Core Component of ADC's Singularit.e Product Suite Helps Tenzing Communications Take Off With In-Flight Web Access.Business Editors & Technology Writers MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2001 Singl.eView Convergent Billing Platform Lets Tenzing Bill Air Travelers in Real Time for Web Connectivity Services ADC (1) See A/D converter. (2) (Apple Display Connector) A peripheral connector from Apple that combines digital video display, USB and power in one cable. (Nasdaq:ADCT ADCT Adaptive Discrete Cosine Transform ; www.adc.com), a leading global supplier of fiber optics fiber optics, transmission of digitized messages or information by light pulses along hair-thin glass fibers. Each fiber is surrounded by a cladding having a high index of refractance so that the light is internally reflected and travels the length of the fiber , network equipment, software and integration services for broadband, multiservice networks today announced that Tenzing Communications Tenzing Communications of Seattle was founded in 1999 by software developer Simon "Symonty" Gresham, with the backing of Airbus. The firm had intended to launch in-flight data services, including text messaging, instant messaging, and email using broadband satellite receivers using , Inc., a premier provider of connectivity solutions for the frequent business traveler, has selected Singl.eView(TM), the real-time convergent billing component of ADC's Singularit.e(TM). Singularit.e is ADC's comprehensive 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. ) suite for real-time customer contact, billing, service fulfillment and service management in a broadband network. Tenzing intends to use Singl.eView's flexible architecture to build, competitively sell and invoice subscribers in real time for its connectivity solutions. Tenzing's unique software and server technology enable airline passengers to send and receive email and view extensive Web content while in flight. The Tenzing system utilizes satellite communications equipment for air-to-ground connectivity with an on-board proxy server Also called a "proxy," it is a computer system or router that breaks the connection between sender and receiver. Functioning as a relay between client and server, proxy servers are used to help prevent an attacker from invading the private network. delivering content to passengers over a cabin local area network (LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. ). Tenzing is the only service provider offering both broadband and narrowband solutions to airlines, allowing carriers and their passengers the most choice in technology implementation. "We chose Singl.eView because it supports our unique business and rating structures," said Alan Pellegrini, Tenzing's chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. . "Our goal is to install a best-of-breed solution that will give frequent business travelers a seamless OSS that will deliver all their communications services. Singl.eView's robust billing and rating engine will enable us to more effectively handle the demands of this market." Singl.eView is an integral part of Singularit.e, ADC's suite of products, services, and enterprise application integration (EAI (Enterprise Application Integration) Refers to various techniques used to share data and business processes in large enterprises. When companies acquire another organization, disparate information systems have to be made to work together. ) connectors that allow communication service providers to build open, comprehensive OSS to compete more effectively in the broadband era. Singularit.e automates key OSS processes by combining real-time advanced customer management, convergent billing, service fulfillment and service assurance technology with integration services from leading consulting companies. "Tenzing is at the very forefront of providing air travelers in-flight access to e-mail and Web content," said Larry Barker, president of ADC's Software Systems Division. "Singl.eView, will help Tenzing to effectively bill for its services and to maintain a competitive edge as they move to expand into new markets quickly." About Tenzing Tenzing Communications, Inc. is the premier provider of connectivity solutions for the frequent business traveler. Services include in-flight email, terrestrial global roaming capabilities, extensive Web content, a business-focused Web portal See portal. , targeted e-commerce services and frequent content updates throughout the traveler's experience. Tenzing is dedicated to the ease of communication for travelers, allowing them to use their laptops and existing email addresses for a continual connection to the outside world. The Tenzing system is compatible with PCs and will be available for Macs and Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) by the end of the year. Tenzing has negotiated with several U.S. and international carriers regarding implementation of the Tenzing Global(TM) system, and is currently deployed on a portion of the Air Canada fleet. Tenzing will begin full deployment of the system on Singapore Airlines  This article or section is written like an .Please help [ rewrite this article] from a neutral point of view. Mark blatant advertising for , using . , Cathay Pacific Cathay Pacific Airways Limited (HKSE: 0293 ) is an airline based in Hong Kong, operating scheduled passenger and cargo services to over 104 destinations worldwide. It is the flag carrier of Hong Kong with its main base at the Hong Kong International Airport. [1]. Airways and Virgin Atlantic in 2001. Headquartered in downtown Seattle, Tenzing Communications, Inc. is located at 700 5th Avenue, 38th Floor, Seattle, WA 98104-5000 and can be reached by phone at (206) 607-2700. More information is available at www.tenzing.com. About ADC ADC is The Broadband Company(TM). ADC's fiber optics, network equipment, software and integration services make broadband communications a reality worldwide by enabling communications service providers to deliver high-speed Internet, data, video and voice services to consumers and businesses. ADC (Nasdaq:ADCT) is a Fortune 500 company with sales into more than 130 countries. Learn more about ADC Telecommunications, Inc. at www.adc.com. |
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