The Group's business is split into three major areas, serving the
comprehensive and vertical needs of telecom service providers and
users.
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Network
Infrastructure Solutions
The network infrastructure solutions (NIS) services offered by the Group include both the Broadband Data Network Information Platform developed by the Group as well as the integration of third-party software and hardware. The Group offers its own proprietary software for the functions of user access management and billing when providing the Broadband Data Network Information Platform.
The Group entered into a joint venture with Data Network Integration and Development Center under the Data Communications Bureau of China Telecom to establish Beijing IIN to capture the fast-growing demand in data communications and network infrastructures.
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The
Broadband Data Network Information
Platform developed by the Group enables
telecommunications service providers
to
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allow Internet users access to the data communications network |
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create
user access accounts, perform user
access management and create user
account billing system, |
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provide
Internet domain name services |
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provide
user e-mail service |
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provide
security functions
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IP
Backbone Network Solutions
The range of services provided include:
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Network
optimization (IP address planning
and verification, facilitation adjustments,
network expansion) |
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Security
solution for network and system |
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Management
solution (network management, authentication,
EDI billing, operation systems) |
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Application system
optimization solution (e-mail, back-up
and recovery, VPN design and QOS)
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Broadband IP MAN
Solutions
The range of services provided include:
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Topology
design |
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Communication
between ATM and IP |
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VPN
design (dial-up, ISDN and MPLS) |
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Quality
Service (QOS) and Protocol |
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Safety
management system |
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Business
and application system |
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Email
distribution |
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Video
meeting center |
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VOD
center |
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Distance
learning and consultation platforms
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Internet Date Center
The range of services provided include:
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Facilities
management |
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Network
management |
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Fundamentla
services |
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Value-added
services |
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Bussiness system |
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ASP
services
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Unified Messaging
System
The range of services provided include:
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All-in-one
Unified Messaging Services encompassing
voice, fax and e-mail |
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Multi-platform
messaging, including phone, PC, fax,
mobile and PDA |
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Unified
billing system
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Integration of third party software and hardware
The Broadband Data Network Information Platform
can also integrate third party hardware with third
party software and/or the Group's proprietary
software for the functions of user access management
and billing. |
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Network Management Solutions
The Group is well-positioned to offer portfolio of
network management solutions (NMS), and is able to combine
multiple functionality of network management software under
a centralized network management location.
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CPEM
8000 Power and Environmental Monitoring
System
The CPEM 8000 Power and Environment Monitoring
System monitors the performance and efficiency
of a telecommunications network. It enables
telecommunications service providers to
perform remote and centralized monitoring,
alarming and management control of the power
supply and environmental conditions in each
of the sub-stations and facilities within
the network, using censoring, remote control
and surveillance technologies.
Local Exchange Network Management and
Monitoring System
The Local Exchange Network Management
and Monitoring System enables telecommunications
service providers to perform remote and
centralized monitoring and management control
of the local exchanges within a PSTN at
various locations from a centralized location.
It performs configuration, fault, performance
and maintenance management functions to
support the proper functioning of the local
exchange network.
IIN-Acterna PSTN SS7 Signaling Monitoring
System
IIN-Acterna PSTN SS7 Signaling Monitoring
System manages and monitors SS7 signals.
SS7 is a specialized protocol by which a
telephone network set up, route and terminate
telephone calls. The system performs the
following functions:
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real-time
monitoring and configuration management
of the SS7 signals |
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network
fault management which includes administering
network events, alarms as well as
usage fraud detection |
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performance
measurement and statistical analysis
on capacity usage and network performance |
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call
trace management |
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billing
management
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Network Management
and Safeguard System
The Network Management and Safeguard System
provides management solutions and security alarm
and safeguard solutions to network systems of
large enterprises, including telecommunications
services providers. It enables efficient and centralized
management control and monitoring of a network
system necessary for its stable operation.
IP Network Management and Monitoring System
The first version of the IP network management
and monitoring system is completed. The system
is developed by Beijing IIN. The Group is now
seeking trial sites for trial implementation of
the system.
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Other Network Solutions
The Group provides network solutions, including
design, commissioning, procurement, implementation
and maintenance of network systems for customers
in other market sectors in the PRC, such as education
institutions, medical institutions, state-owned
enterprises and government agencies.
Research and Development
The Group
maintains a major research and development
function. Based in Hunan and Beijing, the
R&D teams have ready access to the latest
technology and immediate knowledge of market
trends. The Group also works in close collaboration
with its various strategic partners to develop
new network solutions and products that
leverage strengths of both sides. Some of
the major products and services are in the
pipeline:
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Internet
Data Center Solution |
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IP Network Management and Monitoring
System
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Internet Data Center Solution
The Group's services in relation to
Internet Data Center Solution involves
the setting up of a centralized location
to provide network solutions focusing
on network facilities management and
control as well as network data collection
and analysis for the ISPs and other
users. The Internet Data Center Solution
to be offered by the Group involves:
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Setting
up of an intranet data center |
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Providing management solutions
to the data center with the
following features: |
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management
control of the functioning
and security of the servers
and related facilities |
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management of database
usage |
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management
functions in a broadband
data network including
network performance management,
network traffic analysis
and billing functions |
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safety measure management |
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management
of power supply and environmental
conditions of an Internet
Data Center |
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Latest
development
This solution has been successfully
completed and the Group will
offer this service through Beijing
IIN. The Group has signed a
memorandum of understanding
with IBM China to explore the
PRC telecommunications market.
The first co-operation project
will be this Internet Data Center
Solution.
IP Network
Management and Monitoring System
An IP network is a backbone
infrastructure that utilizes
the TCP/IP protocol to deliver
voice, data and video signals.
The Group's IP network management
and monitoring system targets
telecommunications service providers,
allowing them to perform real-time,
remote and centralized monitoring
and management control of the
IP networks through various
functions:
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Network
configuration management |
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Fault
and alarm monitoring |
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Network
performance management |
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Network
security and management |
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Network
maintenance management |
Latest
development
The first version of the system
has been completed. It is developed
through Beijing IIN, which has
been appointed by China Telecom
to develop specifications for
system maintenance and functionality
of the IP network management
and monitoring system and operating
standards for IP networks.
Broadband Access Network
Management System
The function of this system
is to assist telecommunications
service providers to monitor
and manage the functioning of
their broadband networks by
identifying network problems
and/or malfunctions at the access
level and providing timely and
appropriate corrections.
Latest
development
Feasibility study of this system
has been completed.
Unified Communications System
This system is an integrated
communications system for managing
different types of messages,
including voice, visual, fax
and data in the telecommunications
network. It enables telecommunications
service providers to provide
enhanced function for customers
in receiving, notifying and
delivering messages and perform
other management functions.
Latest
development
Feasibility study of this system
is targeted to be completed
by first quarter 2002. |
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