AirCore® System Among First to Offer Solution
COLUMBIA, MD, May 30, 2001 - TECORE™ , a leading supplier for scalable software-defined switching systems for the converging wireless and IP networks, today announced the availability of its new GSM ANSI-136 Interoperability Team (GAIT) product, which allows seamless interworking of GSM and ANSI-41 networks.

The GAIT capability is integrated on TECORE's flagship AirCore® system, which currently is the only switching solution to offer simultaneous MSC functionality for GSM and ANSI-41 systems. This technology-independent software allows operators to provide network service utilizing one access technology while allowing their subscribers to roam seamlessly to networks using the other wireless air interface.

It provides an immediate and cost-effective solution for operators that are migrating their systems from TDMA to GSM and GPRS while allowing them to maintain their current subscriber base. Additionally, current GSM operators can profit from others making this migration by adding to their own roaming traffic.

"The GAIT extension of the AirCore system is just another example of the many value-added features we are committed to provide our customers," said Jay J. Salkini, TECORE's president and CEO. "AirCore GAIT constitutes a cost-effective way for our customers to offer this service to their subscribers without the need for new base stations or a new MSC (mobile switching center). The addition of this new revenue-generating feature further demonstrates our focus on the requirements of the smaller operator and their need to differentiate themselves with creative offerings while minimizing their cost. Our GAIT solution is ideal not only for domestic operators, but also for international GSM operators that want to capture TDMA roaming traffic from North and South American travelers."

"While the handset manufacturers are all racing to develop a GAIT phone, we wanted to be the first one to offer a GAIT switching solution," added Shiblie O. Shiblie, TECORE's vice president of business development. "As with all of our innovative features, we've deployed GAIT as a software plug-in to the AirCore system so that operators can add GAIT capability with no need for external boxes."

The AirCore system combines all of the capabilities of a network switching subsystem (NSS) with support for high-speed data and IP protocols in a compact package. The AirCore system is the only switching solution that offers operators the capability to simultaneously provide multiple technologies such as GSM, CDMA, TDMA, and AMPS. Using this system, operators can capitalize on additional roaming opportunities that will expand the profitability of their networks.

Named one of the "20 Firms for the Next Generation," TECORE, Columbia, Md., is a global leader in converging wireless and IP networks and wireless enterprise systems solutions. TECORE's wireless switching solutions support GSM, CDMA, TDMA, AMPS, GPRS, IP and next-generation technologies. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.tecore.com.