Lucent Technologies announces unlimited availability and continued promotion of RealNet Rules 1.0

Lucent Technologies has announced unlimited availability and the continued promotion of RealNet Rules (RNR) Enterprise Policy Manager Release 1.0, the company`s acclaimed enterprise policy management application that allows network managers to drive network operation according to business processes and needs. Orders will now be accepted from all channels for immediate shipment.

In addition, Lucent are so confident that customers will continue to invest in features to be introduced in subsequent releases, that they are offering the complete range of RNR 1.0 products at no charge, whilst this release is available.

This offer is subject only to customers requesting this 100% discount on their purchase order. This promotion will terminate with the release of RealNet Rules 1.1 (expected Q300). It is important to note that RNR 1.0 only supports Cajun P550 and P880 switches and customers must already own or purchase these switches to qualify for this promotional offer.

Angus Peacey, Sales Director for Lucent Technologies Enterprise Networks comments: "This exceptional offer allows customers to experience and evaluate the benefits of RNR`s advanced policy management immediately. This leading edge application, enabling business policies to manage Quality of Service (QoS) and security by user and application, offers key advantages to management in today`s networked business."

RNR 1.0 is a cornerstone product in Lucent`s policy-based networking and advanced network management product line. With RNR 1.0, network managers can address unique requirements for business-critical applications such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and supply chain management, eBusiness applications and Internet Protocol (IP) telephony.

During the promotional period two levels of customer service are available. Installation Support Services are available at a cost of $1,500 per day plus travel and expenses. On-Call Telephone Support is available at a cost of $1,000, valid for the duration of the promotion. Peacey adds: "These services help to increase the effectiveness and speed the deployment of RealNet Rules. We strongly encourage customers to take advantage of both of these support offerings."

Customers wishing to continue using RealNet Rules after the promotion period must purchase RNR 1.1 ($9,995) at their normal discount schedule. Optional feature modules will also be available at additional charge. "RNR 1.0 is an invaluable tool for truly running the enterprise network based on business needs," concludes Peacey. Further information on RealNet Rules and this promotion can be obtained from Angus Peacey at apeacey@lucent.com or on (011) 709 0737.