O1 Communications Delivers Hosted VoIP and Wholesale Carrier Services with Acme Packet.Net-Net Session Border Controllers A Session Border Controller is a device used in some VoIP networks to exert control over the signaling and usually also the media streams involved in setting up, conducting, and tearing down calls. Provide O1 with Advanced Security, ENUM and Service Control Features, Enabling Delivery of Customized IP Services BURLINGTON, Mass. -- Acme (company, jargon) ACME - /ak'mee/ 1. A Company that Makes Everything. The canonical imaginary business. Possibly also derived from the word "acme" meaning "highest point". 2. A program for MS-DOS. Packet[R] (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 : APKT), the leader in session border control solutions, today announced that O1 Communications, a leading California provider of next-generation telecommunications services, has deployed Acme Packet's Net-Net[R] session border controllers (SBCs) to support multiple applications to small- and medium-sized enterprises throughout the West Coast and to wholesale service providers worldwide. The Net-Net SBCs provide the secure and seamless interconnection of IP networks necessary for the delivery of high quality 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). , business trunking and 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. termination services. Acme Packet Net-Net SBCs enable a comprehensive combination of functionality and benefits for O1, including: * Security features, including denial of service A condition in which a system can no longer respond to normal requests. See denial of service attack. (DoS) attack protection, topology hiding and access control, to protect O1's network from malicious attacks * Routing and ENUM that enables O1's "Best Voice Path" routing, which takes into account quality, redundancy and throughput to determine a least-cost routing (LCR See least cost routing. ) model to optimize network usage * Call admission control and QoS marking that enables O1 to deliver high call quality and assure the service level agreements (SLAs) of its customers * VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. network separation for O1's customers, so that all signaling and media is secured within their own VPN "At O1, we pride ourselves on delivering customized applications and services for our customers. As this targeted approach attracts more and more customers, we can be confident that the scalable Net-Net platform will grow right along with us," said Brad Jenkins, 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 O1. "Our customers will continue to reap the benefits of exceptional service levels and highly secure applications afforded by Acme Packet's Net-Net SBCs." "O1's MPLS (1) (MultiProtocol Lambda Switching) The earlier name for GMPLS. See GMPLS. (2) (MultiProtocol Label Switching) A standard from the IETF for including routing information in the packets of an IP network. network is an essential element of the company's success, so it was paramount that they leverage a session border control solution that would support and further strengthen that network," explained Seamus Hourihan, vice president of marketing and product management for Acme Packet. "Acme Packet's Net-Net SBCs help O1 maintain secure, high quality, optimized networks, allowing O1 to focus on expanding their customer base and developing new services." About Acme Packet Acme Packet, the leader in session border control solutions, enables service providers to deliver trusted, first class interactive communications--voice, video and multimedia sessions--across IP network borders. Our Net-Net family has been selected by over 325 service providers in nearly 70 countries, including 22 of the top 25 wireline and wireless providers in the world, to satisfy critical security, service assurance and regulatory requirements in wireline, cable and wireless networks. These deployments support multiple applications--from VoIP trunking to hosted enterprise and residential services; multiple protocols--SIP, H.323, MGCP/NCS and H.248; and multiple border points--interconnect, access network and data center. For more information, contact us at +1 781.328.4400, or visit www.acmepacket.com. About O1 Communications, Inc. Founded in 1998, O1 Communications, Inc. is a leading provider of data and voice telecommunication services to businesses, and communications service providers A Communications Service Provider or CSP is a company that transports information electronically. The term encompasses public and private companies in the wireline, wireless, Internet, cable, satellite, and managed services businesses. . O1 offers a growing suite of business-to-business services, such as voice and data solutions via its direct sales and channel partnership organizations. O1 Communications, Inc. is recognized by its customers for delivering the highest-quality service and support. For more information about O1's services and partnership opportunities, visit O1 online at www.o1.com. Acme Packet Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. Statement Statements contained herein that are not historical fact may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements may relate, among other things, to our position in the session border control market, our expected financial and operating results, our ability to build and grow Acme Packet, the benefits of our product, and our ability to achieve our goals, plans and objectives. Such forward-looking statements do not constitute guarantees of future performance and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These include, but are not limited to: difficulties in growing our customer base, difficulties leveraging market opportunities, difficulties providing solutions that meet the needs of customers, poor product sales, long sales cycles, difficulty developing new products, difficulty in relationships with vendors and partners, higher risk in international operations Internal Operations (I.O., IO or I/O) is a fictional American Intelligence Agency in Wildstorm comics. It was originally called International Operations. I.O. first appeared in WildC.A.T.S. volume 1 #1 (August, 1992) and was created by Brandon Choi and Jim Lee. , difficulty managing rapid growth, and increased competition. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially form those projected or suggested in any forward-looking statements are contained in our recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those factors discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in such filings. |
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