http://www.voipnews.com/ VoIPNews.com has the latest VoIP and Telephony News, Forums and Blogs. Become an author and submit your news, blog or company press release today. en Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:24:08 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.voipnews.com/images/misc/rss.png http://www.voipnews.com/ http://www.voipnews.com/threads/214-Article-ip.access-bring-picocells-to-India-with-Bharti-Airtel?goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:18:30 GMT You can view the page at http://www.voipnews.com/content/135-ip.access-bring-picocells-to-India-with-Bharti-Airtel You can view the page at http://www.voipnews.com/content/135-...-Bharti-Airtel ]]> vBCms Comments neondrum http://www.voipnews.com/threads/214-Article-ip.access-bring-picocells-to-India-with-Bharti-Airtel http://www.voipnews.com/threads/213-ip.access-bring-picocells-to-India-with-Bharti-Airtel?goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:46:02 GMT 1 September 2010 –ip.access (www.ipaccess.com), the multi-award winning UK-based developer of picocell and femtocell solutions, today announced that it has been chosen by Bharti Airtel to supply its nanoGSM® picocells for deployment across India. Bharti Airtel is a leading global telecommunications... 1 September 2010 –ip.access (www.ipaccess.com), the multi-award winning UK-based developer of picocell and femtocell solutions, today announced that it has been chosen by Bharti Airtel to supply its nanoGSM® picocells for deployment across India. Bharti Airtel is a leading global telecommunications company with operations in 18 countries across Asia and Africa and over 100 million mobile subscribers. After an extensive test and trial process, Airtel is deploying the ip.access nanoGSM picocell to deliver valuable extra mobile network coverage and capacity to its business customers, exactly where needed on their premises. This means that Airtel’s business customers can make use of faster and more dependable voice and data services, wherever they are on-site.

The ip.access nanoGSM picocell is the market-leading solution for delivering enhanced in-building GSM services, which can be quickly and easily deployed for high-value enterprise customers. It has lower capital and operating costs than other in-building coverage solutions, with all the backhaul traffic efficiently carried over an existing IP connection.

“Our new agreement with Bharti Airtel is a massive achievement for ip.access, which puts us at the heart of one of the world’s fastest-growing and most dynamic cellular markets,” said ip.access CEO Stephen Mallinson. “This new deal underscores our global leadership in the market for in-building cell infrastructure, working with the world’s leading mobile operators to improve network performance and deliver high-quality services to subscribers.”

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About ip.access
Based in Cambridge, UK, ip.access ltd (www.ipaccess.com) is a leading manufacturer of cost-effective picocell and femtocell infrastructure solutions for GSM, GPRS, EDGE and 3G. These solutions bring IP and cellular technologies together to drive down costs and increase coverage and capacity of mobile networks.
ABI Research ranks ip.access as the world’s number 1 picocell vendor; its nanoGSM® and nano3G™ picocell solutions provide 2G and 3G coverage and capacity for offices, shops and (using satellite backhaul) passenger aircraft, ships and remote rural areas. nanoGSM is the world’s most deployed picocell, with live installations in more than 50 networks around the world and growing.
ip.access is also the company behind the multi-award winning Oyster 3G™ femtocell technology, which dramatically improves the user experience for 3G services at home. Oyster 3G is the core femtocell technology in AT&T’s 3G MicroCell.
ip.access counts Scottish Equity Partners, Rothschild Gestion, Intel Capital, Amadeus Capital Partners, ADC, Cisco, Qualcomm and Motorola Ventures among its shareholders.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Kevin Taylor
Robertson Taylor PR
kevin.taylor[at]robertsontaylorpr[dot]com
m: +44 7850 858 291
skype: +44 203 239 5005

