MACSTAR is a Centrex feature that gives business customers more timely turnaround on the software changes needed to keep office communications in sync as personnel and applications continue to grow and change. MACSTAR also offers improved access, functionality, and an expanded interface to integrated systems.

Easy Reconfigurations
MACSTAR permits customers to make software changes to their Centrex systems — directly from their own location and without having to initiate a service order through the telephone company. MACSTAR gives you the ability to reconfigure your telephone lines and features, receive user reports, perform queries and tallies on the MACSTAR database, and complete individual line and bulk change requests. Changes can be programmed to be released to the central office in near real-time, overnight, or at future times.

Multi-Locatoin Access
If you are managing multiple Centrex locations, MACSTAR streamlines your work. With a single log-on, you can access up to 80 databases – at speeds ranging from 300 bps to 19.2 Kbps – for optimum control of Centrex service at locations throughout your enterprise.

With MACSTAR, Centrex customers directly access the electronic switching system (ESS) central office translation database from a dial-up terminal on their premises. The MACSTAR platform supports analog, digital, and ISDN Centrex service from all central office types throughout Bell Atlantic. The MACSTAR platform is accessed via a secure server using token authentication cards. This provides an added layer of security for proprietary databases.

• Make near real-time moves, adds, and changes.
  
• Streamline bulk change management prior to major personnel changes.
  
• Receive real-time status verification of lines and changes.
  
• Enjoy a simplified interface with the telephone company.
• Save time as you control multiple Centrex-based sites.