Securicor Telesciences announces multiple inputs in Release 4.0 of Sterling 500 Data Server.MOORESTOWN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 21, 1996-- Multiple inputs provide the value of enhanced flexibility in cost-effective solutions for billing convergence Securicor Telesciences Inc. (STI STI systolic time intervals. ), a leading billing and traffic systems provider for the telecommunications industry, announces Release 4.0 -- featuring multiple inputs -- of the Sterling 500 Data Server. The Sterling 500 captures and processes, in real-time, Automatic Message Accounting Automatic Message Accounting (AMA) provides detail billing for telephone calls. When Direct Distance Dialing (DDD) was introduced in the USA, message registers no longer sufficed for dialed telephone calls. (AMA (Automatic Message Accounting) The recording and reporting of telephone calls within a telephone system. It includes the calling and called parties and start and stop times of the call. ) billing network data from telephone switches, or other data generating systems, and transports it to a billing center for rating and invoicing. Release 4.0 will allow customers to combine billing data collection from wireline, wireless and on-line services, via a number of switches, into one transportation infrastructure -- a capability critical in today's converging telecommunications markets. Multiple inputs reduce costs and add value to AMA Collection "The combination of function-rich features and multiple input capabilities represents outstanding value to our customers," said David Lamb, Sterling 500 product manager. "The Sterling 500 has been configured to meet changing interface and transportation requirements. "With Release 4.0, each input stream can be configured to meet a specific input requirement. This significant advancement enables both wireless and wireline switched data to be collected by the same data server." With its table-driven and fully redundant design, the Sterling 500 provides tremendous flexibility and security of data collection. The Sterling 500 now has the capability to process records from up to four inputs which can be different switch types. Supported interfaces include DMS (1) (Document Management System) See document management. (2) (Defense Messaging System) An X.500-compliant messaging system developed by the U.S. Dept. of Defense. 100, DMS 10, 1 AESS AESS Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society (IEEE) AESS Architecturally Exposed Structural Steel AESS Aeronautical Systems Squadron (US Air Force) AESS Association des Employé(e) (tape emulation), 5ESS, EWSD EWSD Elektronisches WaehlSystem Digital (German: Electronic Worldwide Switch Digital) EWSD Electronic Worldwide Switch Digital , serial port, and LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. interfaces (GDI (Graphics Device Interface) The traditional programming interface (API) for output in Windows. When an application needs to display or print, it makes a call to a GDI function and sends it the parameters for the object that must be created. ), among others. Further, the Sterling 500 has been enhanced to support processing in excess of 750,000 records per hour. Also new in Release 4.0 is the ability of the Data Server to provide a tape interface with the 1 AESS switch. "The implementation of switch interfaces has been an STI core skill for twenty years TWENTY YEARS. The lapse of twenty years raises a presumption of certain facts, and after such a time, the party against whom the presumption has been raised, will be required to prove a negative to establish his rights. 2. ," added Lamb. The 1 AESS implementation is another example of STI leading the market in tape emulation. The advanced intelligent network billing platform "The Sterling 500 offers exceptional benefits to the industry," said Jack Basi, vice president of marketing and business development. "Its flexible architecture and real time functionality meet the most demanding and dynamic customer requirements. "It can be sender or receiver initiated; operate in real-time AMADNS AMADNS Automatic Message Accounting Data Networking System AMADNS Ama Data Networking System , batch, or both simultaneously; accommodate multiple Generating System Inputs (switches); and be easily reconfigured to accommodate changing switch technologies." NEBS compliance gives Sterling 500 BellCore seal of approval Successful in meeting certification requirements as defined through Bellcore, the Sterling 500 Data Server is NEBS (Network Equipment Building System Requirements: Physical Protection) Certified. Bellcore requirements insist that systems looking to become certified function prior to and after stress tests. NEBS test conditions include: simulated earthquakes, altitude testing, drop testing (both in and out of box), operation at temperature and humidity extremes, flame spread testing, and more. "The NEBS certification has far reaching effects for the Sterling 500," said Lamb. "In addition to being state-of-the-art in terms of its functionality, the Sterling 500 can also be counted on to continue to collect and process usage data under extreme conditions." Securicor Telesciences Inc. Securicor Telesciences Inc., 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 Certified company, is a leading supplier of real-time billing data collection and processing, traffic reporting and network analysis systems to telecommunications and information providers in the United States and internationally. The company has been serving the telecommunications industry for more than 25 years and is recognized around the world as a leader in the design and manufacture of communications solutions. CONTACT: Securicor Telesciences Inc. Stephanie Adler, 609/866-1000, ext. 838 s.adler@telesciences.com or Jef Morrow, 609/866-1000, ext. 307 j.morrow@telesciences.com |
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