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June 1999


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Philips FreeSpeech Technology Included In International Editions of Corel WordPerfect Office 2000
Philips Speech Processing has announced that Corel Corporation will included the latest FreeSpeech Technology for natural speech recognition in selected versions of WordPerfect Office 2000. Philips' newest generation of FreeSpeech, available mid-1999, is a natural, continuous speech recognition product that provides state-of-the-art functionality with an increase in recognition performance.
No. 500, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

ECTF Releases M.500
The Enterprise Computer Telephony Forum (ECTF) today announced the availability of M.500, a Management Information Base (MIB) Interoperability Agreement that specifies the standardized administration of computer telephony (CT) servers. M.500 allows developers of CT solutions to demonstrate a more complete solution to their customers by including practical visibility into their products.
No. 501, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

ASC Telecom Announces Marathon Pro
ASC Telecom, L.P. has announced the availability of Marathon Pro version 3.0. With advanced architecture and fault-tolerant, redundant design, each recorder can support from 8 to 128 channels and network thousands by using up to three digital audio tapes, DVD, or optical disks. The system can be coordinated with a Windows 95, 98, or NT Workstation.
No. 502, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

Ascend Announces GX 250 Multiservice Extender
Ascend Communications, Inc. has unveiled the GX 250 Multiservice Exender for the market-leading GX 550 "Smart" Core ATM switch. The GX 250 enhances the GX 550 by adding private line and voice transport services, further building the multiservice capability of the GX 550. Service providers can now increase the flexibility of their networks, perform rapid service provisioning, and offer multiple services (ATM, Frame Relay, IP/MPLS, and private line and voice transport).
No. 503, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

ECI Telecom Offers New Virtual Office
ECI Telecom has announced that it will introduce a new virtual office for the business enterprise by adding an integrated messaging functionality to the Coral Communications platform. The new Coral World Wide Office (CWWO) will enable workers to access their offices from wherever they are. Users can view, send, fax, store, retrieve, and listen to all voice mail, email, and fax mail messages via their choice of a telephone, mobile phone, fax, PC, or Java-based Internet terminal.
No. 504, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

Interphase Enters Voice and Fax Over IP Market
Interphase Corporation has announced the formation of a wholly-owned subsidiary to specialize in the development of IP telephony networking technologies. The subsidiary, QuesCom Corporation, will concentrate its development efforts on solutions that will allow corporate networks to consolidate data and telecommunications network traffic for cost-effective transmission over IP-based networks.
No. 505, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

Lernout & Hauspie Announces New Mobile Solutions
Lernout & Hauspie has unveiled L&H Voice Xpress Mobile professional , a bundle of its continuous speech recognition software product with the new Olympus DS-150 digital voice recorder, which enables users to dictate notes into a digital voice recorder while away from the office and later use L&H's Voice Xpress speech recognition technology to instantly transcribe wave files into text. L&H also announced voice-activated command and control of a Microsoft Windows CE device using ASR and TTS engines, and a unified messaging system that employs L&H's RealSpeak TTS engine.
No. 506, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

Hypercom Unveils Industry's Largest Capacity IP Telephony Gateway
Hypercom's new IP.tel CompressionPlus module more than doubles the capacity of IP.tel VoIP gateways, reducing the cost-per-port of deploying IP telephony to as little as $330. With the new compression module, Hypercom gateways support up to 10 T1/E1 circuits per chassis, or as many as 80 per network node. The new IP.tel configuration also achieves the industry's smallest "footprint," so carriers can grow without having to allocate more space to housing gateways.
No. 507, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

AVT Announces Fax Upgrade to CallXpress Suite
AVT Corporation has announced that it has upgraded the fax portion of its unified messaging platform to the company's RightFAX 6.0 Enterprise Fax Server. The CallXpress unified messaging platform offers users all the functionality they need to send, receive, and managed all of their voice, fax, and email messages in their Microsoft Exchange/Outlook or Lotus Notes inbox.
No. 508, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

CACI Announces COMNET Predictor 2.0
CACI Products Company has announced the release of COMNET Predictor 2.0, which allows carriers, ISPs, and enterprise IT managers to model frame relay networks in only seconds. COMNET Predictor 2.0 will let planners perform on-the-fly "what if" scenarios with real-world models of their ATM and frame relay networks, facilitating Service Level Agreement assurance, better use of installed network gear, and more informed purchasing decisions of new equipment.
No. 509, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

