Softswitch Featured Articles
- Red Box Recorders Becomes Key Partner for Voice and Video Recording Technology across IP Trade Product Line
IP Trade, a trading communications system provider, recently entered into a technology partnership with Red Box Recorders, which will integrate its Quantify Recording Suite with IP Trade's consoles, used in a variety of mission-critical applications together with a range of IP-PBX, enterprise unified communications and command and control systems.
5/22/2013
- Redline Introduces Universal Wireless Transport Platform
Redline Communications has launched the Universal Wireless Transport platform (UWT), which has the ability to operate on any frequency between 100 MHz and 6 GHz.
5/21/2013
- PortaOne's PortaSwitch Procinctus Platform Helps Safarifone Enhance Global Reputation
Safarifone, a provider of IP calling, wholesale, carrier services and OSS software, has enhanced its global reputation for reliability with the PortaOne PortaSwitch Procinctus softswitch and billing platform.
5/16/2013
- PTGi Sells North American Retail Telecommunications Operations to York Capital Management
Primus Telecommunications Group, Inc. (PTGi), a facilities-based integrated provider of advanced telecommunications products and services, recently sold its North American retail telecommunications operations in the United States and Canada to affiliates of York Capital Management for approximately $129 million. The businesses in the two countries offered voice, local, broadband, Ethernet, hosted IP-PBX, SIP trunking and VoIP services to SMEs, residential customers and government agencies.
5/16/2013
- Vivaction Renews Trust in Cirpac as Preferred Technical Partner
Vivaction, a French B2B telecom operator, has renewed its trust in Cirpack as preferred technical partner for its Core Network architecture and SIP enabler to migrate its actual network to full SIP and optimize interconnection within the networks.
5/9/2013
- Xirrus Simplifies IT Operations with Unified Access Layer and Ethernet Switches
If there's one thing you notice when you go to concerts, stadiums, convention centers or even to work, it's that nearly everyone attends with a plus one: their mobile device. The landscape today is changing dynamically - the growth in mobile devices is affecting the networks they are accessing.
5/7/2013
- ZTE Corporation to Deploy Softswitch and IMS Network to Help Telekom Austria Group Increase Network Capacity
The development of Internet service has led to some big competition in the telecom industry. Telekom Austria Group, which operates in a total of eight markets, is one operator facing some common challenges: figuring out how to efficiently implement full-service operation while considering both cost and revenue; the requirement of network upgrade and evolution due to the rapid development of wireless broadband; and traditional operators losing market share due to the competition from the Internet.
5/2/2013
- What a Softswitch is and Why it is Important
When most of us think about the early days of the telephone network, there's an enduring image of women with 1940s haircuts sitting in front of a wall of switches. When people would make telephone calls, these women would literally patch calls to the right destination by moving switches.
4/29/2013
- Worldwide Set-Top Box Markets to Achieve Significant Growth
The worldwide set-top box markets are poised to achieve significant growth as the next-generation TV Internet systems provide a way to improve bundled channel video services, according to a new study published by WinterGreen Research.
4/26/2013
- FCC Proposes Direct Access to Telephone Numbers for VoIP Providers
Millicorp is one of fifteen companies that have applied to the FCC for a waiver of existing and outdated rules that limit the ability of VoIP telephone companies to directly obtain access to telephone numbers. VoIP providers must currently purchase telephone numbers from the legacy telephone companies with which the VoIP providers compete. In the Order, the FCC established a trial program to provide VoIP providers with pending waiver petitions on file at the Commission to directly access telephone numbers on a limited trial basis.
4/25/2013
- Iluminari Tech Offers Lync Voice Solution Support
Iluminari Tech has become first Microsoft partner to complete the certification process for Microsoft Lync 2013. With this status, Iluminari Tech will now be able to be a single point of contact for providing planning, deployment and post-deployment support for customers' voice systems, ensuring their performance, quality and serviceability requirements.
4/17/2013
- ANPI Offers Private/White-Label Hosted Solutions to Carriers and Service Providers
Carriers and service providers can now use ANPI's hosted solution to provide private/white-labeled business communications applications to their end customers. ANPI has designed and architected these solutions to allow carriers and service providers to expand their market reach while retaining their brand image.
4/17/2013
- REDCOM Future-Proofs Smart Grid Networks with New Softswitch Solution
Power utilities implementing modern smart grid networks face a number of challenges, mainly due to lack of interoperability of the converged communications infrastructure with the company's existing protocols.
