Bezeq International to Launch IP Telephony Commercial Pilot Using VocalTec Ensemble Architecture.HERZLIYA, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 15, 1998-- Major International Carrier To Offer Low-Cost Phone-to-Phone IP Telephony Commercial Pilot VocalTec Communications 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 : VOCLF), the IP communications A general term for networks that use the IP protocol for voice (VoIP) and video traffic. See IP telephony. company, today announced that Bezeq International, Israel's largest service provider in international telephony, has chosen the VocalTec Ensemble Architecture(TM) for its commercial 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. pilot. The initial pilot will offer Bezeq customers low cost phone-to-phone calls over the Internet from Israel to the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . "Bezeq International thoroughly examined the VocalTec system as part of its continuing policy to remain on the forefront of technology," said Dan David, vice president of engineering at Bezeq International. "We arrived at the conclusion that the deployment of the VocalTec Ensemble Architecture will allow us to build a more efficient network and expand our company's family of services. We believe VocalTec and its products will further our technological advantage in the telecom industry." The VocalTec Ensemble Architecture represents the first open IP telephony platform in the industry to support the most advanced industry standards for widescale, secure and reliable IP telephony services. With support for third party accounting, billing and security solutions, the VocalTec Ensemble Architecture provides the framework for quality intelligent IP telephony services and centralized management solutions for the routing of traffic between thousands of gateways and servers, and millions of end-user devices, including PC clients, standard telephones and other communications devices. "Bezeq is aggressively pursuing IP telephony in order to offer its customers low cost international calling and develop a network to support the enhanced applications of tomorrow," said Dr. Elon Ganor, 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 chairman at VocalTec Communications. "The VocalTec Ensemble Architecture delivers the immediate benefits of IP telephony, while providing a strong standards-based foundation for adopting media rich applications." About Bezeq International: Bezeq International, the largest international provider in Israel serving 1,000,000 subscribers every month, provides international services, including telephony, private lines, ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. , Frame Relay A high-speed packet switching protocol used in wide area networks (WANs). Providing a granular service of up to DS3 speed (45 Mbps), it has become popular for LAN to LAN connections across remote distances, and services are offered by most major carriers. , calling cards and IN services. Founded in 1996, Bezeq International is owned by Bezeq, the Israeli Telecommunication Company. This gives the company technological and telecommunication infrastructure advantages, including under-sea optical cables, satellites and advanced switches. About VocalTec Communications: VocalTec Communications software (communications, software) communications software - Application programs, operating system components, and probably firmware, forming part of a communication system. These different software components might be classified according to the functions within the Open Systems enables audio, video, data, text and collaborative communications between personal computers and other devices over the Internet. VocalTec is a leader in developing innovative, open standards Specifications for hardware and software that are developed by a standards organization or a consortium involved in supporting a standard. Available to the public for developing compliant products, open standards imply "open systems;" that an existing component in a system can be replaced products that bridge the Internet and the traditional public switched telephone network (PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) The worldwide voice telephone network. Once only an analog system, the heart of most telephone networks today is all digital. In the U.S. ) and drive the convergence of computing and telephone technologies. For the latest company information, visit VocalTec on the World Wide Web at http://www.vocaltec.com. NOTE: VocalTec(R), Internet Phone (1) See IP phone and softphone. (2) (Internet Phone) The first VoIP telephone service in the U.S., introduced in early 1995 by VocalTec Communications Ltd., Fort Lee, NJ (www.vocaltec.com). Using a Windows softphone, calls could also be made to a regular phone. (R), Internet Phone Lite(TM), Internet Phone Company(TM), Community Browser(TM), Atrium(TM), VocalTec Ensemble Architecture(TM), VocalTec Telephony Gateway(TM), Surf&Call(TM), VocalTec Gatekeeper(TM) and VocalTec Network Manager(TM) are trademarks or registered trademarks of VocalTec Communications Ltd. Other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Certain statements contained in this release may contain forward-looking information with respect to plans, projections, or the future performance of VocalTec Communications, the occurrence of which involves certain risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, product and market acceptance risks, the impact of competitive pricing, competitive products, product development, commercialization and technological difficulties, and other risks detailed in the Company's reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. CONTACT: VocalTec Communications Ltd. Jo Lee Tel: 201-768-9400 Fax: 201-768-8893 pr@vocaltec.com or Bezeq International Elisheva Braun-Lapidot Tel: +972-3-9257304 Fax: +972-3-9257348 elishevabl@bezeqint.co.il or LNS LNS L2TP Network Server (terminates L2TP tunnels & provides PPP and network termination) LNS Laboratory for Neutron Scattering LNS Laboratori Nazionali del Sud (Italy) LNS Logarithmic Number System Communications Marty Querzoli/Theresa Edo Tel: 617-577-9777 Tel: 617-577-9888 mquerzoli@lnscom.com tedo@lnscom.com |
|
||||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion