Communications
Steinmayr Net Intelligence
Steinmayr Net Intelligence provides custom software for managing networks and infrastructure. Under a 1998 German law, the documentation of ICT networks must be traceable – a challenge similar to provisions of the U.S. Sarbanes-Oxley Act and to ISO requirements. Compliant companies want their ICT infrastructure to be economical, justifiable and even profitable. Both SNI and its customers must customize systems for an implementation.
“ Our early decision for object-oriented technologies pays off. For several years, we have been growing faster than the market.”
— Margit Steinmayr, CEO, Steinmayr Net Intelligence GmbH
SNI’s COBOL systems were redesigned with
Cincom VisualWorks to meet market and customer demand for comprehensive integration and fast implementation at low cost, plus anticipate new techniques (e.g., VoIP), cost pressure and more complex networks. Smalltalk’s metaprogramming features produce a generic framework for easier and faster modifications, without affecting SNI’s system functionality.
AGIS
AGIS develops, sells and integrates modularly built standard software (OPENService) for cable and internet providers as well as for telecommunications companies. The software supports the entire range of business services for leading firms that bundle TV, Internet, telephony and similar services, including promotions, service provisioning, invoicing and customer payment. OPENService is the leading solution in Switzerland and is marketed as well in Germany and Austria. The software’s front end takes advantage of the object orientation of Cincom ObjectStudio®. OPENService is scalable from small systems up to distributed solutions with hundreds of work stations and millions of invoices.
“ We appreciate Smalltalk’s clear object orientation, along with its tremendous stability. The class browser and especially the ability to integrate add-ons during runtime are important assets. Smalltalk enables us to be very flexible and immediately adapt to the latest market requirements.” — Leo Zgraggen, CEO, AGIS
