American Lightwave Communications Selects Equinox Suite of Software for Mediation, Fraud Management & CDR Administration.Business Editors & High Tech Writers NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2002 Partnership Allows American Lightwave to Manage Its Network Efficiently Nashville-based Equinox equinox (ē`kwĭnŏks), either of two points on the celestial sphere where the ecliptic and the celestial equator intersect. The vernal equinox, also known as "the first point of Aries," is the point at which the sun appears to cross the Information Systems today announced that American Lightwave Communications, a CLEC (Competitive Local Exchange Carrier) An organization offering local telephone service that is not one of the traditional telephone companies. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 allowed competition to the incumbent telcos (ILECs), enabling new companies (CLECs) and ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. providing local and long distance service in the Houston, Texas “Houston” redirects here. For other uses, see Houston (disambiguation). Houston (pronounced /'hjuːstən/) is the largest city in the state of Texas and the metropolitan area, has licensed a suite of software applications. The software applications deployed include Collector, ExtractCDR, Protector, Switch Interface, and ShowCDR. Collectively, these applications provide a total solution for mediation, fraud management, and call detail record (CDR (1) See CD-R and extension. (2) (Call Detail Reporting) See call accounting. (3) (Common Data Rate) A standard sampling rate for digital video for 480i and 576i systems. The rate is 13.5 MHz. See ITU-R BT. ) administration. "Our criteria was to partner with a proven company that can deliver a total solution to our multiple needs in a reliable, cost-effective way," stated Terry Burnside, COO of American Lightwave Communications. "I know that Equinox offers advanced software for telecom providers at a great value. This technology alliance was a natural development based on our past experiences working together, and I am sure that this new relationship will also be mutually beneficial Adj. 1. mutually beneficial - mutually dependent interdependent, mutualist dependent - relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed; "dependent children"; "dependent on moisture" ." -- Collector provides real-time delivery of call detail records (CDRs). -- ExtractCDR filters and converts raw switch data and billing records into usable formats. -- Protector identifies instances in which a customer's actual usage varies from expected usage in a manner that suggests fraudulent activity. -- Switch Interface is a switch database maintenance application. -- ShowCDR provides real-time CDR searching and reporting capabilities. "We are pleased to provide American Lightwave Communications with a total solution," noted Byron Middendorf, 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 Equinox Information Systems. "These five applications will give American Lightwave the necessary operational support software to grow into a market leader." About American Lightwave American Lightwave Communications, headquartered in Houston, Texas, was established in 2000 as a competitive alternative for local, long distance, and internet-based services. The company's goal is to become the strongest and most dependable facilities-based Building Local Exchange Carrier (BLEC (Building Local Exchange Carrier) A network service provider that partners with real estate owners and managers in order to provide broadband services within an apartment house or office building. ) serving metropolitan areas. For more information, please visit www.americanlightwave.com. About Equinox Founded in 1986, with hundreds of customers worldwide, Equinox Information Systems is a global provider of software solutions for the telecommunications industry. Providing a full range of software applications, which are backed by exceptional customer support, the company offers solutions in areas critical to profitability and network efficiency, including mediation, fraud detection, CDR and switch administration, and network management, as well as custom application development. For more information, visit Equinox at www.equinoxis.com. |
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