RADCOM Announces AudioPro
RADCOM has announced that it has distributed AudioPro, a solution for managing voice transmission over corporate data network. By employing strategically-placed sensors on the network, the AudioPro extracts critical parameters affecting the clarity and availability of both incoming and outgoing VoIP calls. It generates alarms when present thresholds have been exceeded, as well as generating detailed usage reports.
No. 510, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

Quicket Adds Linux Support to Internet Telephony Products
Quicknet Technologies, Inc. has announced Linux support for the company's Internet PhoneJACK Desktop Internet Telephony Card and Internet LineJACK Internet Telephone Gateway Card. The alpha release of Linux kernel mode drivers for the cards is available to developers through the company's web site. A Software Development Kit is slated for release shortly.
No. 511, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

RadiSys Announces Availability Of Three Voice Coders
RadiSys has announced three voice coder algorithms -- G.729A, Double Thread G.726, and MF-R1/R2 tone detector -- are available for telephony applications using the Texas Instruments TMS320C62x digital signal processor (DSP). Each RadiSys voice coder conforms to International Telecommunication Telecommunications (ITU-T) standards for real-time voice transmission over packet networks.
No. 512, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

BICOM Voice/Fax Boards Expand Availability
BICOM, Inc., has expanded worldwide availability of its SONIC Series of voice and fax boards. The BICOM SONIC CTR 21 CS and SONIC CTR 21 C4, two and four port voice/fax boards, are platforms used to build computer telephony solutions. The SONIC CTR 21 cards conform with the European Union Common Technical Requirement standard approval and be used in eighteen European countries.
No. 513, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

Hammer Technologies Announces Load Testing Service
Hammer Technologies has announced a new quality assurance testing service for call center telecommunications systems. Hammer's Call Center Load Testing Service is a fixed-price service that helps call centers verify that new or modified call center systems and applications work properly under load before they are used by customers. Hammer's Call Center Load Testing Service makes it possible to test CTI and other call center systems prior to deployment with thousands of automated test calls that duplicate real world operating conditions. Hammer's consultants work with clients to analyze requirements and develop a test plan that covers up to ten different call flows and takes performance measurements at up to 15 points across those call flows.
No. 540, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

Comverse Infosys Announces InfoSuite
Comverse Infosys, Inc., has announced InfoSuite, a new suite of CTI enablers for call centers. InfoSuite consists of three new software modules: InfoLink, InfoSource, and Rules Based Recording. InfoLink provides tight CTI integration to all leading PBXs, ACDs, and middleware providers. InfoSource, an open API, affords call centers the capability of typing recordings to desktop events, middleware, and other intelligent devices in the call center. The Rules Based Recording module enables call center managers to dynamically define which calls to record and when. The suite is available as a package, or each module can be purchased individually to meet the particular needs of a call center.
No. 522, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

Registry Magic Announces New Virtual Operator
Registry Magic has announced Version 2.0 of the Virtual Operator, improving the price performance of their speech recognition call routing system for the second time in the last five months. The new version doubles the number of names that are understood by the system, improves the speed of the recognition engine by one-third, and adds new functionality without an increase to the system price. Other upgrades and enhancements include integration of a "supervised" outgoing audio messaging system, support for more than one referring person per number, automatic fax routing support, and enhanced administrative utility that includes new speech synthesis technology.
No. 527, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

Syntellect Demonstrate Integration With Dialogic CT Media
Syntellect, Inc. has announced that its Windows NT-based Vista software platform for IVR, IWR, CTI, and speech recognition is CT Media ready. CT Media was announced by Dialogic Corporation in 1998, and is the only platform for developing standards-based CT servers that can support multiple applications from different vendors. Syntellect's Vista software platform has an advanced architecture that adheres to open standards and integrates all call center technologies, including third-generation interactive Voice Response, Interactive Web Response, Predictive Dialing, Computer Telephony Integration, Speech Recognition, and agent desktop productivity tools.
No. 528, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

