Software Release 5E11 helps service providers meet growing customer needs. Communication companies are able to expand their customer base and deliver a higher level of service at a lower cost. Lucent's software release is designed to give a wide range of services and applications for people to use.

The flexibility of the 5ESS®-2000 Switch provides wireless (cellular and Personal Communications Services), Advanced Services Platform features, Internet and On-Line Service access, Long Distance services, Interactive Video and Multimedia from a single switch. Software Release 5E11 extends this inherent flexibility even further, with new services and feature enhancements customers want now. Software Release 5E11 new features include long distance enhancements, ISDN features, Internet Applications, and much more. Simple, easy to use, cost effective, ready to go.

One Switch Platform for Multiple Uses

The 5ESS®-2000 Switch provides the ability to offer multiple Wireline and Wireless services on the same switch. Service providers use a 5ESS®-2000 switch for both popular communication applications, and can put Toll/Long Distance, Operator Services (OSPS) or sophisticated data and video applications on the same 5ESS® switch platform. These flexible options give ability for fast moves in a changing marketplace.

The new 5E11 software release contains innovative features to meet current needs. It also prepares for the future with technology for Number Portability (a U. S. federal requirement for local service providers who plan to enter the long distance market).

As new U. S. regulatory changes move service providers to change network configurations, the high capacity of a 5ESS®-2000 Switch easily provides growth needs of major metropolitan network scenarios. 5E11 Software makes switch hardware components function using the new applications to expand current business and residential services. Easy to administer software changes mean faster response to improve networks. This increases user mobility and allows expanded options in a flexible, easy manner. Be First to Market.

Improve Customer Service Now

In today's increasingly competitive marketplace, exemplary customer service is paramount. The Service Provider that delivers it will succeed, those that fall short will find competition difficult. Software release 5E11 will enable service providers to enhance existing reliable network capabilities to deliver an even higher level of service to customers.

Other New Services

Features that access or link to the Small Switch arenas (CDX/VCDX), Automatic Call Distribution (ACD), CENTREX services, Advanced Services Platform (ASP), National ISDN and Operator Services are in 5E11 software. There is no better way to position yourself in what is easily and rapidly becoming a "me-too" marketplace.

The 5ESS®-2000 Switch already stands alone in its ability to combine any or all service offerings on a single platform. Now with 5E11 software, one of the industries premier switches gets even better. Make the upgrade to have the capability to increase revenue, lower costs, improve service and above all, meet the needs of each customer.

More details are available through Lucent Technologies customer representatives or by email request to this Home Page site.