Abstract: A method for facilitating the telecommunication equipment ordering process including creating a telecommunication equipment order record. The telecommunication equipment order record includes a telecommunication equipment order number, a project number, equipment data, accounting data, schedule data, supplier data and shipping data. The creating includes populating the order record in response to input from a creator. The accounting data is transmitted to an accounting system for verification of the accounting data. A verification status is received from the accounting system. The verification status is positive if the accounting data is located in the accounting system and the verification status is negative if the accounting data is not located in the accounting system. The order record is released into an order database accessible by users in response to the verification status being positive and to a request from the creator.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments include methods, systems, and storage mediums for managing clock timing assignments and usage. The method includes selecting a timing source from a selection of timing equipment associated with telecommunications equipment. The timing source is selected from one of a composite clock card and a T1 card. The method also includes performing a function on the timing source. The function includes at least one of an assignment, tracking usage, and search or analysis.