Voice Control Systems Announces Availability Of SpeechWave ImPact! For Antares Platform
Voice Control Systems, Inc has announced that SpeechWave ImPact! is now available on Dialogic Corporation's Antares platform. The Antares platform offers an impressive collection of DSPs, memory, and hardware architecture designed to optimize the deployment of ASR in computer telephony applications. ImPact!'s single common programming API allows an application to incorporate any of the product's five speech technologies, each tuned for specific recognition tasks, resulting in highly cost-effective resource usage. ImPact! is now available through both Voice Control Systems and Dialogic, and their worldwide distribution networks. ImPact! is available in 40 languages.
No. 517, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

TCS and Lucent Announce Enhanced Prepaid Service for Wireless Phones TeleCommunications Systems and Lucent Technologies have announced an enhanced prepaid wireless service solution for CDMA and TDMA networks. Wireless service providers will now have the ability to offer prepaid services that integrate with wireless calling card services. Now prepaid subscribers can split airtime between a prepaid wireless account and a prepaid calling card. Flexible Rating allows service providers to create custom rate plans that address specific needs. Short Message Service Balance Notification send a prepaid subscriber their prepaid account balance in the form of a short message. Prepaid subscribers now can choose to have account balances announced with voice prompts, or sent in the form of a short message.
No. 520, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

Ascend Unveils Intelligent Network Advantage Program
Ascend Communications, Inc. has unveiled a program to help CLECs rapidly develop and deploy differentiated revenue-generating subscriber services. The Ascend Intelligent Network Advantage is a carrier-class solution comprised of Ascend application software, continuously available hardware, and start-up professional services. This three-part solution enables CLECs to rapidly develop and deploy subscriber services based on a scalable infrastructure that starts at a low cost-of-entry. With the Ascend Intelligent Network Advantage Program, CLECs have an alternative to service bureaus for value-added services. The Ascend Intelligent Network Advantage supports multiple services including the Ascend SS7 Gateway (ASG), the first commercially available industry implementation of a framework for integrating SS7 with data networks.
No. 531, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

Centigram Unveils SMSC Solution For Delivering Real-Time Data To Mobile Users
Centigram Communications Corporation has introduced Centigram Short Message Service Center (C-SMSC), a software-only solution that enables carriers to cost-effectively deliver SMS-based mobile data services. C-SMSC is compatible with all major wireless networks and standards deployed worldwide. Unlike SMS systems that require dedicated hardware, C-SMSC works with Centigram's Series 6 platform, enabling existing Centigram customers to offer SMS-based services through a software upgrade. C-SMSC and the Series 6 allow new customers to offer both voice/fax messaging and SMS-based services from a single standards-based hardware platform. With support for up to 30K BHSMA, a single Series 6 with C-SMSC can support up to 240,000 voice/fax messaging and SMS subscribers.
No. 519, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

Vertical Networks InstantOffice System 1.1 Provides Expanded WAN Support
Virtual Networks has announced new enhancements to the IntstantOffice System Release 1.1. Enhancements include an expanded set of WAN interfaces that will enable enterprise organizations to standardize the use of the InstantOffice system in branch offices across the country. Additionally, the new release includes enhanced voice and data productivity features, such as new desktop computer telephony functionality and simplified management of IP networks. The new release includes support for Centrex access, ISDN PRI, and DDS services in addition to the existing support for T1, frame relay, CO POTS, and DID lines.
No. 516, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

Lucent MERLIN LEGEND 7.0 Increases System Capacity, Adds Enhanced Features
Lucent Technologies has announced the MERLIN LEGEND System Release 7.0, the latest release of its communication system for small and mid-sized businesses. The system's capacity has increased from 127 to 200 stations, and MERLIN LEGEND 7.0 now supports Series 3 and Series 4 phone sets from the PARTNER ACS, a Lucent communications systems for smaller businesses. Other updated features include the addition of alpha/name display to the caller ID function, priority call queuing for call center operations, enhanced programming maintenance administration software, and optional software interfaces that can help facilitate easier implementation of CTI applications.
No. 535, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

MCK Teams With Lucent To Extend DEFINITY PBX To Branch Offices MCK Communications, Inc. has announced availability of the Branch Office EXTender 6000 for the Lucent DEFINITY PBX system. This solution from MCK and Lucent provides the rich feature-set of the DEFINITY PBX and all of its supported applications to off-premises locations, enabling the extended enterprise. MCK and Lucent Business Communications Systems will partner to market the Branch Office EXTender 6000, and MCK will fulfill and support the product. The Branch Office EXTender 6000 has been fully tested to work with the DEFINITY PBX by Lucent's Systems Interoperability Lab. The Branch Office EXTender 6000 provides an alternative to third-party key systems of Centrex services.
No. 534, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

