Primus Telecom Deploys Acme Packet Session Border Controllers; Fourth largest Australian fixed-line service provider rolls out residential VoIP services using Acme Packet.BURLINGTON, Mass. -- Acme Packet(R), the leader in session border control solutions, today announced that Primus Telecom Primus Telecom is a telecommunications provider, founded in 1994 by ex-MCI executives. The company is listed on the OTCBB (Nasdaq: PRTL) with world headquarters in Fairfax County, and with subsidiaries in Australia, Canada, Japan, India, Brazil, UK and other countries making a in Australia has deployed Acme Packet's Net-Net(R) session border controllers (SBCs) to support its new residential broadband Voice over IP (VoIP) service. Launched in March 2006, TalkBroadband is a SIP-based VoIP residential service offering modeled on Primus' US parent's established VoIP service, Lingo. Acme Packet Net-Net SBCs are used for hosted NAT traversal Passing through network address translation (NAT) to reach a user. NAT hides private IP addresses from the public Internet; however, voice over IP (VoIP) and videoconferencing calls that originate from outside the network must locate the user's IP address. See STUN, UPnP and NAT. to maximize the number of customers that can make use of the service and not require changes in their home networks. The quality of service (QoS) reporting capabilities of the Acme Packet SBCs helps Primus Telecom monitor and maintain the service quality of TalkBroadband. The Net-SAFE(TM) security functions protect the SBC (1) (SBC Communications Inc., San Antonio, TX, www.sbc.com) A large, national telecommunications company that grew from a multitude of local and regional companies, including Southwestern Bell, Pacific Bell and Nevada Bell, into a single, unified brand by 2002. and service infrastructure from DoS/DDoS attacks, dynamically control service access and hide network topology See topology. . Application server failure detection and load balancing The fine tuning of a computer system, network or disk subsystem in order to more evenly distribute the data and/or processing across available resources. For example, in clustering, load balancing might distribute the incoming transactions evenly to all servers, or it might redirect them maximize service uptime in the event of network problems. "Acme Packet's Net-Net session border controllers are leaders in the industry," said Jeff Pace, General Manager, Network Operations at Primus Telecom. "The proven interoperability with our BroadSoft application servers helped us achieve our goal of a seamless and rapid entry to market. Acme Packet's features that maximize service reach and increase our service scalability and availability will help us deliver on our plan of offering a cost effective, yet high quality communication offering." "As one of Australia's largest telecommunications carriers, Primus Telecom has the experience to make its new TalkBroadband service a success in the Australian market," stated Andy Ory, 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 Acme Packet. "Primus Telecom is delivering an innovative service to the telecommunications market and Acme Packet helps enable TalkBroadband's high quality, service availability and wide service reach." 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 240 service providers, including 21 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 Primus Telecom Primus Telecom is Australia's fourth largest fixed-line telecommunications carrier. The Company offers a comprehensive range of voice, data, Internet and web hosting products, servicing both residential and business sectors. The Primus network offers nationwide coverage through its own backbone network with facilities in 66 cities across Australia. The network enables the Company to provide nationwide long distance services and local call Internet access. Primus operates its own fibre network in the five major capital cities, delivering a range of business direct-connect services including ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. , frame relay, ATM, telephone line and broadband 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 , as well as telephone line and broadband DSL services direct to residential customers. Global connectivity is provided through an extensive voice, IP, wireless and ATM network operated by the parent company, United States-based Primus Telecommunications Group, Incorporated (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 : PRTL PRTL Post-Registration Training and Learning ). Primus Australia news and information are available at the Company's Web site at www.primustel.com.au |
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