To help utilities address these challenges, REDCOM, a provider of advanced IP communications solutions, has come up with a drop-in Voice over IP (VoIP) Smart Grid softswitch.
4/11/2013
- D-Link Debuts DGS-1100-08P PoE Switch
D-Link, a cost-effective, standards-based unified networking solutions provider, reportedly released the new DGS-1100-08P switch, the first ever EasySmart switch from the company to offer Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) capabilities that can be used to realize easy IP surveillance, VoIP phone and access point deployment.
4/11/2013
- ViXS Unveils XCode Pro 120
As the usage of video content over already taxed broadband networks increases, service providers are struggling to find new ways to keep up with the demand. In this scenario, any technology that helps save bandwidth without disappointing users is of great help.
4/9/2013
- Softswitch Access Just Improved with New Release from Netgear
Schools, hospitals and SMBs supporting fewer than 500 users now have access to an intelligent switch series. Netgear released its ProSafe Intelligent Edge M4100 series, which includes 12 switches in both rackmount and desktop form factors to meet the needs of a wide variety of environments.
4/3/2013
- Mega Vacations Invests in Customized Telecommunications Solution, Includes Hosted IP-PBX and SIP Trunking Capabilities
Online travel agency Mega Vacations has roped in two telecommunication solution providers, TelOnline and BellVoz, for a tailor-made solution that allows the company to expand its operations in new regions worldwide and tap into new markets.
4/2/2013
- UCcert's Hosted VoIP Service Cloud Call Delivers Affordable Telephony to SMBs
UCcert, a Cisco partner specializing in collaboration and networking solutions, recently launched Cloud Call, a solution that is capable of delivering affordable IP telephony services to small and large businesses alike.
3/28/2013
- Alfalak Intros Smart Access Systems
It's not only mobile phones that are getting smarter; even the humble desk phone is undergoing a huge transformation and offering services and solutions that were unthinkable just a few years ago. Most of these new age desk phones are called smart desk solutions and they help users by doing much more than merely receiving the calls.
3/26/2013
- CounterPath to Distribute Bria Softphones through Arrow S3 Network
CounterPath Corporation, a developer of desktop, tablet and mobile VoIP software products and solutions, and Arrow Electronics, Inc. recently reached a global distribution unit to provide CounterPath's Bria desktop and mobile softphones and Client Configuration Server (CCS) to Arrow S3's network, which includes more than 12,000 OEMs, contract manufacturers, channel partners and commercial customers.
3/22/2013
- AT&T Reveals New Prepaid Plans for Wireless Home Phone
AT&T recently unveiled new prepaid plans for AT&T Wireless Home Phone, beginning March 22. The plans can be added to customers' home phone lines to an existing FamilyTalk plan for $9.99 per month. They can also choose unlimited nationwide calling for $19.99 per month and get the Wireless Home Phone device for free with a two-year commitment
3/20/2013
- Kerio Augments UTM Security and IP PBX Appliances for the Evolving IT Network
Bring your own device (BYOD) has evolved the corporate IT network. San Jose, California-based Kerio Technologies, Inc, a provider of unified collaboration, communications and security solutions, has augmented its two products, namely Kerio Control 8 and Kerio Operator 2.1, for the evolving IT network.
3/14/2013
- Broadvox Intros Call Bursting Feature as Add-On to SIP Trunking Solutions
Broadvox, a provider of managed business VoIP services, recently released Call Bursting as an add-on feature with its SIP trunking solutions.
3/14/2013
- SimpleSignal Partners with gUnify to Launch New IP Voice Integration for Gmail and Other CRM Applications
To bring even more functionality to Gmail and Google Apps, SimpleSignal and gUnify have become partners to allow users to seamlessly use SimpleSignal's hosted PBX from within their Gmail and Google Apps user interface.
3/7/2013
- TelePacific Delivers Hosted PBX Solution via Private IP Network
The cost benefits of VoIP have encouraged several businesses to embrace technologies like hosted PBX to improve their business.
3/4/2013
- Hosted PBX Market Growing
More businesses are looking to cut costs by outsourcing some of their operations. Cloud computing is more accepted as a solution for hosting websites and other networked operations, but even PBXs, the backbone of business communications, have been getting the treatment thanks to the growing hosted PBX market.
2/26/2013
- Italtel and Tieto Poland Team Up to Provide NGN Solution to TK Telekom
Italtel, a major player in the development and integration of fixed and mobile networks, and Tieto, a provider of services for building and maintaining IT systems, recently signed a partnership agreement allowing Polish operator TK Telekom to deliver advanced Triple Play services to its residential and business customers. In other words, the agreement widens the range of solutions available to service providers in terms of Next Generation Network (NGN) solutions.
