Big Bend Telephone (BBT) Selects Cordell, A Division of Nex-Tech
By Jim Tom Cardwell
For over 55 years, BBT has supported West Texas, always focused on customer support and the implementation of solutions supported by leading-edge technology. Long-term goals include implementing innovative solutions in communications while maintaining the core values of hard work, integrity, and quality service.
Jim Tom Cardwell, Network Operations Center Supervisor, heads up the BBT team responsible for central office provisioning and support of BBT services.
John Sablatura, CiNAS Administrator says, "I'm very impressed with the level of support from Cordell/Nex-Tech’s Mark Rethemeyer and Pete Kelly during our installation process."
Consolidated Communications Upgrades eTraffic System
Consolidated has selected to upgrade their Cordell eTraffic System to VMware, improving speed while taking advantage of Cordell/Nex-Tech’s Edge Computing to eliminate high over-head and faster report generation. In addition, it will allow Consolidated the ability to merge all offices nationwide into one location for reports and analysis. System turn-up is complete with all offices (60+) reporting. Nex-Tech’s Missouri training group is now in the process of training.
NOC Cloud Control Center
NO Hardware—NO Licensing—NO Maintenance Fees
Easy Setup and Easy to Operate
Voice, Text and Email Notification of Alarms
Mobile Friendly
User-Friendly Dashboard
Integrated Ticketing System
Cloud-Based Network Management System
No Hardware to Purchase or Maintain
CALEA—Are You Compliant?
#WHATISCALEA—CALEA stands for the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act; a federally mandated law enforced by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This law requires that communications service providers assist law enforcement agencies in executing lawfully authorized electronic surveillance, including live intercepts of voice and data packets from service providers.
The Model 5000 RTU is Cordell’s next generation site management platform that
expands and enhances the remote monitoring product suite. It also enables site alarm monitoring, wireless (Wi-Fi) device aggregation, equipment connectivity, and acts as a remote device supplying alarms and notifications to a centralized network monitoring system.
The Model 5000 supports options such as Wi-Fi, 900Mhz sensor connectivity, and wireless configuration via mobile applications. These new aggregation capabilities support simplified installation processes previously unattainable with traditional site management systems.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Scalable and flexible for any size requirement
Integrated fiber WAN and 4G LTE connectivity options
PoE Ports (4) for expansion, site security (video) and other applications
SiteBus sensor support—temperature, fuel (LP gas & diesel), and relay expansion
Next generation connectivity options for wireless sensor and systems
Easy-to-use GUI interface programming
Advanced equipment management and protocol conversion
Flexible IP network connectivity including wireless networking options
Use Cordell’s Call Quality (VQM) Software incorporating new features for Jitter, RT Delay, Packet Loss, and MOS Scores, with easy report-generation and graphs on a simple-to-read dashboard.
C15 and Metaswitch Users
One-Ring Scam calling is causing increased problems, requiring increased call reports for effective management. The Cordell Suite of Products now has added features in its C15 Call Quality Software to help deal with this problem.
.jpg?upscale=true&width=1116&upscale=true&name=ntcordellnews_header%20(1).jpg)
