Motorola Selects Telegenics' TMN Software for Cellular Network Management

Strategic Insights -

Motorola's Cellular Infrastructure Group has selected Telegenics' Telecommunications Management Network (TMN) software to manage its cellular network. The deal, valued at over $2 million, will enable Motorola to build an open environment with standard protocols and interfaces using Telegenics' software. Motorola plans to migrate its current proprietary network management systems, including SwitchMate and SC OMC-R, to the new TMN compliant management system. This move demonstrates Motorola's commitment to planning for future developments and technological change in its network.

Key Takeaways:

  • Motorola has selected Telegenics' TMN software for its cellular network management, with a contract value of over $2 million.
  • The software will enable Motorola to build a TMN compliant management system, replacing its current proprietary network management systems.
  • The agreement includes the use of Telegenics' software in future Motorola CIG projects.
  • Telegenics' products adhere to open standards such as the OSI Common Management Information Protocol (CMIP).
  • Telegenics has the largest installed base of deployed TMN products in the world.
  • Motorola's adoption of Telegenics' TMN software demonstrates the company's commitment to future-proofing its network technology.

Statistics:

  • Contract value: over $2 million
  • Motorola's 1994 sales: $22.2 billion
  • Telegenics' installed base of TMN products: largest in the world

Sources:

  • PR Newswire, "Telegenics Announces Selection by Motorola's Cellular Infrastructure Group for TMN Software" (August 14, 1995)
  • Telegenics press release, "Telegenics to Supply TMN Software to Motorola's Cellular Infrastructure Group" (August 14, 1995)