MediaGate's Universal Messaging Implementation Programs Remove Next-Gen Service Provider Market Entry Barriers
MediaGate, Inc. has announced a comprehensive suite of implementation programs that enable next-generation service providers to quickly, easily, and successfully deploy universal messaging services to their subscribers. The three programs offered remove market entry barriers and reduce the service providers operational and financial risks. The hurdle to successful implementation of universal messaging and enhanced services has been the complexity of system integration, service and support. Additionally, small and medium-sized service providers face a challenge associated with financial burdens for capital equipment and market promotion. MediaGate's suite of implementation programs gives every service provider, regardless of size, the ability to offer universal messaging services as part of their service and product portfolio.
No. 532, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

DTI Announces CompactPCI Computers And CompactPCI Desktop Development System
Diversified Technology has announced the release of the new CPT605 CompactPCI Desktop Development System. The CPT605 supports three 6U expansion slots along with a 6U processor slot and a power supply slot. DTI also introduced the new CPC8640 and the new CPC8630. The CPC8640 features the latest Intel CPU, the Celeron in a CPU CompactPCI form factor. The CPC 8640 supports up to a 400MHz celeron processor and supports 512 MB of memory in two DIMMs. The new CPC860 Mobile PII Single Board Computer, offered in a 6U CompactPCI form factor, uses Intel's MMC-2 Mobile Pentium II processor and an Intel 440BX chipset. It supports up to a 366MHz mobile processor and also supports 512MB of memory in two DIMMs.
No. 525, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

Excel Switching Announces The EXS Media Gateway
Excel Switching has announced the EXS Media Gateway, a carrier-class IP telephony media gateway, supporting up to 3,840 VoIP ports in a single cabinet. Multiple cabinets can be interconnected to form a 14,400 port Media Gateway system. EXS Media Gateway's unique architecture supports the functionality of both a multi-protocol VoIP media gateway and a versatile signaling gateway , either as separate network elements, or combined in a single platform. EXS Media Gateway will enable Next Generation Telcos worldwide to address "real world" requirements with powerful, highly available and scalable communications for IP telephony applications on an open standards-based platform. EXS Media Gateway is an open programmable IP telephony gateway that provides transparent binding between legacy PSTN IN elements and new-world IP-centric carrier services.
No. 533, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

IPC Launches New Computer Telephony Integration Product Suite
IPC Information Systems, Inc. announced the launch of a new portfolio of computer telephony integration products, TradeSmart CTI Solutions. The products enhance existing trading floor solutions from IPC, providing tools to improve transaction-processing time, analyze telecom usage, reduce costly errors, and improve trader profitability. IPC's TradeSmart CTI Solutions include TradeSmart CTI Systems Integration Custom Solutions - the MX API -- Standardized TradeSmart CTI products: the TradeKit Suite, the TradeSentry Suite, and the TradeAttach� Suite -- the TradeSmart CTI Concept Application tool. IPC's Systems Integration Department delivers custom designed solutions that enhance trading systems. Using the MX API, IPC can extend the functionality of the TRADENET MX system and integrate the turret with the other applications running on the trader's desktop.
No. 530, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

Genoa Technology's TIFF/FXpert Tests Fax Over IP
Genoa Technology, Inc. announced a new product to analyze TIFF/FX files and T.37 transmissions for conformance to specification. Genoa's TIFF/FXpert Test System helps T.37 fax manufacturers, IP-gateway manufacturers, and software-application developers ensure their products will handle these industry-standard file formats. Comprising two modules, the TIFF Reader and TIFF Writer, the TIFF/FXpert covers both creation and usage of TIFF files. The TIFF Reader includes complete test suites for each type of TIFF profile. The TIFF Reader verifies compliance of TIFF files created by software applications and Internet fax machines, as well as files converted from T.30 fax to T.37 by Internet gateways.
No. 524, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

