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Trillium First to Market Wireless Software Solutions Complying with 3GPP Release 4 Industry Standard
GTP and CAP Offerings Conform with Latest Standardized 3G Architecture to Pave Way for Implementation of All-IP Wireless Networks
LOS ANGELES AND CANNES, FRANCE AT 3GSM WORLD CONGRESS - February 19, 2002 - Trillium Digital Systems, a division of Intel Corporation, further strengthened its commitment to facilitating the realization of all-IP wireless networks by unveiling the wireless communications industrys first software complying with Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Release 4 specifications. Trillium's General Packet Radio Service Tunneling Protocol (GTP) and Customized Applications for Mobile Network Enhanced Logic Application Part (CAP) software, first announced last June and July respectively, are now compliant with 3GPPs latest Release 4 requirements and facilitate wireless equipment manufacturers in the development of next-generation 3G network equipment.
Finalized in March 2001, 3GPP Release 4 is a set of specifications that separate the control and traffic planes in the circuit-switched core and enable current networks to migrate closer to an all-IP standard. Meeting 3GPP Release 4 requirements will be a necessary step for wireless operators who aim to optimize their network structures and attain operational cost savings while realizing the scalability, synergy, operational simplicity and cost savings of Internet-based communications. Trillium's GTP and CAP software not only enable operators to comply with the specifications of 3GPP Release 4, but also are portable software offerings based on the Trillium Advanced Portability Architecture (TAPA) and are capable of operating on multiple operating standards and processors. Additionally, Trillium's GTP and CAP software are offered off-the-shelf to enable equipment manufacturers to concentrate their scarce resources on value-add technologies and core competencies for the delivery of differentiated products.
"A key differentiator for Trillium is our expertise in helping equipment manufacturers shorten time-to-market in the deployment of next-generation communications networks through the use of standards-based protocols that reduce risks," said Frank Morese, vice president of marketing for Trillium Digital Systems, a division of Intel Corporation. Trillium's dedication to facilitating the adoption of the latest industry standards and specifications is reflected in the speedy roll out of our reliable, 3GPP Release 4-compliant GTP and CAP software offerings faster than any other source code provider in the industry. The GTP portable software provides signaling and data transfer procedures that define the protocol between the General Packet Radio Service Support Nodes (GSNs) within the GPRS and Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) backbone networks. The GTP software is also used to develop Gateway GPRS Support Node (GGSN) Radio Network Controller (RNC) and Charging Gateway Function (CGF), which interfaces with the network operators billing system. CAP software is an Intelligent Network standard for the Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) and allows wireless equipment manufacturers to help network operators and service providers offer enhanced services to subscribers. Trillium's CAP software offers benefits beyond standard GSM services for subscribers roaming within or outside the home network. CAP software makes a broad range of new enhanced services tailored to specific market segments possible, such as the ability to roam in another country using four-digit dialing and avoiding international long-distance charges.
Continuous Computing acquired the portable software business of Trillium Digital Systems from Intel Corporation in February 2003.
About Continuous Computing
Continuous Computing provides integrated systems and services that enable telecom equipment manufacturers to rapidly deploy Next Generation Networks (NGN). Over 150 customers worldwide benefit from the company's unique blend of customized professional services, Trillium protocol software, AdvancedTCA and CompactPCI systems, and BladeCenter hardware. Continuous Computing helps customers reduce platform lifecycle costs, optimize data delivery, and accelerate deployments of NGN, 3G/4G Wireless, and IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) infrastructure. The company is ISO-9001 and CMMI certified and based in San Diego with development centers in China and India. For more information, visit www.ccpu.com.
Continuous Computing is a member of the Intel Embedded and Communications Alliance (www.intel.com/go/ica), Communications Platforms Trade Association (www.cp-ta.org), Femto Forum (www.femtoforum.org), IMS Forum (www.imsforum.org), Service Availability Forum (www.saforum.org), and the Blade.org ecosystem (www.blade.org).
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