ConsulMetrix, Inc.

Setting the Standards in TechnologyConsulting

Presentation to Pacific Bell

January 25, 1994

Confidential and Proprietary to CMI

ConsulMetrix, Inc.

Network Transition Process MethodologyNTPM

Defines Virtual Technology Architectures forIntelligent BuildingsOrganizes and Manages Enterprise FacilityApplication LogicEstablishes Phasing and Control of EnterpriseTechnology ProcessesOptimizes Operational Cost and Production

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ConsulMetrix, Inc.

The Information Matrix

The Information Matrix Hierarchy

ENTERPRISE APPLICATIONS

/^Strategic Operations^Technology Transitions Iwith Proper Long/Short!

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INFORMATION SYSTEMS

High-PerformanceInfrastructure forPrice/PerformanceSystems Transitions

.NetworkVMqnagement

NETWORK SYSTEMS

MEDIA SYSTEMS

Network Integration,Performance andImplementationArchitecture Models

/"Flexible, \e and

ModularIntegratedInformationArchitectures

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The Information Space Plan - ISP

Utilize and customize the clients"real-time11

building/campus/facility floorplanApply and structure the enterprisegeneric internetwork domainboundariesEstablish values and levels offacility/application/technologyperformance

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A New Set of Symbology for an IntegratedWorld

Applies specific applicationfunction as relates to voice,video, data as a function ofoperability and performanceAllows the client to modelspecific functionality to exactareas of the facility architectureEstablishes the clients 3dimensional internetwork modeboth present and futureinfrastructureDefines the interactivecommunications network

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Logical Grids - Defining the True EnterpriseStructure

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Creates the specifictechnology model 3dimensionallyOverlays for all logic technicalsystems referencing specificapplication domainfunctionalityDefines technologyarchitecture with facilitiesarchitecture convergenceUtilizes expert systemtechnology

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ConsulMetrix, Inc.Distribution Closets and Matrix Backbones -

Complete Pre-Integrated FunctionalityAREA DISTRIBUTIONCLOSET

BUILDING DISTRIBUTIONCLOSET

HORIZONTAL DISTRIBUTIONCLOSET

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Establishes a true custom nodecapability as applied to specificinternetwork domains

Defines cost models and phasingapproaches throughout theenterprise

Allows true enterprise specificstandards of operation andperformance modeling

Defines complete enterprise modelmigration and phasing standards

Matrix Backbone establishesubiquitous application performanceand redundancy

ConsulMetrix, Inc.

Cost Effective Intelligent Buildings

Optimization of facilityarchitecture convergence withtechnology architectureEffectively eliminates costlysystems reconfiguration andretrofitsDefines Computer Room, PrinterRoom and Server Room, etc.layout and managementEstablishes the building as anapplication access mediumProvides Campus, Metropolitanand Building internetwork controland facilitation

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Connectivity Management Schedule - CMS

Department, Building,Application, UserDefines Logical hierarchyEstablishes uniform and objectiveuser, applications facilitiesmanagement and trackingProvides distribution and labelingscheme

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Full Cost Tracking of Technology byEnterprise Operational Values

Info SysBBi

Network Sys

Facility Architectures

• Specific breakdown componentinventory by each ClosetDistribution Type

• Full itemized breakdown for costof labor for both inside andoutside plant

• Full itemized breakdown for costof material for both inside andoutside plant

• Establishes generic enterprise costinformation architecture andperformance technology value

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Enterprise Standards of Operation

Standards ofOperation

• Provides a concurrencedocument for operationalplanning and technologyprocurment

• Gives control back to the client tomake apples to apples vendorcomparisons

• Provides essential build-out andtechnology specifications for RFB,RFQ and RFP development

• Assists internal companycommunications

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The CMI Talent Bank

One stop technology architecturemulti-disciplinary expert resourceFull optimization of logical to physicalinformation architecturesComplete CAD, Architecture, StructuralEngineering, Video, Network andEnvironmental servicesCMI can provide full Enterprise DesignManagement (EDM) as an outsourceservice for clients who wish to focus onthier enterprise v,s, technology

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ConsulMetrix, Inc.

Future Products and Services

Expert SystemSoftware for theInternetwork

Full programmable intelligentfacilities

• Self Healing• Optical Switching• Node Monitoring

Anatomy Software• Complete Automated NTPM• Interactive Digital Network• CDRom

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Attachment 1

ConsulMetrix Intellectual Property

Copyrights

A. The following is a list of the items that are currently copyrighted byConsulMetrix, Inc.

1. "Design Tools for the Advanced Information Enterprise", 1993.This is a complete description of NTPM and ConsulMetrixservice offerings. It includes descriptions and references toother proprietary information.

2. "Field and Record Definitions for the Database used by the NTPM

Design Tool Set and Anatomy® Software", 1994.This is a description of the types of information used in thedatabase kernel of the NTPM Tool-Set and Anatomysoftware.

3. "Setting the Standards in Technology Consulting", 1994.This is a mailer/brochure that introduces ConsulMetrix andthe NTPM Design Tools.

4. "ConsulMetrix Expert Services", 1994.This is a brochure describing the design services ofConsulMetrix.

5. "NTPM Program Manual", 1994.This is a detailed user manual describing the NTPMprocess.

