Core Networks Broadband Provisioning Solution in Trials with InterTECH Corporation.Business/Technology Editors HALIFAX, Nova Scotia--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Sept. 12, 2000 Self-Provisioning Enabled with CoreOS Broadband Provisioning Solution Core Networks, a leading developer of provisioning and management solutions for the data-over-cable industry, today announced that InterTECH Corporation of Gering, Nebraska Gering (IPA pronunciation: [ˈgiːɹiŋ], rhymes with earring) is a city in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 7,751 at the 2000 census. is conducting trials of the CoreOS Broadband Provisioning Solution. InterTECH is using the CoreOS system to trial provisioning of cable modem cable modem Modem used to convert analog data signals to digital form and vise versa, for transmission or receipt over cable television lines, especially for connecting to the Internet. service customers in remote locations from their network operations center See NOC. Network Operations Center - (NOC) A location from which the operation of a network or internet is monitored. Additionally, this center usually serves as a clearinghouse for connectivity problems and efforts to resolve those problems. in Nebraska through a high speed satellite link. This is the first trial of its kind in the world. Innovative trials of this nature are not uncommon in the unique environment that exists at InterTECH. Led by Bill Bauer William Bauer is a U.S.-born poet who immigrated with his wife, Nancy Bauer, to Fredericton, New Brunswick in 1965. Works
"We were looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. a provisioning tool that could seamlessly integrate into our network to provide the flexibility and reliability needed in a distinctive environment like ours. CoreOS is that product," says Mr. Bauer. "Core Networks has a top quality product and second-to-none customer service and support. We have a unique and demanding network and the CoreOS product and team quickly adapted and integrated into our NOC (Network Operations Center) A central or regional location for monitoring a large network. Also called a "network management center" (NMC), "service management center" (SMC) or "network control center" (NCC), a NOC may be used to manage a large enterprise network, ." CoreOS 3.1 offers cable operators self-provisioning features that will allow cable subscribers to purchase a modem at retail locations and sign-up for service online in a matter of minutes A Matter of Minutes is an episode from the television series The New Twilight Zone. Cast
"Core Networks is pleased to be working with an innovative and leading edge service provider like InterTECH," says Jeff Campbell Jeff Campbell (Born August 25, 1979) is a New Zealand soccer player who has represented his country at U20, U23 and senior levels. The attacking midfielder made his debut for the All Whites against Jamaica in January 2000 and collected 13 caps (5 goals). , 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. of Core Networks. "Mr. Bauer and his team at InterTECH offer unique and innovative services to their customer and we're happy to be part of that." CoreOS helps cable operators answer the provisioning challenge by bringing together all the functions of effective cable modem management in one complete system. CoreOS' easy-to-use, web-based interface reduces training time and costs, while a high performance TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) A lightweight version of the FTP protocol that has no directory browsing or password capability. Employing UDP rather than TCP for transport, TFTP is typically used to transfer firmware upgrades to network equipment such as server and IP Address management tools increase the rate of deployment. Truck rolls are virtually eliminated with RF monitoring and management reports included in CoreOS. From the headend to the subscribers' homes, CoreOS is an end-to-end provisioning system that enables service providers like InterTECH to realize the business opportunities available in providing superior cable modem services to their subscribers. About Core Networks Inc. Based in Halifax, Canada, Core Networks Inc. is a leading provider of provisioning and network management solutions to the broadband data-over-cable market. The firm's flagship software product, the CoreOS - Broadband Provisioning System, enables cable operators to take control, reduce costs, and streamline operations. CoreOS is currently in trials with customers in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Core Networks has been a vendor member at CableLabs since 1998, and works with major cable modem vendors to ensure advanced feature support and compatibility. For further information, or to arrange an online product demonstration, please visit the company web site at www.CoreNetworks.com. About InterTECH, Corp. InterTECH, Corp., based in Gering, Nebraska is a provider of Internet backbone service to cable operators. Employing one of three methods of delivery, KU Satellite two-way broadband, Land-based telephony or a hybrid of the two, InterTECH enables cable operators of any size, to efficiently offer high speed data over cable, using DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification) A cable modem standard from the CableLabs research consortium (www.cablelabs.com), which provides equipment certification for interoperability. cable modems and a telephony solution for dial-up. Under the leadership of Bill Bauer, president, InterTECH began providing service in May of 1995. Since that time, InterTECH has provided service across the United States including systems as small as 100 subscribers. Bauer is a member of CableLabs and has been actively involved in the development of the DOCSIS standard. More information is available on the company web site at www.intertech.net. |
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