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  • Net2Phone’s SIP Trunking Solution Now Rated “Avaya Compliant”

    Net2Phone, one of the largest distributor-based VoIP providers in the world, today announced that its SIP Trunking solution is compliant with key small and medium enterprise solutions from Avaya, a global provider of business collaboration systems, software and services.

    The Net2Phone SIP Trunking solution helps businesses reduce their overall telecommunications costs while providing high-quality call origination and termination. The application is now compliance-tested by Avaya for compatibility with Avaya IP Office 8.1.  It is supported for use with both IP Office 500 and IP Office Server Edition.  

    “Net2Phone's Business VoIP solution enables Avaya customers to make outbound and receive inbound calls from anywhere across the globe using their existing Avaya IP Office system,” says Jonah Fink, senior vice president, Net2Phone. “Our solution is based on open, standard-based platforms, which helps business customers incorporate new technology easily and cost effectively and uncover new possibilities for getting more out of their communications infrastructure.” 

    Net2Phone is a Technology Partner in the Avaya DevConnect program—an initiative to develop, market and sell innovative third-party products that interoperate with Avaya technology and extend the value of a company’s investment in its network.  

    As a Technology Partner, Net2Phone is eligible to submit products for compliance testing by the Avaya Solution Interoperability and Test Lab. There, a team of Avaya engineers develops a comprehensive test plan for each application to verify whether it is Avaya compatible. Doing so enables businesses to confidently add best-in-class capabilities to their network without having to replace their existing infrastructure—speeding deployment of new applications and reducing both network complexity and implementation costs.  

    “Technology partners like Net2Phone are helping Avaya by providing VoIP services to our customers, helping them to reduce inefficiencies and complexities in their networks,” said Eric Rossman, vice president, developer relations, Avaya. “This enables organizations to be more productive and responsive, and helps accelerate operational and development processes.”

    About Avaya
    Avaya is a global provider of business collaboration and communications solutions, providing unified communications, contact centers, networking and related services to companies of all sizes around the world. For more information please visit www.avaya.com. For more information on the Avaya DevConnect program, visit www.avaya.com/devconnect.

    About Net2Phone
    Net2Phone provides a full suite of VoIP solutions in over 160 countries.  As the largest distributor-based VoIP provider in the world, Net2Phone routes millions of minutes daily over data networks, offering high quality voice services and saving consumers and businesses up to 90% off international calling rates.  For more information about Net2Phone’s products and services, please visit www.net2phone.com. Net2Phone is a subsidiary of IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT).  Through its Telecom division, IDT provides telecommunications and financial services.  IDT Telecom’s retail products allow people to communicate and share financial resources around the world while its carrier services business is a global leader in wholesale voice termination.  For more information, visit www.idt.net.

  • IPsmarx to Demonstrate New Solutions at International Telecoms Week (ITW)

    May 4th, 2010 – IPsmarx, a leading provider of VoIP application and switching solutions for service providers, will be attending and displaying new products and services at exhibit booth #717 at ITW 2010. ITW is the premier global wholesale telecom industry event that serves as a meeting point for the international telecoms wholesale community.

    ITW 2010 will be taking place at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC from Monday, May 24th – Wednesday, May 26th, 2010. Each year ITW expects at least 4,000 delegates from over 130 countries to attend. Conference sessions include a wide range of high-level speakers from carriers and service providers will be discussing the latest market developments from around the word. The exhibit area will provide an opportunity to see the latest new offerings from IPsmarx.

    IPsmarx provides VoIP based solutions that provide integrated customer applications, softswitching and billing solutions for VoIP service providers, wholesale carriers, VoIP Calling Card Operators and ISPs. IPsmarx solutions are designed specifically for competitive VoIP service providers. The All-In-One architecture makes allows for easy management of the entire operation from a single web-based Unified Management Console, streamlining operations and saving money. IPsmarx also offers peace of mind not found in low-end solutions, with an extensive QA process and 24/7 technical support.

    IPsmarx solutions support a variety of business models allowing service providers to offer customized features and a customer management system tailored to their business requirements. IPsmarx works closely with customers to assure successful deployment providing security, technical training, support and a reliable billing platform.

    The IPsmarx portfolio includes:
    • Prepaid and Postpaid Pinless Calling Card Solutions
    • Softswitch IP-IP Billing Solution
    • Wholesale Carrier Solution
    • Callshop Solution
    • Callback Solution
    • The NEW VoIP Business Communications Server

    About IPsmarx
    IPsmarx has been providing VoIP applications and switching solutions to service providers, carriers, ISPs and calling card providers for almost 10 years. To schedule a time to meet with IPsmarx at ITW please contact [email protected].
    For more information contact IPsmarx at 703-871-5273 or email [email protected], and visit www.ipsmarx.com.

