Conectiv Communications Chooses DSET's "ILEC in a Box" to Interconnect with Bell Atlantic.BRIDGEWATER, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 20, 1999-- Conectiv Communications, Inc. has selected DSET's (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :DSET DSET Desert Sunshine Exposure Testing Inc. ) ILEC (Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier) A traditional local telephone company such as one of the Regional Bell companies (RBOCs). Contrast with CLEC. See ELEC and TELRIC. in a Box suite of electronic-bonding solutions to interconnect with Bell Atlantic in the Bell Atlantic South region. Conectiv Communications is a facilities-based competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC (Competitive Local Exchange Carrier) An organization offering local telephone service that is not one of the traditional telephone companies. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 allowed competition to the incumbent telcos (ILECs), enabling new companies (CLECs) ) serving customers in Delaware, Maryland, Southern New Jersey, and Southeastern Pennsylvania. As configured for Conectiv Communications, the ILEC in a Box package includes DSET's LSR 1. (networking) LSR - Label Switching Router. 2. (operating system) LSR - Local Shared Resources. Order Gateway and Local Service Order Administration (LSOA LSOA Longitudinal Study of Aging LSOA Lower Super Output Area LSOA Local Service Ordering Administration LSOA Local Service Order Administration LSOA Lnp Service Order Administration ) System. Electronic interconnection between Conectiv and Bell Atlantic with the LSR Order Gateway will facilitate the migration of customers who have chosen Conectiv as their local service provider from Bell Atlantic. By automating the exchange of data between CLECs and incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs), the LSR Order Gateway greatly accelerates the process of turning on service for new CLEC customers. The LSOA (Local Service Order Administration) Gateway supports sending messages to the regional Number Portability See NP. Administration Centers (NPACs) established to ensure that local telephone numbers remain the same when individual consumers or businesses change service providers. "Building on the success they've already achieved, Conectiv Communications will be able to set new standards for operating efficiency and customer service with the automated interconnection capabilities of ILEC in a Box," said Phillip Cavallo, DSET's vice president of marketing and product management. "DSET's electronic-bonding solutions are clearly becoming part of the foundation of facilities-based CLECs, not only in the areas served by Bell Atlantic but in other parts of the country as well." About CCI CCI Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie (France) CCI CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) Citation Index CCI Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Western Australia) : Conectiv Communications offers a full portfolio of local and long-distance voice and data services to business and residential customers in Delaware, Maryland, Southern New Jersey, and Southeastern Pennsylvania. The company owns and operates a state-of-the-art digital fiber optic network spanning the four states served and covering more than 600 miles. Conectiv Communications is the largest provider in the region using its own network to offer customers the convenience and value of purchasing local, regional toll, and long-distance service from one company, on one bill. Conectiv (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : CIV JUS AQUAEDUCTUS, CIV. law. The name of a servitude which Lives to the owner of land the right to bring down water through or from the land of another, either from its source or from any other place. 2. ), the parent company of Conectiv Communications, provides essential services such as electricity, natural gas, telecommunications, heating, cooling, and plumbing to homes and businesses in the Mid-Atlantic region. Conectiv's Web address is http://www.conectiv.com About DSET: DSET Corporation is a leading provider of software and services to the telecommunications industry. Network-equipment manufacturers worldwide use DSET application development tools to build software applications that manage network components and support new services. DSET's interconnection solutions facilitate the automated flow of information between carriers' operations support systems Operations Support Systems (also called Operational Support Systems or OSS) are computer systems used by telecommunications service providers. The term OSS most frequently describes "network systems" dealing with the telecom network itself, supporting processes such (OSSs). The company's services include custom application development and consulting, as well as testing, maintenance, and training. Statements regarding financial matters contained in this press release, other than historical facts, are forward-looking. Since all statements about DSET's plans, estimates, and expectations are based on current projections that involve risks and uncertainties, and are subject to change at any time, the company's actual results may differ materially from expected results. Investors should consider these risks and uncertainties, which are discussed in documents filed by DSET with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These documents identify important factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contained in the projections or forward-looking statements. DSET expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements. DSET's web site can be viewed at www.dset.com. DSET and the DSET logo are registered trademarks of DSET Corporation. |
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