Dulles,
VA. June 10, 2003 – Encore
Networks, a leading developer of signaling
interworking solutions, today announced its
newest Signaling Gateway product, the SignalPath™ 201-Z
(SP201-Z). Designed as a cost-effective variant
of Encore’s highly acclaimed SP-201
product line, the SP-201-Z is an advanced
signaling gateway that facilitates out-of-band
interoperability between incompatible voice
networks, as well as providing interworking
capabilities between legacy TDM voice networks
and next generation VoIP networks. Available
immediately with a list price of $8,200,
the SP-201-Z is an extremely affordable solution
for PTT’s, LD Carriers, VoIP ISPs,
and Softswitch vendors who need to expand
into new international markets and address
their customers signaling interworking requirements.
Many types of out-of-band
signaling protocols exist globally while
many countries have different protocols
simultaneously in use within its networks.
The SP-201-Z, with its extensive list of
seamless protocol support, breaks down
the barriers presented by these different
protocols and enables the flow of information
across any network. The SP-201-Z, with
its ANSI SS7, ITU C7, and ISDN support,
gives both domestic and international carriers
the ability to interwork with different
voice switches, VoIP gateways, and softswitch
platforms.
The SignalPathTM 201-Z
features a compact 1U platform with a capacity
of up to four E1 or T1 trunks and up to
120 DSOs per chassis. This provides a significant
addition to the SignalPath signaling gateway
product line that has been deployed by
carriers and VoIP ISPs in over 80 countries
worldwide.
“The SP201-Z is
a further validation of Encore Networks'
commitment to deliver signaling convergence
solutions to carriers and PTTs worldwide,” stated
Abir Hnidi, Chief Technology Officer of
Encore Networks. “With its flexible
architecture and rich feature-set, the
SP201-Z provides a cost-effective alternative
for carriers who plan to deploy next generation
VoIP services, and at the same time interface
with legacy TDM voice networks.” |
Encore Networks, Inc., www.encorenetworks.com is
a leading developer of integrated, broadband
IP+Legacy™ VPN and security platforms,
signaling protocol conversion, and converged
voice and data solutions for both carriers
and enterprises. Encore provides advanced
security solutions that include encryption,
stateful inspection IP VPNs, support of legacy
data protocols and built-in dial backup and
fail-over capabilities. Encore’s innovative
signaling and data solutions include signaling
conversion for voice migration from circuit
to packet, a broad line of IADs, VPN router
CPE and host products to transform legacy
data networks to broadband IP infrastructure.
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