Comindico Deploys NexTone's Session Controller Products to Enable Australian-Based eCall VoIP Service.CHICAGO -- Multiprotocol Session Controller Allows Comindico to Simply, Cost-Effectively Interconnect (1) To attach one device to another. (2) A physical port (plug, socket) or wireless port (transmitter, receiver) used to attach one device to another. with a Variety of VoIP Carriers NexTone(TM) Communications, the leading provider of end-to-end session controller technologies for the delivery of real-time services over IP, today announced that Comindico, a leading IP network provider in Australia, has deployed NexTone's Multiprotocol Session Controller (MSC (1) (MSC.Software Corporation, Santa Ana, CA, www.mscsoftware.com) Founded in 1963 by Richard H. MacNeal and Robert G. Schwendler, MSC is the world's largest provider of mechanical computer aided engineering (MCAE) strategies, simulation software and services. ) to deliver its new eCall voice-over-IP (VoIP) service. The unmatched interoperability The capability of two or more hardware devices or two or more software routines to work harmoniously together. For example, in an Ethernet network, display adapters, hubs, switches and routers from different vendors must conform to the Ethernet standard and interoperate with each other. and interworking (standard) interworking - Systems or components, possibly from different origins, working together to perform some task. Interworking depends crucially on standards to define the interfaces between the components. capabilities of NexTone's products allow Comindico to simply and affordably interconnect with virtually any VoIP carrier partner. "NexTone has given us a cost-effective means to achieve our vision of being able to make any phone in the world ring without having to use or be charged for using traditional telephone exchanges," said Trevor Harris, Chief Technical Officer with Comindico. "Because of their exceptional experience in the VoIP marketplace, NexTone is at the forefront of the industry in terms of understanding and proactively addressing carriers' needs. The flexibility of the NexTone solution is proof." With NexTone's MSC, Comindico avoids interoperability problems that have traditionally prevented the seamless interconnection in·ter·con·nect v. in·ter·con·nect·ed, in·ter·con·nect·ing, in·ter·con·nects v.intr. To be connected with each other: The two buildings interconnect. v.tr. of SIP- and H.323-based networks via IP. The NexTone solution eliminates a variety of signaling problems including message formatting, timing, and industry interpretation of standards and improves network address translation (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. ) and port address translation (networking) Port Address Translation - (PAT) A function provided by some routers which allows hosts on a LAN to communicate with the rest of a network (such as the Internet) without revealing their own private IP address. (PAT) via enhanced signaling, media routing, and processing. Utilizing its unique FlexPeer capabilities, the NexTone MSC is able to overcome existing interoperability challenges and simplify interconnects with any existing network infrastructure including VocalTec, Clarent, and Cisco-based IP networks. As a result, Comindico has the flexibility and opportunity to pursue additional VoIP partners and enjoy increased revenue opportunities. "We're excited that our first deployment in Australia is with such an aggressive and visionary carrier," said Raj raj also Raj n. Dominion or rule, especially the British rule over India (1757-1947). [Hindi r Sharma, president of NexTone Communications. "Comindico's eCall service is a landscape-altering development for business communications in Australia Communications in Australia is dominated by the telecommunications provider, Telstra (short for Telecom Australia). Other telephone carriers include Optus (owned by Singapore Telecommunications), AAPT and Powertel (both owned by Telecom New Zealand), Soul (SP , and we are proud to be an enabler. Our solution has been engineered to allow carriers to profitably pass along the cost advantages of VoIP to their customers." About Comindico Comindico was founded in August 2000 and has since spent more than AU$400 million to build a single, fully integrated IP network. The Comindico network consists of 66 strategically located points of presence (PoPs) and five domestic peering (Internet connection) centers providing nationwide coverage to more than 98 per cent of Australia. Comindico provides internet access See how to access the Internet. to over 350 internet services providers in Australia and has recently launched its own VoIP service, eCall, to the business market bringing an end to national call rates. More information is available at www.comindico.com.au. About NexTone Communications NexTone Communications develops carrier-grade products that provide scalable control of real-time IP services, such as voice over IP (VoIP). NexTone solutions enable carriers, service providers and enterprises to securely, simply, and cost-effectively interconnect networks for end-to-end control and management of IP traffic. NexTone's real-time IP technology can dramatically reduce carrier capital expenditures while providing ongoing operational efficiencies, such as reduced interconnect turn-up time and simplified network operations. NexTone is headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland USA with domestic and international sales offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.nextone.com. |
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