Siemens Network Systems Favours RiverSoft For Enhanced Network Management at British Airways.Business Editors/High Tech Writers SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 24, 2000 RiverSoft deployed as Key Component of New Network Infrastructure RiverSoft, a leading provider of IP network management solutions, today announced that it has been selected by Siemens Network Systems Limited (SNSL SNSL Stock Number Sequence List SNSL Standard Navy Stock List ) to help deliver 24x7 network availability at British Airways British Airways in full British Airways PLC International passenger airline based in London. In 1936 British Airways Ltd. was founded through the merger of three smaller airlines. and significantly reduce network management costs. SNSL will supply the design, implementation and management of British Airways' new Internet See Web 2.0 and Internet2. Protocol (IP) Metropolitan Area Network (MAN). SNSL will take full management responsibility for the new IP Metropolitan Area Network and RiverSoft's solutions will play a key role in the day-to-day management of this network. RiverSoft's accurate discovery mechanisms and ability to quickly pin point the root cause of network problems will contribute greatly to the reduction in network management administration overhead at British Airways. British Airways' business is one of constant change. As the organisation explores new business opportunities, the network evolves accordingly. Last year alone there were over 5000 changes that directly affected the shape and performance of the network. Many traditional network management solutions would require a huge investment in people to manually reconfigure the topology database for Feach change, whereas RiverSoft's ability to automatically discover and map the network will enable British Airways to focus staff on business enhancing initiatives. "RiverSoft is the first product to offer such levels of flexibility and at the same time offer such a wide coverage of network-related issues," commented Mark Wilkins Mark Wilkins refers to:
The introduction of an IP network will reduce British Airways' operating costs operating costs npl → gastos mpl operacionales and provide a network that is ready for its future needs. RiverSoft will not only deliver significant business benefits immediately in terms of low management overheads and fast problem solving problem solving Process involved in finding a solution to a problem. Many animals routinely solve problems of locomotion, food finding, and shelter through trial and error. , but also paves the way for future growth and integration with other British Airways' network management systems. "Businesses these days must have networks and requisite management systems that are flexible, dynamic and allow them to respond quickly to new opportunities," says Gary Read, VP Marketing at RiverSoft. "British Airways is typical of a growing number of organisations to whom network availability is crucial and where it is extremely difficult to cope manually with the rapid pace of change. RiverSoft is designed for such dynamic network environments." About Siemens Network Systems Limited Siemens Network Systems Limited (SNSL), the leading vendor-independent network integrator in the UK, specialises in the design, implementation and management of enterprise-wide networks. The company provides a wide range of technology skills and professional services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. to major private sector companies and public sector bodies. Some of the leading names that look to SNSL for its expertise include Ford, Coca-Cola, British Airways, Credit Suisse First Boston Credit Suisse First Boston was originally the trading name of the Financière Crédit Suisse-First Boston, a London-based 50-50 investment banking joint venture formed in 1978 between the First Boston Corporation and Credit Suisse. , Lancashire Education Authority, Liverpool City Council
Liverpool City Council is the governing body for the city of Liverpool in Merseyside, England. It consists of 90 councillors, three for each of the city's 30 wards. and The British Library British Library, national library of Great Britain, located in London. Long a part of the British Museum, the library collection originated in 1753 when the government purchased the Harleian Library, the library of Sir Robert Bruce Cotton, and groups of manuscripts. . Twice winner of the Networking Industry Awards for 'Systems Integrator of the Year' and voted 'Best Systems Integrator' by the TUA TUA Turkmenistan Airlines (ICAO code) TUA Tokyo University of Agriculture TUA TOW Under Armour (Canadian Army) TUA Telecommunications Users Association TUa Acute Toxic Unit TUA Tagged User Approach , SNSL's services include strategic consultancy, network design, integration and project management, as well as network installation, managed services An umbrella term for third-party monitoring and maintaining of computers, networks and software. The actual equipment may be inhouse or at the third-party's facilities, but the "managed" implies an ongoing effort; for example, making sure the equipment is running at a certain quality , maintenance and support. Recognising the speed of change in the communications market, the growing complexity of IT solutions and the demand for more powerful applications, SNSL has maintained its position as a provider of highly advanced networks by constantly evaluating new technologies, products and suppliers. In this way it ensures customers continue to be offered the most flexible, price performance migration path for their current and future business needs. SNSL offers 24x7 proactive managed services from its Hemel Hempstead headquarters. The services include remote fault and performance management utilising highly sophisticated network management tools and are backed by accredited accredited recognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied a prestated set of criteria. accredited herds cattle herds which have achieved a low level of reactors to, e.g. support centre engineers. The company is headquartered in Hemel Hempstead, with offices in Manchester, Stirling, Bristol and Central London. It is a (pound)140m-plus company employing over 400 people in the UK. About RiverSoft RiverSoft provides IP network management solutions that automatically adapt to the rapid pace of change in today's networks. Leading customers and partners such as British Airways, Deutsche Bank, Intel Corporation and Level 3 Communications
Level 3 Communications NASDAQ: LVLT is a communications and information services company headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, USA. are using RiverSoft products to increase network availability, reduce operational costs, and achieve sustainable competitive advantage. With headquarters in San Francisco, RiverSoft can be found on the Web at www.riversoft.com. Note to Editors: RiverSoft and OpenRiver are registered trademarks of RiverSoft Technologies Ltd. All other trademarks referenced in this document are the properties of their respective owners. An Interventionless Management Application is a RiverSoft term meaning management applications that do not need to be manually reconfigured every time a change in the underlying network occurs. |
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