Iskratel Announces the SI3000 MN Management Node

Integrated Suite of Management Applications for Multi-Service Networking

Kranj, December 17, 2006 – Iskratel, the leading provider of innovative solutions for convergent networks, introduces the SI3000 Management Node (MN). The SI3000 MN presents Iskratel’s latest network management solution for any configuration of elements in a multi-service telecommunication infrastructure.

Rising complexity of offered services and network topologies is presenting a radical challenge for every network operator and service provider. Demanding, yet profitable services are

creating the need for network management solutions that assure a reliable and effective management of the entire Triple Play service stack delivery. Iskratel SI3000 Management Node (SI3000 MN) simplifies the work of the operator in such an environment by automating large routine tasks and providing efficient network topology monitoring.

The SI3000 MN provides network administrators with a unified and scalable management system with powerful tools for managing, monitoring and supervision of any combination of network elements from a central location.

As the head of Iskratel Network management department, Mrs. Ana Robnik, pointed out: “Iskratel offers one of the most sophisticated universal and cost/performance optimized network management solutions, available on the market. The SI3000 MN proves that contemporary convergent networks can be managed from a central location using a single product which additionally provides accessibility from different Operator Support Systems (OSS) and Business Support Systems (BSS).

The SI3000 MN follows the widely accepted FCAPS standard set of network management functionalities. The node includes all the required applications:

• Fault Management deals with the aspects of diagnostics on a particular product.

• Configuration Management monitors and controls daily operations performed by network elements.

• Accounting Management which deals with all accounting aspects of delivered services.

• Performance Management collects analyzes and presents the performance data.

• Security Management deals with security issues of interactions among the managed network elements.

The product supports complete automation of service provisioning, service assurance, inventory management, accounting and billing processes.

About Iskratel

Iskratel is a leading developer of customized and highly integrated communication solutions for quickly evolving convergent networks. Excellence in providing cutting-edge network elements and infrastructural configurations places the company among the global technological visionaries. By combining experience and know-how with creativity and innovation Iskratel meets the challenges of supporting the existing networks and establishing IP-based convergent architectures, adaptable to the demands of regional specifics and subscriber preferences. With over 1,100 employees and over 450 in affiliated companies in 20 countries, Iskratel offers integrated telecommunications solutions for fixed telephony, mobile telephony, IP-based convergent networks and network management.

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