BroadSoft Announces BroadWorks VoIP Application Platform Support for IBM Blade Servers Running Linux.GAITHERSBURG, Md. -- BroadSoft, Inc., the leading provider of VoIP application software, today announced that its BroadWorks(R) VoIP application suite will run on IBM eServer This article is about the IBM family of computer servers. For the open access electronic text archive, see EServer.org. IBM eServer was a family of computer servers from IBM Corporation. BladeCenter and xSeries systems running the Linux operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. . Under an agreement between the two companies, the BroadWorks VoIP application platform will support the IBM eServer BladeCenter, BladeCenter T family of products and selected xSeries Telecommunications servers, including the x343 and x336. The Solution is now generally available. As part of the agreement, BroadSoft and IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) will also work together on sales, marketing, product development and other business development initiatives. The combination of the BroadWorks VoIP application software running on the IBM BladeCenter The IBM BladeCenter is IBM's blade server architecture. History Originally introduced in 2002, based on engineering work started in 1999, the IBM BladeCenter was a relative late comer to the blade market. T platform provides clients a highly-dense, scalable, industry standard carrier-grade solution. They also gain the kind of price/performance leadership required to meet the needs of service providers deploying VoIP solutions to help reduce costs and accelerate revenue generation. "Our relationship with IBM and our support for the BladeCenter product family enhances the strategic options, flexibility and choice for our respective customers as they transform their networks to support customer-driven, next-generation service requirements," said Robert Weidenfeller, vice president of engineering for BroadSoft. "BroadSoft's integrated and open standards-based platform offers carriers the widest range of applications, opens new revenue streams and achieves the quickest time to market for new services. As the world's largest information technology company, IBM provides additional strategic and infrastructure depth and resources. This establishes a powerful combination for service providers as they undertake these strategic imperatives." "BroadSoft has a proven track record for working with global top-tier carriers in the deployment of their business and residential VoIP service initiatives," said Jim Pertzborn, Vice President, Telecommunications Industry, IBM Systems Technology Group. "This heritage combined with BladeCenter and xSeries server technology running Linux allows us to provide our mutual customers the level of reliability and support they need to compete, and grow their businesses, in the next-generation network space." BroadSoft's BroadWorks VoIP application platform provides a comprehensive range of advanced applications, including hosted 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). , 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). , mobile PBX, business trunking and residential broadband services fully integrated into a single VoIP application platform. BroadWorks is uniquely capable of providing these applications with the reliability, redundancy, scalability and regulatory capabilities required to deliver carrier-class service. IBM eServer BladeCenter T is an open, industry-standard platform designed for the telecommunications industry. It uses commercial off-the-shelf Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) is a term for software or hardware, generally technology or computer products, that are ready-made and available for sale, lease, or license to the general public. components to help lower 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. and accelerate the development of new potentially revenue-generating applications. The BladeCenter T expands IBM's NEBS compliant (Network Equipment Building Systems compliant) Adhering to standards from Telcordia for equipment used in telco central offices (COs). Most equipment must be NEBS certified before it can be integrated into carrier facilities. portfolio to include server blades and a "rugged" chassis, in addition to its comprehensive offerings of rack mounted Built into a cabinet that has a standard width of 19" or 24". All types of electronics and computing devices come in rack-mounted packages, including servers, test instruments, telecommunications components, tape drives and audio and video equipment. servers. 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 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 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. IBM and BladeCenter are trademarks of IBM Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other names are trademarks of their respective companies. |
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