Natural MicroSystems and Science Dynamics Partner on New Network Gateway/Services Platform for Large Carriers and Service Providers.Business/Technology Editors FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 10, 2000 NMS See NetWare Management System. Fusion Powers Fusion power refers to power generated by nuclear fusion reactions. In this kind of reaction, two light atomic nuclei fuse together to form a heavier nucleus and release energy. Science Dynamics IntegratorC-2300(R) Series IP Telephony System with BubbleLINK(R) Architecture Natural MicroSystems (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :NMSS NMSS National Multiple Sclerosis Society NMSS Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards NMSS New Model Special Schools NMSS Network Management Support Services ), the technology leader enabling the world's top networking and communication equipment suppliers to build New Network infrastructure and services, today announced that Science Dynamics Corporation (SciDyn(TM)), a leading innovator in 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. , has selected the AG 4000 with Fusion as the engine for its scalable, feature-rich IntegratorC-2300(R) series IP telephony solution. The IntegratorC-2308, SciDyn's entry level gateway of the C-2300 series, will be deployed worldwide as part of the @IPbell network to deliver a complete IP gateway solution with one of the smallest footprints available today, simplifying network management and enabling revenue-generating call features. "@IPbell has strategically positioned itself to deploy a worldwide network capable of delivering new and enhanced services on a flexible cost-effective platform. SciDyn's C-2308, with its built-in GateKeeper In an H.323 IP telephony or video environment, a gatekeeper is a device that manages domains and provides call control. It is used to translate user names into IP addresses, to authenticate users and to manage network resources. Lite(TM), allows @IPbell to readily meet our customers' expectations," said Alan Bashforth, president and 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 @IPbell. "Service providers and carriers are being driven to provide innovative voice and data services at extremely competitive prices," said Allen Carney, Natural MicroSystems vice president of marketing. "Because of the Integrator's unique BubbleLINK(R) architecture, operators have the flexibility to add new applications, upgrade software, and offer new features -- all remotely and at significantly reduced installation costs. We're pleased that SciDyn has selected NMS for the ability to support scalable enhanced services on the same platform that provides media gateway capability." The total market for service provider voice-over-IP (VoIP) ports will triple from 2.05M ports in 1999 to 6.25M in 2001, reaching 24.2M ports in 2004, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Probe Research. This represents enormous demand for low-cost high-quality voice, reliable real-time fax, and other value-added services. With a highly reliable, scalable and interoperable Fusion-based engine from NMS, the IntegratorC-2300(R) platform is ideally positioned to satisfy that demand. "We designed the IntegratorC-2308 series, in a package half the size of its closest competitor, to give operators the advantage of deploying scalable, feature-rich IP telephony networks loaded with revenue-generating applications quickly and efficiently," said Joy C. Hartman, president and CEO of SciDyn. "We partnered with Natural MicroSystems because of the scalability, reliability, and interoperability that characterize their products. Because our customers deploy globally in the New Network, we needed the scope of worldwide approvals that NMS offers." Natural MicroSystems Accelerating Deployment of New Network Services Natural MicroSystems' long history of expertise in complex technologies, such as CompactPCI and IP service provisioning, coupled with unparalleled worldwide homologations and approvals for its products, reinforce the company's unique ability to understand and leverage these technologies within IP-based, wireless, and traditional PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) The worldwide voice telephone network. Once only an analog system, the heart of most telephone networks today is all digital. In the U.S. networks. SciDyn's IntegratorC-2300 solution is one example of how Natural MicroSystems is a perfect partner of choice to deliver platforms for New Network services and infrastructure, enabling both established and emerging high-growth communications providers to gain a critical advantage in today's fiercely competitive market. About Science Dynamics Headquartered in Cherry Hill Cherry Hill, township (1990 pop. 69,319), Camden co., W central N.J.; name was changed from Delaware township to Cherry Hill in 1961. Largely residential, Cherry Hill has been marked by great development and housing growth, especially since the 1970s. , New Jersey, SciDyn (BBOTC:SIDY) is a developer of telecommunications solutions. Products include the IntegratorC-2000(R) series of IP Telephony Gateways; the Commander II Inmate Control phone system (also based on the IntegratorC-2000(R) architecture); and the VFX-200 series of Video over Frame Relay Access Devices (communications) Frame Relay Access Device - (FRAD) Hardware and software that turns packets from TCP, SNA, IPX, etc into frames that can be sent over a Frame Relay wide area network. (FRADs). Visit SciDyn's website at http://www.scidyn.com. About Natural MicroSystems Natural MicroSystems (NASDAQ: NMSS), based in Framingham, MA, is the technology leader enabling the world's premier networking and communication equipment suppliers to create and accelerate New Network infrastructure and services. The company designs, develops and supplies network-quality hardware and software components and provides design and customization services. Natural MicroSystems' products and technologies are deployed at the foundation of today's high-value communications systems, including network-based enhanced service platforms, wireless networks, media servers, 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. platforms, VoIP and other communications gateways, integrated voice and fax servers, and web-enabled call centers A call center that receives calls from a link on a Web page. Such Web sites include a "talk" button on a page that allows visitors to obtain additional information from a human via IP telephony directly at their computers, providing of course that they have a microphone and speakers . By using Natural MicroSystems products and services, leading networking and communications suppliers are able to shorten time to market, leverage development resources, and offer truly global telecommunications solutions. Natural MicroSystems' products and services are deployed in close to 50 countries. The company's quality processes have earned 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. 9002 certification. More information on the company is available at http://www.nmss.com. Natural MicroSystems and Fusion are trademarks of Natural MicroSystems Corporation. IntegratorC-2300, IntegratorC-2308, BubbleLINK, GateKeeper Lite and SciDyn are registered trademarks or trademarks of Science Dynamics Corporation. |
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