Tekelec Announces Multi-Million Dollar Agreement with Bell Atlantic

Strategic Insights -

Tekelec, a leading supplier of Bell Atlantic's signal transfer points (STPs), has secured a multi-pair, multi-million dollar commitment from Bell Atlantic to purchase Tekelec's EAGLE signal transfer points (STPs) and ATM(7) Inspector test system. The agreement, part of a re-sectoring plan in Bell Atlantic's New York and New England service area, aims to ensure network reliability in high-density local access and transport areas (LATAs). Tekelec's EAGLE system will be expanded to support over 500 links, with the capability to test signaling system 7 (SS7) over asynchronous transfer mode (ATM).

Key Takeaways:

  • Tekelec's EAGLE signal transfer points (STPs) and ATM(7) Inspector test system were selected by Bell Atlantic for a multi-pair, multi-million dollar commitment.
  • The agreement spans several years and is part of a re-sectoring plan to enhance network reliability in high-density local access and transport areas (LATAs).
  • Tekelec's EAGLE system will be expanded to support over 500 links and test signaling system 7 (SS7) over asynchronous transfer mode (ATM).
  • The agreement marks the introduction of Tekelec's large system feature, enabling support for over 100 high-speed links (HSLs).
  • Tekelec's ATM(7) Inspector test system will provide the capability to test SS7 over ATM, ensuring the integrity of high-speed links.
  • Tekelec's strength lies in delivering cost-effective solutions that enable operating companies to meet high-quality standards.
  • The company develops innovative network switching and diagnostic solutions for traditional and converged wireline, wireless, and IP voice and data communications networks.

Statistics:

  • The multi-pair, multi-million dollar commitment will span several years.
  • Tekelec's EAGLE system will be expanded to support over 500 links.
  • The system will support over 100 high-speed links (HSLs).
  • Tekelec's ATM(7) Inspector test system will provide the capability to test SS7 over ATM.
  • The agreement is part of Bell Atlantic's re-sectoring plan to enhance network reliability in high-density LATAs.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, "Tekelec Announces Multi-Million Dollar Agreement with Bell Atlantic"
  • Tekelec, "EAGLE and Tekelec logo are registered trademarks of Tekelec."
  • Tekelec, "ATM(7) Inspector is a trademark of Tekelec."