NASHVILLE, TN — July 10, 2007 — Equinox Information Systems announced that Great Lakes Comnet (GLC), a Michigan-based broadband and switching infrastructure company, licensed three software applications: Collector, Manager, and TeleLink. These tools together deliver mediation and usage record administration capabilities.
John Summersett, Vice President of GLC, explained their selection process: "Our goal was to identify a company that could deliver a total software solution to our multiple needs in a reliable, cost-effective fashion." He noted that after evaluating multiple vendors, Equinox stood out for its ability to interface with their Siemens EWSD switch while providing "a migration path to future next generation switching."
The software suite covers the full mediation workflow: Collector delivers usage records in real-time; Manager analyzes usage data to monitor network performance and activity; and TeleLink converts usage data records into appropriate formats for downstream operational support systems.
David West, Executive Vice President at Equinox, stated: "We are pleased to provide Great Lakes Comnet with a comprehensive suite of software applications." He highlighted Equinox's success with similar clients due to seamless integration with Siemens switches and broadband networks.
About Great Lakes Comnet, Inc.
Headquartered in East Lansing, Michigan, GLC enables deployment of voice, video, and data services. Founded in 1996 as a for-profit corporation with 22 independent telephone companies and one power company as shareholders, GLC became operational in 2001 and has expanded annually.
About Equinox Information Systems
Founded in 1986, Equinox Information Systems provides telecommunications software globally, specializing in mediation, revenue assurance, fraud management, network analysis, routing assurance, and custom development. To learn more, visit equinoxis.com or call (615) 612-1200.