As users of and uses for communications solutions continue to grow, network operators must ensure their networks are capable of delivering high quality, new converged services quickly and cost-effectively. In order to stay competitive, equipment manufacturers must face key challenges such as increased complexity, tight schedules, shrinking budgets, and evolving standards. The equipment manufacturers who successfully manage these pressures will win the battle for market share.

In order to stay competitive, equipment manufacturers are turning to commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions based on Service Availability� Forum open specifications. SA Forum open specifications -- Hardware Platform Interface (HPI) and Application Interface Specification (AIS) -- abstract the service availability middleware from other components in the platform. With a standardized way to ensure continuous service of the system and applications, equipment manufacturers simplify development and integration efforts and are able to rapidly deploy new revenue-generating applications.

The following case studies outline just a few of the many successful implementations of SA Forum specifications on the market today. All illustrate the tremendous time-to-market and cost advantages achieved via a COTS approach to carrier-grade and mission critical systems and applications.

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Emerson Network Power Case Study

Enea Case Study

GoAhead Case Study