ATX Selects BroadSoft VoIP Application Software to Support VoIP Deployment; BroadWorks Platform Underpins ATX's VoIP Services on Mid-Atlantic Network.GAITHERSBURG, Md. -- BroadSoft, Inc., the leading provider of VoIP application software, today announced that ATX See ATX motherboard. (hardware, standard) ATX - An open PC motherboard specification by Intel. ATX is a development of the Baby AT specification with the motherboard rotated 90 degrees in the chassis. Communications, a leading provider of communications technologies, is using BroadSoft's VoIP application software as the platform to deliver its high-value ATX CoreFlex(SM) VoIP service to small and mid-sized businesses in the Mid-Atlantic region. CoreFlex is an IP-based business trunking service that enables users to gain nearly twice the normal bandwidth of a T1 by maximizing the flexibility and throughput of a customer's access circuit on ATX's MPLS (1) (MultiProtocol Lambda Switching) The earlier name for GMPLS. See GMPLS. (2) (MultiProtocol Label Switching) A standard from the IETF for including routing information in the packets of an IP network. (multiprotocol label switching (networking) Multiprotocol Label Switching - (MPLS) A packet switching protocol developed by the IETF. Initially developed to improve switching speed, other benefits are now seen as being more important. ) IP network. "ATX is actively committed to strengthening customers' competitive advantages by solving problems in three fundamental business areas--infrastructure, security and productivity," said Lou Sommi, director of Product Management for ATX. "As the foundation for our VoIP services, we chose the BroadWorks(R) platform because it offered an integrated solution with the ability to deliver multiple services on a single platform. BroadWorks lets us offer quality VoIP services while improving the efficiency of our customers' systems and workforces, as well as enhancing communication both internally and externally. BroadSoft's professional and knowledgeable support has also been crucial in bringing our service to market quickly." "One of ATX's strengths is close collaboration with customers to understand their requirements and to develop advanced communications services and solutions based on those needs," said Michael Tessler, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and president of BroadSoft. "With the launch of the CoreFlex service, ATX is well positioned to expand its technology offerings to include cost-effective, IP-enabled applications that help customers leverage the benefits of voice and data convergence." About the BroadWorks Platform BroadSoft's IMS-compliant BroadWorks platform provides a comprehensive range of VoIP applications, including hosted PBX (Private Branch eXchange) An inhouse telephone switching system that interconnects telephone extensions to each other as well as to the outside telephone network (PSTN). , IP Centrex A telephone service in which an IP-based PBX is located in the telephone company's facilities. It connects to the customer via the LAN rather than by telephone wires. IP CENTREX offers voice over IP and other IP-based services as well as connectivity to the regular telephone system (PSTN). , mobile PBX, business trunking and residential broadband services fully integrated into a single VoIP application platform. BroadWorks is uniquely capable of providing these applications with the reliability, redundancy, scalability and regulatory capabilities required to deliver carrier-class service. About ATX Founded in 1985, ATX solves tough communications issues that affect virtually every company competing today. A super-regional provider of integrated traditional and next-generation Internet and voice communications, managed security services Security services are state institutions for the provision of intelligence, primarily of a strategic nature, but also including protective security intelligence. Examples include the Security Service (MI5) and the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) in the United Kingdom, and the , and other mission-critical technologies, ATX currently serves approximately 20,000 commercial customers throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. For more information, visit www.atx.com. About BroadSoft BroadSoft's VoIP application software is revolutionizing the delivery of hosted telephony and multimedia services. Its flagship BroadWorks(R) technology empowers wireless and wireline carriers to deliver next-generation voice and multimedia applications and advanced features that increase revenue, enhance competitive differentiation and elevate customer satisfaction. BroadSoft's family of carrier-class software products delivers the scale, open architecture and reliability that the world's leading telecommunications companies demand to serve mission-critical enterprise and residential broadband customers. BroadSoft's customer base of 150 network operators, including BellSouth, Korea Telecom KT (formerly, Korea Telecom, Korean: 한국통신, NYSE: KT) is South Korea's top integrated wired/wireless telecommunication service provider. KT has been Korea's leader in the development of the information & communications business for the last 25 years , MCI (1) (Media Control Interface) A high-level programming interface from Microsoft and IBM for controlling multimedia devices. It provides commands and functions to open, play and close the device. (2) (Microwave Communications Inc. , Singtel, Telstra, Verizon and XO Communications XO Communications is a United States telecommunications firm and one of the largest Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) in the country. It is owned by XO Holdings, Inc OTCBB: XOHO. leads the industry with more than 1,750,000 lines deployed. BroadSoft and BroadWorks are registered trademarks of BroadSoft, Inc. All other names are trademarks of their respective companies. |
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