Fujitsu and MetaSwitch Announce Integrated Voice over IP Platform For BT Broadband
Voice Service
Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe's advanced VoIP Platform enables UK PSTN services
over a broadband connection.
Birmingham and Enfield, UK, 19 January 2004. Fujitsu Telecommunications
Europe Ltd, the leading supplier of high performance telecommunications solutions,
announces the supply of an Integrated Voice over IP Platform for the BT Broadband
Voice Service, which was launched to the public on 9th December 2003.
The platform, based around the widely acclaimed MetaSwitch VP3500 Next Generation
Class 5 Switch, allows end-users to connect via an Integrated Access Device, or
Telephony Adapter, to provide an extensive range of UK PSTN services over a broadband
connection. BT has become one of the first major European operators to offer emulated
PSTN services using Voice over IP technology. Fujitsu has also developed an Operational
Support System, which allows the linkage between the components of the platform,
the support systems within BT and the bt.com website - where customers are able
to register, manage profiles and credit their account. For further information,
please visit www.bt.com/broadbandvoice.
"This is an exciting development for us and our partners at MetaSwitch,"
said Andy Stevenson, Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe's General Manager. "It
enables broadband as the evolution platform where new services can be added in a
speedy way to tackle new markets. We are delighted to have been chosen by BT to
provide the technology for Broadband Voice and will continue to work with them to
consolidate the platform and develop a future strategy for voice migration."
About Fujitsu
Fujitsu is a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications solutions
for the global marketplace. Pace-setting technologies, highly reliable computing
and telecommunications platforms, and a worldwide corps of systems and services
experts uniquely position Fujitsu to deliver comprehensive solutions that open up
infinite possibilities for its customers' success. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu
Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.6 trillion yen (US$38 billion)
for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003. For more information, please see:
www.fujitsu.com.
About Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe
Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Limited is a major supplier of Broadband Access
equipment in Europe and is Fujitsu's worldwide design location for access network
solutions - including a centre of excellence for the development of Digital Subscriber
Line (DSL) technology.
Headquartered in Birmingham, UK, Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe is focused on
providing strategic end-to-end solutions, supported by complete turnkey services.
Fujitsu is playing a fundamental role in the creation of "Broadband Britain"
- from world-leading products and technology, through project planning, community
liaison, cable laying and civil engineering, to installation, implementation and
ongoing maintenance. For more information, please visit:
uk.fujitsu.com.
About MetaSwitch
MetaSwitch, a division of privately held Data Connection, is the result of 22 years
of experience supplying leading-edge technology to the telecommunications industry.
Data Connection's track record of consistent profitability ensures long-term commitment
to product development and customer support. The widely deployed MetaSwitch VP3500
Next Generation Class 5 Switch offers service providers an immediate solution for
broadband (VoIP and/or VoATM) and POTS service and a future-proof "softswitch"
architecture for enhanced applications.
MetaSwitch has offices in Alameda, CA, Dallas, TX and Reston, VA in the US and London,
Chester and Edinburgh in the UK.
For more information, see www.metaswitch.com.
Data Connection and MetaSwitch are trademarks of Data Connection Limited and Data
Connection Corporation. Brands and products referenced herein are the trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective holders.