BellSouth, Synacom announce contract for RoamFree Gateway.SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 25, 1997--BellSouth Mobility DCS (1) See also DSC. (2) Digital Cross-connect System) A network switching and grooming device used by telecom carriers. See digital cross-connect. and Synacom Technology, Inc. announced today that they have entered into an agreement for Synacom to supply its RoamFree(TM) Gateway system for BellSouth's Interlocking interlocking /in·ter·lock·ing/ (-lok´ing) closely joined, as by hooks or dovetails; locking into one another. interlocking Obstetrics A rare complication of vaginal delivery of twins; the 1st and Interoperability Function (IIF IIF Institute of International Finance IIF Irish Insurance Federation IIF Immediate IF IIF Innovation Investment Fund (investment supporting R&D new technology/science ventures) IIF Intuit Interchange Format ). The RoamFree Gateway enables seamless roaming between DCS/PCS1900 networks (the North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. version of the GSM standard) and IS-41 networks. PCS (1) (Personal Communications Services) Refers to wireless services that emerged after the U.S. government auctioned commercial licenses in 1994 and 1995. This radio spectrum in the 1. operators in North America can use RoamFree to broaden their roaming coverage with a dual-mode PCS phone. The RoamFree Gateway allows automatic location updates, registration, call delivery and user profile modifications. With Synacom's RoamFree Gateway, BellSouth can offer its customers an expanded footprint and services and automatic access to services and features on both the IS-41 and PCS1900 networks. "We are very impressed with Synacom's technical competence and commitment to this product," said Scott Fox, vice president of engineering and operations for BellSouth Mobility DCS BellSouth Mobility DCS, LLC headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, was a BellSouth subsidiary. BellSouth Mobility DCS operated 1900MHz GSM networks in a number of states in the South, clustered around South Carolina. . "We look forward to deploying the RoamFree Gateway to expand our customers' service options." Ming J. Lee, president and 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 Synacom, said, "BellSouth is a leader in providing innovative PCS services. Synacom is very pleased to provide our RoamFree product to BellSouth for enhancing their PCS services." BellSouth Mobility DCS, a subsidiary of Atlanta-based BellSouth Corp., owns and operates two MTA (1) (Message Transfer Agent or Mail Transfer Agent) The store and forward part of a messaging system. See messaging system. (2) See M Technology Association. 1. (messaging) MTA - Message Transfer Agent. PCS networks, in the Carolinas and eastern Tennessee. Synacom Technology Inc., headquartered in San Jose, is a designer developer and manufacturer of innovative wireless technology solutions and products. Synacom's mission is to develop and market cellular and PCS networking products to enhance the functionality of wireless network service providers. Founded in 1989 by telecommunications and software managers, Synacom was instrumental in establishing the North American cellular networking standards. Most recently, Synacom has developed a series of network solutions and products under the product name CloneSafe(TM) that create secure systems to prevent cloning fraud. Synacom's Data Message Handling products provide real-time wireless call detail information, allowing for real-time billing and settlement. Synacom also continues to provide consulting services in all areas of wireless networking, both domestic and international. CONTACT: Synacom Technology Inc. Stu Jeffery, 408/296-0303 or CarterWaxman Dave Grandey, 408/998-5433 |
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