CenturyTel selects Tekelec's MGTS 2000.MORRISVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 1999-- Major Louisiana-based LEC (1) (LAN Emulation Client) A software driver that provides LAN emulation (LANE) in an ATM network. It resides in an ATM end station or in a computer system that provides the LAN to ATM conversion, often known as a LAN access device. See LANE. deploys network-wide surveillance and monitoring system Tekelec (Nasdaq/NM: TKLC) announced today that CenturyTel, a local exchange carrier based A transmission system that generates a fixed frequency (carrier) to contain the data being transmitted. See carrier. in Monroe, La., has selected Tekelec's MGTS MGTS Message Generator Traffic Simulator MGTS Message Generation Test System 2000 for surveillance, monitoring and maintenance of its Signaling System 7 network and to provide billing verification. CenturyTel is employing MGTS 2000 at four signal transfer point sites. From these locations, the MGTS 2000 will oversee CenturyTel's entire signaling network. 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. Arvil Fowler, vice president of network communications for CenturyTel, "We selected Tekelec's MGTS 2000 because of its ability to cover our entire network with sophisticated capabilities and its intuitive user interface. Because the MGTS 2000 inherits all of the proven power of MGTS, we know the platform can evolve with our network." Adrian Fitzgerald Sir Adrian James Andrew Denis FitzGerald, 6th Baronet (born 24 June 1940) is the 24th Knight of Kerry. He is also a Knight of Malta. He was educated at Harrow and was editor of the Monday World (a periodical of the Conservative Monday Club) from 1967 to 1974. , director of marketing for Tekelec's Intelligent Network Diagnostics division, explains, "The unique combination of passive network monitoring The term network monitoring describes the use of a system that constantly monitors a computer network for slow or failing systems and that notifies the network administrator in case of outages via email, pager or other alarms. and intrusive network testing features provides CenturyTel with problem detection and prevention capabilities -- all from one platform. The ease of use and scalability of MGTS 2000 supplies CenturyTel with a cost-effective and flexible solution for network monitoring and maintenance and billing verification." Cecil Boyd, vice president and general manager of Tekelec's IND division, adds, "We are very pleased that CenturyTel has selected MGTS 2000 to monitor and maintain its SS7 network. We welcome the opportunity to work with CenturyTel on such an important project." CenturyTel (Century Telephone Enterprises, Inc.) provides integrated communications services including local exchange, wireless, long distance, Internet access See how to access the Internet. and security services to more than two million customers in 21 states. The company, headquartered in Monroe, La., is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) World's largest marketplace for securities. The exchange began as an informal meeting of 24 men in 1792 on what is now Wall Street in New York City. under the symbol CTL See control key. 1. CTL - Checkout Test language. 2. CTL - Compiler Target Language. 3. CTL - Computational Tree Logic . CenturyTel is the 9th largest local exchange telephone company, based on access lines, and the 10th largest cellular company, based on population equivalents owned, in the United States. Visit CenturyTel's corporate website at http://www.centurytel.com. Tekelec is a leading supplier of innovative network switching solutions and advanced diagnostic systems that enable rapid delivery of advanced communication products and services for the global communications marketplace. Tekelec's Eagle platform is designed to meet the complex requirements of the converged IP/SS7 network and traditional SS7 networks, enabling wireline, wireless and IP network operators to deliver intelligent network services. Tekelec's diagnostic systems are used by communication suppliers and service providers to design, install and maintain their communications equipment and networks. Tekelec logo and EAGLE are registered trademarks of Tekelec. Visit Tekelec's web site at http://www.tekelec.com. |
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