Distributed on behalf of ip.access by NeonDrum news distribution service (http://www.neondrum.com) ]]> Company VoIP Press Release neondrum http://www.voipnews.com/threads/213-ip.access-bring-picocells-to-India-with-Bharti-Airtel http://www.voipnews.com/threads/208-Article-DCombus-Iris-Modems-Optimizing-Ethernet-over-Copper?goto=newpost Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:24:24 GMT You can view the page at http://www.voipnews.com/content/130-DCombus-Iris-Modems-Optimizing-Ethernet-over-Copper You can view the page at http://www.voipnews.com/content/130-...et-over-Copper ]]> vBCms Comments neondrum http://www.voipnews.com/threads/208-Article-DCombus-Iris-Modems-Optimizing-Ethernet-over-Copper http://www.voipnews.com/threads/207-DCombus-Iris-Modems-Optimizing-Ethernet-over-Copper?goto=newpost Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:24:12 GMT August 18 2010 - Design Combus Oy (DCombus) has released availability for a new Ethernet over copper product family utilizing EFM technology. EFM (Ethernet in the First Mile, IEEE 802.3ah) protocol set of specs are developed for optimizing access networks for Ethernet services. End-to-end Ethernet... August 18 2010 - Design Combus Oy (DCombus) has released availability for a new Ethernet over copper product family utilizing EFM technology. EFM (Ethernet in the First Mile, IEEE 802.3ah) protocol set of specs are developed for optimizing access networks for Ethernet services. End-to-end Ethernet services are important both for service providers and subscribers since it’s used for main transport backbone and defining the service quality at the end user.
Nevertheless most of the xDSL equipments used nowadays in access networks still perform several protocol conversions thus wasting valuable network bandwidth. Including the added latency due to the unnecessary conversions means wasted capacity. These may mean significantly lower quality of service to subscribers e.g. with services like VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) and video.
Ethernet optimized service delivery including access network equipment also helps broadband service providers with the growing demand of service assurance for subscribers.
”DCombus IRIS 520 and IRIS 540 SHDSL modems using EFM mode operation guarantees the maximal Ethernet efficiency in copper access networks. This simply means better service quality for subscribers and broadband service providers”, says Markku Lindell, CEO of DCombus.
DCombus IRIS 520 and IRIS 540 are SHDSL modems using EFM (Ethernet in the First Mile, IEEE 802.3ah) copper bonding. One to four copper pairs can be bonded in one service and max bandwidth over twisted copper cable is 15/15 Mbps symmetrical per pair, resulting max 60/60 Mbps over four pairs in access networks. DCombus N5000 is a DSLAM system supporting EFM and max 32 subscribers over copper.
DCombus IRIS family SHDSL solutions are especially suitable for reliable implementation of critical broadband services. The products are used by telecom operators and internet service providers for delivering quality services for business subscribers as well as mobile network base station IP/Ethernet backhaul and other high quality Ethernet over copper services.
Design Combus Oy is an independent private company developing, manufacturing and marketing equipment for Ethernet over copper broadband access services. The company is located in Tampere, Finland. More information can be found at www.dcombus.com.
For further information please contact:
Markku Lindell,
markku.lindell[at]dcombus[dot]com,
Tel. +358-3-345-8822
Distributed on behalf of Design Combus Oy by NeonDrum news distribution service (http://www.neondrum.com) ]]> Company VoIP Press Release neondrum http://www.voipnews.com/threads/207-DCombus-Iris-Modems-Optimizing-Ethernet-over-Copper http://www.voipnews.com/threads/205-Article-CommuniGate-Systems-and-Deutsche-Telekom-ICSS-Partner-on-UC?goto=newpost Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:52:59 GMT You can view the page at http://www.voipnews.com/content/129-CommuniGate-Systems-and-Deutsche-Telekom-ICSS-Partner-on-UC You can view the page at http://www.voipnews.com/content/129-...-Partner-on-UC ]]> vBCms Comments neondrum http://www.voipnews.com/threads/205-Article-CommuniGate-Systems-and-Deutsche-Telekom-ICSS-Partner-on-UC http://www.voipnews.com/threads/204-CommuniGate-Systems-and-Deutsche-Telekom-ICSS-Partner-on-UC?goto=newpost Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:29:01 GMT Berlin, Germany 16 August 2010: CommuniGate Systems, the leader in efficient, massively scalable Unified Communications, today announces its partnership with Deutsche Telekom International Carrier Sales & Solutions (ICSS), an industry leader in international carrier solutions, to deliver white-label Unified Communications as a Service platform to carriers.

Carriers across the world are looking to provide competitive and distinctive communication products to their Small-to-Medium Business (SMB) customers that deliver real value and return on investment (ROI) to both the carrier and the SMB. With traditional communication solutions from industry incumbents and internet giants, carriers face challenges of scale, cost and customer ownership. The partnership between Deutsche Telekom ICSS and CommuniGate Systems delivers the simple, cost effective and scalable solution carriers are looking for.

