Cramer-HP Netman Partnership Delivers New Adapter for Network Management.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers LONDON & WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 18, 2004 Adapter for Marconi ServiceOn Sets Stage for Full Line of Joint Products Aimed at Reducing Operators' Capex and Opex HP Netman and Cramer, the leader in inventory management solutions for telecoms, today announced the release of their first jointly-developed product, a breakthrough Adaptor for Marconi's ServiceOn Optical - one of the most widely-deployed back office applications among global telecoms operators. The new Synchronization (1) See synchronous and synchronous transmission. (2) Ensuring that two sets of data are always the same. See data synchronization. (3) Keeping time-of-day clocks in two devices set to the same time. See NTP. Adapter for Marconi ServiceOn Optical optimizes inventory alignment processes by integrating Cramer with Marconi's ServiceOn Optical network management system (NMS See NetWare Management System. ), enabling smooth initial data loading Copying data from one electronic file or database into another. Data loading implies converting from one format into another; for example, from one type of production database into a decision support database from a different vendor. See data entry. and ongoing synchronization of the Cramer inventory. Operators benefit through pre-configured templates that speed the data load, and reduce capex and opex. The new adapter is the first of many to come, following the launch of the Cramer-HP Netman Adapter program in late 2003. The partnership is chartered with creating new adapter modules that lower total cost of ownership (TCO (1) (Total Cost of Ownership) The cost of using a computer. It includes the cost of the hardware, software and upgrades as well as the cost of the inhouse staff and/or consultants that provide training and technical support. See ROI. ) for operators using Cramer, HP OpenView HP OpenView was a Hewlett Packard product range consisting of an extensive portfolio of network and systems management products. In 2007 the entire HP OpenView portfolio was rebranded under the strengthened HP Software name. and other popular network management and back office solutions. Cramer Director of Partner Programs Peter Simpson Peter Simpson may be:
Simpson added, "BT Wholesale, one of Cramer's key accounts, calls Marconi 'the cornerstone of BT's 21st century Network development strategy,' so it is clear the new adapter is on target with Tier 1 operators' top priorities." "Cramer and Netman built the Synchronization Adapter for Marconi ServiceOn Optical in record time, proving the strength of what will become a long term relationship," said HP Netman 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. Christian Poulsen Christian Bager Poulsen (born February 28, 1980) is a Danish professional football (soccer) player who currently plays for Sevilla FC. He has been a regular member of the Denmark national football team since his debut in 2001, and has played more than 40 matches, scoring two goals. . "We look forward to future success in helping telcos drive down the cost of operations." The Adapters provide "bolt-on" simplicity for deployment, eliminating new or additional integration costs. The next set of adapters - connecting Cramer to HP OpenView TeMIP HP OpenView TeMIP is a family of software products for the management of communication networks and services, addressing the needs of operators of fixed, wireless, voice, data and IP networks and value-added services. and OpenView Service Activator - are in the Cramer/HP Netman roadmap with the development of the OpenView TeMIP adapter being the first target. Further, the development of an adapter to another major network equipment provider is under development. About Cramer Cramer is the leading provider of inventory-powered back office automation software for the global telecommunications industry. For top tier wireline and wireless operators worldwide, Cramer lowers costs and reduces time to market by automating processes that rely on a detailed knowledge of network inventory, capacity and service configuration information. The Company has over 240 staff at locations worldwide including Bath and London (UK), Washington (US) and Sydney (Australia). Note to Editors and Analysts: Visit Cramer in Booth # 102 at Telemanagement World - Nice |
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