KANATA, Ontario and FOLSOM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3,
1999--CROSSKEYS (Nasdaq:CKEY.O) (TSE:CKY.) Solution will combine OSI's
NetExpert(R) framework and management applications with CrossKeys
Resolve(R) performance and SLA management software
Objective Systems Integrators (Nasdaq:OSII.O) and CrossKeys
Systems Corporation (Nasdaq:CKEY.O) (TSE:CKY) today announced a
partnership to provide an integrated network, process and SLA
(service-level agreement) management solution for carrier-class
service providers worldwide. The partnership includes joint marketing
of the OSI NetExpert(R)-series of network and process management
products with CrossKeys Resolve(R) service and network performance
management software. This complete solution responds to the industry's
requirement for best-of-breed applications that work together
seamlessly.
"We deploy both OSI's NetExpert and CrossKeys Resolve, and
believe there is distinct value in having these two industry-leading
products integrated for an overall solution offering," said Albert Ng,
Senior Vice-President of Engineering with Maryland-based e.spire.
"Having best of breed solutions working together as a coordinated
solution will mean more effective network management and better
service to the business customer."
The combined OSI-CrossKeys solution builds on both companies'
demonstrated expertise in managing networks with multiple vendors'
equipment and carrying a range of technologies (e.g., ATM, IP and
Frame Relay). Service providers deploying this integrated solution
gain complete control of their network operations-regardless of
vendor-and ensure that all network activity can be seen from the
customer's perspective. This means a service provider can confidently
provide competitive SLAs and make network decisions that factor in
customer impact and sales opportunities.
"This solution gives service providers customer-specific SLA
management coupled with the ability to automate the appropriate
response in the network, such as rerouting traffic or increasing
bandwidth. This moves the industry from reactive to genuinely
proactive performance management for the customer," said Chris Simon,
OSI Vice President of Global Product Marketing. "Service providers can
now offer a truly automated SLA solution."
Using NetExpert as the unified architecture, OSI's fault and
configuration management applications in conjunction with CrossKeys
Resolve performance management, correlate data, events, and customer
information-establishing the decision criteria to perform automated
service level management.
"This partnership with OSI delivers one of the most in-demand
features in performance management-automated SLA management," said Ian
McLaren, President and Chief Executive Officer, CrossKeys. "OSI and
CrossKeys share the common focus of addressing network management
issues for the carrier-class service provider. By jointly marketing
our coordinated solution, with its unparalleled scalability and
flexibility, we can open up new markets for both companies."
The solution employs OSI's Unified Management Architecture (UMA)
as the basis to integrate the respective software products. OSI's UMA
manages these converging technology systems for automated service
delivery, assurance, and usage functions. CrossKeys Resolve software
manages data from ATM, IP, frame relay services and reports on
differentiated service quality and network performance. An integrated
management system with this span of control allows service providers
to offer high quality, innovative services.
ABOUT CrossKeys
CrossKeys Systems Corporation (www.crosskeys.com) is a leading
developer of service, network, and element management solutions for
telecommunication service providers. CrossKeys works with over 170
service providers worldwide, giving them a competitive advantage in
deregulated markets. The Company combines expertise in the software
and technology required to manage carrier-scale networks with
experience in the world's most demanding telecommunication markets. A
partner of Newbridge Networks Corporation, Compaq, Siemens AG and
Ascend Communications, 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.
ABOUT OSI
Objective Systems Integrators, Inc. (www.osi.com) supplies
communications service providers with advanced software solutions that
simplify service and network management in complex multivendor
environments. OSI's family of products offers an integrated system for
performance, fault, configuration, and accounting management. Using
OSI's integrated solutions, service providers can offer innovative,
high quality services cost-effectively on leading platforms. More than
200 customers around the world have installed the company's flagship
operations support system (OSS) framework product, NetExpert(R). OSI
has headquarters in Folsom, California, with offices worldwide.
CrossKeys and logo are registered trademarks of CrossKeys Systems
Corporation. NetExpert, NetExel, NetEx, VPM, and VSM are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Objective Systems Integrators. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective holders and are
acknowledged by CrossKeys Systems Corporation. The terms "partner" and
"alliance" mean that CrossKeys or OSI 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.
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CONTACT: CrossKeys Systems Corporation
John Blackmore, 613/599-2300 ext. 8936
E-mail: johnblac@crosskeys.com
Website: www.crosskeys.com
or
Objective Systems Integrators
Kathy O'Neil, 916/353-2400, ext. 2359
E-mail: klo1@osi.com
Website: www.osi.com
KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA INTERNATIONAL CANADA
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMED
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