Borland Technology Used by Ericsson to Build Carrier Service Provisioning Solution; Borland AppServer at the Core of IP Service Provisioning Tool

Business Wire, Nov 1, 2001

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 1, 2001

Borland Software Corporation (Nasdaq:BORL) has announced that Ericsson has selected Borland(R) AppServer(TM) to develop its integrated Internet Protocol (IP) Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Quality of Service (QoS) solution for mobile and fixed operators.

Using Borland AppServer technology, Ericsson has developed Policy Deployment Manager (PDM), a multi-vendor manageable, scalable and highly available IP service provisioning tool. PDM includes a high level of data abstraction, which enables network service configuration at the customer interface.

The goal of PDM is to simplify the service activation process by enabling flow-through provisioning. Borland products at the foundation, Ericsson development of PDM and the latest standards, such as XML and CORBA(R), combine to make it a highly robust solution.

Throughout the development of PDM, Ericsson worked closely with Borland's Professional Services Organisation which provided superior technology and consulting services to accelerate development efforts.

Borland's fast uptake on implementing new APIs (Application Programme Interfaces) and strong commitment to industry standards offered Ericsson a powerful framework for developing the solution for IP networks.

"Ericsson is operating at the forefront of the industry, and therefore requires reliable and scalable, open solutions to develop leading edge systems for its customers," commented Goran Kallmark, area manager for Borland Nordic. "With our industry standards-based technology and our professional services offering, Borland delivers a comprehensive solution for enterprises such as Ericsson."

About Borland(R) AppServer(TM)

Borland AppServer provides an industrial strength infrastructure for an e-business platform solution. The Java(TM) 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE(TM) platform) 1.2.1 certified Borland AppServer provides clustering, load balancing and back-end integration, to enable customers with a powerful platform-independent application server that serves the rigorous needs of global e-business customers. Built upon the widely deployed CORBA object request broker, Borland brings this innovative technology and heritage to the J2EE platform.

About Ericsson

Ericsson is shaping the future of Mobile and Broadband Internet communications through its continuous technology leadership. Providing innovative solutions in more than 140 countries, Ericsson is helping to create the most powerful communication companies in the world.

About Borland

Borland is a leading provider of high-performance e-business platform solutions designed to increase developer productivity and reduce time to market for enterprise software projects. E-business platform solutions consist of software products that allow businesses to develop, deploy and manage e-business applications. Borland is the vendor of choice for professional e-business solution providers who demand a vendor-independent platform that supports rapid time to market, high productivity, performance and availability. Founded in 1983, Borland is headquartered in Scotts Valley, Calif., with operations worldwide. To learn more, visit Borland at http://www.borland.com, the community site at http://community.borland.com or call Borland at 800/632-2864.

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