EDS and Crosskeys Form Marketing Relationship: Inclusion of CrossKeys software in EDS' integrated service offering adds competitive differentiator for telecommunications clients
KANATA, ONTARIO--CrossKeys Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: CKEY - news; TSE: CKY - news), a leading supplier of software for telecommunication service providers, and global information technology (IT) services provider EDS today announced a marketing relationship that will enhance their clients' competitive advantage.
Under the agreement, EDS will include CrossKeys Resolve(r) performance management software in its end-to-end service offering to telecommunications service providers. The CrossKeys applications will help clients meet service- level guarantees -- which business customers in multiple industries are demanding -- by precisely assessing the performance of their network services and operations.
Charles Ansley, President of EDS' Communications Industry Group, says, ''As the leading IT services provider to the communications industry, we are committed to providing a complete, integrated solution. This solution includes network services, customer care, billing, electronic commerce and enterprise planning. Quality of service is a critical differentiator in this industry, and it is measured through service level agreements (SLAs) that the customer defines. CrossKeys performance management software and ability to manage SLAs are an excellent complement to our overall solution.''
Performance management and SLAs are the vital link for service providers moving forward to build next-generation networks in the face of increasing competition. The market for this service offering includes the large incumbent service providers and dynamic new entrants requiring the credibility of SLAs.
''This agreement means CrossKeys software will reach a huge potential marketplace,'' says Ian McLaren, President and CEO, CrossKeys. ''Being a key part in an integrated solution provided by EDS is a significant next-step in CrossKeys multivendor strategy. We are establishing the necessary relationships with systems integrators that will place our products in customers' hands.''
About EDS
EDS, a leader in the global information technology services industry for more than 35 years, delivers management consulting, electronic business solutions, and systems and technology expertise to improve the performance of more than 9,000 business and government clients in about 50 countries. EDS reported revenues of $16.9 billion in 1998. The company's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:EDS - news) and the London Stock Exchange. Visit EDS via the Internet at eds.com.
About CrossKeys
CrossKeys Systems Corporation www.crosskeys.com is a leading developer of service, network, and element management solutions for over 175 of the world's telecommunication service providers, helping them gain a competitive advantage in deregulated markets. CrossKeys combines a commitment to research and development with experience in the world's most demanding telecommunication markets to deliver highly advanced software applications. Through its relationships with leading systems integrators, vendors and equipment manufacturers, CrossKeys products help service providers deliver differentiated services, implement new technologies, and manage multiple vendor networks. CrossKeys has been ISO 9001 certified since 1995.
CrossKeys Systems Corporation is a public company whose common shares are listed for trading on NASDAQ (CKEY) in the United States and on The Toronto Stock Exchange (CKY) in Canada.
CrossKeys and logo are registered trademarks of CrossKeys Systems Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders and are acknowledged by CrossKeys Systems Corporation.
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June 03, 1999-OSI and CrossKeys to Provide Integrated Management for IP/Data Networks
April 08, 1999-Ascend to Co-Sell CrossKeys Resolve Portfolio, Including New Network Performance Management Application
April 07, 1999-CrossKeys Names New President and CEO
March 25, 1999-New Partner to Distribute CrossKeys Resolve in Latin American Market
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