Deutsche Telekom ICSS’s MyCommsuite offering is based on CommuniGate Systems’ UC Centrex and delivers the industry’s only complete Unified Communications solution for the carrier environment. UC Centrex enables Deutsche Telekom to offer a full range of integrated communication services as white-label offerings to carriers, thus allowing them to provide distinctive and compelling Unified Communications products to their SMB customer base.

Powered by UC Centrex, MyCommsuite provides a suite of SMB applications to the carriers on a turnkey hosted SaaS platform that minimizes carrier investment, reduces deployment and operational complexity, and delivers rapid return on investment (ROI) with customer-centric applications that are simple to market, distribute and sell to all sizes of SMB from 5 people and up.

The solution enables carriers to provide highly customizable individual solutions to their SMB customers under their own brand; thereby delivering significant value to their customer, whilst maintaining customer ownership, increasing customer lifetime value and ARPU, and enhancing brand value and awareness.

Based on the rich feature set of UC Centrex, MyCommsuite enables an almost endless list of service configurations on an unbreakable, super efficient platform that scales to support hundreds of thousands of individual companies of all sizes – from the very small to the very large.

Example services include:
- Push mail, calendar & contact synchronization for smart phones: Delivering high value mobile productivity solutions across a wide range of devices without the need for software to be installed on the mobile device.
- Hosted PBX: Full IP PBX functionality, hosted in the Cloud to enable even the smallest of businesses to present a professional image. Including call management, customizable IVRs, High-Definition Voice, conference calls and more.
- eDisc Cloud Storage: Network based secure file-storage and sharing, compatible with mobile and desktop clients.
- Total Small Office Communications: A complete Unified Communications solution for the small office, unified messaging (including email, instant messaging, social networks, SMS), HD Voice, IP PBX, eDisc Cloud Storage, push mail & mobile synchronization, zero-install desktop client for any computer, and more.

“CommuniGate Systems’ software enables Deutsche Telekom ICSS to offer an extremely competitive Unified Communication Software-as-a-service to our wholesale customers globally, stated Dr. Ulrich Hammerschmidt, Deutsche Telekom ICSS. “The reliability and the constant release of new features convinced us that CommuniGate Systems is the ideal partner for us.”
“Deutsche Telekom ICSS are undisputed leaders in the industry, and we are delighted to be working with them,” said Scott Stonham, Vice President Marketing, CommuniGate Systems. ”With MyCommsuite, Deutsche Telekom’s customers can rapidly deliver innovative productivity solutions to their small-to-medium sized business customers, under their own-brand and control; from Blackberry-style mobile push to fixed-mobile-convergence, IP PBX and mobile VoIP (mVoIP) solutions.”

Deutsche Telekom ICSS will be joining CommuniGate Systems at their Annual Executive Summit in Bodrum, Turkey to discuss the impact of disruptive technologies such as Skype and Google Voice with selected Telecommunication Executives from around the world. To find out more visit www.communigate.com/Bodrum and request your invitation.

About CommuniGate Systems (www.communigate.com)
CommuniGate Systems develops carrier-grade unified communications software for fixed-line, cable and mobile operators to deliver value-added voice and multimedia services over their IP-based networks. The Company’s software solutions enable service providers to deliver hosted, SaaS, or cloud-based communications, including Voice over IP (VoIP), Mobile Voice over IP (mVoIP), Unified Communications and converged mobile and fixed-line services cost-effectively at massive scale.

The Company’s software comprises of CommuniGate Pro™, and the application suites MobileOffice™, UC Centrex™, VoicePlus™ and MessagePlus™.

For further information please contact:
Scott Stonham
CommuniGate Systems
+49 30 2589 5018
public-relations[at]communigate[dot]com

Distributed on behalf of CommuniGate Systems by NeonDrum news distribution service (http://www.neondrum.com) ]]> Company VoIP Press Release neondrum http://www.voipnews.com/threads/204-CommuniGate-Systems-and-Deutsche-Telekom-ICSS-Partner-on-UC http://www.voipnews.com/threads/203-Article-Aptela-Launches-New-Department-Dashboard?goto=newpost Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:52:21 GMT You can view the page at http://www.voipnews.com/content/128-Aptela-Launches-New-Department-Dashboard You can view the page at http://www.voipnews.com/content/128-...ment-Dashboard ]]> vBCms Comments Aptela http://www.voipnews.com/threads/203-Article-Aptela-Launches-New-Department-Dashboard http://www.voipnews.com/threads/202-Aptela-Launches-New-Department-Dashboard?goto=newpost Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:21:16 GMT Company’s Latest Release Offers Greater Ability to Manage Communications for Virtual Departments and Remote Workers Herndon, Va., August 10, 2010 — Aptela, a leading provider of business-class phone services to small businesses, teleworkers and mobile workers nationwide, today announced the... Company’s Latest Release Offers Greater Ability to Manage Communications for Virtual Departments and Remote Workers

