Lucent Technologies 555-230-024 manual Multimedia Applications Server Interface

Multimedia Solutions

Multimedia Applications Server

Interface

The Multimedia Applications Server Interface provides a link between the DEFIN- ITY ECS and one or more Multimedia Communications Exchange nodes. A Multi- media Communications Exchange is a stand-alone multimedia call processor produced by Lucent Technologies. This new link to DEFINITY ECS enhances the capabilities of each Multimedia Communications Exchange system by enabling it to share some of the DEFINITY ECS features. In particular, the interface provides the following advantages:

■Call Detail Recording — The capture of call detail records so you can analyze the call patterns and usage of multimedia calls just as DEFINITY administrators analyze normal calls.

■Automatic Alternate Routing/Automatic Route Selection — The intelligent selection of the most cost-effective routing for calls, based on available resources and your carrier preference. The system may select public trunks via DEFINITY or Multi Media Communication Exchange.

■Voice Mail Integration — You can access your DEFINITY or INTUITY AUDIX voice messaging system from a Multimedia Communication Exchange.

Video Products and Services

Lucent Technologies video products and services provide creative alternatives to business as usual. Now you can conference and collaborate — across the coun- try or around the world — via visual communications. You need go no further than the video conferencing room to take a class with Lucent Technologies distance learning solutions. When class is over, you’re back at your office in a matter of minutes, ready to implement what you’ve learned.

Besides the obvious advantage of reduced travel expenses, video conferencing allows you to make quicker decisions, provides ready access to essential infor- mation, allows you to consult with specialists on an as-needed basis, and ulti- mately allows you to bring products to market faster.

Visual communications provides other advantages for your normal day-to-day operations. Business meetings can benefit from the nuances a facial expression can convey sometimes more directly than the words being spoken. Product pro- totypes can be demonstrated with ease. You can meet with your suppliers with- out travelling long distances.

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