ASTEA Announces ServiceAlliance v4.0
ASTEA International Inc. continues its focus on organizations where service is mission-critical with the announcement of ServiceAlliance release 4.0, ASTEA's advanced Customer Relationship Management System. The new version adds three major new optional modules: AllianceProjects, a project management and costing capability that is tightly integrated with Microsoft Project 98; AllianceCTI,, for computer-telephony integration; and Alliance- Executive, an easy-to-use OLAP tool. ServiceAlliance 4.0 also includes significant enhancements to multiple currencies -- an important feature for multinationals and European users during conversion to the euro. Multiple currencies are supported within a single database, including euro conversion rates.
No. 523, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

Natural MicroSystems Announces Fusion 3.0
Natural MicroSystems has announced Fusion 3.0, a cost-effective platform for voice and data convergence. Providing 60 ports of VoIP in a single slot, Fusion 3.0 sets a new price/performance standard for open telecommunications platforms for V/FoIP systems. Fusion 3.0 is available in the CompactPCI form factor and supports the SPARC Solaris operating system. Other new features for Fusion 3.0 include IVR and T.37 fax capabilities, support of standard vocoding algorithms G.723.1, G.711, G.729a, MS-GSM, and ETSI GSM, dual 10/100 Mb Ethernet interfaces, and support for H.323 version 2 and related emerging protocols including SIP, SGCP, and MGCP.
No. 515, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

VIPswitch Rolls Out Layer 5 QoS Fast Ethernet Switch
VIPswitch, Inc., the developer and marketer of video, voice, and data QoS Ethernet switches, introduced the Layer 5 VIPswitch 1600. This eight port full duplex, 100 percent non-blocking Fast Ethernet QoS switch automatically prioritizes delay sensitive video and voice from the desktop/department level to the enterprise level of the LAN. The VIPswitch 1600 lets network users benefit from QoS desktop video and voice applications over their existing Ethernet network even if it is congested. Parallel-processing technology enables data packets to be squeezed between video and voice packets on a congested network and deliver real-time flawless audio and video without delay or jitter.
No. 518, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

Quintus Introduces CallCenterQ for Consumer Relations
Quintus Corporation has announced CallCenterQ for Consumer Relations, software designed specifically to help consumer relations professionals provide personalized service over any electronic medium. Targeted toward consumer packaged goods and services companies, CallCenterQ for Consumer relations is redefining the consumer relations industry by providing a comprehensive, packaged solution that can manage customer inquiries and request via phone, email, the Web, fax, or any other communication channel. CallCenterQ for Consumer Relations is designed for call centers that act on behalf of a corporation to provide market research from customers for product line management and future development.
No. 539, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

MiTAC Introduces New All-In-One Single Board Computer
MiTAC has introduced the MSC-338, a new fully-functional, all-in-one Single Board Computer (SBC). This SBC supports FDDs, two HDDs, Disk-on-Chip, a 10MB Ethernet interface, CRT/Flat Panel controller, and two Serial/Parallel ports in a form factor as small as a 3.5" hard drive. The MSC-388 is equipped with an onboard 386SX-40 coprocessor with a 72-pin SIMM Socket supporting up to 16MB, and an embedded 32-pin Disk-on-Chip socket mounted on the board that supports a 72MB solid state drive. Other benefits include a standard 10MB Ethernet interface, 2 serial ports, 1 EPP/ECP parallel port, an FDD port that supports two floppy disk drives, and ISA/IDE interfacing that supports two devices.
No. 526, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

Analogic TAP-806 Doubles VoIP Port Density
Analogic Corporation has doubled the VoIP port density of its newest telephony application processor board to 60 channels per slot. The TAP-806 offers a cost-effective solution for constructing large, enterprise-level VoIP systems that include a line interface, a codec engine, a packet engine, and a dedicated 10/100 Mb Ethernet port for $75 per port. With a standard 19" chassis, the 60 channel TAP-806 provides up to 672 ports. A PCI-based DSP resource card designed for PSTN-to-VoIP connectivity applications, the TAP-806 is specified for 60 channels of G.723.1 and G.729 voice compression, and supports other standard and proprietary algorithms, including fax and data modems. The TAP-806 will be available in the third quarter of 1999.
No. 521, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