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Service Marks

A. The following list is the current extent of service marks that areheld by ConsulMetrix, Inc.

NTPM (Network Transition Process Methodology)

ISP (Information Space Planning)

ADC (Area Distribution Closet)

BDC (Building Distribution Closet)

HDC (Horizontal Distribution Closet)

GEL (Grid Element)

OLG (Operational Logic Grid)

Anatomy (Communications Closet Control Software)

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Patent Items

ConsulMetrix is actively engaged in the patent application process for twoproprietary items of intellectual property. One is the softwarepresentation shell and other specific unique elements that comprise thecore of the Anatomy (c) software. The second is the specific software andfirmware mechanisms that will implement the driver level integrationbetween the Anatomy software and other hardware and software in thenetwork configuration.

ConsulMetrix claims that both of these inventions make use of uniqueideas, mechanisms and functions that are not obvious extensions of priorart.

Anatomy is a software system that will provide interactive control,reconfiguration, maintenance and monitoring of an integrated informationinfrastructure to which the Anatomy software is connected. This softwarewill be capable of interfacing to many standard presentation managers aswell as current network management software packages. This softwareaccomplishes these tasks by interfacing with the Area, Building andHorizontal distribution closets (ADC, BDC and HDC respectively) atboth a software and hardware level, providing automated command,control and monitoring of communication closets and other infrastructure.The communications closets types and configurations are defined by theNetwork Transition Process Methodology program.

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Field and Record Definitions for the Database used bythe NTPM Design Tool Set and Anatomy* Software

1. record #

This is a unique number for every record, which facilitateslook-up and cross reference.

2. zone

This determines the boundaries of the first hierarchicalsubdivision of the network. Typically this would segment acampus or metropolitan network.

3. bldg

This is the next subdivision of the network.

4. adc

This is the closet (Area Distribution Closet) that would bealigned with (typically) the zone. However there may bemore than one ADC per zone.

5. bdc

This is the closet (Building Distribution Closet) that wouldbe aligned with (typically) the building. It is possible tohave more than one BCD per building.

6. hdc

This is the closet (Horizontal Distribution Closet) thatwould be used to provide the last layer of distribution beforethe information outlet. There would typically be a numberof HDC's in a building.

7. i/o

This is the Information Outlet. Any given I/O could supporta number of actual physical connections.

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8. i/o channel

This is the actual physical connection for any given logicalport. This also is the "final entity" to which this databaserecord refers. There is a separate record in the database forevery single i/o channel.

9. bandwidth

This is the step value for the bandwidth to be allocated onthis i/o channel.

10. protocol

This is the protocol used on this i/o channel.

11. media

This is the type of physical media used to support this i/ochannel.

12. logic symbol

This is the symbol icon that represents the logicalconnection that is supported by this i/o channel.

13. i/o channel id

This is the identifier that is affixed to the physical i/ochannel presentation on the i/o connection (typically thename descriptor on the wall outlet).

14. i/o media id

This is the identifier that is affixed to the physical i/ochannel media. This is usually the cable run from the finalHDC to the i/o itself.

15. backbone segment

This is the primary backbone segment to which this i/ochannel is assigned.

16. serveriMtf

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This is the server name (or names) to which the i/o channelis logically assigned or may have access.

17. gel coordinate

This is the coordinate on the grid element location map. Thisgives the physical location of the information outlet channelreferenced by this record. See detail on grid elements forfield formatting.

General Notes: The database is implemented with a relational type databaseprogram. The child file names are (at least): customer data, adc data, bdc data,hdc data, media id, i/o id, server data, backbone data, symbol table. The parentfile names are (at least): i/o records (this example), media records, closet records.

Fig. 1 Table of fields in one record.

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band-width

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zone

protocol

bldg

media

adc

logicsymbol

bdc

i/o id-channel

hdc

i/o id-media

i/o

bckbonesegment

i/ochannel

serverassngmt

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Fig. 2 Sample Grid Element Map

Grid elements are referred to by coordinates similar to arrays. The nomenclature used is of the form(x, y, z) where x and y are the coordinates on a single floor, with z being the floor number. Unlessotherwise stated, the basic grid metric is a spacing of 10 feet. This approximates the normaldimensioning of office buildings, with a floor to floor space of about ten feet, and gives a reasonabledegree of precision for typical office sizes.

In the sample above, the coordinate (0,0,0) would refer to the upper left-hand corner of the diagram,the z term, 0, refers to the ground floor. Floors above ground are positive numbers, while floors belowground are negative numbers. This is a standard international designation. Therefore (12,43, - 3)would most likely be in a large underground parking garage, as it would be three floors underground,and refer to a coordinate that is 120 feet from one edge of the structure and 430 feet from the otheredge. The coordinate (5,9,26) would most likely be in a high rise office building.

There is no restriction to how big the coordinate system can grow with this type of descriptor index.This system is also scaleable, in that the absolute size of a grid element is not described in thecoordinate system. Therefore a grid size of ten feet is standard, but nothing would prevent grid sizes ofone foot, twenty feet or metric designations. It will also be apparent that mixed grid sizes will be of usewithin certain structures. A basic office floor plan would require ten foot grids, while the maincommunications closets may benefit from a one foot grid to better define the many connectionscontained in such a small space.

The simplest method to provide global reference and different scalings is to use a scale factor that willaccurately define the finest gradation, with a multiple of this used for areas of larger granularity. Anexample, using one foot grids, is the following:

Office floor of 10,000 square feet (100' x 100')

The basic office areas would use coordinates in multiples of ten, i.e.(40,20,0) would refer to a grid 40 feet and 20 feet from the origin.

A high-density area would use the finer gradation, such as a commscloset or video server location, i.e. (61,12,0) would refer to a one square foot area 61feet and 12 feet from the origin.

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