ArelNet Introduces Virtual Private Network Support with i-Tone.YAVNE, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 19, 1998--Arel Communications & Software Ltd. (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 : ARLCF), announced today that its subsidiary, ArelNet Ltd., a leading provider of IP telephony The two-way transmission of voice over a packet-switched IP network, which is part of the TCP/IP protocol suite. The terms "IP telephony" and "voice over IP" (VoIP) are synonymous. solutions, is now providing Virtual Private Network (VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. ) facility for its innovative i-Tone(tm) Voice/Fax IP Gateway solution. The new VPN facility designed to give corporate users the benefit of an independent network without the cost implications of installing a dedicated infrastructure. The i-Tone VPN option gives individual numbering, dialling and routing mechanisms on a shared network platform, providing dramatic cost savings without any limitations regarding facilities. The major benefit of the i-Tone VPN facility is the added business potential that it gives to service providers, in terms of their ability to deliver valued-added services to corporate users. With the new package corporate subscribers will gain many of the advantages of installing a VPN, as if it were an autonomous and standalone stand·a·lone adj. Self-contained and usually independently operating: a standalone computer terminal. network - without the standalone infrastructure costs. Each company will be able to set up its own routing and numbering plan A numbering plan is a type of numbering scheme used in telecommunications. This is a set of rules used for making numbers. For example, most telephone numbers belong to the E.164 numbering plan, though that won't include internal extensions in some PABXs. The E. , irrespective of irrespective of prep. Without consideration of; regardless of. irrespective of preposition despite other users' practices on the shared network. I-Tone's intelligent routing will ensure that each company can operate its VPN with complete independence. Sarig Zur VP Sales and Marketing at ArelNet, commented: "The VPN market is one of the fastest-growing sectors within IP telephony, and ISPs are constantly looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. additional facets to their services which will give them the all-important competitive edge. With the launch of the i-Tone VPN module, we are actively supporting this requirement, giving our customers - the operators and ISPs - an additional string to their bow in this fast-expanding market. The VPN market is closely concerned with costs - we are committed to the development of IP telephony solutions which aid the process of reducing costs without restricting functionality or quality, as epitomised with the breadth of services supported by our i-Tone platform." ArelNet's i-Tone Voice/Fax IP Gateway solution is designed to support the full range of current and future services, providing operators and Internet Service Providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. with a powerful platform from which to offer the spectrum of integrated value added Value Added The enhancement a company gives its product or service before offering the product to customers. Notes: This can either increase the products price or value. IP functionality to their market. The i-Tone Voice/Fax IP Gateway is uniquely capable of combining real-time voice, real-time fax and store-&-forward services, including PC-to-fax, e-mail to fax, fax broadcasting and web fax interface - all on a single platform. Unlike other solutions, which require different ports for real-time and store-&-forward, i-Tone handles both communication types on the same ports. The i-Tone solution is a complete turnkey solution marketed to ISPs and service providers. More About ArelNet Limited A worldwide leader in messaging and value-added services A value-added service (VAS) is a telecommunications industry term for non-core services or, in short, all services beyond standard voice calls and fax transmissions. , ArelNet has messaging platforms installed in over 30 countries by major telcos, ISPs and corporations. ArelNet, Ltd. is owned by Arel Communications and Software Limited (NASDAQ/NMS:ARLCF) with a majority shareholding of 64%, whilst Northern Telecom Limited (NORTEL) holds 20%, and with Elron Electronic Industries Limited (NASDAQ:ELRNF) at 16%. About Arel Communication and Software Ltd. Arel Communications and Software Ltd., headquartered in Yavne, Israel, designs, develops, integrates and markets software for a family of products in the interactive distance learning market called IDEAL. Arel markets the IDEAL system in Canada and the U.S. through its fully own subsidiary - Arel Communications and Software Inc., based in Atlanta. Note to editors: All product names contained herein remain the property of their respective companies. |
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