Unisphere Solutions Joins Industry-Wide ODSI Initiative to Accelerate Development of Next Generation Public Networks.Business/Technology Editors BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 12, 2000 Unisphere adds service networking to initiative aimed at resolving interoperability issues for next generation communications Unisphere Solutions, a leading provider of converged networking The integration of the telephone system with IP-based data networks. See softswitch. (networking) converged network - A single network that can carry voice, video and data. solutions and services for 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. and carriers, today announced that it has joined a group of 50 networking vendors and service providers to launch the formation of the Optical Domain Service Interconnect (ODSI (Open Directory Services Interface) A programming interface from Microsoft for gaining access to network naming services and directory services. ) initiative, an open industry-wide coalition, formed to define a practical framework for interoperability between electrical and optical network service domains. This initiative represents a collaborative effort to enable service providers and their customers to deploy networks that can handle the explosive growth of data traffic over the public network. Sycamore sycamore: see plane tree. sycamore Any of several distinct trees called by the same name though in different genera and families. In the U.S. the term refers to the American plane tree or buttonwood (Platanus occidentalis), a hardy street tree. Networks (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : SCMR SCMR Supply Chain Management Review SCMR Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance SCMR Software Configuration Management Record SCMR Symmetrical Compact Microstrip Resonator SCMR Service Control Manager Remote ) will host the first ODSI meeting on January 18, 2000, in Boston. "The dynamics of today's competitive landscape are changing dramatically, which creates new opportunities for carriers and service providers looking to embrace emerging technologies and offer differentiated services Offerings that can be classified by type, or quality, of service. For example, a differentiated services network could prioritize real time traffic for a higher fee. ," said Dana Rasmussen, vice president of product management, Unisphere Solutions. "The ODSI initiative is significant because it will alleviate interoperability issues, enabling carriers and service providers to choose vendor partners based solely on their ability to provide the best solution, without concerns of network integration. Unisphere looks forward to contributing to the ODSI initiative by adding our expertise in open, converged network solutions." Focused on opening the interface to the next generation optical network, the ODSI initiative will help drive innovation in service creation and delivery of high-speed optical networks. The group will select and apply extensions to recognized industry interfaces and protocols, conduct interoperable solutions testing, and promote technical recommendations to the appropriate industry standards organizations A standards organization, also sometimes referred to as a standards body, a standards development organization or SDO (depending on what is being referenced), is any entity whose primary activities are developing, coordinating, promulgating, revising, amending, . The ODSI coalition consists of networking vendors and service providers, including: Aerie ION Networks Alidian Networks Ironbridge, Inc. Appian Communications Quantum Bridge Comm. Advanced Switching Comms. Redback Networks Astral Point Communications Siara Systems Atmosphere Networks Siemens Avici Systems Sirocco Systems Cabletron Spring Tide Networks Convergent Networks Sycamore Networks CrossKey Systems Tachion Networks Ellacoya Networks Tenor Networks Ennovate Networks Terawave Communications Enron Communications Unisphere Solutions, Inc. Equipe UUNet Ficon Technology, Inc. Valiant Networks Harris and Jeffries Williams Comm. Group Intermedia Communications Xros International Wire Comm. Unisphere Solutions will utilize ODSI capabilities on its router products to dynamically allocate bandwidth through an optical network. Dynamic bandwidth-on-demand capabilities have many applications in next generation networks. ODSI is particularly useful in conjunction with Multiprotocol Label Switching (networking) Multiprotocol Label Switching - (MPLS) A packet switching protocol developed by the IETF. Initially developed to improve switching speed, other benefits are now seen as being more important. (MPLS (1) (MultiProtocol Lambda Switching) The earlier name for GMPLS. See GMPLS. (2) (MultiProtocol Label Switching) A standard from the IETF for including routing information in the packets of an IP network. ). Unisphere will combine these two technologies together to offer its customers unique MPLS-based traffic engineering capabilities that require dynamic assignment and modification of bandwidth through an optical network. About OSDI OSDI Operating Systems Design and Implementation OSDI Operating System Dependent Interface Optical Domain Service Interconnect (ODSI) is an open, industry-wide initiative inaugurated by Sycamore Networks in cooperation with a diverse group of service providers and networking vendors. ODSI represents a coalition of networking professionals with a common interest in selecting, applying and promoting the open interfaces and signaling protocols It is a protocol used to identify signaling encapsulation. Signaling is used to identify the state of connection between telephones or VOIP terminals ( IP telephone or PCs or VoWLAN units ). List of signaling protocols:
About Unisphere Solutions, Inc. Unisphere Solutions, Inc., based in Burlington, Mass., designs, markets and supports converged network ready solutions used to construct telecommunications services In telecommunication, the term telecommunications service has the following meanings: 1. Any service provided by a telecommunication provider. 2. for the next millennium. Founded in March 1999, Unisphere Solutions is a product of the combined assets of the internationally recognized Siemens Corporation and the acquisition of three Massachusetts companies - Argon argon (är`gŏn) [Gr.,=inert], gaseous chemical element; symbol Ar; at. no. 18; at. wt. 39.948; m.p. −189.2°C;; b.p. −185.7°C;; density 1.784 grams per liter at STP; valence 0. Networks, Castle Networks and Redstone Communications. The company brings together the know-how of more than 500 people, including global assets from Siemens Information and Communication Networks Group, to deliver end-to-end Service Ready Networking solutions for converged networks. More information on Unisphere Solutions can be found on the Internet at www.unispheresolutions.com. Unisphere Solutions is a trademark of Unisphere Solutions Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. |
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