Alloptic Introduces GEMS, a Carrier-Class Element Management System for Seamless Management of Services Across Provider Networks.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers LIVERMORE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 18, 2003 GEMS(TM), GigaForce(TM) Element Management System, Offers Comprehensive FCAPS FCAPS Fault, Configuration, Accounting, Performance, Security management areas FCAPS Fault Configuration Accounting Performance and Security Capabilities Alloptic, Inc., the world leader in providing Gigabit Ethernet An Ethernet standard that transmits at 1 Gbps. Used mostly to connect high-end workstations and servers as well as for network backbones, Gigabit Ethernet transmits full duplex from point to point using switches and half duplex in a shared environment (CSMA/CD) using a hub. Passive Optical Network (ePON) solutions, today announced the general availability of GEMS(TM), Alloptic's new GigaForce(TM) Element Management System, a carrier-class element management system providing a single point of control for service provider networks. Alloptic's GEMS gives service providers the ability to manage their PON (Passive Optical Network) An optical point-to-multipoint access network. There are no optical repeaters or other active devices in a PON, hence the name "passive. deployments effectively and offers them a flexible platform that is ready to integrate into their respective operational environments. GEMS is designed to support the Fault, Configuration, Accounting, Performance and Security (FCAPS) functionalities, as defined by the International Telecommunications Union See ITU. (body, standard) International Telecommunications Union - (ITU) ITU-T, the telecommunication standardisation sector of ITU, is responsible for making technical recommendations about telephone and data (including fax) communications systems for PTTs and suppliers. (ITU-T See ITU. ITU-T - International Telecommunications Union ). GEMS enables management of Alloptic's product line through an accurate, unified view of the entire network. While GEMS supports all the fault and provisioning functions expected in a modern carrier-class element management system (Graphical User Interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to , FCAPS and Client-server architecture client-server architecture Architecture of a computer network in which many clients (remote processors) request and receive service from a centralized server (host computer). ), it also features advanced, easy-to-use service management functions, flow-through provisioning and comprehensive line test facilities. These advanced capabilities allow operators to deliver outstanding customer support and responsiveness to network subscribers, and provide the tools needed to manage today's emerging multi-carrier, open access networks. Features such as the Service inventories, the PON viewer, and metallic line test controls for POTS lines, allow operators to identify and respond to customer calls within seconds. GEMS' service templates, delayed activation features and pre-provisioning capabilities allow accurate bulk service activations to be achieved with a minimum of time and effort. The GEMS platform is built on widely deployed, open standards Specifications for hardware and software that are developed by a standards organization or a consortium involved in supporting a standard. Available to the public for developing compliant products, open standards imply "open systems;" that an existing component in a system can be replaced and is capable of supporting a wide variety of northbound interfaces. GEMS also has alarm reporting features that allow it to interact with the overall operations systems. "GEMS' ability to scale, together with its powerful provisioning and fault management tools, enables the service provider to rapidly configure, monitor and troubleshoot large PON deployments carrying a full range of services," said Vincent Bemmel, Alloptic's director of systems engineering. "GEMS promotes efficiency throughout the service provider's network by assuring the best use of time and resources." Alloptic's GigaForce system is the industry's first Gigabit Ethernet Passive Optical Network (ePON). With a robust architecture that supports both business and residential services, the GigaForce product line delivers "triple-play" services (data, voice and video) over a converged, high-density, ultra high-speed platform. From one carrier-class platform, the GigaForce system is able to support both legacy services used by carriers today, as well as future services and applications. The GigaForce family, currently in deployments around the world, features the edgeG.E.A.R.(TM) central office chassis and several optical networking Communications between computers, telephones and other electronic devices using light. An optical network is far more reliable and has far greater potential transmission capacity than networking in the electrical domain. See optical fiber. units designed for the complete range of fiber-to-the-x applications. For residences, businesses and multi-dwelling units, the GigaForce system delivers a full range of voice (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. and IP), RF and IP video, and high-speed Internet services. The full range of services achieved with this system includes POTS, T1, E1, 10/100BaseT, CATV (Community Antenna TV) The original name for cable TV. It used a single antenna at the highest location in the community in order to deliver a quality signal to homes in areas with hilly terrain or other interference. , digital cable, satellite TV and interactive video. About Alloptic, Inc. Alloptic, Inc., founded in 1999 and headquartered in Livermore, Calif., is the leading manufacturer of IP, Gigabit Ethernet, state-of-the-art, high-speed fiber optic solutions for access networks worldwide. Alloptic is a venture-capital-funded, pre-IPO start-up that pioneered an advanced converged platform to support integrated voice, data and video services over a broadband fiber optic infrastructure. For more information on Alloptic, visit its web site at http://www.alloptic.com. |
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