ConvergeNET III puts IP Telephony Interoperability To The Test Again At Communications Solutions EXPO Spring 2000.Business & Technology Editors Communications Solutions EXPO Spring 2000 NORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 2000 For the third consecutive time at a TMC-hosted trade show, ConvergeNET(TM), a live, on-site network serving as the 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. interoperability proving ground, returns to Communications Solutions(TM) EXPO Spring 2000 in Washington April 26-28, 2000. The future growth of IP Telephony is dependent upon the adherence to accepted standards. Sponsored by Tundo, a leading provider of open network telephony solutions, ConvergeNET(TM) showcases multi-vendor IP telephony standards compliance. It consists of a TCP/IP-based network that brings IP telephony clients, gateways, and gatekeepers together in a proof-of-concept environment -- right on the exhibit floor. "TMC TMC Technology Marketing Corporation (Norwalk, Connecticut) TMC Texas Medical Center (Houston, TX) TMC Traffic Message Channel TMC The Movie Channel TMC Traffic Management Center pioneered interoperability demonstrations when we launched ConvergeNET last year. It has grown into the preeminent venue for vendors to prove their interoperability claims in a real-world setting. Attendees know they can make smarter purchasing decisions as a result of the research they gather by witnessing ConvergeNET", said Rich Tehrani, President of TMC and Chairman of Communications Solutions(TM) EXPO. The third edition of ConvergeNET(TM) at the Spring 2000 Communications Solutions(TM) EXPO will be the biggest demonstration of interoperability among companies thus far. Attendees to the exhibit hall can view real-world demonstrations of various IP Telephony standards. For example: direct VoIP calls using the H.323, SIP, or MGCP See MGCP/MEGACO. MGCP - Media Gateway Control Protocol protocols; VoIP calls through a gatekeeper; fax over IP; video conferencing See videoconferencing. (communications) video conferencing - A discussion between two or more groups of people who are in different places but can see and hear each other using electronic communications. using NetMeeting and/or other applications; SS7 signaling with a VoIP solution; support for iNow; and Linux interoperability using the Opensource technique. Over 20 companies will participate in ConvergeNET(TM) III including Tundo, 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 , 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. , Quicknet Technologies, Lucent Technologies/elemedia and Aspect Communications. For information about participating in ConvergeNET(TM) at Communications Solutions(TM) EXPO Spring 2000, contact Adam Altman at 203-295-2162, or e-mail aaltman@tmcnet.com. Or visit http://www.tmcnet.com/comsolexpo/s00/cvnfaq.htm About TMC Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC(TM)) of Norwalk, Connecticut produces Communications Solutions EXPO(TM) and INTERNET TELEPHONY EXPO(TM). Since its inception in 1972, TMC(TM) has produced industry-leading trade magazines, events and Web sites in high technology and telecommunications. Communications Solutions EXPO(TM) is sponsored by Communications Solutions(TM), C@LL CENTER CRM (Customer Relationship Management) An integrated information system that is used to plan, schedule and control the presales and postsales activities in an organization. Solutions(TM) and INTERNET TELEPHONY(R) magazines. INTERNET TELEPHONY(TM) EXPO is sponsored by INTERNET TELEPHONY(R) and Communications Solutions(TM) magazines. Communication Solutions EXPO(TM) Spring 2000 (formerly CTI (Computer Telephone Integration) Combining data with voice systems in order to enhance telephone services. For example, automatic number identification (ANI) allows a caller's records to be retrieved from the database while the call is routed to the appropriate party. (TM) EXPO) will be held April 26-28 at the Washington Convention Center The Washington Convention Center has been the name of two convention centers in Washington, D.C. The old Washington Convention Center was located at 909 H Street NW and was in use from 1983 until 2004. , Washington DC. INTERNET TELEPHONY EXPO(TM) 2000 will be held Oct. 4-6 at the Hotel Del Coronado The Hotel del Coronado is a luxury hotel in the City of Coronado, just across the San Diego Bay from San Diego, California. It is one of the few surviving examples of an American architectural genre: the wooden Victorian beach resort. in San Diego. Communication Solutions EXPO(TM) Fall 2000 will be held Dec. 5-7 at the Sands Convention Center, Las Vegas. For information on the Communication Solutions EXPO(TM) or INTERNET TELEPHONY EXPO(TM) shows, call Hilary Inman at 1-800-243-6002, extension 146 or email hinman@tmcnet.com For more information, visit TMC's Web portal at www.tmcnet.com. Communications Solutions, INTERNET TELEPHONY and C@LL CENTER CRM Solutions are registered trademarks of Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC(TM)). All other products and company names should be considered trademarks of their respective companies. NOTE: Working press, Financial Analysts & Researchers should register at http://www.pacificdialogue.com/comsols2000_preg.htm |
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