C-COR Expands OSS Solution With New Module Using SPATIALinfo's Network Configuration Management Software.Business Editors STATE COLLEGE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 29, 2003 C-COR.net Corp. (Nasdaq:CCBL CCBL Crescent Commercial Bank Limited (Pakistan) CCBL Cambodia Campaign to Ban Landmines CCBL Configuration Control Baseline CCBL CPEDB Configuration Baseline Listing CCBL Chinese Christian Basketball League ), a global provider of broadband communications products, software systems, and services, today announced the availability of a new application module, the Network Configuration Manager (NCM NCM National Corvette Museum (Bowling Green, Kentucky) NCM Nordic Council of Ministers NCM New California Media NCM Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur NCM Non-Commissioned Member (Canadian Military) (TM)), under its Integrated Services Management (ISM See ISM band. (TM)) suite of operations 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. ) software solutions for broadband network operators. The NCM integrates network configuration management software from SPATIALinfo, a recognized network and spatial information software company with customers worldwide. C-COR's new NCM product module allows customers to better manage network assets, resources, connectivity, and configurations from a single source. NCM is a network asset management and GIS software application that captures, edits, and displays both inside and outside (HFC 1. (networking) HFC - Hybrid Fiber Coax. 2. (hardware) HFC - hydrofluorocarbon. ) plant network information. All network assets (from the headend to the subscriber) are captured from existing spreadsheets, Visio drawings, and other CAD systems in use today. The network assets are then intelligently interpolated interpolated /in·ter·po·lat·ed/ (in-ter´po-la?ted) inserted between other elements or parts. and displayed graphically (branch and tree) or spatially (layered maps). Further, NCM provides automation tools that intuitively manage updates to ensure the accuracy and integrity of ongoing changes to the network topology. NCM and two other major application modules--the Network Service Manager (NSM (Network and System Management) Running and controlling the networks and computer systems in an enterprise. See network management. (TM)) and the Mobile Workforce Manager (MWM MWM, n See mobilization with movement. (TM))--together form an integrated and comprehensive OSS solution under C-COR's ISM software suite. The NCM plays a vital role within the ISM in that it represents the actual configuration of the network-- a fundamental requirement for performing accurate fault management within C-COR's Network Service Manager application module. "Integrating and tailoring the SPATIALinfo products to our unique suite of OSS solutions is a natural extension of our existing ISM, providing another "best of class" solution to meet the challenges of managing complex broadband networks and their service delivery processes," stated Douglas Engerman, President of Broadband Management Solutions LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , a division of C-COR. "This addition will continue to make C-COR a market-leading provider of proactive, broadband-centric service management software solutions." "Capturing the network topology data in a common database provides a number of benefits to the network operator," commented Greg Foster, President, SPATIALinfo. "First and foremost, it allows current network topology information to be disseminated and managed throughout the enterprise. Second, other OSS applications can easily use the database as a fundamental building block for performing additional functions such as capacity planning, narrowcasting Narrowcasting has traditionally been understood as the dissemination of information (usually by radio or television) to a narrow audience, not to the general public. Some forms of narrowcasting involve directional signals or use of encryption. ad sells, market research, and developing construction priorities and budgets." About C-COR (www.c-cor.net) C-COR is a leading provider of premium quality, globally-oriented fiber optic, digital video transport, and RF telecommunication products; operation support software solutions; and high-end technical field services--all enabling cost-effective delivery of voice, video, and high-speed data over advanced HFC (Hybrid Fiber Coax (networking) Hybrid Fiber Coax - (HFC) A kind of physical connection used in networks for audio, video, and data. DVB (Digital Video Broadcast) is used in Europe and DOCSIS is used in N America. ) broadband networks. Headquartered in the U.S. with facilities worldwide, C-COR's mission is to provide our customers with second-to-none network integrity throughout the full network life cycle. During 2003, C-COR is celebrating its 50th anniversary with activities focused on linking its rich tradition of innovation, entrepreneurship, leadership, and commitment to the cable industry with its vision for the future. C-COR's common stock is listed on the Nasdaq National Market (Symbol: CCBL) and is a component of the Russell 2000 Stock Index. About SPATIALinfo (www.spatialinfo.com) SPATIALinfo is a network and spatial information software company, providing distinctive offerings to the cable and broadband industry, including engineering, marketing, and OSS applications. With global partners and a long history of providing geo-relational solutions, SPATIALinfo provides consulting services, applications development, data migration, and turnkey systems integration services into AM/FM/GIS and Enterprise Information Systems markets worldwide. SPATIALinfo's U.S. headquarters are located in Englewood, Colorado, with worldwide headquarters located in Melbourne, Australia. Some of the information presented in this announcement constitutes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Forward-looking statements represent the Company's judgment regarding future events, and are based on currently available information. Although the Company believes it has a reasonable basis for these forward-looking statements, the Company cannot guarantee their accuracy and actual results may differ materially from those the Company anticipated due to a number of uncertainties, many of which the Company is not aware. Factors which could cause actual results to differ from expectations include, among others, capital spending capital spending Spending for long-term assets such as factories, equipment, machinery, and buildings that permits the production of more goods and services in future years. patterns of the communications industry, changes in regard to significant customers, the demand for network integrity, the trend toward more fiber in the network, the Company's ability to develop new and enhanced products, the Company's ability to provide complete network solutions, continued industry consolidation, the development of competing technology, the global demand for the Company's products and services, and the Company's ability to integrate acquisitions and achieve its strategic objectives. For additional information concerning these and other important factors that may cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from expectations and underlying assumptions, please refer to the reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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