  • Contemporary Research’s Releases QMOD-HDSC

    Contemporary Research will demonstrate the QMOD-HDSC, the AV industry’s first digital signage-centric HDTV modulator, in Booth 6210 at InfoComm2010 in Las Vegas June 9 to 11.

    “The QMOD-HDSC HDTV Scaler/Modulator shows that digital signage isn’t just for Ethernet anymore,” says Scott Hetzler, president of Contemporary Research.

    “Now you can broadcast signage over an existing broadband network as easily as a digital cable channel. In fact, many are already doing just that, employing the popular QMOD-HD modulator with an HD scaler. Signage PCs always need treatment with a scaler because VGA doesn’t exactly match 16:9 HDTV standards.

    “With the new QMOD-HDSC, the HD video scaler is already inside the modulator. And not just any scaler – QMOD-HDSC features a powerful in-stream scaler with less loss in analog-to-digital conversion, and a wide range of options,” Hetzler stated.

    The new modulator can ingest VGA resolutions, upscale SD-quality signage, adjust positioning, and zoom, shrink, and precisely correct overscanning at displays. By using dedicated processors for scaling, encoding and modulation, the QMOD-HDSC delivers superb image control and broadcast-quality motion graphics and video.

    The versatile integrated HDTV modulator accepts VGA, Component, S-Video and composite video, plus digital and analog audio. GPI inputs trigger EAS from the composite video/stereo ports. Front-panel buttons and LCD display simplify setup, and the QMOD-HDSC mounts two-across in a one rack space.

    Doug Engstrom, CR director for technical communications says, “We’ve partnered with many HDTV digital signage applications over the past year. The input from integrators was that using a scaler in concert with the QMOD-HD delivers the best results. Integrating in-stream scaling within the QMOD greatly simplifies installation, saves rack space, and improves performance. We listen to our integrators, and the QMOD-HDSC is the result.”

    About Contemporary Research

    Contemporary Research designs and creates solutions for an HDTV world, offering cutting-edge products, HDTV display control, digital signage and tuning. CR also supports a proven line of analog TV tuners, closed-captioning tools and commercial and educational media systems. For more information about Contemporary Research products, visit us on the web at www.crwww.com or call (888) 972-2728.

  • Sony Unveils First OLED Professional Field Monitor

    Sony is bringing the stunning technology that revolutionized consumer displays to its line of professional monitors. The new PVM-740 is the first field display to use an Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) display panel with Sony’s unique Super Top Emission™ technology to efficiently deliver superb high contrast, high color images, even in ambient light.

    The 7.4-inch high-resolution (960 x 540 pixels) portable monitor can fit a range of professional monitoring applications, including studio editing, ENG and EFT production, OB trucks, and even research and development. The versatile new monitor is also ideal for use in 3D camera rigs with its flip mode.

    The display panel creates smooth gradation from the dark to the bright portions of scenes such as a sunrise or a sunset. The PVM-740 offers outstanding high-contrast images – for example, the deep black of a night scene can be accurately displayed and the black portion of an image is not raised even in a low-illumination edit suite. Its blur-free, quick response to fast motion is perfect for sports or camera monitoring during panning and text scrolling.

    The monitor can flip a picture horizontally or vertically without frame delay. This feature is useful during 3D image acquisition using a 3D rig camera with a pair of 2D monitors. The monitor can be connected to the camera systems directly without need for an external signal converter, making system integration simpler.

    Its picture contrast is greater than a CRT display, is less affected by ambient light, allowing clear images to be viewed even in strong sunlight. For further protection, the optional VF-510 ENG kit provides a viewing hood, carrying handle, and connector protector.

    An AR coating provides protection from scratches and enables a high transmission rate of the internal light source to keep the picture as bright as possible, while keeping reflection from ambient light to a minimum. As a result, when used in bright lighting conditions, high contrast is still maintained even in dark areas of the picture.

    Sony’s unique 10-bit panel driver and ChromaTRU™ technologies work effectively to emulate colors and gammas of CRT monitors, and to support broadcast standards (SMPTE-C, EBU, and ITU-R BT.709).

    The new monitor also adds DC/AC operations, a convenient control panel with luminous and assignable buttons, a camera focus function, a wave form monitor, 8-channel audio level meter, a variety marker setting, and native scanning capabilities.

    The PVM-740 monitor is also equipped with a Sony’s unique feed-back circuit system. This system works to monitor the emitted lights all the time, and feed the monitor-result back and adjust the white balance. It also ensures color and gamma stability.

