in Sweden and the United States -- and operations around the world -- MySQL AB supports both open source values and corporate customers' needs in a profitable, sustainable business. For more information about MySQL, please visit www.mysql.com. MySQL is a registered trademark of MySQL AB in the USA and other countries. Other products mentioned may be trademarks of their respective companies. |
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