—GeoLENs Policy Server Secures Location Information For Operators and Subscribers—
HICKORY, NC, January 13, 2010—Andrew
Solutions, the CommScope, Inc. division that is a global leader
in wireless communication systems and products, has introduced a new solution
for operators in need of securing, protecting and managing access to the location
of their network subscribers—the GeoLENs™ Policy Server.
The GeoLENs
Policy Server is a single solution for managing the entire range
of network policies regarding location-based services. Whether invoked by the
user or any IP-based wireless or wireline network, GeoLENs Policy Server acts
as a gatekeeper for location data. It offers protection to subscribers who wish
to protect their privacy and enables operators to establish and implement access
policies.
“We believe that most networks will ultimately be required to provide this
kind of gatekeeper functionality for location data,” said John Baker, vice president
and general manager, Network Solutions, Andrew. “Andrew is proud to be the first
to offer it, and given many of our customers’ warm receptions, we expect GeoLENs
Policy Server to make an impact in the location-based services marketplace.”
The GeoLENs Policy Server is unique in supporting any IP-based network, whether
wireless or wireline. With Andrew’s Policy Server installed, operators can ensure
that access to location information is limited to only those who are authorized
to have it. For example, operators can restrict whether full, partial, or no
global navigation satellite system (GNSS) assistance data is sent to a mobile
requesting location information. Users can be given the ability to subscribe
to various tiers of service based on this capability, as well.
“Security, privacy, and network resource utilization —that’s what the GeoLENs
Policy Server is all about,” added Baker.
One important scenario where Policy Server would not restrict location information
is in emergency situations when public safety workers are attempting to locate
a user in distress. These situations would allow for as accurate a location
determination as possible.
GeoLENs Policy Server can be installed as a stand-alone platform or in conjunction
with other external policy servers. For large networks, the Policy Server can
be deployed as a stand-alone platform capable of storing and managing up to
70 million subscriber records and interfacing with multiple servers and protocols.
The access rights policies are stored in the internal database, and the system
can be configured to query external sources to administer the correct policy,
if needed. In smaller systems, the GeoLENs Policy Server can be integrated into
the network’s existing server network. Deployed in this way, GeoLENs Policy
Server can store and manage up to 250,000 subscriber records.
Andrew’s GeoLENs Policy Server was developed in collaboration with operators
to address their real-world requirements. The company is currently integrating
the policy server into its GeoLENs
mobile location center, with the standalone version available
in 2010.
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GeoLENs is a trademark of CommScope, Inc.
About CommScope:
CommScope,
Inc. (NYSE: CTV – www.commscope.com) is a world leader in infrastructure
solutions for communication networks. Through its Andrew
Solutions™ brand, it is a global leader in radio frequency subsystem
solutions for wireless networks. Through its SYSTIMAX®
and Uniprise®
brands, CommScope is a world leader in network infrastructure solutions, delivering
a complete end-to-end physical layer solution, including cables and connectivity,
enclosures, intelligent software and network design services, for business enterprise
applications. CommScope also is the premier manufacturer of coaxial cable for
broadband
cable television networks and one of the leading North American
providers of environmentally secure cabinets
for DSL and FTTN applications. Backed by strong research and development, CommScope
combines technical expertise and proprietary technology with global manufacturing
capability to provide customers with infrastructure solutions for evolving global
communications networks in more than 130 countries around the world.
News Media Contact: Bill Walter, CommScope +1 708-236-6593 or publicrelations@andrew.com
Investor Contact: Phil Armstrong, CommScope +1 828-323-4848
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information currently available to management, management’s beliefs, as well
as on a number of assumptions concerning future events. Forward-looking
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