Excel's Integrated SS7 Enables Suntek to Gain China Network Access Certification.HYANNIS, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 7, 1998-- Protocol Variant Approved by China MPT MPT Maryland Public Television MPT Modern Portfolio Theory (investing) MPT Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications MPT Message-Passing Toolkit MPT Master of Physical Therapy MPT Mitochondrial Permeability Transition for Network Connection Excel Switching Corporation (Nasdaq:XLSW XLSW Excel Switching (former stock symbol; now delisted) ) announced today that, utilizing Excel's SS7 software, the Suntek Group of Guangzhou, China has successfully passed MTP (1) (Message Transfer Part) See SS7. (2) (Media Transfer Protocol) A Microsoft enhancement to the picture transfer protocol (PTP), starting with Windows Media Player 10 in Windows XP. 1-3 and China TUP (Telephone User Part) See SS7. signaling testing by the Chinese Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, now known as the Ministry of Information Industry. Additionally, Suntek utilized Excel's switch in passing its PSP (PlayStation Portable) See PlayStation. (programmable switch platform) compatibility test administered by the MPT, which included testing with Alcatel S1240, Ericsson AXE, and NEC (NEC Corporation, Tokyo, www.nec.com, www.necus.com) An electronics conglomerate known in the U.S. for its monitors. In Japan, it had the lion's share of the PC market until the late 1990s (see PC 98). NEC was founded in Tokyo in 1899 as Nippon Electric Company, Ltd. NEAX NEAX Nippon Electric Automated Exchange 61. As a result, the China Network Access Certification has been granted to Suntek, with whom Excel has an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and agreement. This testing is a prerequisite for all products connected to the Chinese telecommunications network. As part of the process of gaining network certification for Suntek, Excel developed a protocol variant of its SS7 software that supports ITU (International Telecommunication Union, Geneva, Switzerland, www.itu.ch) A telecommunications standards body that is under the auspices of the United Nations. Comprising more than 185 member countries, the ITU sets standards for global telecom networks. international Telephone User Group (TUP) requirements. The development process for China TUP and MTP was completed in three months by utilizing Excel's patented Programmable Protocol Language (PPL PPL - Polymorphic Programming Language. An interactive, extensible language, based on APL, from Harvard University. ["Some Features of PPL - A Polymorphic Programming Language", T.A. Standish, SIGPLAN Notices 4(8) (Aug 1969)]. ). PPL technology enables Excel and its customers to customize the switch system's software. PPL enables full programmability of E1, T1, J1, ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. , SS7 and DSP services, allowing developers to quickly meet the challenges presented by variations in signaling protocols. The SS7 variant for China TUP developed is now available to Excel's customers as part of Excel's PPL library. The Suntek Group is a leading supplier of telecom service platforms to China Telecom and other Chinese pr ovincial telephone companies, and has an installed base of more than 600 systems throughout China. Excel's ONE Architecture enables carriers and developers to integrate network routing, enhanced services and media support on a single, highly scalable switching platform. Capitalizing on Excel's ONE Architecture by incorporating the company's open, programmable switches into their platform, Suntek delivers applications such as debit card and calling card services, information services, and voice messaging services. About Excel Switching Corporation Excel Switching Corporation is a leading provider of open switching platforms for telecommunications networks worldwide. Excel develops, manufactures, markets and supports a family of open, programmable, carrier-class switches that address the complex enhanced services and wireless and wireline infrastructure needs of network providers. Excel's products are currently deployed in telecommunications networks in almost 60 countries throughout the world. About Suntek Group Suntek Group is a leading provider of value-added network services, intelligent network technology, and communications services equipment in China. Suntek Group has over 20 subsidiaries, including Guangzhou New-Tech R&D Institute, Suntek Technology Development Co., Suntek Manufacturing Co., Suntek Information Industry Co., Ltd., and Nanfang Comm. Systems Software Co. Suntek Group not only undertakes the development, manufacturing, promotion, and services of communications products, but also operates information services networks. -0- This release may contain statements which are "forward looking". Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ significantly from expectations. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, those relating to: dependence on and concentration of relationships with application developers, original equipment manufacturers and systems integrators; length of sales cycle; risk of new product introductions; highly competitive market; compliance with evolving industry standards; dependence on proprietary rights; and other risks identified in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings including those risks identified in the section entitled "Risk Factors" of the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-35791) and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 27, 1997. CONTACT: Excel Switching Corporation Karen Steele (508) 862-3000 ksteele@xl.com www.xl.com |
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