Alcatel and OSI Integrate Service, Network, and Element Management for Best of Breed Solution.ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 9, 1998--Alcatel Network Systems, Inc. and Objective Systems Integrators, Inc. (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 : OSII) today announced an internetworking agreement between Alcatel's 1320 NM network and element management system and OSI's NetExpert(tm) operations support system (OSS Oss (ôs), city (1994 pop. 62,141), North Brabant prov., S Netherlands; chartered 1399. It is a significant industrial center. Manufactures include meat products, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, electrical equipment, and metalware. ) framework. NetExpert will perform service and integrated network A network that supports both data and voice and/or different networking protocols. See converged network and new public network. management with Alcatel's feature-rich 1320 NM. This best-of-breed technology link-up leverages NetExpert's unique integration abilities with Alcatel's robust support of network elements. Under the terms of the agreement, Alcatel 1320 NM customers who choose NetExpert for higher layer management functions will be able to achieve integrated OSS capabilities for today's evolving networks. OSI (1) (Open System Interconnection) An ISO standard for worldwide communications that defines a framework for implementing protocols in seven layers. Control is passed from one layer to the next, starting at the application layer in one station, proceeding to the and Alcatel will demonstrate the initial integration of this technology June 9 through 11 during SuperComm '98 at the Georgia World Congress Center The Georgia World Congress Center or GWCC is the major convention center in Atlanta. It is the fourth-largest convention center in the United States at 1.4 million ft2 (130,000 m2) and hosts more than a million visitors each year. . "This alliance gives telecom service providers the power they need for true end-to-end service, network, and element management and will support efforts in SLA (1) (StereoLithography Apparatus) See 3D printing. (2) (Service Level Agreement) A contract between the provider and the user that specifies the level of service expected during its term. (service-level agreement) management," said Dick Vento, OSI's co-CEO. "Agreements, such as this, are representative of a future where network management vendors focus on their areas of expertise and work together on behalf of their customers." Ed Ogonek, Alcatel's vice president of strategic planning Strategic planning is an organization's process of defining its strategy, or direction, and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy, including its capital and people. and network management stated: "OSI's service management and integrated network management capabilities will blend nicely with Alcatel's network and element systems. By managing heterogeneous network (networking) heterogeneous network - A network running multiple network layer protocols such as DECnet, IP, IPX, XNS. elements and network management systems, OSI's NetExpert adds tremendous value for our users who want end-to-end service management capabilities." Dan Line, OSI's vice president of global alliances, noted Alcatel's market and technology leadership: "Alcatel's extensive offering of network element products are in the most effective communications networks worldwide. Our partnership with them is exciting because, together, we're fulfilling service providers needs to have open systems that can work with a variety of OSS environments." Alcatel designs, manufactures, and markets complete telecommunications systems. Activities include fixed switching networks, transmission systems, access systems, mobile communications infrastructure, business networking 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. , submarine cable See Telegraph. See See also: Cable Submarine networks, as well as radio communications, space, and defense systems. With operations in over 130 countries, Alcatel is a leading-edge supplier in the majority of its business. In 1997, the Telecom segment of Alcatel Alsthom registered total sales of $14.2 billion (FF 82.9 billion). For more information, visit Alcatel via the web at: www.alcatel.com or www.ans.alcatel.com (U.S. site). Contact for Alcatel Alsthom Investor Relations Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. (Paris): Charlotte LAURENT-OTTOMANE, (33.1) 40 76 13 30 or ottomane@ahqps.alcatel.fr (Fax): (33.1) 40 76 14 05 -- UK media contact: Barrington Lloyd International, tel. +44 (0) 1799 506 187 or barry.lloyd@bli.co.uk Objective Systems Integrators, Inc. develops and markets the NetExpert OSS framework and application components for simplified service and network management in multivendor environments. The NetExpert family of products offers an integrated system for fault, performance, configuration, and accounting management. NetExpert, a TMN-based framework, provides a distributable base for easily customized application components written using expert rules. This approach greatly reduces time to market for communication service providers who need to integrate emerging technologies and quickly generate revenue with new services. NetExpert supports multiple hardware and database platforms. Headquartered in Folsom, Calif., OSI has offices throughout 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 the Asia Pacific region, and in Europe. OSI's home page on the World Wide Web is www.osi.com. OSI news releases dating back one year are available by fax at no charge by calling 800-758-5804, ext. 623150. Investor relations literature and information can be obtained by calling OSI at 800-741-1069. CONTACT: Alcatel Mark Burnworth, 972/996-5986 Internet: mark_a_burnworth@aud.alcatel.com or Objective Systems Integrators Kathy O'Neil, 916/353-2400 klo1@osi.com |
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