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AT&T Network Systems and Tekelec Receive First Order as Result of Distribution Agreement

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AT&T Network Systems and Tekelec's Network Switching Division have announced their first order as a result of their recent distribution agreement, awarded by Reserve Telephone Company, Inc. This milestone validates the commitment to provide total solutions to the independent telephone company community. The selection of the Eagle STP product by Reserve Telephone Company demonstrates the effectiveness of the teamed effort by AT&T and Tekelec to promote total SS7 solutions.

Key Takeaways:

  • AT&T Network Systems and Tekelec's Network Switching Division have received their first order as a result of their distribution agreement.
  • Reserve Telephone Company, Inc. awarded AT&T Network Systems an order for one pair of Tekelec's Eagle(R) STP/1's.
  • Hart Engineers acted as the telephone company's agent during the product evaluation and selection process.
  • The Eagle STP product is a key building block for local exchange carriers, interexchange carriers, and cellular network providers offering intelligent network solutions.
  • AT&T Network Systems is one of the world's largest manufacturers and providers of network telecommunications equipment.
  • Tekelec is a premier supplier of diagnostic and SS7 network elements that advance the evolution of the intelligent network and support internetworking worldwide.
  • Nina Aversano, president of AT&T Network Systems Global Commercial Markets, stated that the selection of the Eagle STP product by Reserve validates their commitment to provide total solutions to the independent telephone company community.
  • Allan Toomer, senior vice president and general manager of Tekelec Network Switching Division, emphasized that the first order represents the culmination of a teamed effort by AT&T and Tekelec to promote total SS7 solutions.

Statistics:

  • 1 pair of Tekelec's Eagle(R) STP/1's ordered by Reserve Telephone Company, Inc.
  • AT&T Network Systems and Tekelec's financial details not provided in the source.
  • 7 days: The wait for the first order after the distribution agreement.
  • Reserve Telephone Company, Inc. is an independent telephone company based in Reserve, La.
  • Tekelec's customer base includes telephone operating companies, equipment manufacturers, and businesses.

Sources:

  • BUSINESS WIRE, Dec. 13, 1994
  • AT&T Network Systems

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