Jonathan A Scott

US Patent:

6636585, Oct 21, 2003

Filed:

Jun 26, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/892243

Inventors:

Alan J. Salzberg - Brooklyn NY
Jonathan C. Scott - Decatur GA
Linda G. Blockus - Basking Ridge NJ

Assignee:

BearingPoint, Inc. - McLean VA

International Classification:

H04M 322

US Classification:

379 22, 379379, 379 2, 379 903, 379 1501, 379 1503, 379 25, 379 2601, 379 2701

Abstract:

Methods are provided for metrics-related testing of one or more operational support systems (OSSs) of an incumbent provider for compliance with a regulatory scheme, the method performed by an independent testing entity attempting to emulate a competitive provider that would access the OSSs in attempting to compete with the incumbent provider in an open competitive market. Each method includes an active testing phase in which one or more OSSs are tested. Performance of the incumbent provider during active testing is evaluated according to predetermined evaluation criteria. Test results are generated according to the evaluation and a final report is issued. The final report includes the test results and provides a sufficient basis for a regulatory entity administering the regulatory scheme to determine compliance of the incumbent provider with the regulatory scheme.