CrossKeys: MaxLink's Wireless BroadBand Benefits from CrossKeys Resolve Performance Management.KANATA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 23, 1999-- CROSSKEYS (Nasdaq:CKEY) (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). :CKY CKY Camp Kill Yourself (band) CKY Conakry, Guinea - Conakry (Airport Code) .) CrossKeys extends performance management solution to one of the fastest-growing technologies in telecom -- wireless broadband High-speed wireless transmission of data. What is "high" speed is always a changing number. Wireless systems are typically slower than land-based, wireline networks. In the past, wireless broadband started at 250 Kbps, whereas land-based broadband was generally considered to start at T1 access CrossKeys Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: CKEY; TSE: CKY), today announced that MaxLink Communications selected CrossKeys Resolve(R) software to provide service level management for its state-of-the-art broadband wireless See wireless broadband. network. MaxLink is a world innovator in Local Multipoint Communication/Distribution System (known as LMCS LMCS Local Multipoint Communication Systems LMCS Lockheed Martin Control Systems LMCS Light Modular Causeway System LMCS Loan Management and Control System LMCS Lake Michigan Carferry Service, Inc. LMCS Logical Methods in Computer Science in Canada, LMDS (Local Multipoint Distribution Service) A digital wireless transmission system that works in the 28 GHz range in the U.S. and 24-40 GHz overseas. It requires line of sight between transmitter and receiving antenna, which can be from one to four miles apart in the US) and is deploying the first network of its kind in Canada. "The broadband capability and wireless flexibility of LMCS supports the advanced telecommunications applications of today and tomorrow," says Joel Bell, Deputy Chairman of MaxLink. "CrossKeys provides a scalable performance management solution that allows us to offer, monitor and document the exceptional quality of our service in addition to its inherent flexibility and speed of deployment." CrossKeys Resolve software will enable MaxLink to offer competitive Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to its LMCS customers. SLAs, which are standard in the industry for fixed, wireline services to large corporate clients, are extremely important for MaxLink as it rolls out broadband wireless service. SLAs set the ground rules for what services the carrier delivers and the customer's expectation for the quality of those services. Setting SLAs demonstrate a service provider's confidence in the service being offered and gives credibility to sales teams meeting with prospective customers. "The CrossKeys business value is the way our software establishes the credibility of service offerings. This is the foundation for customer relationships," says Ian McLaren, 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. , CrossKeys. "We have demonstrated how we can adapt to emerging technologies and the special needs of new service providers. Wireless broadband is an exciting technology and CrossKeys is at the forefront of the performance management issues associated with it." The CrossKeys software will monitor and report on key performance metrics Performance metrics are measures of an organizations activities and performance. Performance metrics should support a range of stakeholder needs from customers, shareholders to employees [1]. in MaxLink's service offering. In this way, MaxLink's innovative wireless access to an Asynchronous Transfer Mode See ATM. (communications) Asynchronous Transfer Mode - (ATM, or "fast packet") A method for the dynamic allocation of bandwidth using a fixed-size packet (called a cell). See also ATM Forum, Wideband ATM. ATM acronyms. Indiana acronyms. (ATM) backbone become transparent to the end-customer. With CrossKeys Resolve software, MaxLink will be able to serve its customers better by effectively capturing all relevant service objectives and reporting on these over time. CrossKeys Resolve software will draw data from MaxLink's Newbridge-centric network, including the special radio interfaces that have been integrated with Newbridge's industry-leading MainStreetXpress 36170 Multiservices Switch. Specifically, CrossKeys will be monitoring the thousands of Permanent Virtual Channels (PVCs) which are the communication links customers purchase from MaxLink. CrossKeys takes this raw data and through sophisticated programming, provides incisive intelligence on how the network is performing and the quality of the services being delivered to the customer. LMCS/LMDS refer to high frequency broadband wireless systems operating in the 28 GHz band, licensed to deliver data, Internet, voice, video, and multimedia services to business and residential customers. Unlike conventional cable or wireline technology, LMCS uses a broadband wireless communication link to connect customers to a high-speed telecommunications backbone. This means, for example, that a building internally wired with its own 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. ) does not have to physically connect through wires with the large, high-speed backbone of a service provider network. This so-called "last mile" can introduce some of the more difficult challenges in telecommunications, in terms of transmission speed or cost of installation. Wireless access to the powerful network backbones means quick deployment for a corporate Wide Area Network (WAN) because no cable has to buried under the ground. Instead, MaxLink uses a small receiver and network interface unit to link customers to the network. About MaxLink MaxLink Communications Inc. is a company organized to develop and operate new telecommunications services. It is licensed in Canada to provide a range of voice and high-speed telecommunications services through the use of 28GHz radio frequencies. The consortium members are: Joel Bell; Stephen R. Bronfman, through Claridge (SRB) Inc.; Capital Communications CDPQ CDPQ Caisse de Dépôt et de Placement du Québec Inc.; Seymour Epstein; James D. Meekison with Robert Bradshaw Robert Bradshaw refers to:
About CrossKeys CrossKeys Systems Corporation (www.crosskeys.com) is a leading developer of service, network, and element management solutions for telecommunication service providers, helping them gain a competitive advantage in deregulated markets. CrossKeys combines a commitment to research and development with experience in the world's most demanding telecommunication markets to deliver highly advanced software applications. A strategic partner with telecommunications equipment manufacturers such as Newbridge, Siemens and Ascend as well as Systems Integrators such as EDS (Electronic Data Systems, Plano, TX, www.eds.com) Founded in 1962 by H. Ross Perot (independent candidate for the President of the U.S. in 1992), EDS is the largest outsourcing and data processing services organization in the country. , CrossKeys products help service providers deliver differentiated services, implement new technologies, and manage multiple vendor networks. CrossKeys has been ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001 certified since 1995. CrossKeys Systems Corporation is a public company whose common shares are listed for trading on NASDAQ (CKEY) in the United States and on The Toronto Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) Canada's largest stock exchange, trading approximately 1,200 company stocks and 33 options. (CKY) in Canada. CrossKeys and logo are registered trademarks of CrossKeys Systems Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders and are acknowledged by CrossKeys Systems Corporation. See Related News Releases: June 03, 1999-CrossKeys records biggest sale to date of CrossKeys Resolve(R) software May 04, 1999-e.spire Communications recognized with CrossKeys Award for Service Innovation April 12, 1999-CrossKeys demonstrates performance management leadership in TeleManagement Forum presentations |
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