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3.15 Transmission of message data between AT&T and BHN will be distributed via
Secure File Transfer Protocol (FTP) mailbox. 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.
If AT&T determines the Secure FTP Mailbox is nearing capacity levels, AT&T
may move BHN to CONNECT:Direct file delivery.
3.15.1 If BHN is moved to CONNECT:Direct, data circuits (private line or dial-up) may
be required between AT&T and BHN for the purpose of data transmission.
Where a dedicated line is required, BHN will be responsible for ordering the
circuit, overseeing its installation and coordinating the installation with AT&T.
BHN will also be responsible for any charges associated with this line. Equipment
required on the AT&T end to attach the line to the mainframe computer and to
transmit successfully ongoing will be negotiated on an individual case basis.
Where a dial-up facility is required, dial circuits will be installed in the AT&T data
center by AT&T and the associated charges assessed to BHN. Additionally, all
message toll charges associated with the use of the dial circuit by BHN will be the
responsibility of BHN. Associated equipment on the AT&T 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 the BHN end for
the purpose of data transmission will be the responsibility of BHN.
3.15.2 If BHN utilizes Secure File Transfer Protocol for data file transmission, purchase
of the Secure File Transfer Protocol software will be the responsibility of BHN.
3.16 All messages and related data exchanged between AT&T and BHN will be EMI
formatted records and packed between appropriate EMI header and trailer records
in accordance with accepted industry standards.
3.17 BHN will maintain recorded message detail necessary to recreate files provided to
AT&T for a period of three (3) calendar months beyond the related message dates.
3.18 Should it become necessary for BHN to send data to AT&T more than sixty (60)
days past the message date(s), BHN will notify AT&T in advance of the
transmission of the data. AT&T will work with its connecting contractor and/or
BHN, where necessary, to notify all affected LECs.
3.19 In the event that data to be exchanged between the two Parties should become lost
or destroyed, the Party responsible for creating the data will make every effort to
restore and retransmit such data.
3.20 Should an error be detected by the EMI format edits performed by AT&T on data
received from BHN, the entire pack containing the affected data will not be
processed by AT&T. AT&T will notify BHN of the error. BHN will correct the
error(s) and will resend the entire pack to AT&T for processing. In the event that
an out-of-sequence condition occurs on subsequent packs, BHN will resend these
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