Common use of ODUF Physical File Characteristics Clause in Contracts

ODUF Physical File Characteristics. 6.2.1 ODUF will be distributed to Vertex via Secure File Transfer Protocol (FTP). The ODUF feed will be a variable block format. The data on the ODUF feed will be in a non-compacted EMI format (175 byte format plus modules). It will be created on a daily basis Monday through Friday except holidays. Details such as dataset name and delivery schedule will be addressed during negotiations of the distribution medium. There will be a maximum of one dataset per workday per OCN. If BellSouth determines the Secure FTP Mailbox is nearing capacity levels, BellSouth may move the customer to CONNECT:Direct file delivery. 6.2.2 If the customer is moved, CONNECT:Direct data circuits (private line or dial-up) will be required between BellSouth and Vertex for the purpose of data transmission. Where a dedicated line is required, Vertex will be responsible for ordering the circuit, overseeing its installation and coordinating the installation with BellSouth. Vertex will also be responsible for any charges associated with this line. Equipment required on the BellSouth end to attach the line to the mainframe computer and to transmit messages successfully on an ongoing basis will be negotiated on an individual case basis. Any costs incurred for such equipment will be Vertex's responsibility. Where a dial-up facility is required, dial circuits will be installed in the BellSouth data center by BellSouth and the associated charges assessed to Vertex. Additionally, all message toll charges associated with the use of the dial circuit by Vertex will be the responsibility of Vertex. Associated equipment on the BellSouth end, including a modem, will be negotiated on an individual case basis between the Parties. All equipment, including modems and software, that is required on Vertex end for the purpose of data transmission will be the responsibility of Vertex. 6.2.3 If Vertex utilizes FTP for data file transmission, purchase of the FTP software will be the responsibility of Vertex.

ODUF Physical File Characteristics. 6.2.1 ODUF will be distributed to Vertex Dialogica via Secure File Transfer Protocol (FTP). The ODUF feed will be a variable block format. The data on the ODUF feed will be in a non-compacted EMI format (175 byte format plus modules). It will be created on a daily basis Monday through Friday except holidays. Details such as dataset name and delivery schedule will be addressed during negotiations of the distribution medium. There will be a maximum of one dataset per workday per OCN. If BellSouth determines the Secure FTP Mailbox is nearing capacity levels, BellSouth may move the customer to CONNECT:Direct file delivery. 6.2.2 If the customer is moved, CONNECT:Direct data circuits (private line or dial-up) will be required between BellSouth and Vertex Dialogica for the purpose of data transmission. Where a dedicated line is required, Vertex Dialogica will be responsible for ordering the circuit, overseeing its installation and coordinating the installation with BellSouth. Vertex Dialogica will also be responsible for any charges associated with this line. Equipment required on the BellSouth end to attach the line to the mainframe computer and to transmit messages successfully on an ongoing basis will be negotiated on an individual case basis. Any costs incurred for such equipment will be VertexDialogica's responsibility. Where a dial-up facility is required, dial circuits will be installed in the BellSouth data center by BellSouth and the associated charges assessed to VertexDialogica. Additionally, all message toll charges associated with the use of the dial circuit by Vertex Dialogica will be the responsibility of VertexDialogica. Associated equipment on the BellSouth end, including a modem, will be negotiated on an individual case basis between the Parties. All equipment, including modems and software, that is required on Vertex Dialogica end for the purpose of data transmission will be the responsibility of VertexDialogica. 6.2.3 If Vertex Dialogica utilizes FTP for data file transmission, purchase of the FTP software will be the responsibility of VertexDialogica.

ODUF Physical File Characteristics. 6.2.1 ODUF will be distributed to Vertex BCN via Secure File Transfer Protocol (FTP). The ODUF feed will be a variable block format. The data on the ODUF feed will be in a non-compacted EMI format (175 byte format plus modules). It will be created on a daily basis Monday through Friday except holidays. Details such as dataset name and delivery schedule will be addressed during negotiations of the distribution medium. There will be a maximum of one dataset per workday per OCN. If BellSouth determines the Secure FTP Mailbox is nearing capacity levels, BellSouth may move the customer to CONNECT:Direct file delivery. 6.2.2 If the customer is moved, CONNECT:Direct data circuits (private line or dial-up) will be required between BellSouth and Vertex BCN for the purpose of data transmission. Where a dedicated line is required, Vertex BCN will be responsible for ordering the circuit, overseeing its installation and coordinating the installation with BellSouth. Vertex BCN will also be responsible for any charges associated with this line. Equipment required on the BellSouth end to attach the line to the mainframe computer and to transmit messages successfully on an ongoing basis will be negotiated on an individual case basis. Any costs incurred for such equipment will be VertexBCN's responsibility. Where a dial-up facility is required, dial circuits will be installed in the BellSouth data center by BellSouth and the associated charges assessed to VertexBCN. Additionally, all message toll charges associated with the use of the dial circuit by Vertex BCN will be the responsibility of VertexBCN. Associated equipment on the BellSouth end, including a modem, will be negotiated on an individual case basis between the Parties. All equipment, including modems and software, that is required on Vertex BCN end for the purpose of data transmission will be the responsibility of VertexBCN. 6.2.3 If Vertex BCN utilizes FTP for data file transmission, purchase of the FTP software will be the responsibility of VertexBCN.

