Fujitsu and MetaSwitch Announce Demonstration of Centrex-Featured VoIP Services at VoIP for Business 2007.Demonstrating the benefits of the VoIP service for SMEs BIRMINGHAM, UK & LONDON -- Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Ltd, the leading supplier of high performance telecommunications solutions, and MetaSwitch announced the demonstration earlier this week by BT of hosted business VoIP services from the platform supplied by Fujitsu and MetaSwitch. The demonstration took place at VoIP for Business 2007, Olympia, in London (March 21-22, 2007). BT's demonstration showed the benefits that Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) can obtain from Voice over IP. As a replacement for traditional telephony systems of up to 10 extensions, BT can offer a featured business solution with low capital costs, future-proof facilities and full mobility and flexibility in accessing communications services. "BT is among the first major operators offering a comprehensive VoIP solution for SME (1) (Small and Medium-sized Enterprise) See SMB. (2) (Subject Matter Expert) An individual who is well-versed in the policies and procedures of a particular department or division. customers", commented Taron Maberry, BT's Head of Business Services - Future Voice. "Our close working relationship with Fujitsu and MetaSwitch enables us to deploy new features, such as 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). services, very quickly on the platform when they are needed and in a way that is fully compatible with our business needs as an operator." Commenting for Fujitsu, Director of Multimedia Products and Services Nigel Garnham said: "Fujitsu is very pleased to be assisting BT to generate further success in the Voice over IP market. Our role as a major supplier of next generation network technology is fundamentally enhanced by the ability to offer a fully featured Voice over IP platform in conjunction with our partners at MetaSwitch. We look forward to working closely with BT as the service develops over the coming months." "BT is a world-renowned proving ground to show how carriers can leverage innovative technology to drive new revenue", said John Lazar John Lazar was Mayor of Adelaide from 1855 to 1858. John LaZar (born May 22, 1946) is a classically trained American actor of both stage and screen. , 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 MetaSwitch. "MetaSwitch, with our partner Fujitsu, is committed to helping our carrier partners successfully deploy innovative IP-based services." For further information please visit: http://www.bt.com/business/broadbandvoice. About MetaSwitch MetaSwitch is an industry-leading vendor of IP Multimedia Subsystem An integrated network for telecommunications carriers that uses the IP protocol as its foundation for packetized voice, video and data. Supporting voice over IP (VoIP) in all its flavors (SIP, H.323, MGCP, etc. (IMS (1) See IP Multimedia Subsystem. (2) (Information Management System) An early IBM hierarchical DBMS for IBM mainframes. IMS was widely implemented throughout the 1970s under MVS and continues to be used under z/OS. ) switching and applications solutions for both packet and circuit-switched networks. Its widely deployed call agent, media/signaling gateway and application server platform supports a full range of legacy Class 4/5 capabilities and hosted unified communications The real time redirection of a voice, text or e-mail message to the device closest to the intended recipient at any given time. For example, voice calls to desk phones could be routed to the user's cellphone when required. services, and scales from a few hundred to millions of subscribers in both integrated and distributed configurations. Customers include incumbent and competitive local exchange carriers, as well as operators of broadband wireless, cable and fiber networks. MetaSwitch is a division of established telecom technology provider Data Connection. The company is consistently profitable and privately held, with main US offices in California and Virginia, and European headquarters in London, UK. For more information: www.metaswitch.com. About Fujitsu Fujitsu is a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications solutions for the global marketplace. Pace-setting device technologies, highly reliable computing and communications products, and a worldwide corps of systems and services experts uniquely position Fujitsu to deliver comprehensive solutions that open up infinite possibilities for its customers' success. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). :6702) reported consolidated revenues of about 4.8 trillion yen (US$40.6 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006. (Please see www.fujitsu.com for further information) About Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Limited is a major supplier of Broadband Access equipment in Europe and is Fujitsu's worldwide design location for access network solutions - including a centre of excellence for the development of Digital Subscriber Line See DSL. (communications, protocol) Digital Subscriber Line - (DSL, or Digital Subscriber Loop, xDSL - see below) A family of digital telecommunications protocols designed to allow high speed data communication over the existing copper telephone lines between end-users and (DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary ) technology. From its base in Birmingham, West Midlands, Fujitsu designs, develops and manufactures telecommunications technology for the European market. The company has a long-standing relationship with BT, with its technology accounting for over 4 million lines of DSL broadband in the UK. The company's advanced technology has resulted in the Queen's Award for Enterprise The Queen's Award for Enterprise is an award for British companies and other organizations who excel at international trade, innovation or sustainable development. The prestigious award is the greatest accolade a British company can receive. : Innovation 2005, in addition to the ISPA ISPA International School Psychology Association ISPA Internet Service Providers Association ISPA Instituto Superior de Psicologia Aplicada (Portugal) ISPA International Spa Association ISPA Istituto di Scienze delle Produzioni Alimentari Best Hardware Award 2005. (For more information, please visit: uk.fujitsu.com) Data Connection and MetaSwitch are trademarks of Data Connection Limited and Data Connection Corporation. Brands and products referenced herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright [c] 2007 Data Connection Limited |
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