Logica and CrossKeys Sign Agreement to Co-Market Telecommunications Solution
KANATA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 2, 1999--(NASDAQ:CKEY - news; TSE:CKY. - news)
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Logica, the IT services company, and CrossKeys Systems Corporation, have signed a teaming and co-marketing agreement to bring their combined value to the worldwide telecommunications market.
By co-marketing CrossKeys products and services, Logica integrates CrossKeys software into its turn-key offering of products and services for telecom providers. Specifically, Logica will include CrossKeys Resolve(r) software as part of an overall solution to address customer demand for performance management of carrier-scale networks and services. This provides Logica customers with the means to define and manage service level agreements (SLAs) and analyze network performance.
``Logica brings best-of-breed products together in comprehensive solutions for our customers,' says John Coleman, Logica's UK telecoms divisional director. ``CrossKeys is an industry leader in carrier-scale service and network management software. We maintain our competitive lead in this industry by seeking out ways to enhance the value for our customers. CrossKeys software helps us do that.'
Logica recorded revenue of 473 million pounds sterling in its latest fiscal year and its customers include: AT&T, BT, Finnet, Cellnet and Telecom Italia. The agreement with Logica also includes CrossKeys current and new multi-vendor network management applications, as required by customers. CrossKeys is building from its existing strength in multi-vendor management to break down the barriers among a wider range of telecommunications equipment in networks. Logica and CrossKeys are now targeting prospective service provider accounts for their range of joint solution offerings.
``This relationship with one of the leading solutions companies in Europe means a new channel to market, especially for the dynamic range of European opportunities,' says Ian McLaren, President and Chief Executive Officer, CrossKeys. ``Working together, we can complement Logica's solution offering, enhancing their value and serving customers better.'
About Logica
Founded in 1969, Logica plc is a leading international computer consultancy, systems integration and software company. Logica's clients operate across diverse markets including finance, telecommunications, energy and utilities, industry, government, defence, transport and space. Logica has over 8,500 staff in 23 countries worldwide.
About CrossKeys
CrossKeys Systems Corporation (www.crosskeys.com) is a leading developer of service, network, and element management solutions for telecommunication service providers. CrossKeys works with over 180 service providers worldwide, giving them a competitive advantage in deregulated markets. The Company combines expertise in the software and technology required to manage carrier-scale networks with experience in the world's most demanding telecommunication markets. 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. The terms ``partner' and ``alliance' mean that CrossKeys or Logica and the other party have agreed to cooperate to achieve certain objectives; however, no agency relationship, partnership, or joint ownership of a legal entity is to be inferred or implied by these terms. |
