Based on an open architecture, the Cisco GSR Manager and Cisco Transport Manager enable service providers and systems integrators to simplify and more rapidly deploy their Cisco 12000 Series Internet routers and ONS 15000 Series products, and ensure robust operation of integrated IP routing and optical networking systems. The Cisco Internet OSS is a comprehensive suite of network and service management applications that allows service providers to plan, provision, monitor and bill for differentiated services. Cisco's Element Management Framework provides an open, fully integrated element management solution that enables customers to easily and efficiently provision IP services and meet business requirements. The Cisco GSR Manager is an intelligent element management system for Cisco 12000 Series routers, which addresses the significant service provider demands in managing and operating large IP and MPLS-based networks.
Users can immediately minimize network set-up time and significantly reduce operational costs.
Cisco GSR Manager is currently being trialed by a number of service providers and is expected to be deployed in production networks in 3Q00. Cisco Transport Manager has been successfully evaluated by more than a dozen service providers worldwide and is presently in trials with three telecommunications industry leading customers who plan to deploy Cisco Transport Manager operationally in the next few weeks. The unrivaled performance and span of control of Cisco Transport Manager ensures robust operation and service velocity for Internet scale, carrier class optical networks. Cisco Transport Manager and Cisco GSR Manager will be available for release in late June and August of this year, respectively. News and information are available at the Cisco Press Room .