MiRS Deploys Fixed Mobile Convergence Solution from Tekelec.MORRISVILLE, N.C. -- Tekelec (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 : TKLC), a leading developer of telecommunications products for next-generation fixed, mobile and packet networks, today announced that its core convergence switching solution has been selected by MiRS, Israel's integrated digital enhanced network
Integrated Digital Enhanced Network (iDEN) is a mobile telecommunications technology, developed by Motorola, which provides its users the benefits of a trunked radio and a cellular (iDEN) wireless operator. The solution enables MiRS' transition to the Internet protocol multimedia subsystem (IMS (1) See IP Multimedia Subsystem. (2) (Information Management System) An early IBM hierarchical DBMS for IBM mainframes. IMS was widely implemented throughout the 1970s under MVS and continues to be used under z/OS. ) architecture and enables next-generation capabilities, including fixed mobile convergence Seamless switching between cellular and local networks for mobile users. The goal is to have a handset that switches automatically from the cellular network to the local, wireless Wi-Fi network when entering a building in order to save cellphone minutes. (FMC See fixed mobile convergence. ) and hosted 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) services. Tekelec's IMS architecture drives switching for both MiRS' entire mobile device line and SIP-based clients, and it supports the execution of common network applications. The Tekelec next-generation gateway mobile switching center (GMSC GMSC Gateway Mobile Switching Center GMSC Gateway Mobile Services Switching Center ) server solution includes the Tekelec 9000 Distributed Switching Solution (DSS (1) (Digital Signature Standard) A National Security Administration standard for authenticating an electronic message. See RSA and digital signature. (2) (Digital Satellite S ) and the Accolade Core Wireless Convergence Server (WCS See Windows CardSpace. ) from Convergin, a leading provider of core wireless convergence servers. Tekelec will package the Accolade WCS as a product in the Tekelec wireless convergence gateway (WCG WCG World Cyber Games WCG Worldwide Church of God WCG World Community Grid WCG Wellington Caving Group (caving club in New Zealand) WCG Washington Calligraphers Guild WCG West Coast Grocery ) family of products. Tekelec and Convergin announced their technology relationship in September 2005 (NEWS). MiRS has also purchased the next-generation Tekelec 6000 VoIP Application Server (VAS) to offer advanced, feature-rich mobile, Voice over IP (VoIP) and hosted Centrex services. MiRS will use the wireless convergence server with its Tekelec 6000 VAS to develop and deliver enhanced services such as voice virtual private network, black/white lists, private numbering plans (PNP) and call treatment services, intelligent voice-assisted routing, fleet management, and wireless PBX (Private Branch eXchange) An inhouse telephone switching system that interconnects telephone extensions to each other as well as to the outside telephone network (PSTN). services for its mobile GSM-based iDEN subscribers, fixed-line IP-based endpoints and voice over WiFi clients. "We selected Tekelec's convergence solution because of the company's leadership in deploying proven, carrier-grade next-generation switching solutions around the globe," said Shaul Shmaya, MiRS' director of engineering. The Tekelec 9000 DSS, 6000 VAS and WCG are components of the company's Real Convergence IMS solutions, which enable an access-independent, IP-based network for the delivery of advanced, IP-based services. "Tekelec's next-generation switching products provide real-world solutions for MiRS and other global operators to migrate to IMS-based architectures and offer the most advanced services while reducing costs," said Tricia Hosek, president and general manager of the Tekelec Switching Solutions Group. "Our fixed mobile convergence solution lets operators secure a leading position in lucrative new markets. We are excited about our success working directly with leading global service providers like MiRS in addition to the successful channel partner relationships we have developed to deliver leading next-gen switching solutions." Dr. Ayal Itkovitz, 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. of Convergin, added, "These market-leading convergence solutions help mobile carriers add VoIP and IMS services. By enabling the convergence of SIP and cellular, MiRS is well positioned to capture additional lucrative markets as well as to strengthen its position in its existing business and enterprise markets." About MiRS MiRS Communications Ltd. is Israel's leading provider of integrated wireless cellular communications services, serving 333,000 subscribers, mainly in leading businesses, public and governmental organizations in Israel. Established in 1994 as a Motorola-owned operation, Motorola Israel Ltd now wholly owns MiRS. The company's sales in 2004 reached $182 million. MiRS recently launched the first cellular-based GPS service, enabling navigation to a specific destination using both graphic and vocal guidance. This service is provided on Motorola i860 handset. Each MiRS handset includes a variety of unique services: two cellular phone lines, walkie-talkie, mobile Internet and intranet, 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. , GPS, speakerphone, and a variety of multimedia and roaming services. About Convergin Convergin is a leading provider of Wireless Convergence Servers (WCS) that seamlessly unify mobile, legacy and next-gen core network elements. Convergin solutions enable service providers to accelerate core network evolution towards a comprehensive SIP Mobile Convergence. The Convergin Core WCS (Accolade) expands the reach of core switching and service platforms beyond their original domains toward IMS. For more information, please visit www.convergin.com. About Tekelec Tekelec is a leading developer of now and next-generation signaling and switching telecommunications solutions, business intelligence tools and value-added applications. Tekelec's innovative solutions are widely deployed in traditional and next-generation wireline and wireless networks and contact centers worldwide. Corporate headquarters are located in Morrisville, N.C., with research and development facilities and sales offices throughout the world. For more information, please visit www.tekelec.com. |
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