BroadSoft Acquires Carbon Twelve to Enhance Portfolio of VoIP Desktop Client Applications.GAITHERSBURG, Md. -- BroadSoft, Inc., the leading provider of VoIP application software, today announced that it has acquired Carbon Twelve, a software and multimedia applications developer based in Sydney, Australia. With the acquisition, BroadSoft builds on its continuing growth by extending its product offerings and reconfirming its commitment to the Asia Pacific region. "This acquisition is a key component of BroadSoft's initiative to expand our portfolio of VoIP desktop client applications," said Michael Tessler, 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. of BroadSoft. "By enhancing our server-based applications with new client offerings, BroadSoft is empowering service providers with a wide range of revenue-producing applications for end-users." BroadSoft will integrate Carbon Twelve's client software applications into the company's BroadWorks(R) VoIP application product line. The software includes an integrated toolbar A row or column of on-screen buttons used to activate functions in the application. Many toolbars are customizable, letting you add and delete buttons as required. Toolbars may be fixed in position or may float, which means they can be dragged to a more convenient location in the that enables users to make and accept telephone calls and manage settings and preferences within Microsoft(R) Outlook(R) and Microsoft Internet Explorer See Internet Explorer. (R), as well as a carrier-class VoIP attendant console An attendant console is a telephone station that is generally part of a private branch exchange (PBX) or Centrex or other private telephone system. An attendant console generally is a regular PBX telephone station with one or more additional modules each bearing numerous buttons to manage receptionist capabilities. "BroadSoft has made a strategic move in acquiring Carbon Twelve and adding VoIP desktop applications to their product line," said Dave D'Aprano, Australian solutions and services director, Dimension Data. "We have worked very successfully with both BroadSoft and Carbon Twelve in Australia, deploying their software into the carrier market to provide extended calling features for VoIP and 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. services." "We are proud to join forces with the BroadSoft team," said George Lawson George Lawson was the name of many individuals including:
"Expanding its portfolio of client applications is a timely initiative for BroadSoft," said Kevin Mitchell Kevin Mitchell can refer to:
The acquisition provides BroadSoft with its second office in Australia, complementing the company's sales, business development, and support center in Melbourne. Financial terms were not disclosed. About Carbon Twelve Carbon Twelve is a leading provider of carrier grade desktop and web-based IP Telephony applications for service providers. Carbon Twelve products allow service providers to differentiate their product offerings and increase revenue through 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. services. Carbon Twelve allows service provider customers to finally realize significant business and personal benefits of next generation networks. Carbon Twelve, a long-time member of BroadSoft's Third-Party Developers  It has been suggested that First-party developer, Second-party developer be merged into this article or section. Program, recently joined BroadSoft on the Pulver 100 list of leading
VoIP companies.
About BroadSoft BroadSoft's VoIP application software is revolutionizing the delivery of hosted telephony and multimedia services. Its flagship BroadWorks(R) technology empowers wireless and wireline carriers to deliver next-generation voice and multimedia applications and advanced features that increase revenue, enhance competitive differentiation and elevate customer satisfaction. BroadSoft's family of carrier-class software products delivers the scale, open architecture and reliability that the world's leading telecommunications companies See telecom company. demand to serve mission-critical enterprise and residential broadband customers. BroadSoft's customer base of 110 network operators, including BellSouth, MCI (1) (Media Control Interface) A high-level programming interface from Microsoft and IBM for controlling multimedia devices. It provides commands and functions to open, play and close the device. (2) (Microwave Communications Inc. , Singtel, Telstra, Verizon and XO Communications XO Communications is a United States telecommunications firm and one of the largest Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) in the country. It is owned by XO Holdings, Inc OTCBB: XOHO. leads the industry with more than 1,200,000 lines deployed. Additional information is available at www.broadsoft.com. BroadSoft and BroadWorks are registered trademarks of BroadSoft, Inc. All other names are trademarks of their respective companies. |
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