Bahrain-based Batelco Selects NetBoss from Harris Stratex Networks to Manage Next-Generation Network
November 05 2007 - 9:01AM
PR Newswire (US)
NetBoss to Play Vital Quality-of-Service Role as Batelco Migrates
to All IP-based Network RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Nov. 5
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.
(NASDAQ:HSTX), the leading independent supplier of turnkey wireless
transmission and service assurance solutions, will provide its
industry-leading NetBoss(R) product suite to Batelco for its new
integrated network and service management project. Batelco's
subsidiary, Arabian Network Information Services (anis), will
participate in the project as Batelco's project management
representative. Harris Stratex Networks will deploy an advanced
NetBoss Service Assurance solution for Batelco's transport and
next-generation networks. Batelco is purchasing the NetBoss
Manage.IT system and NetBoss XS, for comprehensive network
management, service impact analysis and automated Service Level
Agreement (SLA) capability. As part of the project, Brix Networks
will provide their BrixWorx converged service assurance solution
for IP-based services. The fully integrated NetBoss and BrixWorx
systems (the System) will be deployed at Batelco's new network
operations center (NOC). As a leading regional telecommunications
provider, Batelco is focused on quality-of-service excellence,
backed by SLAs. The System will monitor critical transport and
IP-based services, providing automated service impact and SLA
information to NOC operators, managers and customer service
representatives in real time. Addressing the need for consistent,
end-to-end quality of service, the System will perform continuous
testing and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs) to
enable Batelco to quickly identify and rectify problems before they
impact customers. In addition, business customers will be provided
with web-based portals so they can view their network and service
status. The NetBoss Executive Dashboard will also be deployed to
display business-critical KPIs in real time to System managers and
supervisors via the Web. Batelco's services cover the full spectrum
of telecommunications solutions for residential and business
customers, including a comprehensive array of mobile services,
international roaming, high-speed Internet connection, WiFi, MPLS
IP-VPN network provisioning and management, datacoms and other
fixed-line services. Batelco will be able to extend the NetBoss
platform to manage new infrastructure as it is deployed in Bahrain,
and in Batelco networks outside of Bahrain. "NetBoss is an
excellent solution for us as we migrate to an all-IP network," said
Batelco General Manager, Networks, Ebrahim Zainal. "We continue to
emphasize reliability and service quality for our customers, and
are supporting this commitment with service-level agreements. All
components of NetBoss will play pivotal roles in Batelco's goal to
provide leading-edge, next-generation services and continuing our
position as a major global communications hub." "Batelco operates
in one of the most competitive and advanced telecommunications
markets in the world, and is rapidly deploying a state-of- the-art
network that is setting a new standard for service in the region,"
said Richard Pappalardo, director, International Sales, Harris
Stratex Networks. "I have worked with Batelco for many years and
know that they are fully committed to customer satisfaction and
service quality excellence at all levels of the organization. We
are extremely pleased they selected NetBoss after a very rigorous
review of all their options." About Batelco Batelco meets the
telecommunications needs of residential, business and public
sectors and provides services and capacity to other communications
companies. With significant operations in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait
and Egypt, the Batelco Group provides voice and data services over
fixed, wireless, and Internet platforms, systems integration and
enterprise solutions to Government and Corporate clients. The
company is recognized today as a world-class leader in
communications technology and services. About NetBoss(R) NetBoss is
an established provider of highly scalable service assurance
solutions and services that span resource, network, and service
management, OSS design, deployment and remote monitoring. With 20
years of continuous OSS experience, NetBoss serves many industry
segments-such as telecom, IT, government, defense, transportation
and utilities-with confidence. As a business unit of Harris Stratex
Networks, and with the knowledge mastery of an active TMF and DMTF
member, NetBoss is ideally equipped to be your trusted OSS partner,
combining customer vision with NetBoss capabilities to deliver cost
effective OSS solutions. About Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. Harris
Stratex Networks, Inc. is the world's leading independent supplier
of turnkey wireless network solutions. The company offers reliable,
flexible and scalable wireless network solutions, backed by
comprehensive professional services and support. Harris Stratex
Networks serves all global markets, including mobile network
operators, public safety agencies, private network operators,
utility and transportation companies, government agencies and
broadcasters. Customers in more than 135 countries depend on Harris
Stratex Networks to build, expand and upgrade their voice, data and
video solutions. Harris Stratex Networks is recognized around the
world for innovative, best- in-class wireless networking solutions
and services. For more information, visit
http://www.harrisstratex.com/. NetBoss(R) is a registered trademark
of Harris Stratex Networks or its subsidiaries in the United States
and other countries. DATASOURCE: Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.
CONTACT: Media, Tom Cheesewright, or James Delves, of Noiseworks,
+44-1628-628-080, ; or Kami Spangenberg of Harris Stratex Networks,
+1-919-767-5238, Web site: http://www.harris.com/
http://www.harrisstratex.com/
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