2/26/2013
- Rohde & Schwarz and ipoque Offer Wideband Radio Communication Tester for Analysis of IP-Based Applications
Rohde & Schwarz recently introduced an advanced integrated end-to-end test solution with IP and protocol statistic analysis capabilities designed to carry out assessment of data transmission on smartphones. Featuring the new R&S CMW-KM051 option, the R&S CMW500 wideband radio communication tester analyzes and tests IP-based applications using deep packet inspection (DPI) engine from ipoque. The new offering will enable a better understanding of the impact that mobile apps can have on performance of wireless communications and mobile phone networks.
2/22/2013
- Softswitch Decline May Take a Positive Turn with REDCOM
The carrier VoIP/IMS market has struggled over the past five years, feeling the impact of the recession in 2008. The hit to overall revenue took its toll for a solid three years until relief arrived in 2012. Now, according to Infonetics Research, this market segment has finally enjoyed a positive year.
2/21/2013
- BluIP Announces Microsoft Lync Cloud Integration Platform
BluIP, Inc., a wholesale Broadsoft service provider, has unveiled the first simple and fully functional Microsoft Lync cloud integration platform.
2/14/2013
- New SIP Mobile Phone Client Solution and System Software from Allworx Now Available on TelcoDepot.com
Allworx's latest SIP mobile client and system software, the Allworx Reach, will be available at the TelcoDepot.com online store in mid-March. TelcoDepot.com is a provider of business telecom equipment such as business phones, PBX phone systems, VoIP phone systems and accessories.
2/11/2013
- REDCOM to Showcase Next-Generation Network, Carrier-Class Softswitch Solutions
The emergence of VoIP telephony has progressed technology to a level where a computer server, known as a softswitch, is able to run custom software that allows it to handle and distribute phone calls. Softswitches offer the flexibility and software upgrade cycle of software, as well as the benefits of virtualization.
2/7/2013
- Dell'Oro Predicts Stability for Service Provider Key Voice Market
Dell'Oro Group, a provider of marketing data related to the networking and telecommunications industries, recently carried out a study regarding the service providers' expenditures for key voice equipment in the networking and telecommunications industries. As per the study, the expenditures for the voice equipment are forecasted to stay stable at practically $7 billion annually for the upcoming five years.
2/6/2013
- New VESTA 4.0 and Sentinel 4.0 NG9-1-1 Systems Now Available From Cassidian Communications
Cassidian Communications announced that both new VESTA 4.0 and Sentinel 4.0 NG9-1-1 communications systems will be made available to the general public. The VESTA 4.0 and Sentinel 4.0 systems offer Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) call handling with advanced Cassidian Communications call control technologies. This innovative system can be used to set a new level for 9-1-1 call processing inside today's Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs).
1/28/2013
- Line Systems Announces Availability of Virtual Office
Line Systems, a full-service communications provider, recently introduced a cloud-based solution, the Virtual Office.
1/28/2013
- ADTRAN Upgrades NetVanta Gigabit Ethernet Switches with ActivChassis Technology
The ADTRAN NetVanta 1600 series of Gigabit Ethernet switches now achieve greater efficiency and flexibility in delivering bandwidth-intensive applications thanks to the new ActivChassis stacking technology, a new software feature that allows network administrators to interconnect multiple switches and view the stack as a single, logical chassis-like system.
1/24/2013
- Express Interconnect Releases ReadyVoicePBX AMI
Express Interconnect, a Portland, Oregon-based Asterisk IP PBX consulting company, recently revealed its ReadyVoicePBX AMI can now be used in the Amazon AWS EC2 cloud platform that is optimized for VoIP.
1/24/2013
- C2G to Showcase Advanced Range of A/V Connectivity Solutions
C2G, a manufacturer of cables and adpters, will be showcasing its connectivity solutions designed for corporate environments, data centers and conference rooms as well as the education market.
1/23/2013
- Votacall Hosted VoIP PBX Provides Flexible Communications & Savings to Performance Plus
Votacall, a specialist hosted VoIP provider, recently unveiled Performance Plus has chosen its Votacall Hosted VoIP PBX to serve as its communications solution for its offices and facilities that are spread across New England. Performance Plus is a specialist consumer market research company and focus facility operator.
