VocalData and TelStrat Announce Product Interoperability; Combined Solution Delivers Unprecedented Value for IP Centrex Service Providers.Business Editors/High Tech Writers RICHARDSON & PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 2002 VocalData Inc., the leading provider of integrated voice and managed network applications for next-generation IP telephony The two-way transmission of voice over a packet-switched IP network, which is part of the TCP/IP protocol suite. The terms "IP telephony" and "voice over IP" (VoIP) are synonymous. systems, and TelStrat, a developer and manufacturer of globally-distributed enterprise and carrier solutions, today announced compatibility of the VocalData VOISS VOISS Voice Over IP Softswitch (VocalData) VOISS Virtual Online Instructional Support System (TM) application server with the TelStrat i2732 IP telephone. By incorporating the TelStrat IP telephone into its VOISS solution, VocalData expands its leadership in supporting more IAD (Integrated Access Device) A device that multiplexes a variety of communications technologies in the customer's premises onto a single telephone line for transmission to the carrier. It also demultiplexes the incoming streams into their respective channels. and IP phone models than any other vendor. This increased selection gives service providers options for serving a variety of customer segments with varied price points. VocalData VOISS is a feature-rich, standards-based voice application server employed by service providers in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. and Asia to offer carrier-grade voice services and enhanced applications over a multi-vendor, IP-based open architecture. Using the VOISS platform allows carriers to provide enhanced features and 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). capabilities from a server within their network--instead of requiring customers to purchase capital-intensive customer premises equipment See CPE. (CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) Communications equipment that resides on the customer's premises. CPE - Customer Premises Equipment ). The combination of VOISS with the TelStrat i2732 phone allows service providers to offer the most fully featured set of 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). capabilities available in the industry today. "Lower-priced, richly-featured business phones such as the TelStrat i2732 will help increase the market opportunity for Virtual PBX services by reducing costs for both carriers and end users," said Mark Whittier, senior vice president of marketing. 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. Whittier, the near 40% decline in IP phone prices over the past year has helped IP Centrex gain momentum. "VocalData is pleased to extend its interoperability leadership by supporting TelStrat, a global leader in delivering reliable, cost-competitive handsets geared toward mass markets." "We are excited about the VocalData opportunity because of the company's leadership in the service provider arena, and its proven reputation for delivering a reliable, easy-to-administer system," said Stephen Gobeli, chief marketing officer, TelStrat. "Because of VocalData's multiple protocol support and extensive feature support, the VOISS application server best demonstrates the enhanced capabilities of the i2732. Key benefits of the TelStrat phone include its incorporation of more easy-to-access hard keys, including 16 line/speed dial keys, hands free answerback an·swer·back n. A response to a transmission made over a two-way radio. , and single-glance-and press operations," Gobeli said. About TelStrat TelStrat develops and distributes high quality, innovative communication products for the modern converged voice and data, multi-media environment. Our products provide unique solutions for the delivery and management of voice, data, and video services. Whether for enterprise or carrier customers, TelStrat products are focused on extending and expanding the reach and functionality of communications networks The transmission channels interconnecting all client and server stations as well as all supporting hardware and software. . Our solutions utilize the most advanced technologies and design techniques that satisfy current network demands while providing "future-ready" platforms and capabilities for whatever may come next. Visit TelStrat at www.telstrat.com About VocalData VocalData, Inc. is the leading provider of integrated voice and managed network applications that enable service providers to deliver next-generation IP telephony applications. VocalData's award-winning VOISS solution is a comprehensive suite of virtual PBX and IP Centrex applications that delivers higher value telephony services to enterprise customers, while dramatically reducing the costs associated with traditional PBX telephony systems. Through VocalData's broad customer and partner base, there are more than 16,000 VOISS end users today. VocalData was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Richardson, TX. For more information, visit www.vocaldata.com. VOISS is a trademark of VocalData, Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks, service marks, registered trademarks, or registered service marks are the property of their respective owners. |
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