Tekelec Enhances International Roaming Verification Solution on MGTS; Solution Enables GSM Service Providers to Test the Integrity of Their Networks for Roaming.MORRISVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 20, 1998--Tekelec (NASDAQ/NM:TKLC) today announced a software release to enhance its international roaming verification solution for 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) service providers. The Tekelec solution enables providers to comply with the GSM Memorandum of Understanding A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is a legal document describing a bilateral or multilateral agreement between parties. It expresses a convergence of will between the parties, indicating an intended common line of action and may not imply a legal commitment. recommendation to periodically test the integrity of their networks. The recommended test serves as proof of conformance con·for·mance n. Conformity. Noun 1. conformance - correspondence in form or appearance conformity agreement, correspondence - compatibility of observations; "there was no agreement between theory and to roaming agreements between wireless operators. "The Tekelec roaming verification product provides GSM network operators with tools to ensure that visiting mobile telephone users are offered high-quality and reliable service," explains Dan Bantukul, product manager in Tekelec's Intelligent Network Diagnostics division. Tekelec's Message Generator Traffic Simulator (MGTS MGTS Message Generator Traffic Simulator MGTS Message Generation Test System ) diagnostic system provides a flexible platform for testing roaming and other GSM network services. The MGTS enables users to automatically verify and authorize roaming services. "Our roaming verification product is quickly gaining worldwide acceptance," adds Cecil Boyd, vice president and general manager, Tekelec's Intelligent Networks Diagnostics division. "Companies such as Sonera Corporation (formerly Telecom Finland) in Finland, Mobistar in Belgium, Mobil Rom in Romania, and others are adopting our exclusive solution." With the MGTS authentication (1) Verifying the integrity of a transmitted message. See message integrity, e-mail authentication and MAC. (2) Verifying the identity of a user logging into a network. feature, providers can verify and authenticate (1) To verify (guarantee) the identity of a person or company. To ensure that the individual or organization is really who it says it is. See authentication and digital certificate. (2) To verify (guarantee) that data has not been altered. visitors from outside networks via simulation -- without handsets, smart cards Example of widely used contactless smart cards are Hong Kong's Octopus card, Paris' Calypso/Navigo card and Lisbon' LisboaViva card, which predate the ISO/IEC 14443 standard. The following tables list smart cards used for public transportation and other electronic purse applications. , special codes or other requirements. Users can schedule roaming tests to run at specific times of the day and automatically generate reports summarizing the results. The GSM Roaming Verification Rel. 2.0 adds a remote execution function, which enables providers' roaming partners to verify their subscribers remotely -- without tapping into the providers' engineering resources. Rel. 2.0 enables users to automatically send E-mail messages with test results and edit, save and recall multiple test configurations. Users also are able to export results of test cases in an ASCII table See ASCII chart. format. Release 2.0 provides users with the ability to run IR27 (for signaling) and IR26 test cases. "Tekelec's international roaming application represents an efficient and cost-effective solution to an otherwise complex and labor-intensive series of routine tests," explains Tekelec's Bantukul. "With regularly scheduled roaming and verification tests, network visitors are assured of reliable service, which results in dependable sources of revenue for network operators." Tekelec is a leading supplier of innovative network switching solutions and advanced diagnostic systems that enable rapid delivery of advanced communication products and services for the global communications marketplace. Tekelec's EAGLE STP STP or standard temperature and pressure, standard conditions for measurement of the properties of matter. The standard temperature is the freezing point of pure water, 0°C; or 273.15°K;. switching platform is designed to meet the complex requirements of SS7 networks and enable wireline and wireless network operators to deliver intelligent network services. Tekelec's diagnostic systems are used by communication suppliers and service providers to design, install and maintain their communications equipment and networks. Visit the Tekelec website at www.tekelec.com. Note to Editors: Tekelec logo and EAGLE are registered trademarks of Tekelec.
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