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CopperCom Acquires Switchmaxx to Ease Customer Transition to Next-Generation Networks.


BOCA RATON Boca Raton (bō`kə rətōn`), city (1990 pop. 61,492), Palm Beach co., SE Fla., on the Atlantic; inc. 1925. Boca Raton is a popular resort and retirement community that experienced significant industrial development in the 1970s and 80s. , Fla. -- Software Company Provides CopperCom Customers with Powerful Web Portal See portal.  and Applications to Drive Adoption of Revenue-Generating Services and Maximize Consumer Retention

Reinforcing its commitment to independent and competitive telcos, CopperCom, a leader in next-generation switching, today announced the acquisition of the Switchmaxx(TM) division of Phonetics phonetics (fōnĕt`ĭks, fə–), study of the sounds of languages from three basic points of view. Phonetics studies speech sounds according to their production in the vocal organs (articulatory phonetics), their physical properties  LC. This investment, enabled by the financial strength of parent company, The Heico Companies, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol.

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, is part of CopperCom's ongoing strategy to provide its customers with powerful functionality to drive the adoption of advanced, revenue-generating services.

The acquisition creates a new CopperCom product line, the Switchmaxx Unified Self-Care(TM) Web portal and applications. When integrated with the CopperCom Converged Switching eXchange (CSX CSX Chessie Seaboard Multiplier (railroad transportation company)
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) switch and a customer's legacy equipment, the Switchmaxx solution allows service providers to transition smoothly to next-generation services.

The Switchmaxx solution incorporates leading-edge applications such as Web-enabled voice mail, unified messaging Having access to e-mail, voice mail and faxes via a common computer application or by telephone. For example, unified messaging may send faxes and digitized voice mail to a mail server that turns them into e-mail attachments. , single-number service, parental controls This article is about computer options. For the television show, see Parental Control (TV series).

Parental controls are options, typically included in digital television services, computer and video games, or computer software used to access the Internet, that
 and more. Significantly, Switchmaxx software provides telcos with a single interface for managing services on both their legacy TDM (Time Division Multiplexing) A technology that transmits multiple signals simultaneously over a single transmission path. Each lower-speed signal is time sliced into one high-speed transmission.  and next-generation switches, such as the CopperCom CSX. This capability -- unique in the industry -- gives service providers a pragmatic migration path.

With Switchmaxx, CopperCom customers can create a Web "storefront" that makes it easy for their residential and business end-users to order new voice, data and video services, and to manage their accounts, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For example, a residential customer could purchase "family conferencing" for the Mother's Day weekend through the portal at any hour of the day or night and have that service ready and available for use in a matter of seconds, without ever speaking to a customer service representative or requiring the attention of the service provider's staff. In addition, the telco can A telco can is an enclosure or metal box where a collection of telephone local loop wires come together to be spliced into a larger cable that would then run back to the Central Office They are often just brown metal boxes on the street or side walk.  leverage the Web experience as a marketing and promotional channel to its customers.

"This strategic investment furthers CopperCom's commitment to enable our customers to advance their business models with cash-generating capabilities and solid customer retention," said Mike Myers Mike Myers may refer to:
  • Mike Myers (actor)
  • Mike Myers (baseball)
, 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. , CopperCom. "The Switchmaxx solution maps well to the CopperCom CSX in that it is able to very successfully bridge legacy switch platforms with next-generation switch platforms and new IP-based solutions. We're giving our customers a competitive advantage."

The Switchmaxx functionality complements the ability of CopperCom softswitches in enabling Class 5 and Class 4 service providers to seamlessly migrate their networks to revenue-generating, next-generation IP communications A general term for networks that use the IP protocol for voice (VoIP) and video traffic. See IP telephony. . The field-proven CopperCom CSX, which is installed in over 200 locations, supports applications ranging from greenfield deployments to cap-and-replace of legacy systems. The CSX offers advanced VoIP services, legacy voice services and personalized control of features.

"CopperCom's reputation is second to none in the next-generation marketplace," said David Raehpour, CEO, Switchmaxx. "We are very pleased to be a part of the CopperCom team and look forward to continuing to expand CopperCom's leadership in the rural and competitive service provider markets."

CopperCom and Switchmaxx have previously worked together to implement joint solutions at several telephone companies, including SC Telecom. The Switchmaxx solution has already been implemented by over 20 providers throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. .

"Through the use of the Switchmaxx solution, we've been able to more effectively brand our company and our services in the face of heavy competition while increasing customer loyalty and reducing operating expenses Operating expenses

The amount paid for asset maintenance or the cost of doing business, excluding depreciation. Earnings are distributed after operating expenses are deducted.
," said Steve Davis of SC Telecom. "To have the power of CopperCom combined with Switchmaxx is great news for the market, the industry and for our plans to roll out value-added services."

About CopperCom

CopperCom, Inc. provides innovative, next-generation switching solutions for communications carriers. The company develops and delivers comprehensive solutions for carriers making the challenging transition to next-generation services or deploying leading-edge IP networks. The combination of CopperCom's technology and experienced management team make it the ideal partner for service providers seeking to flourish and expand in a competitive environment.

Headquartered in Boca Raton, Fla., CopperCom has been in the communications business for more than two decades. It is a subsidiary of The Heico Companies, an approximately $2.5-billion dollar diversified organization specializing in the management of sector-leading companies. Heico offers the corporate strength, resources and leadership necessary to support CopperCom's growth. Additional information can be found at http://www.coppercom.com.

About Switchmaxx

Switchmaxx provides self-care software and IP applications for the carrier market. Its award-winning, patent pending software powers telco solutions with technology that enables customers to shop, buy, and manage all of their telco services through a simple easy-to-use Web-based solution. Switchmaxx software operates in a telco-grade environment using open Linux technology.

CopperCom is a trademark, and CSX a registered trademark of CopperCom, Inc.

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