1/16/2013
- 30 Years of Experience Isn't the Only Reason to Choose REDCOM
REDCOM has been developing and manufacturing the world's most reliable digital and IP-enabled telecoms systems for more than 30 years for carriers, utilities, emergency response and defense applications. In case the company's reputation alone isn't enough to put it high on the list of companies to choose for creating a communications platform, there are a number of tangible reasons to consider REDCOM.
1/15/2013
- Digitcom's HostedPBX to Help SMBs Become More Competitive
With the shifting paradigm in the communications landscape, the traditional on-premises phone system is making way for its more modern counterpart in the cloud, and Digitcom, a Canadian business phone systems and data networks distributor, is following suit with the release of its HostedPBX platform.
1/11/2013
- REDCOM Showcases Next-Gen Carrier-Class VoIP Switch and Gateways
REDCOM designs and manufactures innovative telecommunications products such as VoIP switch and Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)-based communications technologies. The company is exhibiting some of the latest media gateway and VoIP switch solutions at the 2013 Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC) conference, January 20-23 at the Hilton Village Beach Resort & Spa in Honolulu, Hawaii.
1/9/2013
- CaratLane.com Selects Ameyo
CaratLane.com, one of India's prominent e-commerce companies, has selected Drishti's Ameyo to increase customer focus in their business operations.
1/3/2013
- Telegration Joins Evolve IP's Partner Program
Evolve IP delivers cloud services, including virtual servers, virtual desktops, disaster recovery, unified communications, contact centers, softswitch and more, enabling businesses to deliver services superior to outdated legacy systems.
12/28/2012
- Samsung Delivers Strong 14nm FinFET Logic Process and Design Infrastructure
Recently, Samsung has developed 14-nanometer (nm) FinFET process technology for its mobile SoC customers as it introduced tape-out of multiple development vehicles. The company has partnered with its major design and IP partners for this purpose.
12/27/2012
- TelcoBridges and Gardenia Telco Expand Footprint in Middle East
TelcoBridges, a provider of carrier-grade, high-performance and high-density VoIP media gateways, which bridge the gap between TDM and IP, and Gardenia Telco, a telecom solutions provider, reportedly expanded their footprint in the Middle East by deploying Tmedia, TelcoBridges' VoIP gateway family of products, in five different countries: Jordan, Iraq, South Africa, UAE and Egypt.
12/18/2012
- NexMatrix's Latest PBX Product Supports 10 SIP Extensions
Nampa, Idaho-based manufacturer of full suite of telecommunication solutions nexMatrix Telecom has unveiled its newest PBX device, the µSOHO. Built on the highly successful Raspberry Pi hardware platform, µSOHO is ready for pre-orders. It will be commercially available to the public early next year.
12/17/2012
- Total Cost of Ownership Matters
Having passed from live operators to automated hardware devices, most telephony switches introduced today are central devices in a telecommunications network using software on open standards hardware. These VoIP switches have greatly reduced cost and increased functionality to an extent that we are only beginning to know and understand.
12/13/2012
- Amino Deploys Media Gateway to European Telco
A media gateway acts as a translation unit between disparate telecommunications networks such as PSTN, next-generation networks, 2G, 2.5G and 3G radio access networks or PBX. Amino Technologies, a provider of IPTV and hybrid/OTT solutions, has secured a significant new contract to provide set-top boxes to an unnamed European telco.
12/13/2012
- Technicolor's Cirpack SBC and Softswitch Deliver SIP Interconnection in Italy
Technicolor, a technology researcher and innovator in the media and entertainment space, has announced that Cirpack's, Technicolor's platform for next-generation telephony switch operators, session border controller (SBC) and softswitch have been deployed to provide SIP interconnection between two network operators in Italy.
12/7/2012
- Acme Packet Powers Digitcom's New Hosted PBX and SIP Trunking Services
Digitcom, one of Canada's largest resellers of phone and data solutions, is on its way to roll out SureConnect by HostedPBX.ca, its new SIP trunking and hosted PBX service offerings. Followed by an extensive evaluation process, Digitcom has selected Acme Packet's Net-Net Session Director to power its new service.
12/4/2012
- Squire Technologies Releases Class 5 Softswitch with Built-In SBC Functionality
According to market research conducted by Squire Technologies, denial of service attacks have caused increasing concern for customers. After assessing the market, the company decided to take its carrier-grade class 5 softswitch (SV1-C5) a stage further.
