BandTel, Pingtel and Ingate Join Forces to Offer The Total VoIP Solution to Deploy SIP Trunks.The Bundled SIP Solution Provides VARs and Enterprise Users With a Pre-Configured and Interoperable SIP Trunking Solution that Offers Faster, Easier and More Reliable Deployment SAN DIEGO San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. -- BandTel(TM), a leading worldwide provider of SIP Trunking services today announced it has teamed with Pingtel, a leader in open source SIP-based IP PBX (Internet Protocol Private Branch eXchange) A telephone switch that supports voice over IP (VoIP). IP PBXs convert IP phone calls into traditional circuit-switched TDM connections for the PSTN. solutions and Ingate[R] Systems, which develops firewall technology and products that enable SIP-based live communication for the enterprise while maintaining control and security at the network edge. The companies have pooled resources and expertise to develop a bundled, plug-and-play, pre-configured solution designed to deliver seamless installation of SIP trunks and the security, redundancy, interoperability, and scalability demanded in mission critical environments. The award-winning combination includes BandTel's Virtual Central Office (VCO (1) (Voltage Controlled Oscillator) An oscillator that can be tuned over a wide range of frequencies by applying a voltage (tuning voltage) to it. Used in many applications such as radio tuners, VCOs are less costly than crystal oscillators, but not as stable. ) SIP-based trunking for domestic and International calling service and Pingtel's SIPxchange ECS See eComStation. 250 SIP-based IP PBX, a feature-rich, enterprise grade, "out-of-the box" solution that fulfills even demanding enterprise needs for VoIP communications. The bundle also includes the Ingate SIParator[R] 45, a device that connects to an existing network firewall to enable SIP communications, with 25 SIP transversal licenses for 25 concurrent calls and the Ingate Remote SIP Connectivity software module. The end result is an all-in-one solution for VARs and enterprises to achieve faster, easier deployment of SIP trunks with a higher quality of service. "As IP Telephony gains momentum in the enterprise market, it is essential for solution providers to be able to offer a solution that removes the complexities of VoIP deployment, such as security, reliability and interoperability - especially in legacy environments," stated Bryan Renner, Director of Business Development at BandTel. "By combining our fail-safe SIP Trunking architecture with Pingtel's robust open source 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). solution and Ingate's NAT traversal and remote connectivity solution, we are providing a best-of-breed, turn-key solution at a very low price and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO (1) (Total Cost of Ownership) The cost of using a computer. It includes the cost of the hardware, software and upgrades as well as the cost of the inhouse staff and/or consultants that provide training and technical support. See ROI. ), but with a very fast return on investment." BandTel's award-winning VCO includes its N-Plus[TM] architecture and is designed to solve the throughput and redundancy problems on high capacity SIP-based networks. BandTel's enhanced calling services offer affordable, feature-rich VoIP calling and allow users to leverage the cost savings and features associated with next-generation IP voice transport and protect all current investments in legacy PBX infrastructure. The award-winning Ingate SIParator solves the common NAT traversal issues with SIP communications and handles the routing of SIP signaling and media streams to and from the private IP addresses of authorized users on the LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. . As with all Ingate SIParators and Ingate Firewall[R] products, the SIParator boasts a SIP registrar and full SIP proxy, support for NAT (Network Address Translation) An IETF standard that allows an organization to present itself to the Internet with far fewer IP addresses than there are nodes on its internal network. , PAT and TLS (1) (Transport Layer Security) A security protocol from the IETF that is based on the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) 3.0 protocol developed by Netscape. TLS uses digital certificates to authenticate the user as well as authenticate the network (in a wireless support for encrypted SIP signaling. The Ingate SIP Trunking module may be added to any of Ingate's products to provide the tools necessary to connect the SIP Trunking provider with the IP-PBX. The SIParator also supports SRTP (Secure RTP) See RTP. , which provides a very high level of security for VoIP applications. Ingate Remote SIP Connectivity software module is a far-end NAT traversal solution that enables far-flung users to leverage the benefits of SIP-based communications already integrated into the company's network. "SIP trunking provides a very high ROI (Return On Investment) The monetary benefits derived from having spent money on developing or revising a system. In the IT world, there are more ways to compute ROI than Carter has liver pills (and for those of you