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  • GENBAND and BroadSoft Offer Legacy Switch Migration Solution


    VoIP applications provider Broadsoft and IP infrastructure solutions developer GENBAND have announced a new set of solutions that enable carriers to upgrade their networks while supporting legacy features.

    The two companies have integrated GENBAND’s gateways with BroadSoft’s suite of hosted telephony and multimedia applications.

    Carrier demand to migrate aging TDM switches and expand broadband voice services is behind the move, according to the two companies.

    They have coupled BroadSoft’s BroadWorks VoIP application platform with GENBAND G9 and G6 gateways and C3 Signaling Controller, as well as the S3 Session Border Controller (SBC).

    David Bukovsky, vice president of products for BroadSoft, said the combined solution offers affordable switch migration that extends beyond legacy functionality, delivering new sources of revenue.

    "Previously, switch replacement meant new expenditures without new services," he said.

    "Unlike other offerings, the GENBAND/BroadSoft solution allows carriers to deliver carrier grade legacy Class 4, Class 5 and voice over broadband services via a single system.

    "Our combined solution enables carriers to reduce operational costs, but more importantly, gain a host of new services for the subscriber base."

    Bukovsky said these new services — such as fixed-mobile integration, hosted unified communications and Web 2.0 integration — improve customer retention and provide new sources of revenue that were previously unavailable.

    When the GENBAND/BroadSoft solution is deployed for TDM switch replacement, carriers can implement a complete next generation voice over broadband network via one integrated platform, including:

    • Residential Broadband — delivering primary-line services to residential consumers and home offices over any broadband or legacy connection, including GR-303, V5.2 and TR-08
    • Business Connectivity — connecting legacy Customer Premises Equipment (CPE), such as IP PBX, PBX or Key Telephone Systems, to the PSTN over any form of IP connectivity
    • Hosted PBX— delivering a complete suite of enhanced PBX functionality over any IP connection
    • IP Peering and Transport — lowering total cost of operation and increasing network efficiency and operational simplicity

  • Broadsoft Strengthens Position With Sylantro Purchase


    VoIP applications provider, BroadSoft, has acquired competitor Sylantro Systems for an undisclosed sum.

    BroadSoft provides VoIP application software designed to enable service providers to deliver hosted telephony and multimedia services to businesses and consumers.

    It recently launched a hosted unified communications service in conjunction with Microsoft.

    Sylantro offers server software for hosted IP communication services across fixed, mobile, and cable networks.

    Sylantro’s Synergy and Web services software provide a platform for creating converged services for businesses and consumers.

    The company recently announced compatibility of its Synergy platform with Amazon Web Services’ Elastic Compute Cloud.

    The deal is being seen as a way for BroadSoft to eliminate a competitor while building its market position in VoIP applications.

    BroadSoft provides VoIP applications to eight of the top 10 and 14 of the top 25 largest carriers worldwide, including Korea Telecom, KPN, SingTel, Sprint, Telefonica de Espana, Telstra, T-Systems and Verizon.

    Sylantro customers include AT&T, China Netcom, QWEST and Swisscom, among others.

    BroadSoft said it intends to support Sylantro’s Synergy platform through its direct sales force and authorized Sylantro and BroadSoft partners.