Siemens Information Systems Ltd. Signs Distribution Agreement with VocalTec for VoIP Solutions.Business/Technology Editors MUMBAI, India and FORT LEE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 2002 In a move to take advantage of the opening of the Voice over Internet Protocol See Internet and TCP/IP. (networking) Internet Protocol - (IP) The network layer for the TCP/IP protocol suite widely used on Ethernet networks, defined in STD 5, RFC 791. IP is a connectionless, best-effort packet switching protocol. (VoIP) sector in India, Siemens Information Systems Ltd. and VocalTec Communications Ltd. have entered into a strategic agreement facilitating cooperation in this rapidly growing area. Siemens Information Systems Ltd (SISL SISL Siemens Information Systems Limited SISL Sun Industry Standards License (Sun Microsystems) SISL Secure Integration Simulation Laboratory ), India's leading systems integrator and total solutions provider, and VocalTec Communications Ltd. (Nasdaq: VOCL VOCL Vault Online Career Library ) (VocalTec), a leading telecom equipment provider offering packet voice solutions for carriers and service providers, today announced the signing of a distribution agreement between the companies. This allows SISL to offer end-to-end solutions comprised of VocalTec's VoIP hardware and software, together with SISL's system integration services for integration of third party software. SISL plans to offer this comprehensive world-class Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solution to carriers, telecom service providers and enterprises within India and neighboring regions excluding Nepal and including the Middle East. Through this agreement, SISL will distribute and perform systems integration for the full range of VocalTec's solutions including international and long distance calling, voice 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. , calling card and exchange carrier. 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. Zwicka Ben Zion, VocalTec's vice president of sales, Asia Pacific region, "We believe that India and its neighboring countries are poised for a quantum jump quantum jump n. 1. Abrupt change from one energy level to another, especially such a change in the orbit of an electron with the loss or gain of a quantum of energy. 2. A quantum leap. in VoIP services. As a world leader in this segment, VocalTec is aiming to leverage its experience and field-proven solutions to gain a leadership position in these countries. Our intensive activity in the Indian market in recent months testifies to our commitment to this market." VocalTec will provide backline backline the upper outline of the body's silhouette viewed from the side. support to SISL as well as training to keep SISL abreast of VocalTec's latest and emerging technologies. SISL will provide the first and second level support to its customers. According to Anil Laud, Managing Director, SISL, "This synergistic tie-up enables SISL to offer end-to-end VoIP solutions, given the strengths, competencies and expertise of VocalTec in this area." An innovator and provider of VoIP solutions since 1995, VocalTec offers a highly evolved revenue-generating product line in the market. Its installed solutions are commercially deployed in over 100 countries, powering 20 percent of the international VoIP minutes market. VocalTec offers packet tandem switching solutions including international and domestic long distance calling, exchange carrier services and trunk replacement, as well as global hosted services including voice VPN, conferencing, global call center and calling card services The software support for PC Cards. PC Card applications talk to Card Services. See PC Card. . In addition, VocalTec offers the award-winning VocalTec Softswitch Architecture 3000(TM) - a modular, carrier-grade, standards-based, multi-protocol platform that integrates the benefits of SIP, MGCP See MGCP/MEGACO. MGCP - Media Gateway Control Protocol and H.323 technologies. The Telecom group of SISL provides complete end-to-end solutions, system integration and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services in the telecom domain. It has developed several high-end products and solutions for communications service providers and enterprise markets. These include billing and customer care applications for cellular and wireless service providers, billing systems for Internet Service Providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. , and back-office support solutions, including billing and mediation systems, for vehicle manufacturers and value added Value Added The enhancement a company gives its product or service before offering the product to customers. Notes: This can either increase the products price or value. service providers, among others. About VocalTec VocalTec Communications Ltd. (VocalTec) is a leading telecom equipment provider offering packet voice solutions for carriers and service providers. As an innovator and provider of Internet telephony Another term for IP telephony and VoIP. In the late 1990s, some people made a distinction between Internet Telephony and VoIP: Internet telephony referred to voice over the public Internet, while VoIP referred to voice over private IP networks. solutions since 1995, VocalTec offers a highly evolved revenue-generating product line. With a customer base including the China Telecom PTAs, Deutsche Telekom, ITXC (Internet Telephony Exchange Carrier Corporation, Princeton, NJ, www.itxc.com) The largest IP exchange carrier in the world. ITXC was acquired by wholesale telco provider Teleglobe Bermuda Ltd. in 2004 and then by Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd. and NTT NTT Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation NTT New Technology Telescope NTT National Technology Transfer, Inc NTT Name That Tune (TV game show) NTT National Tree Trust NTT Number Theoretic Transform Communications, our multi-service solutions are commercially deployed in more than 100 countries, powering 20 percent of the international VoIP minutes market. VocalTec's field-proven solutions support carrier services including international/long distance calling, packet tandem switching and exchange carrier services, as well as hosted global business services including voice VPN, conferencing, global call center and calling card services. The VocalTec Softswitch Architecture is a modular, carrier-grade, standards-based multi-protocol platform that integrates the benefits of SIP, MGCP and H.323 technologies. Learn more about our products and solutions at www.vocaltec.com. About SISL Siemens Information Systems Ltd. (SISL), the IT arm of Siemens, is one of the foremost names in Information and Communications technology in India today, focusing on niche markets. Since its inception in 1992, SISL has grown to be one of the leading systems integrators and total solutions providers. SISL has positioned itself in the areas of IT Services, Business Consulting and Management Consulting with focus on verticals like Healthcare, Telecom, Finance, Medical, Transportation, Automotive, Utilities and Media. NOTE: VocalTec is a registered trademark of VocalTec Communications Ltd. Other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Certain statements contained in this release may contain forward-looking information with respect to plans, projections or the future performance of VocalTec Communications or any of its subsidiaries or businesses or any of its customers, the occurrence of which involves certain risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, product and market acceptance risks, the impact of competitive pricing, competitive products, viability of VoIP in emerging markets, fluctuations in market demand, commercialization and technological difficulties, and other risks detailed in the Company's reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. VocalTec Communications is under no obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update or alter its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. |
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