Herndon, Va., August 10, 2010 — Aptela, a leading provider of business-class phone services to small businesses, teleworkers and mobile workers nationwide, today announced the availability of a new Department Dashboard with the issuance of its Aptela v5.2 release. This announcement comes on the heels of the company’s recent launch of Aptela v5 calling platform, which was architected to give its customers the tools required to intuitively manage their business communications.

The Aptela Department Dashboard was created for and designed by department managers, allowing customers to manage their departments or work groups like never before. The Department Dashboard uniquely supports virtual departments with at-a-glance visibility, real-time activity monitoring and one-click resource allocation. Regardless of work location, supervisors will be able to monitor daily operations and adjust resources on the fly.

“The Telework Coalition (TelCoa), America’s leading nonprofit telework education and advocacy organization, has relied upon Aptela’s services for over eight years. We appreciate the reliability, flexibility of Aptela’s call handling, web based call information, ease of use and now, department management,” said Chuck Wilsker, President and CEO of TelCoa. “Aptela continues to lead the way in its support of teleworking and remote worker management. The new Department Dashboard, coupled with the Aptela Anywhere Apps suite, makes it easier than ever to stay connected regardless of one’s physical location.”

Aptela’s Department Dashboard puts managers in control of department management – from initial setup to day-to-day operations. With Aptela’s Department Dashboard, small businesses can:

• Reduce Telecommunications and Management Expense – Aptela’s solution offers simple, yet highly functional, department management capabilities. Aptela’s Department Management solution can help small businesses achieve significant savings over more complicated – and costly – call center solutions.
• Support Telecommuting and Teleworking – Aptela’s friendly Department Dashboard uniquely supports virtual departments with flexible staffing features. Regardless of the physical location of employees, managers can monitor their workers and drive overall productivity.

New v5.2 Department Dashboard features include:

• Real-Time Visibility of Department Activity – Provides the ability to proactively monitor call activity from the dashboard, which provides an at-a-glance view of calls for the current calendar day and includes a useful metric summary (total calls, answered calls, missed calls and average length).
• Ability to Monitor, Whisper and/or Barge Into Active Calls – Offers managers the ability to monitor department calls for quality purposes, “whisper” into an agent’s ear for in-call training and/or barge into an active call for an impromptu three-way conference call.
• Real-time Staffing Allocation – Enables managers to quickly and easily adjust to call volume fluctuations. With one-click, enable department members to take calls. Managers can disable them just as easily.
• Department Line Presence – Allows the department manager to see who is available to receive a call vs. who is currently on a call.

“This release was designed specifically to improve collaboration and communication for small businesses with remote employees and teleworkers,” said Ann Santorios, Vice President of Product and Business Development for Aptela. “With real-time activity monitoring, one-click resource management and quality monitoring tools, small businesses now have the tools they need to improve productivity and ensure their teams are responsive to their customers and prospects – whether employees are sitting side-by-side or working remotely.”

The Department Dashboard is the latest addition to Aptela’s innovative v5 calling platform, which the company launched earlier this year. For more information about Aptela and its business-class phone service, please visit www.aptela.com/aptela5.

About Aptela

Aptela is a leading provider of business-class phone service, answering the communication and collaboration needs of small businesses and mobile workers nationwide who seek a robust and easy-to-use solution. Aptela's v5 calling platform is extensible by design and easily integrated into the workflow of today's entrepreneurs and increasingly mobile workforce. Unlike traditional telephony that is tied to a physical location, Aptela's service is delivered from the cloud and its features can be accessed – anywhere, anytime – through the Internet, traditional wire-line or mobile networks. Aptela was recently recognized as a 2009 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 company with a #78 ranking overall and a #15 ranking amongst telecommunications/network providers. Aptela is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. For more information, visit www.aptela.com or call us at 800.994.4496. Follow us at www.twitter.com/aptela. ]]> Company VoIP Press Release Aptela http://www.voipnews.com/threads/202-Aptela-Launches-New-Department-Dashboard