We can hope this leads to more business with the PHS operators in China.
WILLCOM, Inc. Selects Sonus Networks for Nationwide Deployment of Next Generation Voice Infrastructure Solutions
Tuesday January 10, 8:30 am ET
Largest Japanese PHS Network Operator taps Sonus Solutions for Cost-Effective Converged Services
biz.yahoo.com
CHELMSFORD, Mass., Jan. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sonus Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: SONS - News), a leading supplier of service provider Voice over IP (VoIP) infrastructure solutions, announced today that WILLCOM, Inc., a major Japanese provider of wireless data and voice services and the largest operator employing Personal Handyphone System (PHS) technology in Japan, has selected Sonus Networks as the foundation for its new nationwide long-distance network to support WILLCOM's PHS system.
This agreement marks the development of Japan's largest VoIP network for PHS subscribers. WILLCOM will utilize key components of the Sonus solution including the GSX9000 Open Services Switch, the PSX(TM) Call Routing Server, and the Sonus Insight(TM) Management System, which includes the Element Management System (EMS).
"We chose the Sonus solution because the company has established a proven track record of providing cost-effective, scalable and reliable carrier-grade solutions here in Japan. We are fully confident in Sonus as they have the long-distance VoIP deployments in Japan to their name," said Mr. Yoshiki Chika, CTO, WILLCOM, Inc. "This new network gives WILLCOM the flexibility to extend our portfolio to next generation services and enhance customer loyalty and satisfaction while reducing network costs."
"Sonus recognized the potential of the Asia-Pacific market early-on and has been developing solutions that are designed specifically for operators in this region," said Hassan Ahmed, chairman and CEO, Sonus Networks. "Japanese operators have been among the first to embrace the enormous potential of VoIP not only for delivering cost-effective solutions, but also to provide innovative new features to consumers. WILLCOM is one of the first wireless operators in Japan to leverage the benefits of VoIP in their networks. We are proud to be partnering with this dynamic operator for their network expansion."
This latest collaboration with WILLCOM underscores Sonus' position at the forefront of one of the world's most competitive VoIP markets. Sonus has garnered a leadership position in the Japanese market, with total media gateway market share of 61.1% and more than 80% of the high density media gateway industry in the third quarter, according to a report by Synergy Research Group.
"The demand for voice over IP services in Japan is on the rise. Sonus has demonstrated its commitment to the Japanese market with large-scale deployments underway at nearly all of the major operators, and we are excited to be extending our reach into the wireless market," said Takayuki Oshima, President, Sonus Networks Japan. "By leveraging Sonus' experience in the Japanese market and the Company's technical expertise in converged networks, WILLCOM will be able to deliver voice services to its customers that meet its requirements for scalability and reliability." |
