Accelerated Networks to launch EMS solutions worldwide

BANGALORE: Accelerated Networks, the Bangalore based networking company, is

all set to launch its new element management system (EMS) solution worldwide.

Developed completely at its Bangalore R&D center, AccessPilot is a CORBA-compliant,

carrier-class EMS that simplifies multi-service provisioning in networks.

AccessPilot is designed to provide concentrated fault, configuration and

performance functions. Each component of AccessPilot serves distinct functions

and can be distributed across disparate access networks. Further more, both

in-band and out-of-band network management connectivity to each AN-3200

concentrator or gateway is supported, providing redundant management path access

and optimal connectivity with the use of ATM virtual circuits.

Talking about the technology on which the new solution is based, Accelerated

Networks president and CEO Suresh Nihalani said, "The power of AccessPilot

becomes most evident when you consider that each component can be deployed

across multiple locations on any number of management stations. Service

providers can leverage the distributed embedded technology, allowing for the

deployment of a fully distributed, yet centrally managed system. Expanding

AccessPilot’s capabilities for more equipment is as simple as adding another

AccessPilot management station. If you already have a management platform, you

should know that AccessPilot is also designed to easily integrate into an OSS.

In this mode, AccessPilot performs the collection of data from Accelerated

Networks’ AN-3200 network elements and provides a mediation function (i.e.,

CORBA adapter) to an OSS."

Accelerated Networks is slated to release this solution in the first quarter

of 2001 in the US and European markets. The company, which has invested around

Rs 8.5 crore in its Bangalore R&D center, is expected to double the

investment next year.