CrossKeys Newbridge deal
(Full text of press release from Canadian Corporate News)
APRIL 9, 1999
CrossKeys and Newbridge Sign Global Distribution Agreement for New Network Performance Software
KANATA, ONTARIO--By adding CrossKeys Resolve Ni to their portfolio, Newbridge channels and distributors will offer integrated network- and service-level
solutions to their carrier-class customers.
CrossKeys Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: CKEY; TSE: CKY), a leading supplier of service, network and element management applications software for
telecommunication service providers, today announced that is has signed a Global Distribution Agreement with Newbridge Networks Corporation for its new
network performance management application, CrossKeys Resolve(r) Ni. This extends the existing arrangements for the CrossKeys Resolve portfolio to include
CrossKeys Resolve Ni, which will be sold through Newbridge Networks worldwide distribution channels. Service providers will use CrossKeys Resolve Ni to
analyze and improve the performance of their telecommunication networks.
''Our service provider customers run complex networks using Newbridge equipment. They need to keep networks running, track and understand performance
trends, and plan for future growth,'' says Nick Derchak, Vice President Network & Service Management Products, Newbridge Networks. ''There is a huge
demand for the network intelligence offered by CrossKeys Resolve Ni. Making network value visible to the decision makers is essential for all concerned.''
CrossKeys Resolve Ni addresses the complete life-cycle requirements of network performance management. It provides network planning, engineering and
operations personnel with key benefits, including the ability to:
- Highlight network use and congestion ''hot spots''
- Increase network predictability through performance and traffic trending
- Improve time-to-market of new services by increasing confidence in network performance, and reducing test and trial time
- Support decisions for network investment, leading to the deployment of a more cost effective network
- Minimize the need for expensive ''Band-Aid'' fixes or network additions.
''The extension of this distribution agreement means CrossKeys Resolve Ni will hit the market supported by a well informed channel,'' says John Selwyn, President
and CEO, CrossKeys. ''We work closely with our channels to ensure CrossKeys technology enhances their product offerings and provides the best value to all of
our end customers.''
CrossKeys Resolve Ni is the first network performance management application that is truly carrier-scale. The software builds on the expertise CrossKeys gained
by providing network reporting for Newbridge through the CrossKeys NetworkWare product line. The new CrossKeys Resolve Ni addresses the additional
challenges carriers must face due to network size and traffic volume, the need to integrate with legacy systems, diversity of transport technologies, and customer
demands. CrossKeys Resolve Ni will begin trials with major telecommunication carriers in both Europe and North America this April.
This new application is an extension of the existing portfolio of CrossKeys Resolve software. The service management application, CrossKeys Resolve Si, is
complemented by this new network performance management application. Service providers can now select one supplier-CrossKeys-to address all of their network
and service performance management requirements. This saves the service provider time and money associated with staff training, software integration and
equipment investment.
The CrossKeys Resolve portfolio currently supports Newbridge and Ascend network management systems and is certified to inter-operate with equipment from a
variety of vendors, including Cisco, Nortel Networks, Cabletron, 3Com and Siemens. It manages IP, ATM, Frame Relay and TDM based networks and services.
About Newbridge
Newbridge Networks designs, manufactures, markets and services networking solutions to organizations in more than 100 countries. The Company leverages its
relationship with a growing family of Newbridge Affiliate companies and strategic alliances with Siemens and 3Com Corporation to deliver seamless, end-to-end
solutions. Newbridge customers include the world's 300 largest telecommunications service providers and more than 10,000 corporations, government organizations
and other institutions. Founded in 1986, the Company employs more than 6,000 people on six continents. News and information are available at
www.newbridge.com.
Newbridge Networks Corporation is a public company whose common shares are listed for trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NN) in the United States
and on The Toronto Stock Exchange (NNC) in Canada.
About CrossKeys
CrossKeys Systems Corporation (www.crosskeys.com) is a leading developer of performance management solutions for over 170 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. A leading supplier to major
telecommunication equipment suppliers, 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 trade marks of CrossKeys Systems Corporation. All other trade marks are the property of their respective holders and are
acknowledged by CrossKeys Systems Corporation. The terms ''partner'' and ''alliance'' mean that CrossKeys 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.
See related releases:
March 25/99-New Partner to Distribute Resolve in Latin American Market
March 3/99-New application, CrossKeys Resolve Ni, Manages Performance of Carrier-Class Networks
January 21/99-CrossKeys Adds Internet Protocol Support to Resolve Service and Network Management Software
December 1/98-CrossKeys Installs Resolve in One of the World's Most Advanced Telecom Markets
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
CrossKeys Systems Corporation
John Blackmore
Corporate Communications
(613) 599-2300 ext. 8936
E-mail: johnblaccrosskeys.com
Website: www.crosskeys.com
or
CrossKeys Systems Corporation
Shelley Moorhead
Investor Relations
(613) 591-1600 ext. 8336
E-mail: moorheadcrosskeys.com
or
High Road Communications
Cathy Browne
(613) 236-0909 |
