Teleglobe Commercially Deploys Spatial Wireless' Mobile Number Portability Solution; Spatial Portico Network Overlay Element Maximizes Network Efficiency.Business Editors & High Tech Writers CANNES, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 17, 2003 Teleglobe Inc., a provider of international voice, mobile roaming, data and Internet services, today announced it has placed Spatial Portico portico (pôr`tĭkō), roofed space using columns or posts, generally included between a wall and a row of columns or between two rows of columns. (TM) in commercial service. Spatial Portico is a mobile network overlay element that will enhance Teleglobe's Global Roaming Service and enable rapid deployment of new services to globally support its mobile customers. Spatial Wireless, a supplier of next-generation wireless networking See wireless network. systems for today's mobile networks, was selected by Teleglobe to ensure continuity of service when U.S. mobile operators implement Mobile Number Portability Mobile Number Portability (MNP) enables mobile telephone users to retain their mobile telephone numbers when changing from one mobile network operator to another. MNP is implemented in different flavours across the globe. (MNP (Microcom Networking Protocol) A family of communications protocols from Microcom, Inc., Norwood, MA, that have become de facto standards for error correction (classes 2 through 4) and data compression (class 5). In 1997, Compaq acquired Microcom. ) as required by the FCC (1) (Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC, www.fcc.gov) The U.S. government agency that regulates interstate and international communications including wire, cable, radio, TV and satellite. The FCC was created under the U.S. . The next-generation technology from Spatial Wireless also will support Teleglobe's mobile evolution strategy as it introduces new mobile services anticipated over the next year to address market demands. Teleglobe's Global Roaming Service translates different numbering plans and performs the signal conversion between Common Channel Signalling System 7 (C7) and Signalling System 7 (SS7) standards seamlessly, permitting customers to place or receive mobile calls and Short Messages (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. ) when they travel internationally. Teleglobe operates the signalling conversion platform, which is interconnected with worldwide GSM-based mobile operators. Teleglobe's Global Roaming Service is provided in cooperation with its joint-venture partner Comfone, whose strengths in providing ITU (International Telecommunication Union, Geneva, Switzerland, www.itu.ch) A telecommunications standards body that is under the auspices of the United Nations. Comprising more than 185 member countries, the ITU sets standards for global telecom networks. Signalling, Roaming Brokering, DC/FC services and all additional services for roaming, promise a bright future in supporting customer requests. "Teleglobe serves more than 325 mobile operators worldwide who use various technologies and signalling standards. Our Global Roaming Service can handle the rapid growth in wireless while providing mobile operators the ability to offer their end users the option of roaming to and from North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. ," said Serge Fortin, Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of Teleglobe. In addition to the MNP function, Teleglobe expects to use the Portico platform to create new services such as SMS screening and ANSI-41/GSM translation to allow messaging between TDMA/CDMA- and GSM-based carriers, which it expects to deploy later in 2003. Spatial Portico is easily deployed on top of Teleglobe's current signalling network elements without requiring any major infrastructure changes and related costs. Because it is based on open standards Specifications for hardware and software that are developed by a standards organization or a consortium involved in supporting a standard. Available to the public for developing compliant products, open standards imply "open systems;" that an existing component in a system can be replaced and next-generation technology, Spatial Portico enables Teleglobe to evolve its mobile networks to 3G with minimal investment and disruption to service. "Spatial Wireless is the only company with the experience, flexibility and responsiveness to meet our requirements for a fast deployment, which allowed us to meet our deadline requirements," said Michel Guyot guy·ot n. A flat-topped submarine mountain. [After Arnold Henri Guyot (1807-1884), Swiss-born American geologist and geographer. , Vice-President, Marketing & EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) Refers to that region of the world. For example, one might see products packaged differently for the UK, EMEA and Asia Pacific markets. & Asia / Pacific Sales, for Teleglobe USA Inc. "In addition to these strengths, the Portico platform proved to be simple to implement, and it will evolve with our global network, enabling us to build and offer innovative mobile services today and in the future." "Teleglobe's deployment of Spatial Portico is indicative of operators' recognition that next-generation switching significantly reduces network costs today as a critical first step in the evolution to the 3G and All-IP future," said Seshu Madhavapeddy, Spatial Wireless' co-founder and vice president of product line management and business development. With a distributed and flexible architecture, Spatial Portico supports rapid deployment of a broad range of solutions including: Gateway Mobile Switching Center A switching center is a node in a telecommunications Circuit switching network which is connected to either another switching center and/or to end user devices. Switching centers are aware of other centers and possible routes between them such that on demand a center can establish (GMSC GMSC Gateway Mobile Switching Center GMSC Gateway Mobile Services Switching Center ) Network Simplification and Long Distance Bypass solutions that lower capital costs, simplify complex network configurations and minimize port and long distance expenses; IP-SS7 Gateway solutions to simplify IP-based services introduction; new 3G-like Multi-Modal services that "mix" voice and data sessions for the subscriber; Mobile Number Portability solutions and solutions to enable services transparency across disparate core networks. Commercially available and deployed today, Spatial's platform offers superior density and scalability, proven