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Tekelec Features Next Gen Signaling, Performance Management and SMS Network Solutions at Mobile World Congress 2009

^{Published on 2009-02-16 04:09:15, Last Modified on 2009-02-16 04:10:48 - Market Wire}
 

BARCELONA, Spain--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--At Mobile World Congress 2009, [ Tekelec ] (NASDAQ: TKLC) will showcase network signaling, mobile messaging and performance management solutions that enable operators to deploy and monitor hybrid and next generation networks (NGNs), reduce capex and opex, and identify new revenue streams. Tekelec's offerings will provide operators with strategies to:

• Manage and monitor signaling traffic
• Streamline architecture for more efficient and secure SMS networks
• Pace the evolution to Internet protocol (IP) multimedia subsystem (IMS) networks

At the company's stand, 1F44 in Hall 1, Tekelec will:

Debut the EAGLE® XG, the New Signaling, Session Control and Database Application Platform

Announced last week, the [ EAGLE® XG ] platform supports a converged subscriber routing database and multiple signaling protocols – including [ session initiation protocol (SIP) ] and signaling system 7 (SS7) over IP (SIGTRAN) – enabling operators to run multiple applications in a hybrid network operating environment. This architecture gives operators the flexibility and scalability to meet subscriber growth and evolving consumer needs, along with the reliability to provide uninterrupted service while expanding signaling capabilities.

Further, Tekelec's EAGLE XG leverages operators' existing investments, including Tekelec's market-share leading [ EAGLE 5 ], to reduce capex and opex, maximize operators' return on current technology, and enable a gradual transition to IMS. The platform is a natural evolution of the EAGLE 5, which was chosen by 37 of Tekelec's 40 new customers over the past two years. The EAGLE XG will be on display at Tekelec's stand and will host several applications that can be deployed individually or together:

• [ SIP Signaling Router (SSR) ] provides a hierarchical SIP signaling and session control framework for the NGN core – something that is lacking today
• [ Call Session Control Function (CSCF) ] provides SIP signaling and session control for IMS services, and is a software upgrade to the SSR
• [ Service Broker ] bridges intelligent network (IN) and SIP technologies by providing interaction between SS7 and SIP-based platforms
• Home location register (HLR) Router allows operators to flexibly allocate numbers across multiple HLRs in the network, enabling each database to be fully utilized

"Network complexity is increasing exponentially with new services, new subscribers and new devices," said Ron de Lange, executive vice president at Tekelec. "The EAGLE XG gives service providers the framework to simplify and streamline hybrid network architectures, cutting costs while maintaining and expanding service."

Demonstrate Performance Management Capabilities

Tekelec will show several wireless network demonstrations for [ Integrated Applications Solution (IAS) ], the platform that captures and analyzes network traffic:

• Troubleshooting under-performing portions of the network to rapidly find and resolve service issues
• Alarm capabilities triggered by suspect call patterns or subscriber usage or other real-time network events, minimizing revenue loss and service interruptions
• Traffic management [ key performance indicators (KPIs) ] calculating relevant statistics and performance data in real time on user-defined criteria

IAS, installed in more than 150 customer networks, integrates with Tekelec's EAGLE 5 signaling platform to gather real-time and historical traffic data on network performance, quality of service and customer experience. IAS provides KPI reports for traffic management, security management, roaming, SMS, and prepaid services by handling 65 protocols across six over-the-air interfaces spanning 2G, 2.5G and 3G systems.

Manage the SMS Network and Evolve to 3G Messaging

Tekelec's [ Mobile Messaging Product Family ], deployed to 48 customers in 38 countries, gives operators a more flexible and cost-effective approach than the legacy short message service center (SMSC), along with new security and revenue-generating opportunities. The company's vision for the SMS network includes an [ SMS Router ] to lower message storage and delivery costs, an [ SMS Firewall ] to block mobile spam, and an [ Advertising Insertion Center ] to give operators the ability to include opt-in advertisements in unused characters of subscribers' text messages. Tekelec's combination of mobile messaging and SIP expertise also ensures that solutions will span both traditional SS7-based TDM, or 2G, networks and SIP-based IP, or third generation ("3G") networks.

About Tekelec

Tekelec leverages its global leadership in core multimedia session control and network intelligence to ensure scalable, secure and highly available communications. The company's leading signaling solutions enable the interworking of different network applications, technologies and protocols, providing a smooth transition to next-generation networks. Corporate headquarters are located near Research Triangle Park in Morrisville, N.C., U.S.A., with research and development facilities and sales offices throughout the world. For more information, please visit [ www.tekelec.com ].

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements made in this press release are forward looking, reflect the Company's current intent, belief or expectations and involve certain risks and uncertainties.The Company's actual future performance may differ materially from such expectations as a result of important risk factors, which include, in addition to those identified in the Company's 2007 Form 10-K, First Quarter 2008 Form 10-Q, Second Quarter 2008 Form 10-Q, Third Quarter 2008 Form 10-Q and its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the effect of the current or escalating economic crisis on overall telecommunications spending by our customers, the current or further detrimental changes in general economic, social, or political conditions in the countries in which we operate, the timeliness and functional competitiveness of our product releases, our ability to maintain OEM, partner, and vendor support and supply relationships, our ability to compete with other manufacturers that have lower cost bases than ours and/or are partially supported by foreign governments or employ other unfair trade practices, changes in the market price of the Company's common stock and reductions in telecommunications carrier capital spending.The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.