Micromuse and Scientific-Atlanta Partner to Deliver Real-time Service Monitoring for Broadband Networks

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Micromuse and Scientific-Atlanta, two industry leaders in the field of broadband access and network management, have announced a significant partnership to deliver real-time service monitoring for broadband networks. The partnership sees Scientific-Atlanta licensing the Netcool/Software Developers Kit (Netcool/SDK) from Micromuse to integrate its Transmission Network Control System (TNCS) software with the Netcool suite, enabling network operators to monitor their plant in real-time.

This integration will provide network operators with greater visibility into their plant, enabling them to reduce costs associated with isolating problems and minimize the need for repair technicians to visit customer homes. By providing network operations centers with real-time monitoring of network faults, network operators can ensure maximum uptime and minimize the impact of outages on subscribers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Micromuse and Scientific-Atlanta have partnered to deliver real-time service monitoring for broadband networks.
  • Scientific-Atlanta has licensed the Netcool/Software Developers Kit (Netcool/SDK) from Micromuse to integrate its Transmission Network Control System (TNCS) software with the Netcool suite.
  • The integration of TNCS and Netcool will enable network operators to monitor their plant in real-time, reducing costs associated with isolating problems and minimizing the need for repair technicians to visit customer homes.
  • The partnership will provide network operations centers with real-time monitoring of network faults, enabling maximum uptime and minimal impact of outages on subscribers.
  • The integration will support hybrid fiber/coax (HFC) networks, allowing network operators to monitor both physical and logical network components.
  • Scientific-Atlanta's Transmission Network Control System (TNCS) is a comprehensive element management system that provides centralized end-to-end monitoring and control of broadband transmission networks.
  • The Netcool suite collects management data from more than 250 management environments and network devices, including voice, data, and Internet.

Statistics:

  • Scientific-Atlanta is a leading supplier of transmission networks, digital interactive set-tops, and subscriber systems designed for video, high-speed Internet, and voice-over-IP (VoIP) networks.
  • Micromuse has already developed Netcool Probes, Gateways, and Data Source Adapters for various network devices, including Cisco, Nortel, and Hewlett-Packard.
  • The Netcool/SDK provides tools necessary to develop Netcool Probes, Gateways, and Data Source Adapters for customization and integration with various network devices.
  • Scientific-Atlanta's TNCS supports a wide range of headend, optical, and digital transport equipment, enabling network operators to consolidate data and have a holistic view of their network.

Sources:

  • Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. (NYSE: SFA)
  • Micromuse Inc. (Nasdaq: MUSE)
  • Netcool Software Developers Kit (Netcool/SDK)
  • Transmission Network Control System (TNCS)
  • Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
  • Securities and Exchange Commission Filings
  • Micromuse Web site (www.micromuse.com)