Summa Four Awarded Contract by LCI International for Open Switches

Strategic Insights -

LCI International, a global long distance telecommunications company, has awarded a contract to Summa Four to supply open, programmable switches for its development of a new architecture based on an open-systems network approach. Summa Four's switches will support LCI's plans for the rapid deployment of a second-generation intelligent network capable of interoperability with open, UNIX-based, client-server systems. The contract is a key milestone in LCI's efforts to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving telecommunications industry. Summa Four's open switch architecture enables virtually any computer-based application to communicate with virtually any public network architecture, facilitating the development and deployment of advanced services.

Key Takeaways:

  • LCI International has awarded a contract to Summa Four to supply open, programmable switches for its development of a new architecture based on an open-systems network approach.
  • Summa Four's switches will support LCI's plans for the rapid deployment of a second-generation intelligent network capable of interoperability with open, UNIX-based, client-server systems.
  • The contract is a key milestone in LCI's efforts to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving telecommunications industry.
  • Summa Four's open switch architecture enables virtually any computer-based application to communicate with virtually any public network architecture, facilitating the development and deployment of advanced services.
  • HP will work with LCI International on joint business planning and the development and testing of new, advanced prototype technologies to enhance LCI's network capabilities.
  • The agreement is part of LCI's plans for the rapid deployment of a unique, second-generation intelligent network.
  • Precision Systems, Inc. will play a significant role in the applications to be deployed, as an HP channel partner and a Summa Four application developer.
  • Summa Four's programmable switch enables LCI to offer its customers leading edge services.
  • The contract will enhance LCI's ability todeploy advanced services quickly and efficiently.

Statistics:

  • 98,200 employees work for Hewlett-Packard Company (1994 fiscal year)
  • $25 billion was Hewlett-Packard Company's revenue for the 1994 fiscal year
  • Summa Four is a leading provider of open, programmable switches (worldwide)
  • LCI International, Inc. has over 35 domestic locations and numerous international offices
  • Summa Four has sales and support offices in the United States, the United Kingdom and Singapore

Sources:

  • LCI International, Inc. (NYSE: LCI)
  • Hewlett-Packard Company
  • Summa Four
  • Parvin Mansouri, vice president and chief information officer (LCI International)
  • Mel R. Ethem, senior vice president, sales and marketing (Summa Four)