Acme Packet Net-Net Session Border Controllers Support H.323; Includes Interworking Support for H.323 Versions and Configurations, and H.323-SIP.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers WOBURN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 3, 2002 Allows Service Providers to Extend Network Reach and Revenue While Reducing Costs Acme Packet(TM), a developer of session border controllers for service providers delivering interactive communications across IP networks, today announced beta availability of support in its Net-Net(TM) family of products for H.323. The Net-Net products support H.323 and interworking (standard) interworking - Systems or components, possibly from different origins, working together to perform some task. Interworking depends crucially on standards to define the interfaces between the components. between different versions and configurations of H.323 and between SIP and H.323 to maximize network reach and revenue while reducing costs. Although H.323 has a significant installed base among service providers and enterprises, a wide disparity in versions and configurations exists. This is further complicated by the need for session border controllers to act like gateways or gatekeepers depending upon the specific vendor products installed. This poses a daunting daunt tr.v. daunt·ed, daunt·ing, daunts To abate the courage of; discourage. See Synonyms at dismay. [Middle English daunten, from Old French danter, from Latin challenge for those seeking to exchange H.323-based session traffic with other providers. While SIP is widely acknowledged as the emerging de facto standard Hardware or software that is widely used, but not endorsed by a standards organization. Contrast with de jure standard. de facto standard - A widespread consensus on a particular product or protocol which has not been ratified by any official standards body, such as ISO, for session-based communications, providers require easy interworking between their SIP and H.323 infrastructures. "Interworking is a huge obstacle for providers exchanging real-time session based traffic across their IP network borders," said Mark Bieberich, Senior Analyst, Communications Network The transmission channels interconnecting all client and server stations as well as all supporting hardware and software. Infrastructure, the Yankee Group (the Yankee Group, Boston, MA, www.yankeegroup.com) A major market research, analysis and consulting firm founded in 1970 by Howard Anderson. It provides general consulting and strategic planning in the computer and communications field. . "The Net-Net session border controllers address interworking challenges, and provide a migration path for service providers with H.323 networks to interoperate with and reap the advantages of SIP networks." Seamlessly integrating H.323 interworking with the existing Net-Net security and service assurance features, these products enable providers to communicate with previously incompatible networks. Providers relying on legacy session infrastructure now also have a growth path to the additional services and features that SIP enables while leveraging their H.323 investment. "Both H.323 and SIP have been widely deployed, so the interworking between the two is essential for true end-to-end transport of real-time IP communications A general term for networks that use the IP protocol for voice (VoIP) and video traffic. See IP telephony. -- voice, video and multimedia sessions," commented Andy Ory, president and 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. , Acme Packet. "The Acme Packet Net-Net products solve critical interoperability issues and allow service providers to deliver valuable IP services to their customers/subscribers and to exchange session traffic with other providers." In developing its Net-Net product, Acme Packet turned to RADVISION (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : RVSN RVSN Radvision (stock symbol) RVSN Recorded Volume Serial Number (Veritas) RVSN Raketnye Voiska Strategicheskogo Naznacheniya (Russian strategic rocket forces) ) and its industry-leading H.323 v4.0 Protocol Stack to enable comprehensive interoperability with all versions and configurations of H.323. The H.323 v4.0 protocol stack is part of RADVISION's suite of V2oIP ENSEMBLE development solutions. RADVISION protocol stacks are currently deployed in over 400 companies' offerings, and have long played a central role in providing the underpinning technology necessary to build interoperable, standards-compliant systems and applications for real-time IP communications. "The integration of RADVISION's market leading H.323 technology with Acme Packet's award winning Net-Net session border controllers ensures that service providers are equipped with a complete converged IP network solution for interactive communications," said Gadi Tamari ta·ma·ri n. Soy sauce made without wheat. [Japanese.] , CEO of RADVISION. "As the new public network evolves, service providers are increasingly looking to solutions like Acme Packet's Net-Net to enable the seamless integration and bridging between a wide variety of next generation and legacy protocols. RADVISION's track record in advanced protocol stacks, combined with Acme Packet's deep IP expertise, offers a winning combination in enabling the evolution of the service provider network." About Acme Packet Acme Packet enables network service providers to deliver premium, interactive communications -- voice, video and multimedia sessions -- across IP network borders. Our award-winning Net-Net family of session border controllers satisfy critical security, service assurance and law enforcement requirements in wireline, wireless and cable networks. Established in August 2000 by networking industry veterans, Acme Packet is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts. For more information, contact us at +1 781.756.6800, or visit us at www.acmepacket.com. |
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