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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
Wipro Joins Telecom Leaders in OSS through JavaT Initiative
Bangalore June 22, 2004-Wipro Technologies, the Global IT services division of Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT), today announced that it has joined the OSS through Java (OSS/J) Initiative. OSS/J provides Java, XML and Web Services application program interfaces (APIs) and Design Guidelines in the OSS (Operation Support System) area, which provides key systems for telecom carriers to operate and monitor their services. As a member of OSS/J, Wipro joins a distinguished group of telecommunications industry leaders who combine resources in a collaborative effort to facilitate integration and fast deployment of OSS components, and speed the development of innovative telecommunications solutions.
Wipro will contribute in the standardization and evolution of the Quality of Service (QoS) API as a Partner Member of the OSS/J Initiative. Initially, Wipro will be involved in: streamlined deployment of existing reference implementations (RIs), enabling J2EE/JDK 1.4 compliance, and designing, developing and deploying XML/JMS implementation for Performance Management.
OSS/J builds and delivers at no cost a wide range of Java APIs. Developed in compliance with the Java Community ProcessSM (JCPSM), these APIs include inventory, billing mediation, trouble ticketing, quality of service, service activation, service quality management and other key OSS functional areas.
The Initiative's goal is to develop APIs that accelerate the development of innovative OSS/BSS solutions where all applications function together. OSS/J members include leading technology and telecommunications companies: 4DH Consulting, BEA Systems, Borland Software, Covad, Digital Fairway, Eftia, Highdeal, Ilog, Instituto de Telecomunicacoes, IP Value, Mahindra BT, MetaSolv Software, Motorola, NEC, Nakina Systems, Nokia, Nortel Networks, ObjectStore (Progress Software), SolarMetric, Sonic Software, Sun Microsystems, Telcordia Technologies, Topcoder, Versant and Watchmark-Comnitel.
Dr. A. L. Rao, President of the Telecom division of Wipro Technologies said, "Wipro is pleased to be a member of the OSS/J initiative. OSS/J will help solve many of the integration challenges currently faced by operators across the globe. It will make integration of OSS/BSS and other back-office functions easier and thereby facilitate introduction of new services. Wipro will work towards making this standard a success and offer solutions to its customers based on OSS/J technology."
About the OSS through Java Initiative
Building on the success of Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE), XML and Web Services technologies in enterprise applications and e-commerce, the OSS through Java Initiative is chartered to develop functional APIs that accelerate the development of innovative OSS/BSS solutions where all applications function together. The Initiative's APIs are standardized under the latest Java Community Process (JCP) program. The deliverables for each API consist of a specification, a reference implementation, and a technology compatibility kit-all of which, including source code, are made available to the industry free of charge. The Initiative's APIs help Service Providers jumpstart the deployment of end-to-end services on next-generation networks and leverage the convergence of telecommunications and Internet-based solutions. For more information about OSS/J, visit: www.ossj.org
About Wipro Limited
Wipro Limited is the first PCMM Level 5 and SEI CMM Level 5 certified IT Services Company globally. Wipro provides comprehensive IT solutions and services, including systems integration, information systems outsourcing, package implementation, software application development and maintenance, and research and development services to corporations globally. In the Indian market, Wipro is a leader in providing IT solutions and services for the corporate segment in India offering system integration, network integration, software solutions and IT services. Wipro also has profitable presence in niche market segments of consumer products and lighting. In the Asia Pacific and Middle East markets, Wipro provides IT solutions and services for global corporations. Wipro's ADSs are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and its equity shares are listed in India on the Stock Exchange - Mumbai and the National Stock Exchange, among others. More information is available at www.wipro.com
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