Wireless E9-1-1 Picks Up Speed With TimesTen; TeleCommunication Systems Upgrades to In-Memory Database for Time-Critical Location Service.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 2001 TimesTen Performance Software today announced that TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS (Transportation Control System) A widely used integrated information system for railroad transportation developed by the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It was later implemented by Union Pacific when the companies merged. )(Nasdaq:TSYS TSYS Total System Services, Inc. ), a key architect of wireless messaging and location software, has implemented TimesTen's real-time data Real-time data denotes information that is delivered immediately after collection. There is no delay in the timeliness of the information provided. Some uses of this term confuse it with the term dynamic data. management software in its Xypoint(R) Location Platform to speed data management of wireless E9-1-1 calls. The Xypoint Location Platform determines the location of the caller and routes the call and location to the nearest public safety answering point. TCS currently provides wireless E9-1-1 location service for millions of wireless subscribers nationwide. The TimesTen(R) in-memory database A database that keeps all active records in main memory rather than on disk. Accessing in-memory records is considerably faster than retrieving them from the disk. is the source for life-saving customer location information. When an E9-1-1 call arrives, TimesTen's real-time performance is counted on to log the call, locate the answering point, and replicate the information between two redundant service centers -- all in less than one second. TimesTen was chosen to replace an existing data management solution because it eliminated key performance bottlenecks both in application response time and replication latency. In addition, TimesTen's efficient, memory-optimized design allowed the application to be implemented on more economical hardware platforms Each hardware platform, or CPU family, has a unique machine language. All software presented to the computer for execution must be in the binary coded machine language of that CPU. Following is a list of the major hardware platforms in existence today. See platform. , and, in the event of a system failure, enabled recovery to be completed much more quickly. TCS is one of the largest providers of wireless location services See mobile positioning. in the nation, supporting more than 20 wireless carriers. TCS provides Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) with cell site location, 10-digit callback number, name of the wireless carrier, and community or neighborhood of call origination Call Origination, also known as voice origination, refers to the collecting of the calls initiated by a calling party on a telephone exchange of PSTN, and handing off the calls to a VoIP endpoint or to another exchange or telephone company for completion to a called party. -- data critical to finding callers in distress. TCS' infrastructure consists of two fully redundant sites that handle millions of wireless E9-1-1 calls per year. Once a call is placed, subscriber information must be provided within stringent time requirements based on industry standards. The time-sensitive nature of the data is an excellent fit for TimesTen, which acts as a circular queue, keeping the most current data active at both sites, to ensure high availability Also called "RAS" (reliability, availability, serviceability) or "fault resilient," it refers to a multiprocessing system that can quickly recover from a failure. There may be a minute or two of downtime while one system switches over to another, but processing will continue. and accuracy of the information. "The ability to call for help in an emergency is one of the primary reasons people cite for having a wireless phone," commented Larry Corvari, vice president of engineering at TCS. "The data management component of our system has to be extremely fast in response, in replication, and in recovery time. TimesTen not only surpassed our requirements, it allowed us to do so on economical hardware. We looked at other commercial alternatives and TimesTen was clearly the best fit." "Enhanced services, like TCS', are the key to revenue growth in the wireless sector," said James R. Groff, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of TimesTen Performance Software. "TCS' wireless E9-1-1 service is an ideal application for TimesTen. When you're dealing with lives, nothing is more time critical." About TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. TCS is evolving wireless technology. As the key architect of wireless messaging and location technology, TCS is delivering essential software, services and solutions to carriers that enable people to better manage their mobile lifestyle. TCS occupies a privileged position within the core of the wireless carrier network enabling it to develop technology that ensures the security, reliability and privacy of people's wireless messages. Today, TCS is a preferred technology provider to carriers worldwide including Vodafone, Verizon Wireless Cellco Partnership, doing business as Verizon Wireless, owns and operates the second largest wireless telecommunications network in the United States, based on total wireless customers. , Cingular, VoiceStream, Telefonica and Qwest. Through its solutions group, TCS deploys advanced technologies and products that promote the continued evolution of wireless services. Visit the web site at www.telecomsys.com. About TimesTen Performance Software TimesTen helps companies quickly gain market-leading distinction. Our real-time data management software, industry expertise, and intense commitment to customer success have made it easy for companies to turn breakaway performance and scalability into a competitive advantage. Customers like Cisco Systems “Cisco” redirects here. For other uses, see Cisco (disambiguation). Cisco System,Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO, HKSE: 4333 ) is an American multinational corporation with 54,000 employees and annual revenue of US $28.48 billion as of 2006. , CNN CNN or Cable News Network Subsidiary company of Turner Broadcasting Systems. It was created by Ted Turner in 1980 to present 24-hour live news broadcasts, using satellites to transmit reports from news bureaus around the world. , Dow Jones, Ericsson, Lucent Technologies, and Sprint depend on TimesTen's products, which manage the most vital, time-critical data inside next-generation networks, high-volume financial services applications, and dynamic e-business infrastructures. For more information, see www.timesten.com. Note to Editors: TimesTen and the TimesTen icon are registered trademarks, and TimesTen Front-Tier is a trademark of TimesTen Performance Software. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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