11/30/2012
- Ensure Reliable Emergency Communication with REDCOM
When you need a communications platform that meets mission-critical requirements, REDCOM provides you with the solutions that perform in the world's most challenging environments. REDCOM is a developer and manufacturer of the world's most reliable digital and IP-enabled telecommunications systems, including softswitch, SIP trunking, secure communications and media gateway.
11/28/2012
- GENBAND and Avaya Collaborate to Develop Unified Communications Roadmap
GENBAND and Avaya recently announced their continued collaboration to develop unified communications roadmap for users of Avaya Server 2100 (CS2100) and SL-100, enabling customers of GENBAND and Avaya to benefit from multimedia applications powered by Avaya Aura and the GENBAND GENiUS platform.
11/21/2012
- Otel Launches Sentinel SIP Monitoring Service
For a large number of enterprises and VoIP operators, VoIP and SIP quality monitoring services are too expensive to afford. In an effort to offer an affordable alternative, OTel Telecoms, a provider of licensed VoIP Infrastructure solutions including VoIP switches to ISPs, ITSP and LCR companies, has come up with a cloud-based SIP quality and fraud monitoring service, the Sentinel Global Service.
11/20/2012
- ViXS' XCode Network Media Processing Solutions Power Slingbox Products
Today's modern poly-gadget consumers want to keep themselves engaged and entertained throughout the day. With the proliferation of TV streaming services, many companies are stepping in the business and allow subscribers access TV content from anywhere on different devices.
11/12/2012
- AsiaTel Selects Squire Technologies' MGC as Cisco PGW Replacement
SS7 solutions provider Squire Technologies has reportedly expanded its footprint into Asia, with Asian system integrator AsiaTel choosing the company's Media Gateway Controller for one of its clients.
11/12/2012
- nexMatrix Telecom Entering Phase 2 of Beta Development for Protelity Hosted PBX
nexMatrix Telecom, the manufacturer of the Protel PBX premises PBX, the Protelity hosted PBX platform, nexSwitch level 4 & 5 softswitches and the ATLANTIS suite of CRM/SCM/ERP applications, has announced beta 2 of Protelity hosted PBX.
11/8/2012
- Telecom Cook Islands Transforms to Next-Generation Network with REDCOM Softswitch Solutions
As incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs) and competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs) enhance their broadband deployment, Voice-over-IP (VoIP) becomes a key element of their business strategy. REDCOM's next-generation softswitch solutions with extensive SIP-based VoIP capabilities, including SIP trunking, allow ILECs/CLECs to scale their network faster and more cost-effectively than with traditional trunks and phone lines, thus cutting operating costs.
11/7/2012
- Softswitch Manufacturer nexMatrix Expands with New Office
nexMatrix, a manufacturer of the Protel PBX premise PBX, the Protelity hosted PBX platform, nexSwitch level 4 and 5 softswitches and the ATLANTIS suite of CRM/SCM/ERP applications, has recently opened a new office in Nampa, ID for manufacturing expansion. The new office is an important step in realizing the company's goals for opening new global markets, starting with the Asia-Pacific region for the start of its expansion opportunities.
11/1/2012
- Voip-Pal.Com Creates New Sales Channel to Grab the Opportunities in Multibillion Dollar VoIP Industry
A recent GIA survey revealed that increasing numbers of a mobile workforce, and constant need for such employees to stay in touch with corporate headquarters is driving the business case for Mobile Business VoIP services. Mobile VoIP services are increasingly being adopted by businesses, thereby driving the overall Business VoIP market. In view of this trend, broadband VoIP telecom company, Voip-Pal.Com recently added a new sales channel. The company reportedly launched its retail website at www.platinumphone.com.
11/1/2012
- REDCOM Granted US Patent for TRANSip Technology
REDCOM is a provider of digital and IP-enabled telecommunications systems for carriers, utilities, emergency response and defense applications. Its products include public and private network systems, ISDN systems, legacy systems, IP/VoIP-based systems with an integrated SIP call manager, media gateway, media gateway controller, tactical systems, programmable platforms and test equipment.
10/23/2012
- nexMatrix Opens New Facility in Nampa
nexMatrix, a developer of nexMatrix softswitch, has announced that the company will continue to carry on its manufacturing operations for the United States and Canada in western Idaho.
10/22/2012
- New Advances in REDCOM TRANSip Enhance Interoperability and Functionality
REDCOM Laboratories is a provider of IP-enabled telecommunications systems for carriers, utilities, emergency response and defense applications, offering a variety of products, services and applications such as conferencing, local session controller, SIP trunking, media gateway and legacy switch replacement. TRANSip is REDCOM's IP telephony technology suite, offering a variety of next-generation network functions and a simple, fully integrated VoIP solution that is easy to configure and install.