ODUF Physical File Characteristics. 6.2.1 ODUF will be distributed to Vertex Globcom via Secure File Transfer Protocol (FTP). The ODUF feed will be a variable block format. The data on the ODUF feed will be in a non-compacted EMI format (175 byte format plus modules). It will be created on a daily basis Monday through Friday except holidays. Details such as dataset name and delivery schedule will be addressed during negotiations of the distribution medium. There will be a maximum of one dataset per workday per OCN. If BellSouth determines the Secure FTP Mailbox is nearing capacity levels, BellSouth may move the customer to CONNECT:Direct file delivery. 6.2.2 If the customer is moved, CONNECT:Direct data circuits (private line or dial-up) will be required between BellSouth and Vertex Globcom for the purpose of data transmission. Where a dedicated line is required, Vertex Globcom will be responsible for ordering the circuit, overseeing its installation and coordinating the installation with BellSouth. Vertex Globcom will also be responsible for any charges associated with this line. Equipment required on the BellSouth end to attach the line to the mainframe computer and to transmit messages successfully on an ongoing basis will be negotiated on an individual case basis. Any costs incurred for such equipment will be VertexGlobcom's responsibility. Where a dial-up facility is required, dial circuits will be installed in the BellSouth data center by BellSouth and the associated charges assessed to VertexGlobcom. Additionally, all message toll charges associated with the use of the dial circuit by Vertex Globcom will be the responsibility of VertexGlobcom. Associated equipment on the BellSouth end, including a modem, will be negotiated on an individual case basis between the Parties. All equipment, including modems and software, that is required on Vertex Globcom end for the purpose of data transmission will be the responsibility of VertexGlobcom. 6.2.3 If Vertex Globcom utilizes FTP for data file transmission, purchase of the FTP software will be the responsibility of VertexGlobcom.

ODUF Physical File Characteristics. 6.2.1 ODUF will be distributed to Vertex Xxxxx via Secure File Transfer Protocol (FTP). The ODUF feed will be a variable block format. The data on the ODUF feed will be in a non-compacted EMI format (175 byte format plus modules). It will be created on a daily basis Monday through Friday except holidays. Details such as dataset name and delivery schedule will be addressed during negotiations of the distribution medium. There will be a maximum of one dataset per workday per OCN. If BellSouth determines the Secure FTP Mailbox is nearing capacity levels, BellSouth may move the customer to CONNECT:Direct file delivery. 6.2.2 If the customer is moved, CONNECT:Direct data circuits (private line or dial-up) will be required between BellSouth and Vertex Xxxxx for the purpose of data transmission. Where a dedicated line is required, Vertex Xxxxx will be responsible for ordering the circuit, overseeing its installation and coordinating the installation with BellSouth. Vertex Xxxxx will also be responsible for any charges associated with this line. Equipment required on the BellSouth end to attach the line to the mainframe computer and to transmit messages successfully on an ongoing basis will be negotiated on an individual case basis. Any costs incurred for such equipment will be Vertex's Xxxxx'x responsibility. Where a dial-up facility is required, dial circuits will be installed in the BellSouth data center by BellSouth and the associated charges assessed to VertexXxxxx. Additionally, all message toll charges associated with the use of the dial circuit by Vertex Xxxxx will be the responsibility of VertexXxxxx. Associated equipment on the BellSouth end, including a modem, will be negotiated on an individual case basis between the Parties. All equipment, including modems and software, that is required on Vertex Xxxxx end for the purpose of data transmission will be the responsibility of VertexXxxxx. 6.2.3 If Vertex Xxxxx utilizes FTP for data file transmission, purchase of the FTP software will be the responsibility of VertexXxxxx.

