Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for generating a view of an area for positioning resources, based on parameters of the resources. In operation, one or more planned resources to be located in an area are identified. Additionally, at least one parameter of each of the one or more planned resources is determined. Furthermore, a view of the area is generated including possible locations to position the one or more planned resources, based on the at least one parameter.

Abstract: A method of specifying changes to a communications network is disclosed. The method uses a network model representing a current configuration of the communications network. Scope information is received defining a subset of the network model to which changes are to be made. Model information relating to the defined subset of the network model is copied in accordance with the scope information, to create a partial model copy. The partial model copy is then modified to represent a planned configuration of the communications network. The partial model may be validated as consistent with the network model for the current configuration, and to reserve resources within it. Changes within the partial model may be passed to other models, including the current configuration.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system, method and computer program for sharing data among a plurality of users. It enables businesses to form business partnerships with one or more other businesses by accessing data profiles, such as business data profiles, owned or administered by the other businesses. The business data profiles used by each business partner may be modified, and the owner of the business data profile may have the ability to selectively accept the modifications, so as to modify the original business data profiles. The present invention enables instantaneous collaborative data transactions between businesses. The present invention also provides a social network for enabling businesses to discover, share, and use business data profiles created by other businesses.

Abstract: A method of specifying changes to a communications network is disclosed. The method uses a network model representing a current configuration of the communications network. Scope information is received defining a subset of the network model to which changes are to be made. Model information relating to the defined subset of the network model is copied in accordance with the scope information, to create a partial model copy. The partial model copy is then modified to represent a planned configuration of the communications network. The partial model may be validated as consistent with the network model for the current configuration, and to reserve resources within it. Changes within the partial model may be passed to other models, including the current configuration.