Inet's GeoProbe Mobile Enables Philippines' Globe Telecom to Track SMS for Interconnection Settlement.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SUPERCOMM 2002 ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 5, 2002 Inet Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:INTI), a leading global provider of communications software (communications, software) communications software - Application programs, operating system components, and probably firmware, forming part of a communication system. These different software components might be classified according to the functions within the Open Systems solutions for current- and next-generation networks, today announced that Globe Telecom, Inc. (PHL:GLO GLO Global GLO General Land Office GLO Greek Life Office GLO General Learner Outcomes GLO GLO Lounge Orlando GLO Good Looking Organisation Ltd. (music production) GLO Get the Lead Out GLO Gospel Literature Outreach ) has successfully deployed Inet's GeoProbe Mobile(TM) solution for tracking and billing of Short Message Services (SMS (1) (Storage Management System) Software used to routinely back up and archive files. See HSM. (2) (Systems Management Server) Systems management software from Microsoft that runs on Windows NT Server. ). GeoProbe Mobile is the enabling platform for Inet's Interconnect Management application suite for wireless carriers. "SMS, a form of data communication on mobile networks, is a key driver for mobile subscriber growth in the Philippines," said Elie Akilian, Inet's president and chief executive officer. "Our focus on mobile data technologies, such as SMS and General Packet Radio Service (GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) The first high-speed digital data service provided by cellular carriers that used the GSM technology. GPRS added a packet-switched channel to GSM, which uses dedicated, circuit-switched channels for voice conversations. ), was a critical factor in being selected to work with one of the leading mobile carriers in the Philippines to enable interconnection settlement for their SMS data services." As a result of Filipino regulation, regional wireless carriers must provide SMS interconnection, enabling customers to send and receive text messages regardless of their home network. Globe is using Inet's GeoProbe Mobile to validate interconnection billing for SMS text messages. Inet's interconnect management solution helps carriers like Globe ensure they are accurately compensated for the number of text messages terminated within their network, and it allows them to validate invoices received for SMS data traffic terminated in other carriers' networks. Inet's GeoProbe Mobile solution helps Globe to ensure a profitable interconnection business for SMS data traffic. Inet received the contract award from Globe Telecom through its local distributor in the Philippines, SMS Global Technologies Inc. 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. : Inet executives will be available to speak to the media at SuperCOMM 2002 (Booth #23746, Hall B4). To arrange a briefing on the company's wireless interconnect management solution or the Globe project, please contact Carrie Bay at 214/906-6366. About GeoProbe Mobile Inet's GeoProbe Mobile gives carriers, in real-time, a comprehensive, end-to-end view of their networks, whether they employ Global System for Mobile Communications (communications) Global System for Mobile Communications - (GSM, originally "Groupe de travail Sp?ciale pour les services Mobiles") One of the major standards for digital cellular communications, in use in over 60 countries and serving over one billion subscribers. (GSM), IS-41 or General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) technologies to direct traffic. GeoProbe Mobile's non-intrusive monitoring capabilities enable the carrier to improve service quality; minimize time-to-market of new services; enhance roaming profitability; introduce revenue-generating, location-based services; and help protect the network against fraud and cyber terrorism. The GeoProbe Mobile is the enabling platform for Inet's IT:seven(TM) business intelligence applications that address mobile interconnect management and customer care. For more information about the GeoProbe Mobile system, visit www.inet.com/network/geomobile. About Globe Telecom, Inc. Globe is a full-service telecommunications company based in the Philippines, offering cellular mobile telephone system (CMTS (Cable Modem Termination System) A computerized device that enables cable modems to send and receive packets over the Internet. It inserts IP packets from the Internet into MPEG frames and transmits them to the cable modems via an RF signal. ), fixed telephone and international communications services, International Private Leased (IPL (Initial Program Load) Same as boot. 1. IPL - Information Processing Language. 2. IPL - Internet Public Library. 3. IPL - Initial Program Load. 4. IPL - Initial Program Loader. ) lines, Internet access, VSAT (Very Small Aperture satellite Terminal) A small earth station for satellite transmission that handles up to 56 Kbits/sec of digital transmission. VSATs that handle the T1 data rate (up to 1.544 Mbits/sec) are called "TSATs. (Very Small Aperture Terminal (communications) Very Small Aperture Terminal - (VSAT) A kind of ground station used to contact a communications satellite such as INMARSAT. ) service, Inter-Exchange Carrier service, Frame Relay, Value-added Network Services (VANS) and other domestic data communications services. To learn more, visit www.globe.com.ph. About Inet Technologies, Inc. Founded in 1989, Inet Technologies is a global provider of communications software solutions that enable carriers to more effectively design, deploy, diagnose, monitor and manage communications networks that carry signaling information used to control and deliver communications sessions and services. Inet's solutions also address the fundamental business needs of communications carriers, such as improved billing, targeted sales and marketing, fraud prevention and enhanced call routing. Inet is headquartered in Richardson, Texas and has approximately 525 employees worldwide. Inet is an ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001 registered company. For more information, visit Inet on the Internet at www.inet.com. Inet Technologies, GeoProbe Mobile and IT:seven are trademarks of Inet Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners. This release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the ability of our customers to achieve the anticipated benefits of our products. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are product defects and other factors detailed in Inet's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. for the quarter ended March 31, 2002. |
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