BridgePort Networks Adds Members to Telecom Industry's Leading Alliance for Mobile to VoIP Convergence
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 9, 2005-- BridgePort Networks, the leader in MobileVoIP convergence, today named new members to its alliance program called MobileIGNITE (Mobile Integrated Go-to-Market Network IP Telephony Experience) which creates an interoperability ecosystem of industry leading organizations that will help service providers to rapidly deploy MobileVoIP convergence services. The new entrants to the program, Commoca, IMC, PCTEL, Sylantro and Tekelec join three earlier announced members, IBM, Airespace, and VeriSign.
The alliance program members will collectively bring a full complement of pre-tested end-to-end hardware and software for network infrastructure and end user devices together with deployment and integration services. They will address service providers' needs to improve the quality, coverage and cost of mobile service delivery. These interoperable solutions will add mobility to fixed VoIP telephony services, and allow end users to seamlessly roam between mobile and VoIP services using a single phone number identity.
"This alliance has formed around BridgePort Networks' open systems approach of integrating existing mobile networks with wired and wireless broadband networks, enabling carriers to choose from a group of highly qualified suppliers for more rapid rollout of Mobile VoIP services," said Mike Mulica, President & CEO, BridgePort Networks. "Carriers can make these choices based on existing open network standards and with full confidence that these MobileVoIP solutions migrate smoothly to an IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) network architecture. We welcome Commoca, IMC, PCTEL, Sylantro and Tekelec to MobileIGNITE."
Each new member of the MobileIGNITE alliance brings a specific expertise to the ecosystem:
- Commoca, a leading developer of value-added SIP based voice-over-IP telephony solutions, helps carriers realize differentiated services and sustainable profitability via patent pending integrated search, contextual based advertising, one-touch calling, no-contact transactions, and mobile user experience portability.
- International Mobile Communications (IMC) Roaming Service Bureau solution adds VoIP to its existing interoperability services for wireless voice, and data. This triple play convergence platform allows mobile operators and next generation network service providers to offer a seamless solution for interstandard roaming between GSM, CDMA, WiFi and other wireless standards.
- PCTEL brings its industry-leading, secure, remote connectivity management solutions that incorporate seamless roaming and authentication policy management. PCTEL's Roaming Client and Central Configuration Server have been deployed by many of today's major wireless carriers and service aggregators.
- Sylantro Systems Corp. provides application feature servers for the hosted communications marketplace. The advanced feature set allows service providers to offer a wide range of high-value business and consumer VoIP services, and a rich suite of applications and development tools allows service providers to roll out new, differentiated services quickly and efficiently.
- Tekelec develops now and next-generation signaling and switching telecommunications solutions, network performance management technology and value-added applications. Its EAGLE® 5 Signaling Application System is the market leader in its category and its media gateway and media gateway controllers are the market-share leaders for integrated media gateway-softswitch platforms worldwide. Tekelec also is recognized as having the third largest global market share in VoIP switching equipment
"MobileVoIP involves not just mobile terminals, but also fixed VoIP clients, as people prefer to use the best device for a given task," said Jose Melendez, President and CEO of Commoca. "Users will benefit from the enhanced experience afforded by a Commoca-enabled fixed telephony solution that not only provides for advanced functionality, such as converged local search and presence aware mobile roaming, but also enables seamless synchronization of contacts, call logs, and ring music between devices. As part of the MobileIGNITE alliance we are building on SIP standards to provide cost effective solutions for service providers that bridge value-added services between legacy cellular phones and emerging VoIP environments."
"As the provider of roaming services that simplify interstandard and international roaming, IMC can help make global mobile to VoIP roaming a reality," said Blake Swensrun, Chairman and CEO of IMC. "Working in unison with the members of this ecosystem, we will offer carriers a SIP based method to connect their mobile and WiFi networks into our global roaming platform for global government and enterprise subscribers. Subscribers will be able to use a single global number, whether on a mobile cellular network, home, office, hotel or hotspot WiFi network or using fixed VoIP on DSL, cable or enterprise LAN."
"We are enthusiastic about the MobileIGNITE alliance and the future of VoIP," said Marty Singer, PCTEL Chairman and CEO. "PCTEL's Roaming Client enables seamless roaming across wireless networks and VoIP is a natural use and extension of this capability," added Singer.
"Through partnership with industry leaders such as BridgePort Networks, and support of open standards such as SIP, we are able to offer carriers integrated solutions for mobile VoIP services," said Pete Bonee, president and CEO of Sylantro. "As wireless integration with hosted communications services becomes ever more critical to businesses and consumers, we expect our partnership with BridgePort Networks to become a cornerstone in delivery of MobileVoIP."
"Enabling the workforce and consumers with robust MobileVoIP solutions requires a trusted end-to-end infrastructure upon which to deliver services," said Hermon Pon, VP, Corporate Development, Tekelec. "By joining BridgePort Networks' alliance we can leverage our next-generation switching and signaling telecommunications solutions as another element of MobileIGNITE to offer carriers seeking network performance management and value-added applications.
