Taqua Systems and LongBoard Establish Interoperability and Co-Marketing Partnership; Offers Service Providers a Transition Path to Mutimedia-Rich New Public Network.Business/Technology Editors SUPERCOMM 2000 HYANNIS, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 1, 2000 Taqua Systems Inc., developer of the industry's first next-generation Class 5 access switching platform for voice and data convergence, today announced a strategic partnership with LongBoard A longboard generally designates a longer board variant in various .
Under terms of the agreement, Taqua and LongBoard will work cooperatively to ensure optimum interoperability between Taqua's Open Compact Exchange (OCX (OLE Control EXtension) A component software technology from Microsoft that enables a Windows program to add functionality by calling ready-made components. Generally called "OLE controls" or "OLE custom controls," they appear to the end user as just another part of (TM)) Class 5 access switch and LongBoard's Multimedia Application Platform (LMAP LMAP Lightweight MTA Authentication Protocol LMAP Learning Materials Application Profile LMAP Lightweight Message Access Protocol LMAP Longboard Multi-engine Application Platform LMAP Lysosomal-Associated Membrane Protein (TM)), a next-generation "multi-engine softswitch." Together, Taqua and LongBoard will help service providers transition from the separate global IP and public switched networks to the multimedia-rich "New Public Network." The partnership will allow service providers to continue to offer all the existing voice services (call waiting, call forwarding call forwarding n. A telephone service that enables a customer to have an incoming call automatically rerouted to another extension. Noun 1. and 3-way calling, etc.), while enabling them to migrate to new and enhanced services, utilizing the emerging IETF-defined Session Initiation Protocol (protocol) Session Initiation Protocol - (SIP) A very simple text-based application-layer control protocol. It creates, modifies, and terminates sessions with one or more participants. Such sessions include Internet telephony and multimedia conferences. It is described in RFC 2543. (SIP) interface, such as Voice over IP (VoIP), data and video. Taqua's OCX and LongBoard's LMAP transport independent solution services will be exhibited in Taqua's booth (#5439) at SUPERCOMM 2000 in Atlanta, Ga. from June 5-8, 2000. Partnership Supports Current Demands with Clear Roadmap to Future Interoperability between the OCX with LMAP will enable CLECs and ITOCs to rapidly and cost-effectively deploy revenue-generating services today, while providing the extensibility required to support future growth and delivery of emerging network applications. The OCX enables service providers to facilitate highly differentiated, revenue-generating services through its Telephony Toolbox Service Creation Environment (SCE SCE (in Scotland) Scottish Certificate of Education SCE n abbr (= Scottish Certificate of Education) → Schulabschlusszeugnis in Schottland ) and Taqua's dynamic, open Application Programming Interface (API) features. The OCX SCE and Dynamic API have been "purpose built" to offer service providers an open, scalable cost-effective development platform that also provides a clear migration path to next-generation network technologies. "Interoperability between the essential, discrete elements of today's communications networks is critical if carriers are to build the best, most cost-effective network possible, while also enabling delivery of revenue generating or value-added services," said Kim Niederman, 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 LongBoard Inc."The Taqua/LongBoard partnership will preserve, complement and enhance service providers' current investments in equipment, network and infrastructure, by delivering all the elements necessary to build and/or migrate to a single converged network The integration of the telephone system with IP-based data networks. See softswitch. (networking) converged network - A single network that can carry voice, video and data. ." The agreement will allow carriers to merge traditional services with communications services based on the more flexible Internet protocols Refers to all the standards that keep the Internet running. The foundation protocol is TCP/IP, which provides the basic communications mechanism as well as ways to copy files (FTP) and send e-mail (SMTP). . The resulting flexibility allows service providers to offer users an enhanced suite of services never before possible, and the interoperability will provide a smooth migration path from the legacy 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. to the new softswitch architecture. Taqua and LongBoard support the eventual migration from PSTN to a NewGlobal IP Network ensuring a quality of service (QoS), security and availability equal to current PSTN. "Our relationship with LongBoard underscores the value Taqua brings to the market by allowing competitive carriers to build powerful, cost-effective next-generation networks," said Dr. Thomas DeCanio, vice president of product marketing and management, Taqua Systems. "By supporting platforms such as LMAP, Taqua brings even greater value to the market and enables even more flexibility in network development." About the LongBoard Multimedia Application Platform (LMAP) LongBoard's platform for multimedia application delivery -- the LongBoard Multimedia Application Platform (LMAP) -- enables service providers to maximize profitability and enhance manageability of their customers and services. LongBoard, in conjunction with its strategic partners, delivers the next-generation "multi-engine softswitch." LMAP is unique in that each of its "engines" is dedicated to performing specific switching functions and tasks. These engines may be co-located