Alopa Networks Launches Third-Generation MetaServ OSS Platform Providing First-Ever Integrated High-Speed Data, VoIP and CableHome Management System.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 13, 2004 Further cementing its position as an Operating 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. ) industry leader, Alopa Networks (www.alopa.com) today launches its third-generation Alopa MetaServ(TM) OSS platform demonstrating the company's technological innovation, time to market efficiency and commitment to providing products that broadband service providers An ISP, telephone company, cable company or other carrier that offers high-speed communications to homes and businesses, typically for Internet access. Cable modems, DSL and T1 lines are the common technologies. See broadband, cable modem, DSL and T1. need in their arsenal. Alopa MetaServ is the industry's first completely integrated high-speed data, voice over IP and CableHome(TM) management system. The first and only OSS product platform of its kind, Alopa's MetaServ consolidates all of the most critical aspects of subscriber management, service and application activation and device provisioning into a singular management system. With Alopa MetaServ, broadband service providers can depend on one highly intelligent and scalable platform to deliver multiple services, rather than tapping multiple providers for singular services. Alopa MetaServ has been architected from the ground up to provide real-world solutions to de-facto market needs for application and service-oriented network management products. Alopa has a proven track record demonstrating that broadband service providers can model, deploy and deliver high-value, revenue-generating IP services in a matter of weeks. Newnan Utilities of Newnan, Georgia Newnan is a city in Coweta County, Georgia, 39 miles (63 km) southwest of Atlanta. In 1900: 3,654 people lived in Newnan, Georgia; in 1910: 5,548, and in 1940: 7,182. The population was 16,242 at the 2000 Census. , experienced the speed and efficiency of Alopa MetaServ first-hand when it launched the platform in March. "Upgrading to Alopa's third-generation MetaServ was a unanimous decision A Unanimous Decision is a winning criterion in several full-contact combat sports, such as boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, mixed martial arts and others sports involving striking in which all 3 judges agree on which fighter won the match. for us due to the impressive new service assurance tools," said Brian Pettite, telecommunications supervisor at Newnan. "The automation allows us to save money by keeping our headcount down." "Our philosophy is 'products, not projects' and the launch of Alopa MetaServ affirms this approach by offering a fast, efficient OSS platform," said Tom Engdahl, 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 Alopa. "With Alopa MetaServ, we have clearly leapfrogged our competition in the workflow and subscriber management space. Forward thinking broadband service providers will realize that coming to Alopa will fulfill ful·fill also ful·fil tr.v. ful·filled, ful·fill·ing, ful·fills also ful·fils 1. To bring into actuality; effect: fulfilled their promises. 2. their entire OSS delivery needs. We are delivering on the promises and products of tomorrow -- today." A highly scalable platform, Alopa MetaServ boasts numerous new features including: -- Integrated end-to-end provisioning and management of cable modems, MTAs and home networking (i.e. CableHome) residential gateways -- Subscriber self-care and self-provisioning capabilities -- Administrative features designed to easily manage and maintain subscriber services, moves, adds and changes -- Remote interface for the modeling and development of new business workflows by organizational entities -- A la carte provisioning of important subscriber services such as data, e-mail and Web services (1) Loosely, any online service delivered over the Web. Such usage appears in articles from non-technical sources, but not in IT-oriented publications, because definition #2 below describes the correct use of the term. -- Advanced IP address management and network assurance services Assurance services have been defined by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) as 'Independent Professional Services that improve information quality or its context'. The launch of Alopa MetaServ supports Alopa's leadership position in the OSS space, and proves the company's ability to exceed the needs of broadband service providers, delivering tools that streamline operations, boost subscriber acquisition and retention, and reduce costs. About Alopa Networks Alopa Networks, Inc. is a recognized pioneer and leader in the design, development and deployment of infrastructure software solutions for broadband service providers (BSPs) for the activation and management of IP services. The company's award-winning Alopa MetaServ platform empowers BSPs to deliver on the promise of the Internet while lowering their operating and capital expenses. Alopa's IP infrastructure solutions help BSPs accelerate time to market for new services, while increasing subscriber acquisition. Through participation at CableLabs, tCOMLabs and other standards organizations A standards organization, also sometimes referred to as a standards body, a standards development organization or SDO (depending on what is being referenced), is any entity whose primary activities are developing, coordinating, promulgating, revising, amending, , Alopa is leading the way in defining solutions for advanced services based on initiatives such as DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification) A cable modem standard from the CableLabs research consortium (www.cablelabs.com), which provides equipment certification for interoperability. , PacketCable(TM) and CableHome(TM). Established in 1999, Alopa Networks is based in Sunnyvale, California Sunnyvale ([sʌniveil]) is a city in Santa Clara County, California, United States. It is one of the major cities that make up the Silicon Valley. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 131,760. , with research and development offices in Bangalore, India and field and sales offices worldwide. For more information, contact Alopa Networks at 408-331-1750 or visit www.alopa.com. |
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