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CoSine Communications: XA Alliance selects CoSine Communications' IP service delivery platform to provide value-added services over its' Pan-Asia IP network Premier Pan-Asian provider deploys CoSine solution in 14 POPs across Asia
Jun 20, 2001 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- CoSine Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: COSN chart, msgs), a leading provider of managed, network-based IP Service Delivery Platforms for Service Providers, today announced that XA Alliance has purchased CoSine's IP Service Delivery Platform through Alcatel for deployment in their pan-Asia network. XA Alliance, a telecommunications Service Provider of end-to-end networking and managed IP services, will utilise Cosine's solution to provide value-added security services to customers throughout Asia.
XA Alliance will deploy CoSine's IPSX 9000 IP Service Processing Switch, a component of the IP Service Delivery Platform, in 14 Points of Presence (POPs) across Asia. With CoSine's technology, XA Alliance is able to reduce its implementation time, enabling XA Alliance to respond to its customers' demand for new sites and applications more quickly. Additionally, XA customers will experience reduced network costs, enhanced system security and diversified managed IP network services with Quality of Service (QoS).
"XA Alliance and CoSine Communications have combined forces to create an advanced and enriched integrated services platform that delivers high-value networking services to our business customers across Asia," said Mr. Sung Sio Ma, chairman and chief executive officer for XA Alliance.
In addition, XA Alliance will implement CoSine's InVision Service Management System (SMS), which enables Service Providers to immediately provision and turn up customized IP services for each business customer. XA Alliance will also be utilizing CoSine's InGage browser-based Customer Network Management (CNM) system, which gives enterprise customers visibility and control over their services on XA's network. XA Alliance has also purchased CoSine's Reliance Support Program, which provides 24-hour technical support for optimising network performance and functionality, as well as ensuring system integrity and network uptime.
"We are delighted that XA Alliance has selected CoSine's solution as its foundation platform. Once again, CoSine has demonstrated its ability to help Service Providers deploy value-added IP services in a rapid and cost-effective manner," said Matt Young, vice president of Asia Pacific, CoSine Communications. "With businesses driving the demand for network-based IP services skywards, Service Providers such as XA Alliance, benefit from a flexible solution that allows rapid deployment of services in order to maximize revenues."
About CoSine Communications Inc.
Founded in 1998 and based in Redwood City, Calif., CoSine is the leading provider of a new class of infrastructure equipment for Service Providers, allowing them to offer value-added, secure Internet and data services that increase market share, reduce churn and grow profitability in a fiercely competitive market. For more information about CoSine Communications, visit the company's Web site at www.cosinecom.com.
About XA Alliance
XA Alliance, with its operational headquarters in Singapore, is a telecommunications service provider which provides end-to-end networking and managed services to multinational corporations and small and medium enterprises across Asia, offering seamless, mission-critical, state of the art telecommunication services and integrated e-business solutions. XA Alliance's services, which include XA Private Connect, XA Business Voice, XA Secure, XA World Access and XA Internet Gateway, afford businesses to configure optimal VPNs with a choice of service platforms, security options, performance levels, management capabilities and business models. |
