from NN's JV TeraBridge Technologies:
TeraBridge Technologies Advances ATM Local
Telephony Alliance's ALTA Mission To Create Fully
Integrated Local Exchange Networks
TeraBridge successfully demonstrates its ALTA compliant
PathMinder(TM) broadband call control software, launches ALTA
interoperability demo and test lab
SAN JOSE, Calif--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 27, 1999-- TeraBridge Technologies Corp., leading developer of broadband call and
connection control software for carrier and service provider networks, today announced at the CLEC Expo it has completed a
demonstration that validated its new PathMinder software suite's interoperability within the ATM Local Telephony Alliance (ALTA). As a
member of ALTA, the demonstration was TeraBridge's first effort to further the organization's mission of developing cost-effective, fully
integrated local exchange networks using high speed lines to deliver voice, data and video services. The demonstration further established
PathMinder's positioning as the defacto industry standard software solution for call control session management. As a result of the
successful demonstration, TeraBridge has launched an ALTA interoperability demo and test lab to rapidly prototype complex network
signaling environments--a development that will allow vendors to validate the compatibility of their technologies and further advance
ALTA's mission.
``ALTA encourages the interaction of leading vendors to accelerate the development and deployment of next generation ATM-based local
exchange carrier services,' said Vince Rocca, vice president and chief technical officer of 2nd Century Communications and a founding
member of ALTA. ``By providing a well-executed and informative demonstration, TeraBridge has shown their groundbreaking signal
interworking software possesses the ability to support ALTA's interface specifications.'
``True ATM convergence cannot be accomplished through the achievements of a handful of vendors; rather, it will require the collective
integration of many leading technologies in an open systems environment,' said Gary R. Brown, president of TeraBridge Technologies.
``Such solutions will further require heterogeneous interoperability standards and protocols which can now be replicated and validated, as
was proven through this demonstration. We intend to open our lab to any carriers interested in test driving our software and ultimately
advance ALTA's convergence objectives.'
About the Demonstrations:
TeraBridge demonstrated PathMinder's ability to provision, monitor, manage and bill voice, data and video calls using a BISDN central
office--services CLECs and ISPs can use to cap legacy hardware expenses, increase speed to market and offer compelling next generation
services. The demonstrations were conducted in TeraBridge's Network Operations Center, in Gurnee, IL, at the request of TeraBridge's
OEM partner and ALTA member, Siemens Information and Communications Networks. Specific capabilities demonstrated include
- maintaining a single local routing number for each switch;
- terminating Local Number Portability (LNP);
- porting a number to a broadband terminal;
- reviewing call element tracing through SS7 messaging analysis on
line;
- creating of one-way incoming/outgoing and two-way trunk groups in
real time;
- supporting multiple HNPA and a mixture of ported and non-ported
numbers to a PBX over a single line;
- supporting dial handling with any combination of digits; and
- supporting tone, announcement and service interworking between
N-ISDN, B-ISDN and traditional POTS lines.
About PathMinder's Customized Solutions:
TeraBridge also demonstrated PathMinder's flexibility by showing
the effectiveness of several customized solutions, many of which were
configured as the ALTA demonstration was in progress. TeraBridge
adjusted PathMinder's coding to
- provide interworking with B-ISDN and multi-frequency signaling to
911/E-911;
- provide interworking of Q.2931with N-ISDN and the non-ISDN
carrier infrastructure per the specifications of ALTA;
- demonstrate number substitution for interworking with traditional
telephony services;
- provide 911, 0, 01, 7 digit, 10 digit and international dialed
digit capabilities;
- demonstrate call, trace and trap functionality for voice and data
in a broadband services environment; and
- provide an interface with recorded and intercept announcements.
For further details about how to utilize TeraBridge's demo and test lab, located just north of Chicago in Gurnee, IL, contact Howard Gunn
at 847-782-2037.
About TeraBridge Technologies Corporation
Privately held and located just outside of Chicago in Gurnee, Illinois, TeraBridge Technologies develops innovative software that provides
cost-effective intelligent networking solutions for the telecommunications carrier and switching markets. As part of a joint venture with
Newbridge Networks Corp., TeraBridge is committed to redefining the economics of how communications are exchanged--through a
software-driven, call and connection control platform that instantly brokers a voice, video, or data session over a virtual pathway. For more
information, call TeraBridge at 1-847-782-2000 or visit our website at www.terabridge.com.
About ALTA
The ATM Local Telephony Alliance (ALTA) was founded in June 1999 by a group of next-generation service providers and
telecommunication equipment vendors as an industry forum to accelerate the development and deployment of next-generation ATM-based
competitive local exchange networks. By promoting ATM as the next-generation ``data-based telephony' technology in the local
exchange, the alliance is committed to the development of cost-effective, fully integrated local exchange networks using ATM for voice and
data services. For more information, contact Melissa Martin at 813-935-8866 or visit the ALTA Web site at www.altainfo.org
ALTA Members Include
2nd Century Communications; Accelerated Networks Inc; Advanced Fibre Communications; Advanced Switching Communications;
BroadBand Technologies; Convergent Networks; Entrata Communications Corporation; General DataComm, Inc.; Odetics, Inc.;
Mariposa; Memotec Communications Inc.; Newbridge Networks; Praxon; Rhythms NetConnections, Inc.; Sonoma Systems; TeraBridge
Technologies; Unisphere Solutions, Inc.; VINA Technologies; and Woodwind Communications Systems.
About PathMinder(TM)
PathMinder is a suite of software-based intelligent call control products that provide a graceful migration path from narrowband circuit
switching to next-generation, on-demand broadband networks. The software accelerates voice and data service convergence over an
integrated and flexible broadband network architecture while protecting service provider investment in legacy narrowband circuit switches.
PathMinder is compatible with any switch or access device and interfaces with all industry standard protocols.
Contact:
TeraBridge Technologies
Pete Spinner, 847/782-2161
pspinner@terabridge.com
or
ALTA Contact
Melissa Martin, 813/935-8866, Ext. 228
mrmartin@2c2.com |
