BroadJump Delivers New Addition and Enhancements To Its Virtual Truck Family of Products.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 26, 2000 Pre-Qualification Functionality and PPPoE Integration Enable Service Providers to Acquire Subscribers Fast and Seamlessly BroadJump, Inc., the leader in software solutions for intelligent deployment of broadband services See broadband and broadband service provider. , today announced the availability of Virtual Truck(tm) Qualifier qual·i·fi·er n. 1. One that qualifies, especially one that has or fulfills all appropriate qualifications, as for a position, office, or task. 2. , software that enables 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. to proactively engage potential subscribers. In addition, BroadJump announced Virtual Truck Installer Version 1.5, the next iteration One repetition of a sequence of instructions or events. For example, in a program loop, one iteration is once through the instructions in the loop. See iterative development. (programming) iteration - Repetition of a sequence of instructions. of its first-to-market broadband deployment software. A complimentary addition to BroadJump's Virtual Truck family of products, Virtual Truck Qualifier lets service providers reach a broader set of potential subscribers without the costly expense of phone support or sending field technicians to consumers' houses to pre-qualify their computer. Virtual Truck Qualifier encourages the potential subscriber to test their computer against the minimum broadband requirements set by the service provider prior to a service provider having to initiate a truck roll. "The ability to proactively target and engage potential broadband subscribers is going to be critical for us as we continue to grow our current subscriber base," said Dave Temlak, Road Runner's vice president, customer care. "Today we are deploying Road Runner road runner: see cuckoo. Road Runner thrives on outwitting Wile E. Coyote. [Comics: “Beep Beep the Road Runner” in Horn, 105] See : Cunning Road Runner Connect, based on BroadJump's technology, to our High Speed Internet subscribers. Connect will increase the efficiency of the Road Runner installation technician as well as provide an option for customer self installation of our broadband service. With the addition of this pre-qualification tool, we are now able to take a pro-active step in ensuring the successful installation of a potential Road Runner customer." Service providers can market their broadband service via Virtual Truck Qualifier either by mass distribution on CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). or web-based download. The Virtual Truck Qualifier performs a series of tests to determine if the potential subscriber's PC or Macintosh meets the minimum requirements for broadband connectivity. If the computer passes, Virtual Truck Qualifier automatically launches the consumer into the next step of the broadband installation process according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the service provider's specific business model for broadband distribution. If the consumer's system does not meet the minimum requirements, the consumer will be alerted to the necessary changes they need to make to enable a broadband connection See broadband and wireless broadband. . "The competition for market share in the broadband industry is fierce. Service providers, more and more, are turning to outside vendors who can help them implement technologies quickly and efficiently," said Keith Kennebeck, Broadband Research Analyst, Strategis Group. "Solutions that offer a low cost alternative for service providers trying to reach new areas of subscribers and increase their market share are going to be in high demand." BroadJump Virtual Truck Installer V.1.5 Enhancements BroadJump's Virtual Truck Installer V.1.5 further enhances the value of BroadJump's Virtual Truck family of products to service providers trying to deploy DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary , cable and wireless services. With enhanced functionality, Virtual Truck Installer V.1.5 dramatically cuts the time to initiate a broadband connection while ensuring consistent quality across all installations. Virtual Truck Installer V.1.5 is now able to install broadband service in more complex subscriber environments such as those supporting home networking. BroadJump's Virtual Truck Installer V.1.5 can automatically identify an assigned DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Software that automatically assigns temporary IP addresses to client stations logging into an IP network. It eliminates having to manually assign permanent "static" IP addresses. DHCP software runs in servers and routers. or static IP address, detect and resolve DNS (Domain Name System) A system for converting host names and domain names into IP addresses on the Internet or on local networks that use the TCP/IP protocol. For example, when a Web site address is given to the DNS either by typing a URL in a browser or behind the naming problems, and decrease implementation times on PCs with multiple network interface cards. Now integrated with Point-to-Point over Ethernet (PPPoE) Protocol, Virtual Truck Installer V.1.5 can automatically install the PPPoE client software on a subscriber's computer. Virtual Truck Installer then logs the subscriber on to the specific broadband service designated by the provider and authenticates the subscriber to that specified service. "Through our continued work with both DSL and cable service providers we have learned there is an inherent need for the functionality BroadJump's Virtual Truck family of products provides," said Kip kip 1 n. pl. kip See Table at currency. [Thai.] kip 2 n. 1. McClanahan, 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. and President, BroadJump, Inc. "The addition of Virtual Truck Qualifier and the enhancements to Virtual Truck Installer further strengthens this family of products, which helps to reduce the time and expense of installing broadband services while ensuring consistent quality across all installations." About BroadJump BroadJump, Inc. (www.broadjump.com) creates software that enables residential broadband service providers -- cable, DSL and wireless -- to streamline installation, manage the connection and enable delivery of new services. With BroadJump's service control environment, providers can enhance the subscriber experience through intelligent deployment of applications, content and valuable new services. Founded in November 1998 by broadband and software industry veterans, BroadJump is headquartered in Austin, Texas. |
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