10/18/2012
- TransNexus Provides VoIP Routing Solution to SyncGlobal Telecom
TransNexus, a developer of VoIP network management and softswitch solutions, announced it has been selected by SyncGlobal Telecom to provide dynamic least cost and quality of service routing and rating solutions for its Metaswitch-based network.
10/17/2012
- REDCOM to Exhibit its UC APL Listed Products
The U.S. Defense Department has made it clear that unified communications (UC) will be a key element in its bid to extend sophisticated IT capabilities to all users across its sprawling worldwide enterprise, including warfighters on the far edges of the battlefield. REDCOM, a developer and manufacturer of digital and IP-enabled telecommunications systems for carriers, utilities, emergency response and defense applications, is one company the Department of Defense (DoD) has turned to for UC solutions.
10/15/2012
- GENBAND Selected to Migrate Voice Infrastructure in Argentina to All IP-Enabled Network
A softswitch is a term that describes the concept of separating network hardware from network software. In traditional circuit switched networks, hardware and software are not independent. Circuit switched networks rely on dedicated facilities for inter-connection and are designed primarily for voice communications. The more efficient packet-based networks use Internet Protocol (IP) to efficiently route voice and data over diverse routes and shared facilities.
10/10/2012
- RCA Enters VoIP Market with Three IP Business Models
Why are companies and businesses switching from a traditional phone service to Voice over IP (VoIP)? Well, they can save big, eliminate equipment and maintenance charges, access calls from anywhere, have scalability and flexibility and a horde of other benefits.
10/8/2012
- Novus Offers Ferrari electronic's Media Gateway, Supports Microsoft Lync Server 2013
A boutique telecommunications and IP distributor serving VARs throughout North America, Novus has announced the distribution of Ferrari electronic's OfficeMaster Gate media gateway that features firmware. It supports the next generation Microsoft Lync Server 2013, including the IPv6 protocol.
10/1/2012
- IXC Offers Solutions for VoIP Communication
IXC, which offers advanced VoIP softswitch solutions, has claimed that the company offers some of the best solutions for VoIP communications. The company has experience in providing updated information technologies for communication enterprises, so it is able to offer one the most suitable products.
10/1/2012
- nexMatrix Offers Cloud Storage Service
Cloud storage offers a safe and dependable way for companies to back up important data, centralize storage requirements for remote offices, archive less-frequently used files and manage overflow data during peak storage periods.
9/28/2012
- Tadiran Telecom Unveils Unified Communications and Collaboration Solution, Aeonix
Tadiran Telecom, a provider of communications solutions, recently launched Aeonix, a new unified communications and collaboration solution that is delivers powerful, flexible and adaptable communications to enterprises both large and small. Its simple unified management structure ensures that customers experience the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) with minimal IT resources required.
9/20/2012
- Node4 Expands Call Handling Capacity with Verscom Solutions
A provider of NGN infrastructure solutions, Verscom Solutions reportedly won a major contract from UK-based communication service provider Node4.
9/17/2012
- Princeton Hosted Solutions Signs Resale Agreement with Verizon Global Wholesale
Princeton Hosted Solutions, a cloud service provider, announced late last week that it is now reselling cloud computing services from Terremark, Verizon's IT services subsidiary. The agreement with Verizon Global Wholesale allows Princeton to sell to customers in the greater New York metro area, by way of the company's indirect sales channel, which is expected to launch some time in or around October.
9/10/2012
- REDCOM to Demonstrate True Communications Interoperability at 2012 Modern Day Marine Exposition
For more than 30 years, REDCOM Laboratories Inc. has been developing and manufacturing the world's most reliable digital and IP-enabled telecom systems for carriers, utilities, emergency response and defense applications. Its offers its softswitch SLICE family of products, TRANSip IP technology and HDX, an integrated softswitch and media gateway platform that delivers interoperable communications to service providers, ILECs/CLECs and private networks.
9/10/2012
- BluIP Launches Self Service Portal for Cloud Telephony Services
BluIP, a Communication as a Service (CaaS) provider that delivers voice and unified communications solutions to SMBs and large enterprises, has announced the availability of its cloud-based self service portal that makes it easy for organizations to have their own telephone company using their internal IT.