carrier-grade reliability and geographic redundancy. In all of these cases, Spatial Portico requires only software upgrades to evolve from 2G to 2.5 to 3G network implementations. During 3GSM World Congress, Spatial Wireless will be exhibiting in Hall 2, Stand E8. Teleglobe and Comfone will be exhibiting in Hall 2, Stand D10. About Teleglobe Teleglobe is a leader in the global roaming services between North America and the rest of the world. In addition to its comprehensive portfolio of wireless services for mobile telecommunication network operators worldwide, Teleglobe is expanding its portfolio of services to support specific wireless market needs. The new Premium Virtual Transit Service (VTS See VOB and virtual tape system. VTS - A suite of test programs for Motif from OSF. Premium) provides international voice terminations to a number of destinations. This service is especially designed for the mobile operators market in providing higher levels of service including the transmission and delivery of the CLI (1) (Call Level Interface) A database programming interface from the SQL Access Group (SAG), an SQL membership organization. SAG's CLI is an attempt to standardize the SQL language for database access. (Calling Line Identifier) with the voice call. Teleglobe is also a provider of international voice, data and Internet services. Today, Teleglobe owns and operates an extensive global telecommunications network A telecommunications network is a of telecommunications links and nodes arranged so that messages may be passed from one part of the network to another over multiple links and through various nodes. built over a combination of wavelength IRUs, ownership or participation in 90 fiber optic submarine cable See Telegraph. See See also: Cable Submarine systems, satellite capacity, and leased transmission capacity. This provides Teleglobe with advanced voice, data and IP access capabilities from numerous points of presence on its network. Teleglobe has reach to more than 240 countries and territories with advanced data capabilities. Teleglobe currently has 275 direct and bilateral relations with large incumbent and alternative carriers. Teleglobe also provides data and IP access from numerous points of presence on its network and currently has private and public peering arrangements with 70 connections, including Tier 1 providers in North America, Europe and Asia. Teleglobe is the carrier of choice to many of the world's leading telecommunications companies, mobile operators and Internet service providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. . Detailed information about Teleglobe is available on the company's Web site at www.teleglobe.com. About Comfone Comfone AG provides services to mobile network operators worldwide and was founded in 1997 with the aim to provide solutions for efficient international roaming. The wide range of services offered by Comfone are currently unique in the world and, as such, Comfone is well poised to become the world's first ever Roaming Broker. Comfone's service portfolio combines its roaming platform, GRX GRX Getright Download List (file extension) GRX Granada, Spain - Granada (Airport Code) GRX Grunts (FAO fish species code) GRX GPRS Roaming Exchange Node GRX Graphics , data, financial and SMS clearinghouse and signalling services. The Complete Roaming Solution can be provided for mobile operators just starting to expand their services into the roaming arena. For the mature mobile operator in need of competitive services and expertise Comfone offers customised services. Comfone employs 100 people based at its headquarters in Bern, Switzerland. Further information is available at www.comfone.com. About Spatial Wireless Spatial Wireless develops and deploys next-generation networking solutions for today's mobile networks. Using its patented, breakthrough technology, Spatial Wireless dramatically reduces operational expenditures and lowers capital costs for mobile service providers worldwide by making today's networks more efficient. With its commercially proven products, Spatial Wireless has established a new paradigm New Paradigm In the investing world, a totally new way of doing things that has a huge effect on business. Notes: The word "paradigm" is defined as a pattern or model, and it has been used in science to refer to a theoretical framework. enabling operators to rethink the way they design and operate their core networks. The Spatial Wireless portfolio includes Spatial Atrium(TM), a high-capacity, distributed architecture core switch for Distributed Mobile Switching Center (DMSC) solutions, and Spatial Portico(TM), a network overlay element for Gateway Mobile Switching Center (GMSC) cost reduction and network services solutions. For more information about Spatial Wireless and its products and technology, visit www.spatialwireless.com. CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. Certain statements made in this press release, including, but not limited to, the statements regarding expectations of future business prospects and opportunities, product development and other statements that are not historical facts, are forward-looking and are subject to important risks, uncertainties and assumptions. The results or events predicted in these forward-looking statements may differ materially from actual results or events. There can be no guarantee that the announced transaction of the sale of the Company's Core Business will receive approval of regulators or that other conditions for closing will be satisfied or waived, or that the transaction will be completed. Factors that could cause results or events to differ materially from current expectations expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements include, among other things: Teleglobe Inc.'s ability to continue operating its core business as a going concern pending completion of the transaction; the state of the telecom industry generally and its effect on the sale of a telecom business such as Teleglobe's; competitive developments and other risks referenced from time to time in the filings of Teleglobe Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission and with Canadian securities regulators. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release represent Teleglobe Inc.'s expectations as of February 17, 2003 and, accordingly, are subject to change after such date. However, Teleglobe Inc. disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise |
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