T-Systems Provides VoIP Turnkey Solution to Vietnamese Telecom Operator Using VocalTec Equipment.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 6, 2004 Hanoi Telecom Interconnects to T-Systems' Global Voice Network Via VoIP T-Systems' carrier division, International Carrier Sales & Solutions (ICSS ICSS Internet Connection Secure Server (IBM) ICSS Institute for Complex Strategic Studies ICSS International Conference on System Sciences ICSS Iowa Cooperative Soil Survey ICSS Integrated Control & Safety System ), announced today its interconnection with Hanoi Telecom via the Jules Platform, T-Systems' global VoIP network powered by VocalTec Communications Ltd. (Nasdaq: VOCL VOCL Vault Online Career Library ) equipment. This deal allows Hanoi Telecom, a newly licensed carrier for international voice business, Internet, mobile and fixed lines, to route its international voice traffic over T-Systems' global VoIP network. "Connecting to T-Systems' global VoIP network using VocalTec's packet tandem switching solution improves time to market and provides immediate international reach," said Dr. Pham Ngoc Lang, Chairman, Hanoi Telecom. The Jules Platform, a carrier-grade global VoIP network, combines T-Systems' network capabilities and VocalTec's technological expertise and support capabilities to offer carriers outstanding network quality and reliability. "Our joint solution with VocalTec enables carriers to benefit from several cost advantages such as minimal up-front investment, lower termination rates Termination rates are the charges which one telecommunications operator will charge another in order to terminate calls on their network. For example, a customer of T-Mobile wishes to call a friend who has a Vodafone mobile. and an option for outsourcing operations and management to T-Systems," said Mr. Calvin Lee, Vice President, T-Systems ICSS, Asia Pacific & Middle East. In the initial phase of this deployment, T-Systems set up Points of Presence (PoPs) for Hanoi Telecom in nine key cities in Vietnam Centrally-controlled municipalities There are 5 centrally-controlled municipalities (thành phố trực thuộc trung ương) in Viet Nam. Name of cities City status Can Tho Grade-II city Da Nang Grade-I city , with VocalTec's carrier-grade packet tandem equipment installed at each PoP in the new network for international long distance traffic. In addition, the one-stop-shop solution includes training and support on a 'managed and transfer' basis. There are plans to extend the network into ten additional provinces in subsequent phases. "As a new international long distance voice operator in Vietnam, Hanoi Telecom required a proven solution that would enable it to commence business operations Business operations are those activities involved in the running of a business for the purpose of producing value for the stakeholders. Compare business processes. The outcome of business operations is the harvesting of value from assets in the shortest possible period of time," said Orlando Tan, Managing Director South Asia This article is about the geopolitical region in Asia. For geophysical treatments, see Indian subcontinent. South Asia, also known as Southern Asia at VocalTec. "Our joint VoIP carrier solution with T-Systems enables Hanoi Telecom to generate immediate revenues, minimize operational costs and achieve worldwide network connectivity." T-Systems and VocalTec are the first in the market to offer a complete turnkey solution for carriers interested in interconnecting to T-Systems' Jules Platform for high-quality worldwide termination. Handling traffic from more than 100 carriers worldwide, the Jules Platform is one of the world's largest VoIP networks. This joint solution is especially designed for three types of carriers: those entering the market, those without sufficient resources to establish bilateral agreements with destination countries, and carriers with calling card platforms but without international access to target countries. About Hanoi Telecom Hanoi Telecom is an upstart telecommunications operator in Vietnam, granting many good opportunities for development from Vietnam Government as well as Ministry of Posts and Telematics. In a rather short time, they have gained full licenses. So far, Hanoi Telecom has developed and is continuing to simultaneously develop several professional telecommunications services as fixed-line, IDD (1) (International Direct Dial) Long distance dialing between countries without operator intervention. Also known as international standard dialing (ISD). , VoIP, especially CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) A method for transmitting simultaneous signals over a shared portion of the spectrum. The foremost application of CDMA is the digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800 MHz band and 1.9 GHz PCS band. 20001x/ EVDO-based mobile network, the first 3G network deployed in Vietnam. The mobile network services is planned to launch in Vietnam in December, 2004. Hanoi Telecom has signed the cooperation contract with T-Systems regarding the deployment of VoIP services with the access code 172; and 19 POPs in 19 main provinces and cities are being established and will be completed soon in QII/ 2004, using high-tech equipment of VocalTec, together with the training, operating and network management support from T-Systems. Hanoi Telecom is considered as a quite ambitious young company. In fact, they have gained favorable advantages to fulfill their ambition of being the top-ranking professional operator of Vietnam in the year 2010, Hanoi capital birthday's millennium. About VocalTec VocalTec Communications Ltd. (VocalTec) is a leading telecom equipment provider offering packet voice solutions for carriers and service providers. Its field-proven packet tandem switching solutions for international/national long distance and exchange carrier services leverage VocalTec's unique RapidFlo(TM) routing engine, as well as its industry-leading SS7 capabilities. Carrier-hosted solutions for VoIP VPN Secure Voice Encryption A VoIP VPN combines Voice over IP and Virtual Private Network technologies to offer a method for delivering secure voice. Because VoIP transmits digitized voice as a stream of data, the VoIP VPN solution accomplishes voice encryption quite simply, , IP Centrex/Hosted 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). , conferencing, global call center and calling card services The software support for PC Cards. PC Card applications talk to Card Services. See PC Card. enable new revenue-generation from enhanced services. VocalTec also provides VoIP solutions over wireless infrastructure (VSAT/WLL) to meet the needs of rural markets. The Essentra(TM) SIP-Based Softswitch Architecture is an open, flexible next generation platform that leverages VocalTec's extensive experience in VoIP carrier deployments. This scalable, carrier-grade platform integrates the benefits of SIP, MEGACO/H.248 and H.323 technologies with complete PSTN/SS7 connectivity. In addition to supporting the needs of new carriers, Essentra enables gradual and cost-effective migration of carriers' existing TDM (Time Division Multiplexing) A technology that transmits multiple signals simultaneously over a single transmission path. Each lower-speed signal is time sliced into one high-speed transmission. or H.323 networks to an IP-based next generation network infrastructure. Learn more about our products and solutions at www.vocaltec.com. About T-Systems International Carrier Sales & Solutions Deutsche Telekom Deutsche Telekom AG (ISIN: DE0005557508, FWB: DTE, NYSE: DT, LSE: DEU, TYO: 9496 ) (abbreviated DTAG) is a telecommunications company headquartered in Bonn, Germany. It is the largest telecommunications company in Germany and in the EU. is Europe's largest telecommunications company See telecom company. and one of the leading carriers worldwide - with operations in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, as well as North and South America. T-Systems ICSS is a full service provider, offering a complete range of wholesale products and services for mobile and fixed operators, and 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. , who are looked after locally via a global sales network. The basis for ICSS' comprehensive Service Offering Portfolio (Voice, IP/Data, Customized solutions, Bandwidth) is an expanding ultramodern infrastructure - the Telekom Global Net - which connects major international business centers. For further information, see www.t-systems.com/icss. |
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