Cisco Systems and Quintessent Communications Streamline DSL Provisioning.Business/High Tech Editors REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 12, 2000 Quintessent Software is One of the Key Elements of the New Cisco Order-to-Service Provisioning Solution to Turn Up Millions of 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 Lines Per Year Quintessent(TM) Communications, Inc., (www.quintessent.net) the leader in the telecommunication industry's integrated services In computer networking, IntServ or integrated services is an architecture that specifies the elements to guarantee quality of service (QoS) on networks. IntServ can for example be used to allow video and sound to reach the receiver without interruption. revolution, today announced that it has teamed with Cisco Systems “Cisco” redirects here. For other uses, see Cisco (disambiguation). Cisco System,Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO, HKSE: 4333 ) is an American multinational corporation with 54,000 employees and annual revenue of US $28.48 billion as of 2006. , Inc. (Nasdaq:CSCO CSCO Cisco Systems Incorporated (stock symbol) CSCO Chief Supply Chain Officer ), the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet, to streamline DSL provisioning as part of the new Cisco Order-to-Service solution. Quintessent's DSLXchange(TM) software is an integral part of this solution, which simplifies and automates the digital subscriber line See DSL. (communications, protocol) Digital Subscriber Line - (DSL, or Digital Subscriber Loop, xDSL - see below) A family of digital telecommunications protocols designed to allow high speed data communication over the existing copper telephone lines between end-users and (DSL) provisioning process. DSL provisioning is an expensive, complicated and time-consuming process for service providers. Quintessent joins Cisco to simplify and streamline this process, from when the end-user first places an order to the start of customer billing. "Quintessent is a leading provider of software for automating loop provisioning," said Kambiz Hooshmand, vice president and general manager of the Cisco DSL business unit. "Their robust, flexible and scalable solution allows us to simplify the complicated processes required to electronically navigate the disparate carrier systems. We are pleased to have them join us in solving this huge provisioning challenge that the industry faces today." With Quintessent's DSLXchange software, the Cisco Order-to-Service solution will enable service providers to significantly reduce the costly wait for DSL services experienced by today's end-users-- largely by eliminating the numerous manual procedures currently employed. By distilling the provisioning process into a flexible, fully-automated, flow-through system, the Cisco Order-to-Service solution will enable service providers to turn up DSL at rates approaching millions of lines annually-- far exceeding estimates based on current provisioning technologies. "We are excited about joining Cisco in this revolutionary approach to DSL provisioning," said Brian A. Vincent, Quintessent's chairman, 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. . "Our software and voice telephony experience is the perfect complement to Cisco's networking and DSL expertise." DSLXchange will automate the process of receiving DSL orders, qualifying the local loop and initiating the work orders for the provisioning of network elements. End-users and customer service representatives will be able to place orders for DSL transport and its associated services via a Web-based front end. The software will pre-qualify the subscriber, the loop, and the availability of the network infrastructure, including the DSL Access Multiplexer See multiplexor and multiplexing. multiplexer - multiplexor (DSLAM (DSL Access Multiplexor) A central office (CO) device for ADSL service that intermixes voice traffic and DSL traffic onto a customer's DSL line. It also separates incoming phone and data signals and directs them onto the appropriate carrier's network. See DSL. ) equipment. Then, the system will create all service and work orders necessary to provision the subscriber, including the local loop and DSLAMs and IP DSL switches, and then communicate with the customer care and billing systems to activate service. A key feature of DSLXchange will be its built-in and seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. with the Cisco Network Order Manager product and with the offerings provided by other companies in the Cisco Order-to-Service solution. The result will be an integrated end-to-end DSL provisioning process that will save time, money and effort. "The Cisco and Quintessent relationship is significant," said Sharon Ballard, analyst for The Yankee Group (the Yankee Group, Boston, MA, www.yankeegroup.com) A major market research, analysis and consulting firm founded in 1970 by Howard Anderson. It provides general consulting and strategic planning in the computer and communications field. . "It represents a solid and strategic understanding of the convergence of voice and data, and goes a long way toward solving the problem of end-to-end DSL provisioning by shortening key intervals of that process." For more information, please visit: www.quintessent.net. About Quintessent Communications, Inc. Quintessent Communications, Inc. (www.quintessent.net) enables the on-going integrated services' revolution in telecommunications through its business-to-business e-commerce solutions. Quintessent's Tele.Commerce suite of 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. interconnection software products and services efficiently and seamlessly connects the OSSs of telecommunications carriers, enabling them to act as trading partners and thereby allow the consumer to reap the benefits of open competition. The privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. is backed by leading investment partners, including J.P. Morgan Capital, Battery Ventures, Benefit Capital Management Corporation, Boston Millennia Partners, ITOCHU International Inc., Polaris Venture Partners and Rho Management Company. Headquartered in Redmond, Washington Redmond is a city in King County, Washington, USA. It is situated on the eastern edge of the Seattle urban area, in what is known as the Eastside. In 2003 the Census Bureau estimated the city population was 46,391. , Quintessent is known for building, integrating and supporting network and service management products for the telecommunications industry. For more information, see www.quintessent.net or call 425/897-6500. Quintessent, Tele.Commerce and DSLXchange are trademarks of Quintessent Communications, Inc. All other product and company names may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. |
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