Daleen Awarded Patent for Communications Software Technology.Business Editors BOCA RATON Boca Raton (bō`kə rətōn`), city (1990 pop. 61,492), Palm Beach co., SE Fla., on the Atlantic; inc. 1925. Boca Raton is a popular resort and retirement community that experienced significant industrial development in the 1970s and 80s. , Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 19, 2000 Advanced Technology Provides Service and Application Providers with Rapid Launch Capabilities for Voice, Data and Hosting Services Daleen Technologies (Nasdaq:DALN), received a patent from the U.S. Patent Office for the technology at the heart of the company's convergent billing software product, BillPlex(R). This innovative technology has enabled Daleen to pioneer and rapidly deliver pre-configured BillPlex packages tailored for the requirements of specific market segments. These packages enable competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs), integrated communications providers (ICPs), data service providers, and applications solutions providers (ASPs) to enter their specified markets and rapidly launch customized services with minimal system implementation costs. The patent relates to the dynamically configurable and extensible rating engine that powers the BillPlex platform. The technology provides openness and flexibility for billing software systems. This inherent flexibility makes it possible to easily adapt and extend the BillPlex system for new rate plans and services, as they come to market. This makes BillPlex one of the most cost-effective customer management and billing solutions in the industry. The patented technology also provides Daleen with the ability to quickly develop future packages and upgrades. The BillPlex design embodies an insulated in·su·late tr.v. in·su·lat·ed, in·su·lat·ing, in·su·lates 1. To cause to be in a detached or isolated position. See Synonyms at isolate. 2. core, which eliminates the need to obtain source code when integrating to external applications or adding services. This technology allows Daleen, its customers and partners to benefit from: - Faster implementation - The ability to penetrate new market segments quickly - Ease and speed in adding new services - Support for new and complex services - The ability to easily upgrade software - The ability to extend the system as business models expand or change "Service providers have embraced our BillPlex packages, catapulting our company to a leadership position with in the ICP (1) (Internet Cache Protocol) A protocol used by one proxy server to query another for a cached Web page without having to go to the Internet to retrieve it. See CARP and proxy server. market; and we are really pleased that the patent office also has recognized our innovation," said Jim Daleen, founder and chief executive officer for Daleen Technologies. "We envisioned developing a customer and billing software solution that would empower empower verb To encourage or provide a person with the means or information to become involved in solving his/her own problems service providers to have more control over business model through support of their multiple service offering. Our technological advantage has enabled us to quickly deliver this solution to our key market segments 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) , ICP, data and ASP. This patent further underscores our position as a visionary in the industry and it will allow us to continue providing our customers with rapid enhancements and support for any and all future services." About Daleen Founded in 1989, Daleen (Nasdaq:DALN) is a leading provider of solutions that bond businesses and customers in the digital economy. Daleen's software solutions provide mission critical customer and partner management support for businesses that offer voice, data, web and applications hosting services over packet and circuit-switched networks. Daleen's eBusiness software products include eCare, for Internet-self care and partner management, BillPlex(R), for customer management and billing, and SwitchFlow(tm), for service activation. The company distributes its eBusiness software products throughout the world via Business Alliance Partners and other leading certified See certification. systems integrators including, Business Edge, Cap Gemini, Danet, Ernst & Young, Prolan pro·lan n. 1. Human chorionic gonadotropin. No longer in scientific use. 2. Either of two hormones of the pituitary gland, luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone. No longer in scientific use. and Unisys. Daleen is an active participant and provides leadership in industry forums such as the Global Billing Association, Ordering and Billing Forum (OBF OBF Ordering and Billing Forum OBF Oregon Bach Festival OBF Oregon Brewers Festival (Portland, Oregon) OBF Open Bioinformatics Foundation OBF Out of Box Failure OBF Office of Budget and Finance OBF Ohio Bible Fellowship ), Internet Protocol See Internet and TCP/IP. (networking) Internet Protocol - (IP) The network layer for the TCP/IP protocol suite widely used on Ethernet networks, defined in STD 5, RFC 791. IP is a connectionless, best-effort packet switching protocol. Data Record (IPDR IPDR Internet Protocol Detail Record Organization IPDR Internet Protocol Detail Record IPDR International Project Development Roadmap (Canada) IPDR Internal Preliminary Design Review IPDR Individual Program Data Records ) working group, TeleManagement Forum and the Application Service Provider (ASP) Industry Consortium. In addition to its Boca Raton, FL headquarters, Daleen has regional offices located throughout 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. , and Toronto and London. For additional information regarding Daleen's products and services, visit the company web site at www.daleen.com. |
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