News

December 2003 - For Immediate release
Genesis Networks, Inc, in conjunction with Goodman Networks, Inc (Gnet), was selected by SBC subsidiary ASI in September 2003 to perform a complete network-wide asset audit with the completion date slated for December 2003. This enormous undertaking covers thousands of network elements spread across the United States and represents a new and sweeping desire of large companies to have a complete and accurate inventory of their network assets.

Why did ASI choose Gnet/Genesis?
In meeting the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley, ASI needed an audit partner with a reputation for independence, objectivity, and unwavering quality control. In addition, ASI needed an audit partner whose personnel were familiar with communications and data networking principals and equipment to fully and quickly ascertain network element types and functions. Finally, ASI's partner had to have a solid track record of quickly ramping up a large and well-coordinated nationwide project team comprised of highly skilled and dedicated team members.

Network Asset Audit Highlights:
Audits being conducted at 1,456 Central Office locations
Approximately 24,920 racks of equipment throughout the network
Total of approximately 1,319,445 total assets audited
Asset types: Switches, routers, transport, OSS, CPE, power, test equipment, cable assemblies, etc.
Manufacturers: Alcatel, Cisco, Lucent, Nortel, Spirent, Fujitsu, ADC, Tyco, etc.
Technicians were sent out to sites with customized software installed on laptops
Technicians would download inventory data to centralized FTP site to expedite reports
Number of personnel engaged on project: 95

Network Asset Audit Deliverables:
Equipment Inventory Report
Cable Inventory Report
Central Office Floor Plan Drawings
Front Equipment Drawing of each Rack
Spare Cabinet Inventory
Exceptions and Unidentified Equipment Report

About Genesis Networks
Genesis is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) company located in San Antonio, TX. Genesis offers a variety of solutions to meet the needs of your business including Staff Augmentation, Custom Software Development, Web Development, and Engineering, Furnishing, and Installation (EF&I). We have a solution that brings accountability, innovation, and velocity to your business. Genesis and its subsidiary companies produce software for virtually all IT application areas. We supply consultants, technologists, teams, and experts ready to solve tomorrow's business challenges today. Genesis Networks would appreciate the opportunity to share more information about its services. Please contact James Goodman, CEO or Sean Nelson, President at (210) 489-6600.