Alliance targets next-generation telecomms

Enea and Tail-f Systems will deliver the next generation of high availability, on-device network management software to the telecomms industry.

Enea and Tail-f Systems have signed a strategic agreement to deliver the next generation of high availability, on-device network management software to the telecommunications industry.

Network operators are under enormous pressure to deploy reliable next-generation equipment that can meet escalating demand for converged services.

Cost-effective solutions that automate the tedious, time-consuming and failure-prone job of manually configuring complex distributed equipment improve reliability, reduce provisioning time, and speed operators' time to revenue for converged services.

To automate and enhance the network configuration and management process, Enea will integrate Tail-f's ConfD network management software with Enea's own industry-proven Element high availability (HA) middleware framework.

This integrated solution, incorporating a simple, automated mechanism for installing, configuring, and managing network devices, will enable Enea to deliver best-in-class XML-based network management software to network equipment providers worldwide.

Additionally, under the agreement, Enea will distribute and support ConfD through Enea's global field organisation.

"Network management is an integral part of building reliable, cost-effective networks capable of delivering high-quality converged data, voice, and video services", said Linda Thompson, Vice President of Corporate Alliances at Enea.

"Tail-f's ConfD software reduces network configuration costs and enables timely deployment of new services".

"We are excited to be working with Tail-f Systems to bring these critical capabilities to the industry".

Enea's Element HA framework, together with the Tail-f's ConfD software, addresses complex network configuration management issues by providing: a complete on-device management system, including Web, CLI, and SNMP interfaces; full support for Netconf, the IETF standard for XML based configuration management; scalable implementations that support arbitrarily large configurations; and unified management of multiple disparate product lines using a robust XML framework.

"Enea is an established leader in the telecommunications industry, with an excellent record for delivering best-in-class products and services", said Hakan Millroth, CEO at Tail-f Systems.

"Tail-f and Enea share a joint commitment to providing high-availability, scalable, open platforms that deliver carrier-grade functionality".

"We look forward to working with Enea to deliver the next generation of network management functionality".

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