The MobileIGNITE alliance is based on open standards such as the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) and members share a commitment to a smooth migration to the IP Multimedia System (IMS). This permits program members to offer go-to-market solutions that leverage existing low cost SIP compatible terminals such as softphones, IP phones and analog telephone adapters in combination with legacy cellular phones, as well as supporting the new emerging cellular/WiFi dual mode handsets.
About BridgePort Networks
BridgePort Networks is the leader in MobileVoIP convergence -- combining the personalization and mobility of mobile phone services with the flexibility, innovation and outstanding cost economics of the rapidly growing VoIP sector. The core product, the NomadicONE Network Convergence Gateway (NCG), uses roaming technology to extend single identity phone number services over multiple access networks, including: mobile, cable, DSL and WiFi. The NomadicONE NCG is a key component of an open standards partner ecosystem, MobileIGNITE, that comprises end-to-end solutions that improve the quality, coverage and cost of mobile service delivery and the mobility of VoIP services. BridgePort Networks is a global company, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. To learn more about BridgePort Networks visit: www.bridgeport-networks.com
About Commoca
Commoca, Inc. is the leader in providing beyond voice revenue generating applications and services to VoIP-based Service Providers. Connecting businesses to consumers through Local Search and IP Telephony Services, Commoca enables Service Providers to differentiate their services and realize new revenue streams via patent pending search, contextual based advertising, one-touch calling, no-contact transactions, and mobile user experience portability.
About International Mobile Communications, Inc. (IMC)
International Mobile Communications (IMC) is a leading wireless services company providing global voice and data mobile services for enterprises and mobile professionals. IMC is based in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA with domestic offices in Dallas and Washington, DC, and international offices in Iceland, Bermuda and Brazil. International Mobile Communications, Inc. is the parent company of RSB, WorldCell (www.worldcell.com), IMC Island and WorldWisp, Inc. (www.worldwisp.com).
About PCTEL
PCTEL (NASDAQ:PCTI - News), founded in March 1994, is a global leader in simplifying mobility. PCTEL's Mobility Solution Group's(http://mobilitysolutions.pctel.com) software tools provide secure, access independent, remote connectivity . PCTEL's RF Solution Group's (http://rfsolutions.pctel.com) portfolio of OEM receivers and receiver-based products are used to measure and monitor cellular networks. PCTEL's Antenna Products Group (http://maxrad.pctel.com) designs, distributes, and supports innovative antenna solutions that facilitate and simplify wireless communications. PCTEL protects its leadership position with a portfolio of more than 130 analog and broadband communications and wireless patents, issued or pending, including key and essential patents for modem technology. PCTEL's products are sold or licensed to wireless carriers, wireless ISPs, distributors, wireless test and measurement companies, system integrators, PC manufacturers and PC card and board manufacturers. PCTEL headquarters are located at 8725 West Higgins Road, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60631. Telephone: 773-243-3000. For more information, please visit our web site at: http://www.pctel.com.
About Sylantro Systems Corp.
Sylantro Systems provides the premier software platform for advanced IP Centrex and hosted communications services for business, residential, wireless and other applications. The company leads the market in deployments, with carriers such as SBC and Verizon, PTTs such as TeliaSonera, and next generation service providers such as SunRocket and Covad using the Sylantro platform. With a unique combination of advanced applications, a carrier-class platform, and proven go-to-market services,
Sylantro allows service providers to rapidly deliver high-value, high-margin managed telephony services. These award-winning solutions offer business users sophisticated communications services without the cost and complexity of today's in-house PBX and key systems, and give consumers new flexibility in their communications services. Sylantro is a privately held company backed by premier investors.
On the Web: www.sylantro.com
About Tekelec
Tekelec is a leading developer of now and next-generation signaling and switching telecommunications solutions, network performance management technology and value-added applications. Tekelec's innovative solutions are widely deployed in traditional and next-generation wireline and wireless networks and contact centers worldwide. Corporate headquarters are located in Calabasas, Calif., with research and development facilities and sales offices throughout the world. For more information, please visit www.tekelec.com.
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Contact:
BridgePort Networks
Tamie Zrecny, 312-377-1345
tzrecny@bridgeport-networks.com
or
Bite Communications
Karin Taylor, 415-365-0371
karin.taylor@bitepr.com
or
Commoca
Wendy Wampler, 817-886-2312
PR@commoca.com
or
PCTEL
Jack Seller, 773-243-3016
jack.seller@pctel.com
or
Sylantro Systems
Evelyn Miller, 408-626-3035
evelyn.miller@sylantro.com
or
Tekelec
Joni K. Brooks, 919-461-1065
Joni.Brooks@Tekelec.com
Source: BridgePort Networks