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/

Copyright