Preordering Sample Clauses
Preordering. Transaction-Based Information Exchange -------------------------------------- The Parties agree that preordering information exchange will be transmitted over the same interface according to the same content definition both for resold GTE services and for services provided using UNE. AT&T and GTE will work together to establish a transaction-based electronic communications interface. Both Parties will diligently pursue completing mutually consistent translations within six (6) months after the Effective Date of this Agreement and proceed to systems readiness testing that will result in a fully operational interface for local service delivery within one (1) year from the Effective Date of this Agreement. AT&T and GTE agree to adapt the interface based upon evolving industry standards. Changes to ATIS guidelines and standards relevant to Transaction-Based Pre-Order information exchange will be implemented based upon a mutually agreeable schedule, but in no case will the time for adoption, including testing of the changes introduced, extend more than 6 to 12 months beyond the date of initial closure by the relevant ATIS committee or subcommittee. This preceding target implementation obligation may be modified by mutual agreement.
Preordering. The process and functions by which vital information is obtained, verified, or validated prior to placing a service request. PROVISIONING The process and functions by which necessary work is performed to activate a service requested via an LSR or ASR and to initiate the proper billing and accounting functions. PSIMS Product/Service Inventory Management System - A BellSouth database Operations System which contains availability information on switching system features and capabilities and on BellSouth service availability. This database is used to verify the availability of a feature or service in an NXX prior to making a commitment to the customer. PSIMSORB PSIMS software contract for feature/service -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Attachment 10 Page 67 APPENDIX B: GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMS AND TERMS - CONTINUED -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Q -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- R RNS Regional Negotiation System - An internal BellSouth service order entry system used by BellSouth Consumer Services to input service orders in BellSouth format. RRC Residence Repair Center - The BellSouth Consumer Services trouble receipt center which serves residential customers. RSAG Regional Street Address Guide - The BellSouth database, which contains street addresses validated to be accurate with state and local governments. RSAG software contract for address search RSAGADDR RSAG software contract for telephone number search RSAGTN -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- S SOCS Service Order Control System - The BellSouth Operations System which routes service order images among BellSouth drop points and BellSouth Operations Systems during the service provisioning process. SOIR Service Order Interface Record - any change effecting activity to a customer account by service order that impacts 911/E911. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T TAFI Trouble Analysis Facilitation Interface - The BellSouth Operations System that supports trouble receipt center personnel in taking and handling customer trouble reports. TAG Telecommunications Access Gateway - TAG was designed to provide an electronic interface, or machine-to-machine interface for the bi-directional flow of information between BellSouth's OSSs and participating CLECs. TN Telephone Number TOTAL M...
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