9/6/2012
- TelOnline Deploys Hosted IP-PBX Solution between Navcar's Bogota and Cundinamarca Office
Colombia-based Navcar has announced that TelOnline has implemented a customized hosted IP-PBX solution between its Bogota and Cundinamarca office.
9/4/2012
- PortaSwitch Still Helping Backbone Solutions Grow VoIP Services
PortaOne has been leading the way in global communications infrastructure by providing customers with products that enable them to manage and deliver a wide range of solutions for their services. Even after its humble beginning in 1997, the company is still the leader in driving VoIP growth for Backbone Solutions AG.
8/31/2012
- ColoGuard, IPsmarx Team Host Event for Entrepreneurs Interested in VoIP Market
New York-based provider of colocation ColoGuard has said that it partnered with VoIP solutions provider IPsmarx Technology to host an event for entrepreneurs who were looking to start or expand businesses in the rapidly growing VoIP market.
8/31/2012
- EMEA Virtual PBX and IP Phone Markets Reaches $3.5 Billion in 2011
Virtual PBX solutions deliver a high level of flexibility and tons of features that allow organizations to save money on expensive equipment. If an organization wants to relocate its headquarters, there is no PBX equipment to move, no phone numbers to change and there is no downtime. Due to these various benefits, cloud- based PBX solutions are being rapidly adopted across the world.
8/28/2012
- Telesphere Expands MPLS Network to Atlanta and Chicago
Telesphere, a provider of VoIP business solution such as office phone systems, key phone systems, IP PBX phone systems, IP PBX VoIP and virtual PBX systems, has expanded its networks of private SIP trucking services with the inclusion of points of presence in Atlanta and Chicago.
8/23/2012
- Understanding the Difference Between a Class 4 and Class 5 Softswitch
A softswitch on a VoIP network connects IP-to-IP calls and controls connections at the junction point between packet-switched and circuit-switched networks. Where VoIP is concerned, a softswitch is classified as either Class 4 or Class 5.
8/14/2012
- New Dell'Oro Report Predicts Dramatic Surge in Voice over LTE Spending
In one of its recent reports, "Carrier IP Telephony 5-Year Forecast Report," the research firm Dell'Oro Group predicted that voice core equipment market will touch the $8 billion mark in the next five years.
8/13/2012
- What is a Softswitch?
A drill-down examination of the telecommunications space could easily uncover information regarding the softswitch. You may hear all about the benefits and why you want to have one in place, but that doesn't help to explain what a softswitch is, or what it means to your organization. In the simplest of terms, the softswitch is the central device in the telecommunications network that is designed to connect telephone calls from one phone line to another. These phones calls tend to take place over the Internet and are supported completely by software that is running on the network. The softswitch replaced the hardware in physical switchboards that were used to route calls.
8/13/2012
- REDCOM HDX Softswitch Installed at Grandview Mutual Telephony Company
Service providers are looking for ways to lower operating expenditures, and increase margins, while consolidating resources and at the same time offering new value-added services to their subscriber base. REDCOM Laboratories Inc., a designer and manufacturer of digital and IP-enabled telecommunications systems, offers next-generation solutions that enable service providers to deploy flexible multi-technology networks that can adapt to increasing end-user demands and competitive industry dynamics at a lower operating cost. Its next-generation solutions are powerful multi-technology telecommunications systems ideal for public exchange switching including end office, tandem office, media gateway and international gateways.
8/7/2012
- South African System Integrator Selects AudioCodes' Products
Business Connexion (BCX), an integrator of innovative business solutions based on information and communications technology (ICT), has selected AudioCodes' full suite of solutions for Microsoft Lync.
8/6/2012
- Squire Technologies Enables CoreTel to Create New Services Over Media Gateway Controller
Squire Technologies, provider of carrier grade telecommunications products and services, has enabled U.S. carrier CoreTel to create new services over its Media Gateway Controller, which enables clients to interface their VoIP networks to SS7 PSTN-based telephone networks, allowing the rapid launch of VoIP services, NAS Model Dial-UP and distributed networks. The latest solution utilizes the Media Gateway Controller alongside Squire's SQL Software Development Kit (SQL SDK) to enable a new origination service.
8/1/2012
- Hitachi Selects Octasic's Vocallo Media Gateway for Hybrid IP-PBX
Octasic's Vocallo Media Gateway (MGW) multi-core DSP platform has been selected by Hitachi for use in its hybrid IP-PBX NETTOWER CX-01 targeted at large and medium-sized enterprises. Thanks to Vocallo MGW, Hitachi has been able to build the NETTOWER CX-01 to provide enterprise customers the option to seamlessly combine both corporate data networks and TDM voice networks.
