SK Telecom Upgrades to Tekelec's EAGLE 5 Platform
EAGLE® 5 SAS to Supply Signaling for the World's Seventh Largest Mobile Operator
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MORRISVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 19, 2002-- Tekelec (Nasdaq: TKLC) announced today that SK Telecom has upgraded to EAGLE® 5 Signaling Application Systems (SASs) and purchased the large system software feature, which enables the carrier to support more than 500 signaling links per network node.
SK Telecom is the largest wireless telecommunication services provider in Korea, serving more than 15 million subscribers. The purchase was facilitated through Mercury Corporation, Tekelec's distributor in Korea.
``With four pairs of EAGLE 5 SASs, Tekelec solutions will handle all the signaling traffic in SK Telecom's extensive and fast-growing network,'' said Dick Hayter, vice president of the Tekelec EAGLE business unit. ``Tekelec solutions will complete set up, tear down and other signaling services for all calls crossing the network. We are pleased that SK Telecom, the largest Korean wireless provider, has selected Tekelec to ensure network reliability and performance and address expansion requirements.''
Nag Hun Choi, manager, Core Network Engineering Team, SK Telecom, added, ``We have turned to Tekelec to help us maintain and grow our leadership position in the Korean wireless market. The EAGLE 5 platform provides highly reliable call control and delivers the value-added services our customers demand. The large capacity will enable us to continue to expand and enhance our service offerings.''
About EAGLE 5 SAS
Tekelec's EAGLE 5 SAS is a high-capacity, multi-protocol, advanced signaling platform. Its modular, scalable design enables service providers to choose the capacity, capabilities, and integrated applications required to meet unique customer and network requirements. From a single platform, the EAGLE 5 SAS provides a family of integrated applications, including: SS7 signal transfer, number portability, signaling gateway, service application, and signaling monitoring functions. The system supports the IETF Sigtran suite of signaling protocols for next-generation network connectivity, creating a clear path forward to packet telephony and 3G networks. |
