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THUS selects Nortel Networks to converge voice, data for new VoIP services |
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Saturday, 10 July 2004 |
09 July, 2004:
THUS plc, a UK national alternate operator, has selected Nortel
Networks [NYSE/TSX: to provide the latest softswitch technology to
enable it to deliver richer IP (Internet Protocol) based services to
enterprise customers of all sizes in the United Kingdom. Nortel
Networks will supply products from its 'Succession' VoIP communications
portfolio that will be fully integrated with THUS's existing MPLS-based
data services.
With
the enhanced capability, THUS expects to offer a rich suite of next
generation voice applications, enabling customers to customize their
communications to fit individual needs and to consolidate services like
teleworker and work phones onto a single number or address.
"THUS
is fully committed to continuing to develop innovative services well
into the future, including converged services such as VoIP and
increased multi-media solutions capability", said Phil Male, chief
operating officer, THUS. "As well as bringing commercial benefits, the
deployment of Nortel Networks softswitch technology will allow THUS to
evolve its service portfolio and offer innovative, integrated solutions
shaped to the current and future business needs of our customers."
"Following
an extensive evaluation process, we are pleased to have selected Nortel
Networks as our softswitch supplier of choice and we are confident that
Nortel Networks will be able to help THUS in achieving its goals", Male
said.
"Nortel
Networks is helping service providers converge their voice and data
networks to drive new revenue opportunities through extended service
offerings", said Darryl Edwards, president, Northern Region, EMEA
(Europe, Middle East, Africa), Nortel Networks. "Using Nortel Networks
solutions for this network convergence, THUS can expect to deliver a
greater customer experience through enhanced VoIP and multimedia
business services while enabling lower costs of traditional voice
services."
THUS
plans to deploy Nortel Networks Multimedia Communication Server 5200,
which uses open standards-based software and commercially available
hardware to help service providers deliver a rich suite of multimedia
and collaboration services that can be seamlessly integrated with
existing telephone services. This deployment will also include Nortel
Networks Succession* Communication Server 2000-Compact superclass
softswitches and Nortel Networks Passport Packet Voice Gateway for toll
quality voice.
For
the entire year of 2003 and the first quarter of 2004, Nortel Networks
ranked #1 in the global markets for voice over packet ports shipped and
global softswitch revenue, according to Synergy Research Group.
www.nortelnetworks.com
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