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ILNK: Leads Next Generation converged IP Networks deployment.
by: Glotech (49/M) 5/2/00 2:13 pm
Msg: 27823 of 28006
The voice and data convergence revolution in the communications industry offers numerous opportunities for today's service providers such as I-Link. The ability to offer value added services across switched circuit and packet networks could open a world of increased revenue opportunities for both-the incumbent and the newcomer. But what does it take to be able to seize and take advantage of these opportunities?
The answer is technological innovation in the software driven/switched converged IP networks.
Recently, I-Link announced a breakthrough technology that offers a complete solution for telephony services and offers more functionality than any other "SoftSwitch" technology announced to date-including Lucent. ``I-Link has taken the SoftSwitch technology to a whole new level with their 'SoftSwitch Plus" by building in operational services. In addition to providing software control of network devices it also offers operational components within the service layer such as unified messaging, conferencing and other enhanced services. I-Link's "SoftSwitch Plus" architecture includes resource allocation, routing and failure rerouting of devices with the network. I-Link adds a brand new benefit to SoftSwitch architecture with its operating system layer [called communications engine], which provides services such as uniformed billing data collection, real-time monitoring of all network elements, troubleshooting and resource use mechanisms within the SoftSwitch environment. As a result, I-Link has the ability to collect customized billing information, monitor any network element in real-time and troubleshoot without building and deploying additional equipment or software.
The I-Link's "SoftSwitch Plus", a programmable software-based switch and operating system, is for IP networks and it couples the reliability and features that customers expect from public telephony networks with the cost effectiveness and flexibility of IP technology. With the "SoftSwitch Plus" I-Link is able to provide a full range of IP-based communications services indistinguishable in quality and variety from services on traditional circuit networks.
I-Link's "SoftSwitch Plus" provides interoperability across heterogeneous networks that support a wide range of signaling protocols (including SS7, ISDN, MGCP, H.323, and SIP). The I-Link's "Softswitch Plus" translates industry-signaling protocols into a generic call-signaling format, simplifying the addition of new protocols. This capability allows PSTN and Internet Telephony Service Providers to provide rich, seamless, interoperability between PSTN and IP network domains. In addition, this translation enables signaling interoperability between multiple vendor gateways, allowing additional opportunities to expand carrier's market reach.
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Glotech
ILNK: Leads Next Generation .......(2)
by: Glotech (49/M) 5/2/00 2:18 pm
Msg: 27825 of 28006
....converged IP Networks deployment
The I-Link "SoftSwitch Plus" is flexible, and easy-to-use service creation tools, such as GateLink, can help the service providers beat the competition to the marketplace with integrated communications offerings. Through Gatelink, I-Link's open application programming interface (API), service providers can write software applications as they need them on their network, or they can connect directly to I-Link's nationwide Internet Protocol (IP) network. By partnering with I-Link, third-party organizations can immediately realize the benefits of a pure IP Network with customizable telephony applications.
This allows the service providers, I-Link, and third party organizations to quickly tailor and implement new services as soon as opportunities appear. Customers benefit from access to the newest services available, to support their success.
Packet and circuit network integration is driving a revolution in telecom networking, and I-Link is in the running with the leaders to help lead it.
I-Link's "SoftSwitch Plus" is field tested over the last ten months and with over 80,000 paying customers. I-Link's field-tested solution -- backed by MiBridge Technologies research and engineering -- can help revolutionize the incumbent's or newcomer's network, set new standards for service, and makes tomorrow's integrated communication services a reality.
Soon, the telecom industry will recognize I-Link's "SoftSwitch Plus" as the leading edge technology that it represents.
Glotech |
