Telecom Americas Chooses Tekelec Solution to Ease Transition to GSM Technology; Subscribers Able to Retain Existing Mobile Phone Numbers.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MORRISVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 29, 2003 Tekelec (Nasdaq: TKLC) announced today that Telecom Americas, a consortium of several Brazilian cellular operators with approximately 6.5 million cellular subscribers, has placed an order for the EAGLE(R) 5 Signaling Application System on which to deploy Tekelec's 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) migration and network monitoring solutions. Telecom Americas is evolving its signaling network architecture from an interim standard (IS)-41 signaling protocol to a combined IS-41 and GSM mobile application part (MAP) network. The Tekelec solutions will enable Telecom Americas to add the GSM architecture to simplify network administration and optimize network capacity, while laying the foundation for the delivery of third-generation (3G) services. By deploying the GSM/GPRS (general packet radio service)/EDGE (enhanced data rates for GSM) network, Telecom Americas will be able to provide next-generation wireless voice and data services and achieve efficiencies through network standardization. Tekelec is providing a flexible and robust solution to help manage the required changes in home location register (HLR (Home Location Register) A database in a cellular system that contains all the subscribers within the provider's home service area. When a subscriber reaches a new service area, the data in the HLR is requested and transferred via SS7 to the VLR (Visitor Location ) routing as Telecom Americas moves subscribers to and from the new GSM-based networks. The consortium will be able to convert subscribers transparently while allowing them to retain their existing mobile phone numbers. Telecom Americas also is deploying Tekelec's monitoring application to help ensure delivery of quality services and its equipment identity register (EIR EIR n. popular acronym for environmental impact report, required by many states as part of the application to a county or city for approval of a land development or project. (See: environmental impact report) ) feature to help combat the fraudulent use of stolen cellular phones. Fred Lax, Tekelec president and chief executive officer, said, "We are pleased to have an opportunity to work with Telecom Americas, a proven leader in the delivery of quality wireless voice and data services. Telecom Americas has one of the highest concentrations of mobile subscribers in South America and is continuing to grow rapidly. Our reliable network migration solution gives Telecom Americas the ability to move subscribers, one at a time, if necessary, to the new GSM-based HLRs. With Sentinel, the consortium can monitor GSM and IS-41 networks from a centralized location. The flexible solution allows Telecom Americas to optimize network capacity and positions the company for future expansion." Tekelec's EAGLE 5 SAS (1) (SAS Institute Inc., Cary, NC, www.sas.com) A software company that specializes in data warehousing and decision support software based on the SAS System. Founded in 1976, SAS is one of the world's largest privately held software companies. See SAS System. is a high-capacity, multi-protocol advanced signaling system. The EAGLE 5 SAS hosts a variety of applications from a single, high-performance platform, including: SS7 signal transfer, number portability, signaling gateway, integrated services, and data mining. The system supports the IETF See Internet Engineering Task Force. IETF - Internet Engineering Task Force Sigtran suite of signaling protocols for next-generation network connectivity, creating a clear path forward to packet telephony and 3G networks. About Telecom Americas Telecom Americas owns and operates Brazilian B-Band cellular operations serving approximately 6.5 million subscribers in licensed territories. With the licenses obtained in the 1800 MHZ spectrum, it will cover approximately 85 percent of the national population. The consortium's current operators are Americel, ATL (Active Template Library) A set of software routines from Microsoft that provide the basic framework for creating ActiveX and COM objects. 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Telecom Americas was established in November 2000 as a joint venture between America Movil, Bell Canada International (BCI BCI Bat Conservation International BCI Brain-Computer Interface BCI Business Continuity Institute BCI Business Cycle Indicators BCI Banco de Credito e Inversiones (Chilean bank) BCI Bell Canada International ), and SBC (1) (SBC Communications Inc., San Antonio, TX, www.sbc.com) A large, national telecommunications company that grew from a multitude of local and regional companies, including Southwestern Bell, Pacific Bell and Nevada Bell, into a single, unified brand by 2002. International (SBCI SBCI Standards-Based Curriculum Initiative SBCI Sustainable Buildings and Construction Initiative (UNEP) ). In July 2002, America Movil acquired BCI's and SBCI's shares, and Telecom Americas became a consolidated subsidiary of America Movil. About Tekelec Tekelec is a leading developer of telecommunications signaling solutions, packet-telephony infrastructure, network monitoring technology, 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 Calabasas, Calif., with research and development facilities and sales offices throughout the world. For more information, please visit www.tekelec.com. The Tekelec logo, EAGLE, G-Flex, G-Port, and IP7 are registered trademarks of Tekelec. GenuOne, Sentinel, TekServer, and TekWare are trademarks of Tekelec. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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