Certacom and Integral Access Partner to Deliver Multi-Service Access Systems for UK Service Providers.Business/Technology Editors CHELMSFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2001 Certacom to Sell and Support PurePacket(TM) Access Network Solution Integral Access, Inc. -- the intelligent MPLS (1) (MultiProtocol Lambda Switching) The earlier name for GMPLS. See GMPLS. (2) (MultiProtocol Label Switching) A standard from the IETF for including routing information in the packets of an IP network. access network company -- today announced that it has entered into a strategic marketing, sales, and support agreement with Certacom Ltd. Under terms of the agreement, Certacom will supply the Integral Access PurePacket family of multi-service access products to telecommunications service providers A Telecommunications Service Provider or TSP is a type of Communications Service Provider that has traditionally provided telephone and similar services. This category includes ILECs, CLECs, and mobile wireless companies. in the United Kingdom (UK). The IP/MPLS-based PurePacket solution allows network operators to deliver integrated voice, video, and broadband data services over a single access line to business and residential customers. This partnership enables network operators in the UK to cost-effectively meet the demand for converged voice and data services. Certacom and Integral Access will demonstrate the PurePacket system at the TMA TMA Turnaround Management Association TMA Texas Medical Association TMA Transportation Management Association TMA Training and Management Assistance (a component of OHRD, which is a component of OWR) TMA Tooling & Manufacturing Association 2001 Conference in Brighton, England, Stand M253, from October 29 through October 31. The PurePacket platform, which uses the Multi Protocol Label Switching (networking) label switching - A routing technique that uses information from existing IP routing protocols to identify IP datagrams with labels and forwards them to a modified switch or router, which then uses the labels to switch the datagrams through the network. (MPLS) standard to maximize the traffic carrying capacity carrying capacity the number of animal units that a farm or area will carry on a year round basis, including that needed for conservation of winter feed. Usually stated as dry cows or dry sheep equivalents per hectare. of access networks and manage quality of service (QoS), enables carriers to create a wide range of offerings, each with its own Service Level Agreement (SLA (1) (StereoLithography Apparatus) See 3D printing. (2) (Service Level Agreement) A contract between the provider and the user that specifies the level of service expected during its term. ). PurePacket allows service providers to take advantage of the operational efficiencies of IP-based access network technology today, and migrate at their own pace from legacy voice infrastructures to all packet networks. "Certacom is a leading provider of digital transmission technology, network engineering, installation, and maintenance services," said Guy Chenard, vice president of marketing and business development, Integral Access. "Certacom's resources, technical expertise, and relationships will help Integral Access accelerate its international expansion, and establish PurePacket as the leading IP-based access network solution in the fast growing UK telecom market." "This is a very exciting time to be involved in the telecommunications industry, as service providers are redefining their network strategy for the coming decade," said Dave Walton, Marketing Director, Certacom. "The PurePacket system delivers the technologies -- IP and MPLS -- that will embody the future of the telecommunications market. We are very glad to be working with Integral Access." PurePacket Overview The PurePacket integrated access network solution enables carriers to deliver all services over a single network using virtually any transport media including copper pairs, xDSL, leased lines A private communications channel leased from a common carrier. Most digital lines require four wires (two pairs) for full-duplex transmission. (communications, networking) leased line , and fiber links. It is the first and only 100 percent packet-based solution that uses an MPLS-based fabric to place network intelligence at the customer premise, and make connectionless networks behave like their connection-oriented predecessors. PurePacket enables service providers to guarantee QoS for latency sensitive voice calls and video transmissions, dynamically allocate bandwidth between voice, video and data applications, and offer/bill for multiple classes of service. The PurePacket solution is composed of PurePacketOUTburst(R) customer premise Integrated Access Devices An IAD is a customer premises device that provides access to wide area networks and the Internet. Specifically, it aggregates multiple channels of information including voice and data across a single shared access link to a carrier or service provider PoP (Point of Presence). (IADs), PurePacketNode(R) carrier network aggregation devices for central offices, co-locations, points of presence, PurePacketCompact(TM) for Multi-Tenant Units (MTU (1) (Maximum Transmission Unit, Maximum Transfer Unit) The largest frame size that can be transmitted over the network. For example, an Ethernet MTU is 1,500 bytes. Messages longer than the MTU must be divided into smaller frames. ), and the PurePacketOMS(TM) for network/element control and services management. About Certacom Founded in 1985, Certacom Ltd. provides telecommunications equipment, and services to public telephone operators, and enterprise customers throughout Europe. To contact Certacom call +44(0) 1628 527972, or visit http://www.certacom.co.uk About Integral Access Integral Access, Inc. provides multi-service packet-based access network solutions that enable carriers to offer differentiated services Offerings that can be classified by type, or quality, of service. For example, a differentiated services network could prioritize real time traffic for a higher fee. and combine voice/data on new generation IP-based networks, as well as traditional circuit switched infrastructures. The company offers a complete access network solution, which includes customer premise equipment, central office aggregation devices, and an operations management Operations management is an area of business that is concerned with the production of goods and services, and involves the responsibility of ensuring that business operations are efficient and effective. system for network control and services management. Integral Access is based in Chelmsford, Massachusetts Chelmsford is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts in the Greater Boston area. It is located 24 miles from Boston and, bordering on the City of Lowell, it is part of the Greater Lowell metropolitan area. , USA, and is privately held. To contact Integral Access call +1-978-256-8833, visit us on the Web at http://www.integralaccess.com, or write to info@integralaccess.com. Note to editors: PurePacket, PurePacketCompact, and PurePacketOMS are trademarks of Integral Access, Inc. OUTburst, PurePacketNode, PurePacketPower, Integral Access, and the Integral Access logo are registered trademarks of Integral Access, Inc |
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