who never heard of that expression, it means a lot). for enterprises very quickly," said Steven Johnson, President, Ingate Systems. "This bundle simplifies the process of deploying SIP trunks, with a single solution with proven interoperability at low risk." Pingtel's SIPxchange ECS (Enterprise Communications Server) - the PBX for Linux - is a full featured, easy to install and use, enterprise-class SIP software-based IP PBX solution that does not require special hardware. It is the only solution based wholly on the SIP standard and is fully interoperable with SIP phones, gateways, and trunking services. The SIPxchange ECS offers complete plug-and-play device management, optional fully redundant (high availability) configuration, and includes integrated voice mail, ACD (Automatic Call Distributor) A computerized phone system that responds to the caller with a voice menu and connects the call to the appropriate agent. It can also distribute calls equally to agents. , multiple auto attendants and a web-based system configuration and management tool. It operates on popular Red Hat Linux Red Hat Linux, assembled by Red Hat, was a popular, "middle-aged" Linux distribution (not as old as Slackware but older than Ubuntu) upon its discontinuation in 2004.[1] Red Hat Linux 1.0 was released on November 3, 1994. servers, and with any SIP-based PSTN/IP gateways and end points. Pingtel's SIPxchange ECS solutions seamlessly integrate with legacy 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 IP networks and meet requirements for TDM PBX replacement, improving the user experience. "We have always understood the need for an IP Telephony system that offers the features, reliability, and flexibility commonly found in high-cost solutions, yet at a cost that fits any IT budget," stated Martin Steinmann, SVP SVP S'il Vous Plaît (French: Please) SVP Senior Vice President SVP Schweizerische Volkspartei (Swiss People~s Party) SVP Society of Vertebrate Paleontology SVP Social Venture Partners SVP St Vincent de Paul of Marketing at Pingtel. "By working with Ingate and BandTel, we are delivering a cost-effective solution that incorporates the best voice quality, high availability, seamless integration and interoperability into an existing IT environment, and lowest TCO the industry has to offer." About BandTel BandTel is a leading worldwide provider of SIP Trunking services. The company is dedicated to ensuring its customers and partners alike have access to the most reliable, end-to-end VoIP service available on the market today. Its N-Plus(SM) architecture is designed to solve the throughput and redundancy problems on high capacity SIP based networks and eliminates any single point of failure. BandTel continues to develop strong partnerships with leading carriers and telecommunications companies such as: Global Crossing, XO Communications, Level 3, Qwest Communications and Verizon Business. BandTel is headquartered in Newport Beach, California Newport Harbor redirects here. For the MTV reality series, see . Newport Beach, incorporated in 1906, is a city in Orange County, California, 10 miles south of downtown Santa Ana. . About Ingate[R] Systems Ingate[R] Systems develops firewall technology and products that enable SIP-based live communication for the enterprise while maintaining control and security at the network edge. Ingate has a long history of developing next-generation firewall technology that solves the NAT/firewall traversal issue inherent in SIP communications. In addition to an extensive line of Ingate Firewalls[R], the company also produces the award-winning Ingate SIParator[R], a device that connects to an existing network firewall to seamlessly enable SIP communications. Ingate products currently protect the networks of retail companies, financial institutions, industrial firms, government agencies and small-to-large enterprises throughout Europe, Asia and North America. Ingate Systems AB is headquartered in Sweden with offices in Stockholm and LinkEping. Its wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. , Ingate Systems Inc., is located in Hollis, New Hampshire Hollis is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 7,015 at the 2000 census. History Hollis was incorporated by colonial governor Benning Wentworth in 1746. The name comes from a Wentworth ancestor, John Holles, Earl of Clare. , with a U.S. technology center in Frisco, Texas. For more information on Ingate Systems, visit www.ingate.com. About Pingtel Corporation Pingtel is reshaping the communications market by delivering the only 100% SIP-based and easiest to use enterprise class communications platforms that support the features and functionality required by today's and future business market. Pingtel combines the best attributes of open source development Co low cost, adaptability and flexibility Co with the reliable solutions and support enterprises require for voice applications. For more information, visit www.pingtel.com and http://sipx-wiki.calivia.com. BandTel, N-Plus and Silent Running area registered trademarks of BandTel, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respected owners. |
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