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Stop Revenue Leakage
An Overview of The PAT System
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Evolution
In 1991 the PAT System was developed by The Board Room in cooperation with Revenue Assurance Managers at a Bell Company.
During development other companies expressed interest. Their involvement helped to make PAT a universal tool that could be used at various organizations with differing networks.
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Software1991 PAT Software started out as a DOS program.
1995 PAT was rewritten to use a Borland database product operating in a Windows environment with 16 bit technology
1998 PAT was modified to utilize 32 Bit technology
2002 PAT is now finishing a major rewrite that utilizes Microsoft® technologies such as DCOM, MTS, & ASP.
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HardwareThe PAT hardware line-up consist of three units •Pacts 128
•Mini-PAT
•System 12 Multi-Dialer
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Hardware StandardsStandard features in the PAT hardware include:
•Power: 48volts (Special Power Available)
•Telephone Interface: Analog Lines*
•Firmware Upgrades: Automated through software and delivered over a telephone line.
•Monitoring: When necessary, calls can be actively monitored via phone.
*Third party converters are available for ISDN, Wireless, etc.
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PACTS128
In 1991 the PACTS 128 was developed as the standard unit for medium to large volume switches. The PACTS 128 comes with 16 lines and is expandable up to 128 lines.
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Mini-PAT
In 1995 The Mini-PAT was developed to provide a fixed feature alternative to the PACTS 128. The Mini-PAT comes with 12 originating lines and 1 terminating line. The Mini-PAT offers companies a low cost alternative for testing smaller volume switches with fewer rate centers.
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Multi-Dialer
In 1996 the System 12 Multi-Dialer was developed to fill the specific need to simultaneously launch multiple calls. This unit comes with 128 lines and is capableof dialing 10 lines simultaneously. The optimum throughput of this unit is 3,200 calls per hour.
The Multi-Dialer is primarily used to initiate tests on new switches that are in the process of going online.
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PAT for SQL
The latest software version of PAT is designed around Microsoft SQL Server. PAT features include:
•Redesigned User Interface•CLLI Office and Contact Information•Master Terminating Number List for Test Numbers•Test Scenarios•Script Building•Scheduling•AMA Compare•NPA Split Utility•Verification of LERG data
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Administrator
The Administration program was designed for use by individuals who are authorized to modify information in the database. Using this program will allow the administrator to edit tables as well as create and launch tests.
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Browser Access
The browser interface was designed for easy access and gives the user a simplified interface that allows them to launch tests, compare results and print findings. Any organization within the company who has access to the server can use this interface to generate calls from the switch to test:
• CIC Verification• Access Service Requests• Provisioning (assuring lines are
disconnected on schedule)
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SQL SETUP The next few sides were taken from the SQL
version of the PAT software. These slides represent some of the setup screens.
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This is where you list the details about your central
office
Setup CLLI
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Terminating Number List
Occasionally numbers will change or be sold to customers. “Allowed Failures” ensures you stop calling a specific
number after several failures.
AF=Allowed Failures
Terminating Number List
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Test Definitions
Test Definitions
Drop down menus help to define tests by NPA, Rate Center, State, LATA, CLLI, Zone,OCN,NXX,… so that test scripts can be automatically built by the system.
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Testing Once you have setup your offices and defined
your tests it is time to start testing.
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Tag LinesTag Lines
To test a switch Users simply point and click to tag the lines they want to test.
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Tag Tests
Point and click to tag the tests you want to perform.
Once you “begin test” the software will automatically query the terminating number list in order to build test call scripts.
Scheduled tests are not built until the due date ensuring only current data is used.
Scenarios allow the user to save common test scenarios that may be repeated.
Tag Tests
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Results Once the testing is complete it is time to
compare and review the results.
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Import AMA
Import CDR
PAT can import many types of Call Detail Records including AMA. Simply select the file you wish to import. Files that have not been pre-filtered by originating number will be filtered during the compare process.
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Batch Detail
Here you can view the compared results. These results include expected and actual tone results and show whether AMA or other types of CDRs are present.
Batch Detail
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AMA Results
AMA Results
This screen breaks down the AMA in detail.
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Final Report
Format your report and print.
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Customers
PAT is currently deployed at various phone companies around the U.S. Those that have agreed to be listed are:
SBC Verizon Sprint Worldcom ATT Winstar
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References
PAT is also used by the big five consulting companies as a way to produce immediate results in an engagement.
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Implementation
Server Resides on a standard Windows Software Server running Microsoft SQL Server
User Resides on a Standard Windows PC.Software
Hardware Not Switch Dependant. Can operate on all switch types using analog lines.*
*Third party converters are available for ISDN, Wireless, etc.
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Leakage
The average estimated revenue leakage at an operating company is 3-12 percent. With PAT this leakage can be significantly reduced.
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Economical Solution
On average PAT will pay for itself within the first year.* These findings really add up as PAT continues to recover revenue year after year.
*Based on informal survey of customers
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Contact Us
For more information on PAT please contact
Bob Miller630-378-3500
sales@boardroom.bizwww.boardroom.biz
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