Vertel's e*ORB Software to be Deployed as Part of Compaq's Intelligent Network
Server Platform
Business Editors
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 3, 2000--Vertel
Corp. (Nasdaq:VRTL), a leading provider of mediation software for
telecommunications networks, today announced that its intelligent
network agent software (INA), e*ORB, will be deployed by Compaq
Computer Corp. as part of its advanced services framework.
The framework will be delivered as part of Compaq's intelligent
network servers (INS) running on Microsoft's Windows NT(R) Server.
Through this deployment, Compaq plans to embed e*ORB technology in its
INS Application Toolkit and anticipates launching its first
e*ORB-based framework at the end of this quarter.
Compaq plans to use the new framework to enable service providers
to reduce time-to-market with customized services that can be used
across networks across the world.
"Working with our strong partner Vertel with its outstanding
e*ORB software allows Compaq to continue its market leadership in
service control points and intelligent network platforms," said
Michael Capellas, president and chief executive officer of Compaq.
"This relationship strengthens and supports our market position
in providing key components to telecommunications customers," said
Bruce Brown, president and chief executive officer of Vertel. "This is
an excellent example of how Vertel's e*ORB software solutions
facilitate the integration of networks to service management
components."
Note to Editors: For a complete listing of e*ORB features and
capabilities, visit Vertel's Web site at www.vertel.com.
About Vertel
Vertel is a leading provider of mediation software for
telecommunications networks enabling such devices as cellular phones
to become an integral, intelligent parts of a company's network
topology. The company's pioneering mediation software, e*ORB(TM), is
being adopted by top telecommunications, e-business and manufacturing
companies.
Vertel offers a variety of technologies and applications,
supporting end-to-end network and service management with the highest
quality of service for network operations. Vertel's solutions are
deployed worldwide by service providers, network operators, software
vendors and systems integrators.
Vertel also develops turnkey management applications that fit
individual customer requirements through its Professional Services
Unit. The company is based in Woodland Hills, and has sales
offices throughout the world.
For more information on Vertel or its products, contact Vertel at
21300 Victory Blvd., Suite 1200, Woodland Hills, Calif. 91367;
telephone: 818/227-5735; fax: 818/227-5741 or visit the Vertel Web
site at vertel.com.
"Safe Harbor" Statements under the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995: Except for the historical information presented,
the matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking
statements. These statements should be evaluated together with the
many risks and uncertainties that affect our business, including
timely and successful development of products and technologies;
successful introduction and customer acceptance of new and enhanced
products and technologies in existing and new markets; the possibility
that delays or difficulties will arise in implementing complex
products and technologies and enabling them to work successfully with
other complex products and technologies; the possible development and
introduction of competitive products and new and alternative
technologies; pricing, currency and exchange risks; governmental and
regulatory developments affecting Vertel and its customers; the
ability to identify, conclude, and integrate acquisitions on a timely
basis; the ability to retain and attract key personnel; and other
risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in public
disclosure filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC) by Vertel, including, but not limited to, the Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 1998 and the Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 1999.
NOTE TO EDITORS: In the product name e*ORB noted in this news
release, there is an asterisk between e and ORB. This symbol may not
appear properly in some systems.
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CONTACT: Vertel Corp., Woodland Hills
Sandy Christopher, 818/227-5735
sandy-christopher@vertel.com
Karin Hollink, 818/227-1478
karin-hollink@vertel.com
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