Gensym inks $5 million deal with Motorola for Iridium project.CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 9, 1996--Gensym Corp. (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 :GNSM), a leading provider of software for creating intelligent systems, today announced that Motorola Satellite Communications Group has signed a $5 million agreement for Gensym software products and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services for use in the IRIDIUM iridium (ĭrĭd`ēəm), metallic chemical element; symbol Ir; at. no. 77; at. wt. 192.22; m.p. about 2,410°C;; b.p. about 4,130°C;; sp. gr. 22.55 at 20°C;; valence +3 or +4. satellite communications system In telecommunication, a communications system is a collection of individual communications networks, transmission systems, relay stations, tributary stations, and data terminal equipment (DTE) usually capable of interconnection and interoperation to form an integrated whole. . Motorola will use Gensym's G2 and Fault Expert software products in a comprehensive, integrated network A network that supports both data and voice and/or different networking protocols. See converged network and new public network. management platform for the IRIDIUM communications network. "Using Gensym's G2 and Fault Expert, we are creating powerful solutions for intelligent network management, including root-cause fault diagnosis and analysis and operator decision support," said Michael Krutz, system control segment software manager at Motorola Satellite Communications Group. "Gensym software will allow us to keep the network up and running, providing reliable communications worldwide." The IRIDIUM system is a satellite-based, wireless personal communications network Personal Communications Network (PCN) is the European digital cellular mobile telephone network, developed in accordance with GSM standards. designed to permit any type of telephone transmission -- voice, data, fax, or paging -- to reach its destination virtually anywhere on Earth. The communications network includes 66 low-earth orbit satellites that collectively provide global coverage. "In this type of system," Krutz continued, "it is critical that the network is always available, and if it goes down for some reason, it must be repaired as quickly as possible. Motorola created the original IRIDIUM system concept and is the prime contractor to Iridium LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control . We chose Gensym's G2 and Fault Expert to develop and deploy mission control applications, which we expect to reduce mean time-to-repair, and increase the reliability of this highly complex and dynamic communications system." "This is an historic agreement for Gensym, as it is our largest single order to date," said Gensym Chairman 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. Lowell Hawkinson. "Gensym is continuing to grow strongly in the communications markets. This is another milestone on our path to solidifying our presence in network management," Hawkinson continued. "One reason Motorola chose to develop its network management applications using our G2 and Fault Expert software is the products' proven use in mission-critical satellite communications applications at INTELSAT, NASA NASA: see National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA in full National Aeronautics and Space Administration Independent U.S. , and ESA 1. (architecture) ESA - Enterprise Systems Architecture. 2. (body) ESA - European Space Agency. ." Motorola's G2-based IRIDIUM Integrated Network Management application was recently recognized at Object World Frankfurt. Motorola won first place in the "Best Implementation of a Distributed Application Using Object Technology" category at the Object Application Awards. "We are enthusiastic about our successful relationship with Motorola, and we applaud them on their recent award at Object World," Hawkinson concluded. Motorola, Inc. is one of the world's leading providers of electronics equipment, systems, components, and services for worldwide markets. Products include two-way radios, pagers and telepoint systems, cellular electronics, automotive and industrial electronics, computers, data communications, and information processing and handling equipment. Based in Cambridge, Mass., Gensym Corp. is a leading supplier of software products and services for developing and deploying intelligent systems. Solutions built with Gensym software address the complex, dynamic application problems found in industrial, scientific, commercial, and government organizations. Gensym has sold more than 7,000 product licenses to organizations in more than 40 countries worldwide. Founded in 1986, Gensym has 26 offices around the world. Visit Gensym on line at http://www.gensym.com Gensym and G2 are registered trademarks of Gensym Corp. IRIDIUM is a registered trademark and service mark of Iridium LLC. CONTACT: Gensym Corp. Betsy Gartner 617/547-2500 eag@gensym.com |
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