Service Controller allows user access to wireless data networks.
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Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) Service Controller is used by Packet Data Service Node (PDSN) for subscriber authentication, user service permissions, call accounting information, and traffic management for mobile data services. It offers support for all circuit-switched and packet-based wireless technologies, scalability in large networks, and integration with legacy systems via APIs.
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Bridgewater Systems, CommWorks Offer CDMA Providers Cost-effective Options for High-speed Packet Data Services
Companies Conclude Testing of Products for Packet Data Wireless
Networks
KANATA, Ontario, and ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. - August 12, 2002 -
Bridgewater Systems, a provider of access control and revenue focused solutions for service providers, and CommWorks, a 3Com Company (NASDAQ:COMS) and a leader in mobile data networking technology, are offering Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) carriers a cost-effective means to deliver third generation (3G)high-speed packet data services to their subscribers.
The companies today announced they have concluded testing of
Bridgewater's Authentication, Authorization and Accounting (AAA)
products for user access to wireless data networks; and the Total
Control® 1000 Packet Data Service Node (PDSN) from CommWorks, the point of entry into the wireless packet data network for mobile subscribers. The Bridgewater Systems AAA Service Controller is now designated as CommWorks® Tested.
In the architecture of a 3G CDMA2000 1X network, a base station
controller connects directly to the Total Control 1000 PDSN. The PDSN performs the traffic aggregation function similar to that handled by circuit switches in second-generation networks. The PDSN uses AAA servers, such as Bridgewater Systems' AAA Service Controller, for subscriber authentication, user service permissions, call accounting information and traffic management for mobile data services.
"Our relationship with Bridgewater Systems is an example of CommWorks' commitment to open systems and 'best-in-class' technology," said John Bartucci, director, wireless product management, CommWorks. "Bridgewater's AAA solution has been well received by customers deploying it in their packet data networks."
"This agreement is an excellent example of two segment leaders working together to provide customers with the best solution available in the market," said Derek Smyth, president and CEO of Bridgewater Systems. "The Bridgewater/CommWorks offering is ideal for wireless carriers that need an effective solution today and that want to support new and innovative billable service offerings in the future. "
Bridgewater Systems AAA Service Controller offers wireless providers a number of advantages including support for all circuit switched and packet-based wireless technologies, including CDMA2000, GPRS and 802.11; proven scalability in the largest of networks with a flexible deployment model; simple provisioning that can save up to 40 percent on system administration costs; and easy integration with legacy systems via a wide range of application programming interfaces (APIs).
As one product offering in the suite of Bridgewater solutions,
Bridgewater Systems AAA Service Controller can work alone, with other vendors competitive products, or in conjunction with the remainder of the Bridgewater product suite. Customers can incrementally deploy the functionality they need today - and in the future. The suite of Bridgewater products includes Revenue Formatter, Revenue Collector, IPAddress Manager, Port Quota Controller, User Session Controller, Content Access Controller and the Session Terminator.
Bridgewater Systems is a member of the CommWorks Community of Partners, which includes companies in the telecommunications, computer and Internet and network service provider industries. Program participants work closely to place network solutions and advanced technology in the hands of customers. Through mutual relationships with key vendors, CommWorks offers its customers a range of solutions no single vendor could provide.
Interested parties can obtain more information at (866) 297-4636, by email at info@bridgewatersystems.com or on the Web at
www.bridgewatersystems.com.
About Bridgewater Systems (www.bridgewatersystems.com)
Bridgewater Systems provides access control and revenue focused
solutions that enable service providers to take full advantage of the revenue potential of their networks. Its software enables service providers to differentiate access to wireline and wireless services based on the identity of the user or the application, solving problems such as how to comprehensively account and track for services and prevent unauthorized access. Unlike competitive offerings, Bridgewater's solutions work within any vendor network, regardless of the type of authentication system; offer extensive revenue capture
capabilities to complement existing billing engines; and can be rapidly deployed. These differentiators enable customers to reduce network costs, increase revenues and rapidly deploy new customer-focused services.
Bridgewater Systems products are currently deployed by top-tier global service providers such as Bell Mobility, Qwest, Covad, and Telia. Founded in 1997, Bridgewater Systems is a privately held company.
About CommWorks
CommWorks, a 3Com Company, supplies network service providers around the world with access infrastructures and IP services platforms that open new business opportunities and help them establish unique positions in a competitive marketplace. With flexible multi-service hardware platforms and modular software components, the comprehensive CommWorks architecture makes it possible for service providers to integrate their existing infrastructures with innovative technologies to deliver an array of next-generation IP-based enhanced services to their customers. For further information, visit commworks.com
All companies and products listed herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
For more information, or to schedule an interview, please contact:
Sheri Bailey
Bridgewater Systems
Communications Manager
Tel: 613-591-6655
Email:mailto: sheri.bailey@bridgewatersystems.com
George Cohen
George Cohen Communications, Inc.
Tel: 617-325-0011
Email: george@gccpr.com
Steven M. Ostrowski
CommWorks
Tel: 847-262-1185
Email: steven_m_ostrowski@commworks.com
