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IPC Introduces The Enterprise SIP Server - A Key Building Block in The IPC Enterprise Approach.


NEW YORK New York, state, United States
New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of
 -- IPC (1) (InterProcess Communication) The exchange of data between one program and another either within the same computer or over a network. It implies a protocol that guarantees a response to a request.  leverages technology to enable the Financial Trading community to seamlessly collaborate and communicate regardless of device or media

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 industry, today announced the introduction of the Enterprise SIP Server, a key building block in the IPC Enterprise Approach. As a leader in IP on the trading floor, IPC is the first trading systems provider to incorporate SIP technology, and the subsequent interoperability and business continuity benefits, into its customer solutions. Of the more than 100,000 traders who use IPC turrets Turrets can mean or be confused with:
  • Gun turret, in weapons, a gun mount that swivels, usually mounted on a naval warship, or other weapons platforms like planes, tanks, helicopters, etcetera.
 on over 450 trading floors around the globe every day, 26,000 trade on an IPC-provided IP turret.

Session Initiated Protocol (SIP) is a standards-based, next generation IP communications A general term for networks that use the IP protocol for voice (VoIP) and video traffic. See IP telephony.  protocol allowing 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 rich media such as voice, video, text, instant messages and applications. SIP eliminates traditional silos of information which impede the ability of users to collaborate and limit access to mission-critical information.

Technically, IPC's SIP implementation allows companies to evolve using both SIP and non-SIP communication devices so that a firm's technology investment is protected, and massive upgrade disruptions on the trading floor are avoided. With IPC's SIP implementation operational and cost efficiencies are made possible by eliminating the need for TDM-SIP gateways in an end-to-end IP architecture. IPC's Enterprise SIP Server provides performance management and line card redundancy yielding greater throughput and performance. In addition, SIP makes possible the ability for dual presentation of calls to two different destinations whether to another turret on the same IPC system or to a PBX-connected phone greatly facilitating Business Continuity Planning Business Continuity Planning (BCP) is an interdisciplinary peer mentoring methodology used to create and validate a practiced logistical plan for how an organization will recover and restore partially or completely interrupted critical function(s) within a predetermined .

In an industry where traders are increasingly mobile, end user communication devices take the form of everything from a traditional trading turret to a PBX (Private Branch eXchange) An inhouse telephone switching system that interconnects telephone extensions to each other as well as to the outside telephone network (PSTN).  phone or a the trader's PC or even a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). ). The IPC Enterprise SIP Server provides traders with the ultimate flexibility and ability to communicate by accommodating the trader's device and location of choice. Additionally, the IPC SIP Server complements a company's Business Continuity Plan (BCP BCP Best Current Practice(s)
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BCP Bureau of Consumer Protection (US Federal Trade Commission) 
) by offering a robust, highly available platform which protects the firm's investment in IT and communications infrastructure. Adoption of the IPC Enterprise SIP Server positions a company to take full advantage of these current and future capabilities as technology evolves.

"This is an exciting time for IPC as we roll out our solution roadmap for the future of the global trading floor, and the introduction of the SIP server a key component of this plan," says Lance Boxer, 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 IPC. "IPC has a history as a technological innovator, having been first to introduce the IP trading turret to the global financial services marketplace in 2001. We remain committed to investing in critical technologies into the future in order to continue to bring compelling business benefits to our customers."

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About IPC

IPC is a leading provider of mission-critical communications solutions to global enterprises. With more than 30 years of expertise, IPC provides its systems and services to the world's largest financial services firms, as well as to public safety; government; power, energy and utility; and transportation organizations. IPC offers its customers a suite of products and enhanced services that includes advanced Voice over IP technology, and integrated network A network that supports both data and voice and/or different networking protocols. See converged network and new public network.  and management services to 40 countries. Based in New York, IPC has over 800 employees throughout the Americas, Europe and the Asia Pacific regions. For more information visit www.ipc.com.

Statements made in this news release that state IPC's or its management's intentions, beliefs, expectations, or predictions for the future constitute "forward looking statements" as defined by federal securities laws, which involve significant risks and uncertainties. Many risks and uncertainties are inherent in the telecommunications equipment industry. Others are more specific to our operations. The occurrence of the events described and the achievement of the expected results depend on many factors, some or all of which are not predictable or within our control. Actual results may differ materially from results discussed in these forward-looking statements forward-looking statement

A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections.
. Among the factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievement to differ materially from those described or implied in the forward-looking statements, are risks associated with substantial indebtedness, leverage and debt service, risks relating to relating to relate prepconcernant

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 the performance of our business and future operating results, risks of competition in our existing and future markets, loss or retirement of key executives, risks related to the notes and to high yield securities generally, general business and economic conditions, market acceptance issues, including potential technology changes and the risks inherent in new product and service introductions and the entry into new geographic markets, as well as those risk factors described in our filings with the SEC.

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