Illuminet Launches Total Network Knowledge; New Solution Offers Telecom Carriers Potential for Increased Bottom Line, More Efficient Network Management.Business Editors/Technology Writers ASCENT OLYMPIA, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 12, 2001 Illuminet, Inc. (Nasdaq:ILUM), one of the largest independent providers of network and database services to telecommunications carriers, announced today the commercial launch of Total Network Knowledge(SM), a new solution providing easy-to-use reports based on detailed call data captured directly from signaling links on Illuminet's SS7 network. Total Network Knowledge reports offer carriers a cost-effective source of the business intelligence they need to engineer network capacity efficiently, negotiate compensation agreements and detect intercarrier problems. "The competitive telecommunications market is complex, and it's surprising how often network planning and compensation decisions are made based on an educated guess," said Paul Florack, Vice President of Network Services at Illuminet. "Total Network Knowledge helps carriers paint a more complete picture of customers and network usage." Illuminet's SS7 network is a sophisticated, packet-switched signaling network used to control phone calls across the system of interconnected carrier networks that make up the Public Switched Telecommunications Network A telecommunications network is a of telecommunications links and nodes arranged so that messages may be passed from one part of the network to another over multiple links and through various nodes. (PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) The worldwide voice telephone network. Once only an analog system, the heart of most telephone networks today is all digital. In the U.S. ). Extremely detailed call data can be "mined" from the SS7 network and reported in a variety of formats for business use. "Total Network Knowledge is the key to unlock a wealth of network information by providing visibility on every call from set-up through termination for all call attempts, both completed and failed. Since we are using SS7 data rather than switch-based data," Florack explained. "The result is consistent data for both originating and terminating calls, regardless of switch type, as well as more detail and accurate timing of calling events from all switches." Total Network Knowledge reports are useful for the network management, engineering, billing and regulatory departments for wireline or wireless service providers. Carriers will use Total Network Knowledge to enhance negotiating positions, measure network capacity, identify ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. traffic, and detect blockages and other problems on interconnecting carriers' networks. Consistent with all Illuminet service offerings, the Total Network Knowledge solution will be sold on a cost-saving service bureau basis. By outsourcing service to Illuminet, carriers avoid capital expenditures and instead rely on a company with strong roots in database management and experience in SS7 network usage measurement applications development and analysis. Illuminet's SS7 network customers subscribing to Total Network Knowledge will access their reports via a secure Web site. Total Network Knowledge is the latest addition to Illuminet's offerings which include LIDB LIDB Line Information DataBase LIDB Line Information Data Base LIDB Logistics Integrated Database LIDB Logistics Intelligence Data Base , number portability See NP. , OSS Oss (ôs), city (1994 pop. 62,141), North Brabant prov., S Netherlands; chartered 1399. It is a significant industrial center. Manufactures include meat products, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, electrical equipment, and metalware. Interconnection, calling name and clearinghouse services, plus a complete portfolio of wireless services such as domestic and international roaming The ability to use a communications device such as a cellphone or PDA and be able to move from one cell or access point to another without losing the connection. , wireless clearing and more. About Illuminet Founded in 1981, Illuminet (Nasdaq:ILUM) is a leading provider of advanced nationwide signaling and intelligent network services to the communications industry communications industry, broadly defined, the business of conveying information. Although communication by means of symbols and gestures dates to the beginning of human history, the term generally refers to mass communications. . Connection to the Illuminet network gives carriers access to the system of signaling networks of nearly the entire U.S. public-switched telecommunications infrastructure through a single source. Illuminet specializes in SS7 network services and intelligent network solutions for services such as calling name delivery, calling card validation, domestic and international wireless roaming, wireless clearing, number portability, network usage measurement, network management, Operations Support System (OSS) interconnection services, toll-free and other specialized database access functions. The company also provides prepaid pre·pay tr.v. pre·paid, pre·pay·ing, pre·pays To pay or pay for beforehand. pre·pay  ment n. wireless services, including real-time account management, through its subsidiary National Telemanagement Corporation, based in Dallas, TX. Illuminet's headquarters are at 4501 Intelco Loop SE, Lacey lac·ey adj. Variant of lacy. , WA 98503; 360/493-6000; www.illuminet.com. EDITOR'S NOTE Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : Illuminet and Total Network Knowledge are registered marks of Illuminet Holdings, Inc. |
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