M2 PRESSWIRE-27 May 1999-NORTEL NETWORKS: Nortel Networks announces calling name application for BroadBand STP (C)1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD
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Research Triangle Park -- Nortel Networks* [NYSE/ TSE: NT] announced the availability of a calling name application that delivers caller ID services (including both the caller's name and number) for its Internet-ready carrier-class signaling transfer point, the BroadBand STP.
The STP is a messaging hub that routes addresses and other customer-specific information within an SS7 network. Nortel Networks is a world leader in SS7 signaling, which enables intelligent data services such as caller ID to be delivered over traditional voice (circuit-switched) networks. Nortel Networks' BroadBand STP, introduced in November 1998, meets the increasing demands for SS7 intelligent network services, while ready to interface with the packet-switched world including Internet Protocol (IP) networks. The BroadBand STP uses asynchronous transport mode (ATM) technology to address a wide range of signaling requirements at the boundaries between SS7 and IP networks and paves the way to the next generation of data-oriented signaling products.
The calling name service, an adjunct application available with BroadBand STP Release SSR1.1, achieved in-service status on March 8, 1999 after successfully completing verification trials with Com Net, Inc. of Ohio-a consortium of independent operating companies serving 50,000 subscribers in the Midwest.
"By deploying calling name on our installed BroadBand STP, we can deliver a popular service to our customer base that we can operate and manage locally," said Randall Plaisier, chief technical officer for Com Net, Inc. "Because we now have direct control over our data management processes, Com Net is realizing increased operational efficiencies we would not otherwise enjoy."
"Calling name delivery is a prime example of an SS7 Intelligent Network service that can deliver significant revenue streams for our BroadBand STP customers in small-to-medium size markets," said Randolph Wheatley, general manager of Nortel Networks' Signaling Solutions Group (SSG). "Because of the flexibility of the BroadBand STP's Signaling Server architecture, we are able to develop and deliver important revenue-generating services quickly and cost-effectively."
The calling name service is implemented by interfacing the BroadBand STP with fully redundant Nortel Networks Application Peripheral (AP) Units, and a user-friendly point-and-click interface for easy provisioning and maintenance. Calling name is a highly scalable solution, supporting up to 300,000 names and 500 NPA-NXXs (area code-local exchanges), and is available for volume shipments. The BroadBand STP is the first application based on Nortel Networks advanced Signaling Server platform-a scalable, IP-Centric computing engine, featuring ATM as its internal messaging protocol for the reliable and high-speed transport of all types of digital information. The BroadBand STP's fault-tolerant yet compact design features the smallest footprint in the industry (less than four square feet) and an easy-to-use graphical interface, which help keep operational, training and maintenance costs down.
Nortel Networks delivers value to customers around the world through Unified Networks* solutions, spanning mission-critical telephony and IP-optimized networks. Customers include public and private enterprises and institutions; Internet service providers; local, long-distance, cellular and PCS communications companies, cable television carriers, and utilities.
Nortel Networks' common shares are listed on the New York, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and London stock exchanges. Nortel Networks had 1998 revenues of US$17.6 billion and has approximately 75,000 employees worldwide.
CONTACT: Carol Anderson, Nortel Networks Tel: +1 919 997 2205 e-mail: caroland@nortelnetworks.com
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