UnitedIP launches phase 1 of VISP branding with DSL Lookup Tool and DNS Management Tools.

Skeeve Stevens, General Manager of United IP officially announced Phase 1 rollout of the VISP Branding Project.

The 'DSL Number Lookup Tool' and 'DNS Manager Tool' are the first tools to be released which can be dynamically re-branded for the Neutral Broadband Channel Partners (NBCP's).

The tools are managed and constantly updated by the UnitedIP Network Operations Team.

The DSL Number Lookup Tool has been developed with multi-carriers in mind, currently supporting the lookup data of Request, Nextep and Telstra Wholesale. The tools also has future exchange availability as well as current and future minimux coverage. Additional advanced facilities and reporting for are also available for registered sales and BDM staff.

The DNS Manager Tool is a system which allows NBCP's to host the Domain DNS zones for their customers, even giving direct access to the DNS to the end customer.

These tools will greatly enhance the way NBCP's offer services to their end customers.

The next phase of the VISP Branding Project will include Online Ordering, Outage and Notifications system, and others. This phase will be launched sometime in 2004Q1.