| BOSS Management System: BOSS (Broadband Operations Software Solutions) is a modular software system that provides automated solutions for HFC network operations challenges. Most medium to large HFC Cable network enterprises understand that they need a fabric of computerized local, regional, and national operations centers that will provide early warning of network problems and allow just-in-time maintenance. Unfortunately, the network management software solutions presently available to network operators have their roots in the telecom or data networking industries, and are not totally appropriate for managing HFC networks. These ‘legacy’ systems are often criticized by cable operators for providing “Too much of what I don’t need, not enough of what I do need, at a purchase price I can’t afford, and a continuing ownership cost that is unacceptable”. The BOSS family of software solutions is a predictive and proactive system that uses information from the diverse collection of existing software systems deployed across the enterprise today, and offers solutions to “real-world” network operations problems. BOSS provides a series of platforms to pull these operations together, both effectively and efficiently. Its modular design allows the operator to purchase only the individual modules needed today, while allowing for expansion in the future. As the network evolves, other software modules are added as needed to provide data integration and added functionality. BOSS represents a true ‘paradigm change’ for providing software automation solutions to networking enterprises. BOSS’s highly flexible and modular design allows an operator to buy only the individual solutions modules that add value to their operations needs today, with the flexibility to grow and change as their needs evolve. BOSS solutions are each targeted at specific real-world network operations challenges, providing demonstrable improvement in workforce efficiency, network availability, and return-on-investment. Among the BOSS family of products, current releases include components such as: |