MetaSwitch Forum 2009, Las Vegas, NV: April 8, 2009.
Acme Packet® (NASDAQ: APKT), the leader in session border control solutions, and MetaSwitch,
a leading vendor of next-generation carrier switching and application solutions, today announced
that they are building upon their long-term interoperability relationship by entering into
a reseller agreement.
Together MetaSwitch's core networking products and Acme Packet's SBCs offer a fully-supported
joint solution with proven interoperability and closely coordinated customer support, removing
any hurdles and uncertainty for service providers making the transition to a next-generation IP network.
When combined, these network elements provide core session control, media/signaling gateway,
application server and SBC functions, and scale to meet the network migration requirements
of service providers of all sizes.
"As demonstrated by this new agreement, MetaSwitch and Acme Packet are committed to providing carriers
with a comprehensive, secure solution for applications ranging from basic VoIP service to advanced,
interactive IP communications solutions," said Seamus Hourihan, vice president of marketing
and product management. "Building standalone voice, video and multimedia services over IP network islands
is not sufficient. Instead, services must be built and interconnected in a way that ensures security
and peak performance end-to-end."
Over 50 service providers have already deployed joint Acme Packet and MetaSwitch solutions,
including CLECs Engage Communications and Aero Communications, a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Computer Services Inc. (CSI).
Engage, a CLEC based in the Florida Keys, provides Internet services to hospitality clients
and small and medium businesses. Engage installed MetaSwitch's Class 4/5 call agent and media gateway products
to deliver hosted IP PBX, legacy and advanced services to its customers without the expense of premises equipment
and maintenance that legacy systems require. Working with MetaSwitch, Engage chose Acme Packet's Net-Net SBCs
because of the ease of interconnection, Acme Packet's proven NAT-traversal capabilities and the ability
to protect the core of the MetaSwitch-powered network from denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.
"By working with MetaSwitch, we found the right Acme Packet solution, and as a result, we've been able
to expand our service offerings to our customers," said Brad Nye, CEO for Engage Communications.
"Through this partnership we are not only able to offer a broader selection of advanced services,
but we can do so knowing we are providing a secure and reliable solution for our customers."
Aero Communications, a wholly owned division of Computer Services, Inc (CSI), is a CLEC based in
Paducah, Kentucky, that provides wholesale legacy and VoIP services as well as commercial services
to banks through its parent company CSI. Aero began using the MetaSwitch call agent, media gateways
and MetaSphere application suite in order to replace its aging legacy Class 5 switches and offer its customers
both legacy and IP services. MetaSwitch helped Aero select Acme Packet's Net-Net SBCs because of
seamless integration with MetaSwitch and also its ability to provide complete regulatory compliance.
"We rely on agreements like MetaSwitch's and Acme Packet's for the future of our telecommunications
business," said Brian Glover, general manager for Aero Communications. "As a CLEC, it's important
for us to have partners that provide us with the support, technology and regulation insight we need
as we make the transition to interactive IP voice services."
"The depth of partnership between Acme Packet and MetaSwitch can only be achieved when both parties
are as committed as we both are to working together to bring about the smooth migration to next-generation
services," said Andy Randall, vice president of marketing for MetaSwitch. "When our extensive
experience in deploying multi-vendor networks is combined with Acme Packet's knowledge of carrier-class SBCs
and IP internetworking, we provide the critical elements necessary to deliver reliable new revenue streams."
Acme Packet is a Gold Sponsor and exhibitor at the MetaSwitch Forum in Las Vegas from April 6th - 9th
at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. Ray Dequiroz, global technical director for Acme Packet
will present the session, "Protecting, Perfecting, and Profiting with SBCs," at the forum on
Wed., April 8th at 1:00pm.
About Acme Packet
Acme Packet, Inc. (NASDAQ: APKT), the leader in session border control solutions, enables the delivery
of trusted, first-class interactive communications - voice, video and multimedia sessions - and data services
across IP network borders. Our Net-Net family of session border controllers, multiservice security gateways
and session routing proxies supports multiple applications in service provider, large enterprise
and contact center networks - from VoIP trunking to hosted enterprise and residential services
to fixed-mobile convergence. They satisfy critical security, service assurance and regulatory requirements
in wireline, cable and wireless networks; and support multiple protocols - SIP, H.323, MGCP/NCS, H.248
and RTSP - and multiple border points - interconnect, access and data center. Our products have been selected
by more than 635 customers in 92 countries, including 29 of the top 30, and 89 of the top 100 service providers
in the world. For more information, contact us at +1 781.328.4400, or visit
www.acmepacket.com.
About MetaSwitch
MetaSwitch is a leading provider of carrier systems and software solutions that are powering the
migration of communications networks to open, packet-based architectures. Hundreds of network operators
worldwide depend on its Carrier Division for reliable, scalable session control, media gateway and
application/feature server solutions to enable compelling revenue-generating services. Its Network
Protocols Division, marketed under the Data Connection brand
(www.dataconnection.com), develops high performance,
portable software components that are integrated into the products of the world's leading communications
equipment manufacturers. For more information, please visit
www.metaswitch.com.
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