ODUF Physical File Characteristics. 6.2.1 ODUF will be distributed to Vertex Express Connection via Secure File Transfer Protocol (FTP). The ODUF feed will be a variable block format. The data on the ODUF feed will be in a non-compacted EMI format (175 byte format plus modules). It will be created on a daily basis Monday through Friday except holidays. Details such as dataset name and delivery schedule will be addressed during negotiations of the distribution medium. There will be a maximum of one dataset per workday per OCN. If BellSouth determines the Secure FTP Mailbox is nearing capacity levels, BellSouth may move the customer to CONNECT:Direct file delivery. 6.2.2 If the customer is moved, CONNECT:Direct data circuits (private line or dial-up) will be required between BellSouth and Vertex Express Connection for the purpose of data transmission. Where a dedicated line is required, Vertex Express Connection will be responsible for ordering the circuit, overseeing its installation and coordinating the installation with BellSouth. Vertex Express Connection will also be responsible for any charges associated with this line. Equipment required on the BellSouth end to attach the line to the mainframe computer and to transmit messages successfully on an ongoing basis will be negotiated on an individual case basis. Any costs incurred for such equipment will be VertexExpress Connection's responsibility. Where a dial-up facility is required, dial circuits will be installed in the BellSouth data center by BellSouth and the associated charges assessed to VertexExpress Connection. Additionally, all message toll charges associated with the use of the dial circuit by Vertex Express Connection will be the responsibility of VertexExpress Connection. Associated equipment on the BellSouth end, including a modem, will be negotiated on an individual case basis between the Parties. All equipment, including modems and software, that is required on Vertex Express Connection end for the purpose of data transmission will be the responsibility of VertexExpress Connection. 6.2.3 If Vertex Express Connection utilizes FTP for data file transmission, purchase of the FTP software will be the responsibility of VertexExpress Connection.

ODUF Physical File Characteristics. 6.2.1 ODUF will be distributed to Vertex VSSI via Secure File Transfer Protocol (FTP). The ODUF feed will be a variable block format. The data on the ODUF feed will be in a non-compacted EMI format (175 byte format plus modules). It will be created on a daily basis Monday through Friday except holidays. Details such as dataset name and delivery schedule will be addressed during negotiations of the distribution medium. There will be a maximum of one dataset per workday per OCN. If BellSouth determines the Secure FTP Mailbox is nearing capacity levels, BellSouth may move the customer to CONNECT:Direct file delivery. 6.2.2 If the customer is moved, CONNECT:Direct data circuits (private line or dial-up) will be required between BellSouth and Vertex VSSI for the purpose of data transmission. Where a dedicated line is required, Vertex VSSI will be responsible for ordering the circuit, overseeing its installation and coordinating the installation with BellSouth. Vertex VSSI will also be responsible for any charges associated with this line. Equipment required on the BellSouth end to attach the line to the mainframe computer and to transmit messages successfully on an ongoing basis will be negotiated on an individual case basis. Any costs incurred for such equipment will be VertexVSSI's responsibility. Where a dial-up facility is required, dial circuits will be installed in the BellSouth data center by BellSouth and the associated charges assessed to VertexVSSI. Additionally, all message toll charges associated with the use of the dial circuit by Vertex VSSI will be the responsibility of VertexVSSI. Associated equipment on the BellSouth end, including a modem, will be negotiated on an individual case basis between the Parties. All equipment, including modems and software, that is required on Vertex VSSI end for the purpose of data transmission will be the responsibility of VertexVSSI. 6.2.3 If Vertex VSSI utilizes FTP for data file transmission, purchase of the FTP software will be the responsibility of VertexVSSI.

ODUF Physical File Characteristics. 6.2.1 ODUF will be distributed to Vertex BasicPhone via Secure File Transfer Protocol (FTP). The ODUF feed will be a variable block format. The data on the ODUF feed will be in a non-compacted EMI format (175 byte format plus modules). It will be created on a daily basis Monday through Friday except holidays. Details such as dataset name and delivery schedule will be addressed during negotiations of the distribution medium. There will be a maximum of one dataset per workday per OCN. If BellSouth determines the Secure FTP Mailbox is nearing capacity levels, BellSouth may move the customer to CONNECT:Direct file delivery. 6.2.2 If the customer is moved, CONNECT:Direct data circuits (private line or dial-up) will be required between BellSouth and Vertex BasicPhone for the purpose of data transmission. Where a dedicated line is required, Vertex BasicPhone will be responsible for ordering the circuit, overseeing its installation and coordinating the installation with BellSouth. Vertex BasicPhone will also be responsible for any charges associated with this line. Equipment required on the BellSouth end to attach the line to the mainframe computer and to transmit messages successfully on an ongoing basis will be negotiated on an individual case basis. Any costs incurred for such equipment will be VertexBasicPhone's responsibility. Where a dial-up facility is required, dial circuits will be installed in the BellSouth data center by BellSouth and the associated charges assessed to VertexBasicPhone. Additionally, all message toll charges associated with the use of the dial circuit by Vertex BasicPhone will be the responsibility of VertexBasicPhone. Associated equipment on the BellSouth end, including a modem, will be negotiated on an individual case basis between the Parties. All equipment, including modems and software, that is required on Vertex BasicPhone end for the purpose of data transmission will be the responsibility of VertexBasicPhone. 6.2.3 If Vertex BasicPhone utilizes FTP for data file transmission, purchase of the FTP software will be the responsibility of VertexBasicPhone.