Comstor and Cistera Networks Announce Exclusive European Distribution Agreement; Cistera ConvergenceServer(TM) and Robust Suite of Enterprise VoIP Applications Designed to Help Drive Adoption of Cisco IPT Solutions.CIRENCESTER, England & DALLAS -- Westcon Group, Inc., a multi-national distributor of networking technology products, announced that it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Cistera Networks (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :CNHC), a leading provider of advanced IP phone platforms and application engines in the Cisco 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. environment. Under the terms of the agreement, Westcon Group's Comstor division will distribute, resell, support and maintain all Cistera products for the European Market. Westcon's Technology Solutions Group, which was created last year to integrate Westcon Group's strengths in technology solutions (convergence, security and mobility) with specific business and vertical market applications, identified the value of the Cistera family of products to its overall portfolio. By providing the Cistera ConvergenceServer(TM) (CCS (1) (Common Channel Signaling) A communications system in which one channel is used for signaling and different channels are used for voice/data transmission. Signaling System 7 (SS7) is a CCS system, also known as CCS7. See SS7. (TM)) and its robust suite of applications for Cisco's CallManager(TM) and CallManagerExpress(TM), Comstor will help solution providers design deployments that are easy to integrate and install, while delivering the applications that customers need to enhance their productivity and extend the capabilities of the IP Communications A general term for networks that use the IP protocol for voice (VoIP) and video traffic. See IP telephony. network. Cistera's unique applications platform adds critical functionality and features such as broadcasting, messaging, recording and content streaming within a Cisco Communications environment. Cistera ConvergenceServers(TM) can be configured to support small, medium and enterprise installations, and by linking multiple applications to CallManager(TM) and CallManagerExpress(TM), they provide seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. of an IPT IPT - IP Telephony solution. Jon Pritchard, general manager, Comstor UK, commented: "Cistera's application gateways operate seamlessly with Cisco's CallManager(TM) and CallManager Express(TM) and can be part of a very compelling, business relevant IP-based solution. These products are very flexible and can be configured to suit the business need, whether it be SMB (1) (Small to Medium-sized Business) Also called "SME" (small to medium-sized enterprise), it refers to companies that are larger than the small office/home office (SOHO), but not huge. branch offices or larger enterprise environments." A. Katrina Roche, 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 Cistera Networks, added: "We are very pleased to announce this relationship with Comstor, and to be among the elite group of companies recognized by them as a 'strategic best-in-class' solution enabling operational excellence and unsurpassed compatibility with networks built using Cisco equipment." Roche continued, "Comstor currently acts as the distributor for a substantial amount of Cisco's business in Europe and this partnership will allow us to leverage their existing channel infrastructure, their relationships with Value Added Resellers and their key local language expertise to rapidly grow our presence in the European market." Carrie Williams, Sales Consultant, at Oxspring Network Solutions, a reseller in Sheffield, UK added, "Comstor's partnership with Cistera and the Cistera ConvergenceServer(TM) will provide us with significant competitive advantage when selling and implementing Cisco IP Communication deals." About Westcon Group Westcon Group, Inc. is a multi-national specialty distributor of networking and communications equipment for leading technology vendors, including Cisco Systems “Cisco” redirects here. For other uses, see Cisco (disambiguation). Cisco System,Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO, HKSE: 4333 ) is an American multinational corporation with 54,000 employees and annual revenue of US $28.48 billion as of 2006. , Inc., Nortel Networks (Nortel Networks Limited, Brampton, Ontario, www.nortelnetworks.com) A world leader in telecommunications products, which includes switching, wireless and broadband systems for service providers and carriers, telephones and systems for residential and business users, computer telephony Corporation and Avaya, Inc. Through its Westcon, Comstor and Voda One divisions, Westcon Group sells products and services to resellers, systems integrators and service providers. Westcon Group has particular expertise in the convergence of voice, data and video applications and technologies, including voice-over Internet protocol, or VoIP, security for networking and communications systems, remote access, Internet and e-business, virtual private networks, videoconferencing and wireless connectivity. For more information, visit www.westcongroup.com. About CNH CNH Carteira Nacional de Habilitação CNH Centro Nacional de Huracanes (Spanish) CNH California Nevada Hawaii (a district of Kiwanis International) CNH Club Náutico Hacoaj Holdings Company (dba: Cistera Networks) Cistera Networks designs, develops and markets XML-based application appliances utilized in IP Communications environments. The Cistera ConvergenceServer(TM) combined with a suite of advanced application engines and applications, enables the integration of voice, video and data into the network infrastructure (www.cistera.com). |
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