MetaSwitch and 3Com Complete Interoperability Testing for Next-generation Voice Services Over ADSL And SHDSL

MetaSwitch and 3Com Complete Interoperability Testing for Next-generation Voice Services Over ADSL And SHDSL 

 

ALAMEDA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 3, 2001--MetaSwitch today announced successful completion of interoperability testing between MetaSwitch's VP3000 Broadband Voice Platform and 3Com's OfficeConnect(R) Gateway family of Integrated Access Devices (IADs).

 The products offer a true next-generation platform for broadband services, based on the VP3000's Class 5 softswitch functionality and the OfficeConnect Gateway's integrated voice and data capabilities. Services can be delivered over both ADSL and SHDSL with 12 derived voice lines.

 Testing was conducted at MetaSwitch's Alameda, California facility using MetaSwitch's rigorous test plan, developed in collaboration with OpenVoB(TM) and DSL Forum.

 This testing goes well beyond basic interoperability verification, to encompass stress testing, modem/fax calls and Class 5 subscriber features provided by the MetaSwitch VP3000, such as Caller ID, Three-Way Calling, and Call Waiting with Ringback.

 "3Com is dedicated to delivering voice and data solutions that are cost-effective and easy to use," said Rogers Sands, business line manager for the Business Access Solutions Division in 3Com's Business Networks Company. "By working with MetaSwitch, we are confirming our support for open standards and enabling service providers to deploy a complete next-generation solution."

 "MetaSwitch, like 3Com, understands service providers' demands that vendors both demonstrate and guarantee real-world interoperability," said John Lazar, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at MetaSwitch. "The completion of testing with 3Com's OfficeConnect Gateway helps us both offer a fully proven ADSL and SHDSL business solution that carriers can deploy with confidence to rapidly deliver reliable services and generate revenue."

 About the 3Com(R)OfficeConnect Gateway family of Integrated Access Devices (IADs)

 The OfficeConnect Gateway family, announced in early September, enables service providers to offer high quality voice and data services to businesses.

 3Com's solution provides the flexibility to easily add up to 12 voice lines as the company grows and businesses can further expand their voice solutions by connecting the 3Com NBX(R) Communication System, a LAN Telephony communications solution providing feature-rich voice connections, to the OfficeConnect Gateway.

 The OfficeConnect Gateway is available in ADSL and SHDSL versions. In addition, the OfficeConnect gateway offers advanced Virtual Private Network (VPN) capabilities so service providers can provide secure connections for employees, suppliers and customers over the public Internet.

 About the MetaSwitch VP3000

 The award-winning MetaSwitch VP3000 Broadband Voice Platform combines broadband voice gateway and Class 5 switching functions in a high density, carrier class system. The result is an extremely cost-effective Voice over Broadband solution which does away with the requirement for an expensive Class 5 switch.

 Support for industry standards ensures interoperability with DSLAM and IAD devices from a wide range of vendors. In addition, the VP3000's future-proof softswitch architecture offers a clear upgrade path to Voice over IP and next-generation networks.

 About 3Com Corporation

 3Com simplifies how people connect to information and services through easy-to-use connectivity products and solutions for people and businesses. The company also provides access infrastructures and IP services platforms for network service providers. For further information, visit www.3com.com or the press site at www.3com.com/pressbox.

 About MetaSwitch

MetaSwitch was formed by Data Connection (DCL) to build best-of-breed broadband voice solutions, based on the unrivaled software and hardware experience, expertise and technology that Data Connection has built up over twenty profitable years supplying the most demanding Service Provider and equipment vendor customers.

MetaSwitch builds on the powerful foundation created by Data Connection, pulling together its massive ongoing investment in the technology required to build converged network solutions (MGCP/H.248, SS7, SIP, ATM, MPLS), and new revenue-generating services (directory, unified messaging, data/audio/video conferencing).

 The MetaSwitch support and customer management infrastructure taps right into the deep reservoir of professionalism and experience Data Connection has developed by helping its large strategic customers deliver successful products and services.

MetaSwitch and Data Connection have offices in Alameda (California), Reston (Virginia), and Enfield (North London), Chester and Edinburgh in the UK. For information, email contact@metaswitch.com or visit www.\b metaswitch\b0 .com.

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