LongBoard Delivers Stellar Performance With TimesTen Inside.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 18, 2002 Applications Server for IP-Based Communications Leverages TimesTen's In-Memory Database A database that keeps all active records in main memory rather than on disk. Accessing in-memory records is considerably faster than retrieving them from the disk. for Real-Time Performance and Proven Reliability TimesTen Performance Software today announced that LongBoard A longboard generally designates a longer board variant in various .
(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. (IP) communications application servers and service creation tools, has integrated TimesTen's real-time data Real-time data denotes information that is delivered immediately after collection. There is no delay in the timeliness of the information provided. Some uses of this term confuse it with the term dynamic data. management software into the LongBoard Realtime(TM) Applications Server. The Realtime Applications Server utilizes the TimesTen(R) in-memory database to manage time-critical information about subscribers and call routing. Because of its unparalleled performance, TimesTen allowed LongBoard to reach their goal of processing hundreds of calls per second and over half a million busy-hour call attempts -- while offering the flexibility to manage multiple value-added services. This combination results in an industry-leading platform that can economically power Class 5 and Centrex services over a cost effective IP-based infrastructure. The LongBoard Realtime Applications Server provides a carrier-class platform for integrated IP-based communications, such as Voice over IP (VoIP), video, and messaging, based on the Session Initiation Protocol (protocol) Session Initiation Protocol - (SIP) A very simple text-based application-layer control protocol. It creates, modifies, and terminates sessions with one or more participants. Such sessions include Internet telephony and multimedia conferences. It is described in RFC 2543. (SIP) standard. It is an application platform that includes standard, built-in telecommunications features such as private dial plans, call forwarding call forwarding n. A telephone service that enables a customer to have an incoming call automatically rerouted to another extension. Noun 1. , and call routing, as well as such next-generation applications as Web-based control of subscriber features, Microsoft Outlook For the e-mail and news client bundled with certain versions of Microsoft Windows, see . Microsoft Outlook or Outlook (full name Microsoft Office Outlook and Messenger integration, IP Centrex A telephone service in which an IP-based PBX is located in the telephone company's facilities. It connects to the customer via the LAN rather than by telephone wires. IP CENTREX offers voice over IP and other IP-based services as well as connectivity to the regular telephone system (PSTN). , and unified messaging. In addition to bundled services, the server is an application development platform, which allows service providers or third-party software developers to add new and unique applications to the platform. TimesTen manages data that is integral to the operation of the Realtime Applications Server, including subscriber feature information, call processing scripts (CPL), and system routing settings. The level of real-time performance TimesTen delivers is critical to meeting or exceeding the responsiveness end users expect from traditional telephone networks -- while also enabling richer services and providing the ability to manage more information. The advantage of such a product is the ability to deliver enhanced services at significantly reduced costs. In addition, open platforms like LongBoard's enable much more rapid development of new and innovative services. "LongBoard is focused on providing VoIP infrastructure software to tier one service providers worldwide, and that means our products must deliver ultra-high performance and rock-solid reliability," said Kim Niederman, president 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. at LongBoard. "We believe that TimesTen offers the most complete data management solution, delivering the real-time performance, high availability, and reliability we demand." "As service providers look to strengthen their competitive position and reduce operating expenses Operating expenses The amount paid for asset maintenance or the cost of doing business, excluding depreciation. Earnings are distributed after operating expenses are deducted. in this slow moving economy, they need solutions that allow them to deliver more flexible and cost effective services in less time," said James R. Groff, CEO of TimesTen Performance Software. "LongBoard's Realtime Applications Server is one of these solutions. We share LongBoard's belief that our real-time data management software is integral to the solutions that will help service providers differentiate themselves and operate solutions that have a lower cost of ownership." About LongBoard Founded in 2000, LongBoard, Inc. is a pre-IPO Silicon Valley company that builds VoIP Infrastructure software products for Service Providers, Telecom Equipment Manufacturers and Software Developers enabling them to offer comprehensive network-hosted telephony and data converged services to enterprise customers. LongBoard's products improve Service Providers' profitability by bringing traditional and new communication capabilities to enterprise customers at substantial cost savings. LongBoard is headquartered at 3121 Jay Street, Santa Clara, Calif., 95054 and has additional offices in Raleigh, N.C. (RTP (1) (Rapid Transport Protocol) The protocol used in IBM's High Performance Routing (HPR) system. (2) (Realtime Transport Protocol) An IP protocol that supports real time transmission of voice and video. ) for development and London, England. For more information, phone 408/571-3300 or visit the company's Web site at www.longboard.com. About TimesTen Performance Software TimesTen helps companies quickly gain market-leading distinction. Our real-time data management software, industry expertise, and intense commitment to customer success have made it easy for companies to turn breakaway performance and scalability into a competitive advantage. Customers like Cisco Systems, CNN CNN or Cable News Network Subsidiary company of Turner Broadcasting Systems. It was created by Ted Turner in 1980 to present 24-hour live news broadcasts, using satellites to transmit reports from news bureaus around the world. , Dow Jones, Ericsson, Lucent Technologies, and Sprint depend on TimesTen's products, which manage time-critical data in telecom and networking, financial services, and e-business applications. For more information, see www.timesten.com. |
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