or geographically distributed in various "logical" configurations based on the service provider's business requirements. LMAP may be deployed across any transport or access technology such as 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 , wireless, cable, PSTN, T1, ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. or ATM. Providers can offer their subscribers unique products that improve customer acquisition and retention while reducing expenses. LongBoard's services, such as Web-enabled call waiting, call forwarding and 3-way calling will stimulate service providers' top-line revenue growth well beyond the current 6.7 trillion minutes of worldwide voice traffic. About the Open Compact Exchange (OCX) Taqua's OCX creates an entirely new model for delivering telecommunications services - one which dramatically reduces initial and overall cost of ownership, while realizing the promise of voice/data network convergence. A true, carrier-class Class 5 switching system, the OCX is based on a groundbreaking hardware and software architecture that transforms legacy proprietary, centralized switching environments into a next-generation network of distributed, intelligent, highly available switches. The OCX also employs the industry's most open Application Programming Interface (API), enabling carriers to develop their own unique enhanced services quickly and cost-effectively. By placing true Class 5 access switch functionality at the edge of the network, the OCX removes cost-of-entry barriers and increases service flexibility for telecommunications carriers, including Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs) and Independent Telephone Operating Companies  This article has too many unnecessary external links.Please help Wikipedia by organising, removing or transferring them to other articles. About Taqua Systems Inc. Taqua Systems, Inc., the Emerging Force in Telecommunications(TM), was founded in February 1998 to develop a new generation cost-effective, Class 5 access switching platforms with capabilities for merging voice and data networks. Taqua's Open Compact Exchange (OCX) offers breakthrough performance to service providers in an economical, easy-to-deploy solution. Headquartered in Hyannis, Massachusetts Hyannis is the largest of seven villages in the town of Barnstable, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod. It is the commercial and transportation hub of Cape Cod and was designated an urban area as a result of the 1990 census. , Taqua Systems is led by an experienced team of telecommunications professionals from companies such as Lucent Technologies, Bell Laboratories, Nortel Networks, Siemens, Alcatel/DSC and GTE GTE General Telephone & Electronics GTE Génie Thermique et Énergie (French) GTE Gas Turbine Engine GTE Global Tropospheric Experiment GTE Geothermal Energy GTE Gas Turbine Efficiency plc (Sweden & USA) . Taqua Systems is a founding member of the International Softswitch Consortium. The privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. has received venture capital funding from Amerindo Investment Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners Bessemer Venture Partners is a private venture capital firm with offices in Silicon Valley, New York, Massachusetts, China, and India. It has backed such companies as Ciena, Flarion, Parametric Technologies, Skype, Staples, VeriSign and Veritas. , Bowman Capital Management, Charles River Ventures, Columbia Capital, Dain Rauscher Wessels, Elijah Asset Management, Hambrecht & Quist, Pivotal Asset Management, Soros Private Equity Partners and Vulcan Ventures. For additional information, please contact Taqua at 508-778-8808 or visit Taqua on the World Wide Web at www.taqua.com. About LongBoard Inc. LongBoard Inc. is a privately held, venture-backed Silicon Valley telecom infrastructure company that provides multimedia applications for delivery over the global IP and public switched networks. LongBoard provides a suite of voice services via its Multimedia Application Platform (LMAP), a next-generation "multi-engine softswitch." A founding member of the International Softswitch Consortium, LongBoard is revolutionizing the way traditional telephony and next-generation multimedia services will be provided within the broadband and PSTN local loop markets. LongBoard's management team brings extensive experience and successful track records from companies such as Cisco Systems, Lucent, Nortel, StrataCom, MCI (1) (Media Control Interface) A high-level programming interface from Microsoft and IBM for controlling multimedia devices. It provides commands and functions to open, play and close the device. (2) (Microwave Communications Inc. , Citizens Telecom and NEC (NEC Corporation, Tokyo, www.nec.com, www.necus.com) An electronics conglomerate known in the U.S. for its monitors. In Japan, it had the lion's share of the PC market until the late 1990s (see PC 98). NEC was founded in Tokyo in 1899 as Nippon Electric Company, Ltd. . Top-tier venture capital firms Name Location Founding date Managing Partners/Directors Specialty Capital managed 5AM Ventures Menlo Park, CA; Waltham, MA 2002 John Diekman, PhD (managing partner), Scott Rocklage, PhD (managing partner), Andrew Schwab (managing partner) life sciences $200M [1] such as Enterprise Partners Venture Capital; Alex Brown Venture Fund; SToRM Partners; Weiss, Peck and Greer Venture Partners; InterWest Partners; Charter Growth Capital and Brad Peery Capital, Inc. provided first round funding. LongBoard is headquartered at 3103 North First Street, San Jose, Calif., 95134. For more information, phone (408) 571-3300 or visit the company's Web site at www.LongBoardInc.com. Taqua, OCX and The Emerging Force in Telecommunications are trademarks of Taqua Systems, Inc. |
|
||||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion