Arvig Communication Systems Deploys MetaSwitch for Competitive Telco and Cable Network Expansion; Leading Minnesota service provider adopts softswitch technology for enhanced services including Unified Messaging and VoIP.PERHAM, Minn. -- MetaSwitch, the industry leading supplier of softswitch solutions for TDM (Time Division Multiplexing) A technology that transmits multiple signals simultaneously over a single transmission path. Each lower-speed signal is time sliced into one high-speed transmission. and packet networks, announced today that Arvig Communication Systems (ACS (Asynchronous Communications Server) See network access server. ), one of the Midwest's leading service providers, has deployed its award-winning VP3510 Class 4/5 softswitch and UC9000 unified communications The real time redirection of a voice, text or e-mail message to the device closest to the intended recipient at any given time. For example, voice calls to desk phones could be routed to the user's cellphone when required. system. The deployment is designed to address a broad range of applications including legacy switch replacement, capacity offload for ACS's rapidly growing customer base, and competitive voice services for the company's Cable TV subscribers. The deployment is the first step in the company's strategy to migrate to an all-packet network, with the goal of delivering all services including voice, data and video (broadcast and on demand), over Internet Protocol See Internet and TCP/IP. (networking) Internet Protocol - (IP) The network layer for the TCP/IP protocol suite widely used on Ethernet networks, defined in STD 5, RFC 791. IP is a connectionless, best-effort packet switching protocol. (IP). The MetaSwitch also positions ACS to be able to provide superior wholesale services to other competitive local exchange carriers, further fuelling growth. In total, ACS's goal is to grow the system to 30,000 subscribers within 5 years. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. ACS's director of network operations, Andy Klinnert, MetaSwitch was a natural choice based on MetaSwitch's three years experience deploying voice over IP (VoIP) in a hybrid packet/TDM environment. "MetaSwitch uniquely offered the scalability and proven VoIP capabilities, including 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). , that we were seeking for our new switch," said Klinnert. "MetaSwitch's support staff has been extremely responsive and helpful during our switch conversion process." "We are pleased to be working with Arvig Communication Systems, as they lead the adoption of next generation soft switch technology in the Midwest," said Bob Harvey Bob Harvey is the name of several well-known people:
About Arvig Communication Systems Arvig Communication Systems/ACS, established in 1950 by Royale B. Arvig, is a family-owned business with its corporate headquarters in Perham, MN. ACS offers local telephone, long distance, digital cable television, high-speed internet and more to residents and businesses in Central Minnesota, from its offices in Battle Lake, Detroit Lakes, Hawley, Henning, Perham, Staples, Twin Valley, Wadena, and Walker. ACS prides itself on delivering cutting-edge technology to the rural communities IT services. About MetaSwitch MetaSwitch is the industry's leading vendor of Class 4/5 soft switch and enhanced applications solutions for TDM and packet networks. Its widely deployed call agent, media/signaling gateway and application server platform supports over 100 Class 5 features including CLASS services, IP Centrex, Unified Messaging, E911, LNP (Local Number Portability) The capability of keeping the same local telephone number when switching carriers. See NP and WLNP. , 1-800 and CALEA CALEA Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (Fairfax, Virginia) CALEA Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act of 1994 CALEA Communication Assistance to Low Enforcement Act , and scales from a few hundred to half a million subscribers in both integrated and distributed configurations. Customers include incumbent and competitive local exchange carriers, as well as operators of broadband wireless, cable and fiber networks. MetaSwitch is a division of established telecom technology provider Data Connection (DCL (1) (Digital Command Language) Digital's standard command language for the VMS operating system on its VAX series. (2) (Data Compression L ). The company is consistently profitable and privately held, with US locations in California, Virginia, Texas and Florida, and European headquarters in London, UK. Data Connection and MetaSwitch are trademarks of Data Connection Limited and Data Connection Corporation. Brands and products referenced herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright (C) 2005 Data Connection Limited |
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