DSET Expands ezConnect Solutions Suite; ezCallingCard and ezCallerID Gateways Available Today.BRIDGEWATER, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 2, 1999-- (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. )-- DSET Corporation's ezConnect suite of electronic-bonding solutions has been expanded by the introduction of ezCallingCard and ezCallerID gateways. Both products are available for immediate shipment. ezCallingCard facilitates updating the databaes used for calling cards, collect calls, and calls billed to third-party numbers when customers switch their telephone service to a competitive local exchange provider (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) ). ezCallerID supports updating the databases used to provide enhanced caller ID A telephone company service that sends the caller's telephone number between the first and second ring of the call. If the calling number is not blocked, the calling number is displayed on the handset or base station of the called party. service. ezCallingCard and ezCallerID will enable CLECs to interconnect with Illuminet, an independently operated service bureau and process the necessary data with greater efficiency. However, depending on the area, the databases may also be provided by incumbent local exchange carriers ILEC, short for incumbent local exchange carrier, is a local telephone company in the United States that was in existence at the time of the break up of AT&T into the Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs) also known as the "Baby Bells". (ILECs), typically regional Bell operating companies The Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOC) are the result of the U.S. Department of Justice antitrust suit against American Telephone & Telegraph. History . DSET is currently building the interfaces for interconnecting with ILECs that provide such database services. "Shipping ezCallingCard and ezCallerID expands the suite of ezConnect gateways with capabilities essential for the efficient migration of customers to CLECs," said Phillip Cavallo, DSET's vice president of marketing and product management. "DSET is delivering on its promise to build all of the ezConnect gateways that the new providers need to compete for customers, along with the more than 50 unique interfaces that CLECs planning nationwide coverage require for interconnection with trading partners. ezConnect solutions make the process of migrating customers to CLECs faster and more efficient, from turning on service for new customers to making sure that their calling-card calls are billed correctly." DSET ezConnect gateways are being deployed across the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. to interconnect new service providers with various trading partners. In addition to the ezCallingCard and ezCallerID solutions announced today, the ezConnect suite includes gateways to facilitate ordering local loops and T1 facilities from incumbent service providers, and to support local number portability "LNP" redirects here. For the airport in Virginia with that IATA code, see Lonesome Pine Airport. For the compound InP, see Indium phosphide. Local number portability, (LNP) for fixed lines, and full mobile number portability , 911 emergency service, and long-distance service through interconnection with other trading partners. 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 forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. . 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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