Veraz Networks Adds IP Centrex Enhanced Subscriber Services To Interaction VoIP Solutions Portfolio
Maximizes service provider's offerings for the enterprise market and
improves ARPU
Veraz Networks announced today its new Group Centrex Enhanced Subscriber Services Solution for service providers targeting the enterprise market. This hosted IP solution integrates an extensive set of Centrex services, messaging, conferencing and billing, enabling service providers to leverage an end-to-end managed solution for improved customer acquisition and retention goals and increased Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) as opposed to having customers deploy their own PBX and IP PBX alternatives.
The Veraz Group Centrex Enhanced Subscriber Services solution offers a
complete, pre-tested package that includes all the components and features
broadband and traditional service providers need to quickly deploy the
end-to-end solution. This allows service providers to offer a hosted local
service package to mid-sized businesses and enterprise branch offices that
include enhanced flexibility and cost-savings with increased service
quality.
The comprehensive set of Centrex features supported include Extension
Dialing, Speed Dial, Call Return, Last Number Redial, Consultation Hold,
Call Transfer, Three-Way Calling, Call Waiting, Calling Line ID, Call
Forwarding, Do Not Disturb, Web-based Moves-Adds-Changes, Voice Messaging,
Voice Portal, Calling Plans, Device Inventory, Series Completion and Hunt
Groups. All of these features along with users and accounts can be managed
with a web-based interface or the option of a customer self-service portal,
reducing operational costs substantially for service providers.
"Our complete IP Centrex solution enables service providers to focus on
their value proposition to enterprise customers without the hassle of
testing and integrating several components," said Doug Sabella, President
and CEO of Veraz Networks.
Being IP-based, the Veraz solution allows the Centrex service platform to be hosted at a central location on the IP network, while delivering services to
multiple regions & countries thus minimizing the total cost of ownership. This is accomplished by leveraging the fully distributed, modular architecture of Veraz's ControlSwitch softswitch platform.
The Veraz ControlSwitch incorporates an IP Control Element (IBCF in
IMS/TISPAN terminology) to provide the SIP signaling to interconnect to a bundled IP Centrex Application Server. The ControlSwitch Service Execution Element (SEE) (S-CSCF, Service Coordinator and ASF in IMS/TISPAN terms) executes the XML scripted service logic to coordinate the IP Centrex Application with other Services offered by ControlSwitch or specialized Application Servers. The ControlSwitch Call Control Element (CCE) (MGCF and MRCF in IMS terms) and IP Control Element provide all VoIP and TDM signaling and control protocols. Protocols supported include multi-national SS7 signaling, MGCP, H.248, SIP, OSP, H.323, PRI and CAS enabling seamless integration across multi-vendor network scenarios as well as providing a non-disruptive migration from legacy infrastructure.
With open standards-based interfaces, the Veraz solution offers an
integrated package that includes the ControlSwitch, the Veraz I-Gate 4000
line of media gateways, and best-of-breed components from 3rd parties such
as Centrex application servers, IADs, SIP-based IP phones and border
gateways. The solution supports integrated billing for both on-net and
off-net calls, and handles security and NAT traversal issues using the
border gateway. In addition, customers can optionally leverage other
pre-tested Veraz Any Enhanced Applications to increase customer acquisition
and ARPU.
The latest Group Centrex Solution is part of Veraz's Enhanced Subscriber
Services Solution family. With open, interoperable and programmable platforms, the full range of Veraz Interaction Solutions work together to enable interactions across any application, any network, and any device.
About Veraz Networks
Veraz Networks (www.veraznetworks.com) is the leading global provider of
softswitch-based, toll-quality packet telephony solutions for traditional
and next-generation communications networks. Built on a rich heritage of
delivering carrier-grade products to over 700 customers in 140 countries,
Veraz offers complete solutions to both established and greenfield carriers
worldwide through its softswitch, media gateway, and digital compression
products. Leveraging open, best-of-breed components and a global support and
service infrastructure, Veraz partners with carriers to design and deploy
carrier-grade next-generation networks tailored to meet their business
objectives. By combining industry-leading, standards-based softswitch and
media gateway platforms with robust management systems, Veraz offers
unmatched flexibility to carriers - a best-in-class integrated packet
telephony solution as well as the freedom to choose best-of-breed individual
products to match their unique network needs. Veraz solutions address a wide
range of carrier applications such as tandem switching, domestic &
international long distance, IP trunking, IP Centrex, as well as new
voice-data services.
Veraz Networks is privately funded by Norwest Venture Partners, ECI Telecom (NASDAQ: ECIL), Argonaut Private Equity, Battery Ventures, and Levensohn
Venture Partners. The company is headquartered in San Jose, CA, with offices
throughout the world.
Contacts:
Ed Camarena, Veraz Networks, +1-408-750-9424,
[email protected]
Sigal Naor, Veraz Networks, +972-3-926-6317,
[email protected]
Ilene Adler, PR@vantage, +1-415-984-1970x102,
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