7/30/2012
- REDCOM Unveils New Version of Next Generation Carrier-Class Softswitch Solutions
REDCOM Laboratories, Inc., a manufacturer of innovative telecommunications systems, announced major enhancements in Version 5 of the REDCOM High Density Exchange (HDX) and SLICE family of products. The HDX and SLICE family of products are advanced Class 4/5 softswitch solutions powered by TRANSip, REDCOM's IP technology suite, which integrates key IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) elements in a single platform with superior call management for call setup, control, termination and directory services.
7/26/2012
- VoIP Innovations Announces API Integration with IPsmarx Multi-Tenant IP-PBX and Calling Card Platform
VoIP Innovations, North America's Wholesale VoIP carrier, has announced its API integration with IPsmarx multi-tenant IP-PBX and calling card platform.
7/23/2012
- University Research Project Deploys Acme Packet Solution to Enable Secure, Internet-Based Collaboration
Service providers, enterprises and contact centers continue to built IP-based infrastructure to lower operating costs and introduce new IP-enabled offerings such as VoIP, video-over-IP and instant messaging. In order to overcome the limitations inherent in using the Internet or unsecured IP networks, more and more service providers and enterprises are turning to session delivery networks, which layer complementary intelligence and controls over an IP transport network.
7/19/2012
- VoIP Innovations Brings Direct Inward Dialing for IPsmarx Platform
An announcement from VoIP Innovations brings out API integration with the IPsmartx lineup, and the combination of the two looks to pose a very potent combination indeed for those interested in IP-PBX and calling card systems.
7/16/2012
- Ferrari Gateway and SBA Help Bundle Product End-Points for Novus' Clients
By virtue of a new North America-wide agreement with German firm Ferrari Electronic, Novus has become the official distributor of the company's solutions for Microsoft Lync's OfficeMaster Gate and OfficeMaster Survivable Branch Appliance.
7/9/2012
- Mobile Softswitch Among Subjects Being Taught to Students, Faculty from Uganda in Huawei Training Program
Advanced instruction on mobile softswitch is among the subjects being taught to university students and faculty from Uganda, thanks to a partnership with Huawei, a global information and communications technology solutions provider.
7/9/2012
- REDCOM Sponsors Racecar to Help Support Non-Profit Agency
Small business enterprise, REDCOM Laboratories Inc., signed on to participate again in the Watkins International Raceway, Centennial Tire 150 last week. The company sponsored a husband-and-wife team, John and Dinah Gueldenpfennig Weisbergs, who raced on behalf of the non-profit organization Hillside Families of Agencies.
7/5/2012
- Ulticom's Upgraded Diameter Signaling Controller Offers Policy and Charging System Support
Ulticom recently announced that its Diameter Signaling Controller (DSC) has been upgraded to provide advanced 3GPP Diameter Routing Agent (DRA) functionality. The new upgrade also features robust extensions to Diameter Routing Rules and has been designed with advanced load balancing capabilities to support efficient management of server load.
7/2/2012
- REDCOM Adds SLICE 2100 Micro to SLICE Softswitch Product Line
Softswitches, the central device in the telecommunications network designed to connect phone calls, can work in wired or wireless environments, as they are highly malleable and designed to work with almost any telecommunications system.
With a softswitch's small and convenient size, they easily replace large, expensive switchboards and crowded rooms of staff members.
7/2/2012
- Softswitch Provider REDCOM Promotes President and Executive Vice President
Service providers are looking for ways to lower operating expenditures, and increase margins, while consolidating resources and at the same time offering new value-added services to their subscriber base. REDCOM Laboratories' next-generation solutions enable service providers to deploy flexible multi-technology networks that can adapt to increasing end-user demands and competitive industry dynamics at a lower operating cost.
6/28/2012
- Squire Technologies Deploys Media Gateway for Nextrac Telecommunications
Squire Technologies, a provider of carrier-grade SS7-based signaling products, has successfully deployed a Media Gateway for Nextrac Telecommunications PTE Ltd., a wholesale VoIP provider.
6/25/2012
- Metaswitch Provides Solution to Telecom Provider Farmside
Metaswitch Networks, a global supplier of next generation telecom infrastructure and applications, will provide a switch migration solution to Farmside, a New Zealand telecom provider. Farmside will benefit from a Metswitch solution that cost effectively provides its customers with enhanced communication applications on both IP and TDM connections.
6/21/2012