    The PVM-740 is 3.8U high and half-rack wide. Using the optional MB-531 mounting bracket with a 10-degree-forward and 10-degree-backward nonstop-tilt capability, two units can be installed side by side in a 19-inch EIA standard rack. With 3/8-inch and 1/4-inch screw holes on its base, the PVM-740 can be installed in a camera system on a pedestal, for example.

    The PVM-740 can display a center marker and aspect markers, and the brightness of these markers can be selected from either gray or dark gray levels. Users can also select a gray matte to fill the outer area of the aspect markers.

    A unique native scan function reproduces images without changing the input signal’s pixel count – mapping the pixel of the input signal on the panel pixel-to-pixel. For example, when an SD signal is input, the monitor reproduces the image at picture sizes of 646 x 487 pixels in 480i and 480p, and 768 x 540 pixels in 575i and 576p. When an HD signal is input, the PVM-740 displays a center portion of the HD image.

    The PVM-740 is equipped with standard interface connectors: a composite video, a 3G/HD/SD-SDI, and an HDMI interface.
    It accepts most SD or HD video formats. For extra mobility, it incorporates various video interfaces as standard, including composite, SDI interface for SD-SDI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI, and HDMI interface.

    With the 3G-SDI interface, it accepts 1080/50p and 1080/60p formats, which is compliant with the SMPTE 425 standard, transmitting up to 4:2:2/10-bit 1080/60p and 1080/50p video data using one SDI cable. As sports and live production move toward a 1080p system, this single-link 3G-SDI system can be an ideal solution.

    HDMI connectivity further expands the monitor’s potential applications. For example, the PVM-740 monitor can connect with professional video systems such as Sony’s XDCAM HD®, XDCAM EX™, NXCAM™, and HDV™ series. Consumer video products such as Blu-ray Disc™ and digital cameras can also be connected, ideal for Blu-ray video authoring or digital photo image previews.

    The new monitor is planned to be available in April, at a suggested list price of $3,850.

  • IPsmarx SIP-Based Calling Card Platform Wins “Best VoIP Product of the Year”

    March 10th, 2010 – IPsmarx, a leading provider of VoIP application and switching solutions for service providers, has just been awarded ‘Best VoIP Product of the Year’ for their SIP-based calling card platform. This is the second time in as many years that IPsmarx was selected a winner by the readers of VoIP.Biz-News.com for their experiences with the product, as well as the vendor.

    According to Biz-News.com, the companies that consistently come up as winners are those that “continue to innovate, focus on development, and have launched some amazing products into the market.” The other categories included Smartphones, HDTV and Storage.

    VoIP.Biz-News.com evaluates candidates for Best VoIP Product of the Year based on 3 primary criteria:
    1) Innovative product solutions that deliver new and compelling functionality to the market;
    2) Customer’s favorable response to the product; and
    3) Overall customer satisfaction with the company.

    IPsmarx’s SIP-based calling card softswitch eliminates the need for VoIP gateways, PSTN lines or configuration. This makes it extremely easy to deploy and begin generating revenue. The all-in-one system includes the IVR, authentication and account balance reconciliation, call routing, as well as CDRs for statements. The system can offer both pin-based and pin-less calling cards.

    Unique to the IPsmarx solution are the marketing and payment tools that help service providers grow their business faster. Such tools include an E-store, which allows customers to go online and check their balance, call history, and recharge their account at any time. Other marketing features include promotional discounts, bonus points, referral program, an e-mail marketing tool and a complete set of reseller capabilities. It offers a variety of payment options including auto recharge, recharge through IVR and gift cards. The system also has the ability to monitor usage, create grace periods, and set surcharge fees, rounding parameters, and billing criteria.

    “We are proud to be selected again for the Product of the Year award,” said Arash Vahidnia, CEO of IPsmarx. “Many SIP solutions are commoditized, so we strive to develop products that not only provide all the necessary services, but that offer unique capabilities, as well, such as our Pin-less calling card.
    Information on IPsmarx and their products can be found at: https://www.IPsmarx.com

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    About IPsmarx
    Headquartered in Reston, VA, IPsmarx is a leading provider of VoIP applications and switching solutions to service providers, carriers, ISPs and calling card providers. IPsmarx has multiple office locations in North America and the Canada, and has their solutions deployed in over 60 countries.

    IPsmarx designs solutions that provide competitive service providers with a complete suite of software, hardware, management and billing tools, training and support, allowing them to market scalable, turnkey and reliable offerings to SMBs and enterprises.

    For information on products and service offerings, please go to: https://www.IPsmarx.com, call in the US 1.703.779.3594, in Canada, 1.416.665.6999, in the UK, 44.207.023.9221 or send an email to [email protected]

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