January 12, 2009

Italtel to Support C&Ws' Voice Network Evolution

Italtel has been selected as prime supplier to expand Cable & Wireless EAUS’ Voice over IP (VoIP) infrastructure through Voice Transit Evolution (VTE), a Next Generation Network (NGN) solution.

VTE will use an Italtel open softswitch platform and third party Media Gateways to transform Cable & Wireless’ legacy voice network with a new all-IP-Telephony core. VTE provides a cost effective way to expand the capacity of Cable & Wireless’ TDM voice networks to support increasing customer demand. VTE also provides for seamless integration amongst all of Cable & Wireless’ existing and next generation voice platforms. VTE will allow Cable & Wireless to migrate its legacy TDM access switches over to all-IP switches incrementally over time, on an as-needed basis.

It will also enable customers to take advantage of the existing Cable & Wireless’ Multi Service Platform (MSP), a market leading high-bandwidth IP core network, allowing for high bandwidth applications including Fixed Mobile Convergence, IPCCTV and digital signage.

It fulfils the requirement for a single Softswitch platform for both VoIP and Time- Division Multiplexing (TDM) capabilities, and allows for integrated local switching, transit, TDM interconnect and VoIP interconnect functions, to deliver maximum network efficiencies – such as scalability, flexibility, and operational cost reduction. Italtel will also provide system integration into the existing Cable & Wireless voice network.

Andy Evans, Chief Technology Officer, Cable & Wireless Europe, Asia & US, said: "This partnership enables Cable & Wireless to rebuild the core of our legacy voice network with a new all-IP-Telephony network. We’ve built this network to provide increased capacity to support customer demand, and to enable quick integration to other recently acquired legacy voice networks. VTE expands our portfolio of VoIP interconnect products, and provides a means for us, over time, to migrate away from our legacy TDM voice network. While other carriers embark on complex full network replacement programs, VTE provides a simple, cost effective solution to network migration, and will provide immediate business benefits to ensure we continue to deliver excellent service to our customers."

Antonio Cassese, Italtel’s Executive Vice President Sales Operations International Markets said: "Cable & Wireless is a leading operator providing services to major enterprises and carriers worldwide. The decision to entrust Italtel with a project of this importance is further recognition of our technological excellence, and our commitment to deliver cutting edge solutions. We’re proud to further strengthen this partnership with Cable & Wireless as it consolidates our presence in the EMEA market NGN sector."



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