General Bandwidth and Syndeo Demonstrating Softswitched Calls over Fiber to the Premises Network at SUPERCOMM 2003.Business Editors SUPERCOMM 2003 Booth #21847 AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 28, 2003 Latest G6(R) Next Generation Network Software Supports Interoperability with Leading Softswitch and Call Management Servers General Bandwidth, a leading telecommunications equipment provider enabling carriers to deliver enhanced voice services over broadband networks  This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling.You can assist by [ editing it] now. , will be demonstrating softswitch-based voice over IP (VoIP) services over Fiber to the Premises Fiber to the premises (FTTP) is a form of fiber-optic communication delivery in which an optical fiber is run directly onto the customers' premises. This contrasts with other fiber-optic communication delivery strategies such as fiber to the node (FTTN), fiber to the curb (FTTP (Fiber To The Premises) The installation of optical fiber from the carrier directly into the home or office. Also called "fiber to the home" (FTTH). See PON and FTTC. See also FTP. ) solutions at SUPERCOMM 2003 in Atlanta, Georgia (Booth #21847). Powered by General Bandwidth's latest G6(R) Next Generation Network (NGN (Next Generation Networks) An umbrella term for mixed voice and data networks running over the IP protocol. See IP Multimedia Subsystem. ) software release, the G6 Packet Telephony Synonymous with IP telephony and voice over IP (VoIP), in which a digital voice stream is broken up into small chunks (packets) and transmitted over a packet-switched network. See IP telephony and packet switching. Migration Platform will be supporting VoIP services over FTTP solutions using the Syndeo Syion(TM) 426 softswitch in a unique, non-cable environment. Softswitches are the backbone of packet-based telephony networks, providing call control, signaling, and routing instructions that touch almost every network element. One of only two softswitches that has recently gained qualification status for PacketCable(TM) at CableLabs, the Syndeo Syion 426 is a carrier-grade, full featured CLASS 5/Local Exchange softswitch and services platform that delivers an extensive suite of revenue-generating features across any combination of access networks. The G6 platform, which enables softswitched voice calls to be connected to traditional circuit-based networks, serves as a trunking media gateway for the Syndeo softswitch in the demonstration. Prior to this new software release, the General Bandwidth G6 platform has been used extensively by both domestic and international carriers as a circuit-to-packet gateway for "Class 5-derived" Voice over FTTx/PON, Cable, and Packet T1/DSL services. With the G6 NGN software, the G6 platform can serve as both a Class 5-derived and trunking/media gateway providing a seamless migration of voice services from a single carrier class, NEBS NEBS Network Equipment Building System (Bell Telephone Labs) NEBS Network Equipment Building Standards NEBS New England Business Services NEBS New England Barbecue Society NEBS Neue Europäische Bewegung Schweiz Level 3 certified platform. With the platform's ability to simultaneously support calls from legacy Class 5 switches using GR-303/TR-008 and V5.2 interfaces as well as next generation softswitches using TGCP TGCP Trunking Gateway Control Protocol TGCP Turbine Generator Coolant Pump signaling, carriers can finally bridge the gap between legacy circuit networks and packet networks while maintaining lower capital and operation expenditures and ensuring the evolution of their networks in support of next generation services. To complete the overall migration path toward an all packet-based voice network, General Bandwidth is also developing software for the G6 platform in support of reverse GR-303 gateway functionality providing a Digital Loop Carrier In telephone communications, a technology that increases the number of channels in the local loop by converting analog signals to digital and multiplexing them back to the end office. (DLC (1) (Data Link Control) See data link and OSI. (2) (Data Link Control) The data link layer protocol (layer 2) that is used in IBM's SNA networking. See SNA, data link protocol and Microsoft DLC. ) proxy service in later half of 2003. The G6 platform's DLC proxy will allow carriers to use softswitch technology on their legacy digital loop carriers, creating an economical migration path to packet-based voice without stranding their capital investments at the edge of their network. In addition to support for primary line Class 5 services via a softswitch, the G6 platform can also be used in conjunction with a SIP-based feature server to provide exciting new 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). features such as advanced call screening, single number services, and dialing from directories, in addition to standard traditional Centrex features. With the G6 platform, carriers finally have a truly carrier-grade, scalable platform from which to launch hosted communication services such as IP Centrex. "Voice providers are caught in a vise between increasing competition on one hand and older generation equipment running their networks," said Brendon Mills, 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 General Bandwidth. "Using the G6 platform with our new NGN software, carriers can immediately grow revenues and generate cost savings using their current networks with the assurance that they can easily migrate to new, packet-based services as they become available within their network. Carriers now have a very compelling platform to acquire or win-back customers and provide IP Centrex and new softswitch-based features on a broad scale to the mass markets." With the ability to support 240 to 3360 ports per chassis, the G6 platform is "right-sized" for large and small carrier deployments. The G6 platform offers 99.999% availability and meets or exceeds the most stringent requirements for central office environments, including NEBS Level 3 certification, as well as passing all ILEC (Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier) A traditional local telephone company such as one of the Regional Bell companies (RBOCs). Contrast with CLEC. See ELEC and TELRIC. extended NEBS certification tests. About Syndeo Syndeo Corporation was formed in 1999 to empower communications providers like cable operators to drive additional value over their next-generation converged networks The integration of the telephone system with IP-based data networks. See softswitch. (networking) converged network - A single network that can carry voice, video and data. by offering VoIP (voice-over-IP) services. The company's Syion 426 Call Management Server combines revenue-generating features with a carrier-grade softswitch platform that scales linearly to large numbers of subscribers. Syndeo has raised $98 million to date from a consortium of cable operators, strategic, and financial investors. The company gained ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001 Quality System Standard certification in March 2000. For more information, call 408-861-1000 or visit Syndeo's web site at www.syndeocorp.com. About General Bandwidth General Bandwidth Inc. is a TL 9000 certified, leading developer of telecommunications equipment that is central to the build-out of the new voice infrastructure. General Bandwidth is focused exclusively on developing solutions that meet or exceed the stringent requirements of large and small carriers. General Bandwidth's flagship G6(R) Packet Telephony Migration Platform enables service providers to deploy voice over broadband technology broadband technology Telecommunications devices, lines, or technologies that allow communication over a wide band of frequencies, and especially over a range of frequencies divided into multiple independent channels for the simultaneous transmission of different signals. to cost effectively deliver voice services over their existing broadband infrastructure, to better utilize their existing resources by efficiently aggregating access network traffic, and to provide a migration path to end-to-end packet networks. Founded in 1999, General Bandwidth is located at 12303 Technology Blvd., Austin, Texas 78727; phone: 512/681-5400; fax: 512/681-5401; toll free: 877/818-2160; www.genband.com Trademark notes: G6 and General Bandwidth are registered trademarks of General Bandwidth Inc. |
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