Siemens Sets New Unified Messaging Standard With Comprehensive, Open Standards-Based Offering
Siemens Information and Communications Networks, Inc. has unveiled Xpressions 470, a comprehensive unified messaging offering to successfully converge voice mail, fax, and email technologies into a unified, feature-rich messaging platform, while also addressing key implementation, ownership, and maintenance issues in a single package. Xpressions 470 is a fully modular, open-standards-based unified messaging platform for businesses and institutions. The product launch is the first manifestation of a suite of products, branded Xpressions. Xpressions 470 unifies voice mail, email, and fax messaging systems into a single messaging infrastructure, providing a single point of administration for system updates. Built on Siemens' PhoneMail user interface, Xpressions 470 provides users an intuitive and easy-to-use platform for transitioning to unified messaging.
No. 514, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

Vodavi Enhances Pathfinder With Release 8.0
Vodavi-CT (formerly Enhanced Systems, Inc.) , a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vodavi Technology, Inc., has announced the introduction of version 8.0 of its PathFinder product. Designed to improve customer service within businesses and call centers, key feature enhancements include the addition of Nuance Communications speech recognition and speaker verification capabilities, support for Lernout & Hauspie TruVoice Spanish TTS, and improved engine efficiency to increase speed and capacity to support up to 200 simultaneous users on a single PathFinder platform. Release 8.0 will be commercially available in the second quarter of 1999. Recently renamed and formerly marketed at Hello!NT, PathFinder was a pioneer in Windows NT-based voice processing when it was first introduced in 1996.
No. 538, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

BSQUARE Software Now Delivered By HP, Philips On Palm-Size PCs BSQUARE Corporation has announced that it has shipped software to Hewlett-Packard Company and Philips for inclusion on their palm-size PC devices. The HP Jornada 420 palm-size PCs are currently shipping with BSQUARE's bTASK device management program, and the Philips' Nino 500 series palm-size PCs will ships with bTASK, bFAX Express, and bPRINT software programs during the second quarter of this year. BSQUARE's bFAX Express is the only program available to users who want to send a quick fax from a palm-size PC. Similarly, bPRINT is the only software available to enable printing documents, notes, graphics, or other items from a palm-size PC. BSQUARE's bTASK device management software allows users to easily navigate and close applications.
No. 536, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

NetPhone Introduces IPBXmail Visual Voice Mail For NetPhone Intranet PBX
NetPhone, Inc. has announced the NetPhone IPBXmail visual voice mail system. IPBXmail enables users to access and administer voice mail messages from a web browser and to view messages integrated with their e-mal inboxes. Additional capabilities help users screen, prioritize, and queue calls, plus route calls automatically to home or cell numbers, or to co-workers. IPBX mail will be bundled with NetPhone IPBX, NetPhone's open system for integrating voice and data communications across corporate intranets. The NetPhone IPBX unifies data and telephone networks, enabling enterprise customers to route voice traffic between offices over the corporate intranet.
No. 529, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

Mitel Semiconductor Unveils Trio Of New Digital Switches for Telecom, Data Communications, and CTI
Mitel Semiconductor, a division of Mitel Corp., has introduced a trio of new digital switches for telecommunication, data communications, and CTI applications. Mitel's new MT90826 QDX provides the largest capacity TDM timeslot interchange capability available, with non-blocking switching of 4,096 x 4,096 channels that support 32 streams at two, four, or eight Mb/s. The MT90863 RCDZ is a specialized 3V TDM timeslot switch that supports voice, data, and video traffic. The IC provides 2,048 channels from the backplane bus to 512 channels on the local interface. For larger PBX systems, central office equipment, or intermediate data access equipment, the MT90823 LDX provides a low-cost, low-power TDM timeslot switching solution. The 2,048 x 2,048 channel, non-blocking digital switch supports Mitel's patented message mode and requires just 150 mW of power.
No. 537, www.ctimag.com/freeinfo

 

 
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VENDORS RELATIONSHIP MORE INFO AT…
Cisco Systems and GeoTel Communications Cisco Systems announced a definitive agreement to acquire publicly-held GeoTel Communications
www.cisco.com and www.geotel.com
The Integrated Network Group of Glenayre Technologies, Inc. and Nortel Networks Announced plans to deliver enhanced voice messaging and call management services to the worldwide public network
www.nortelnetworks.com and www.glenayre.com
Lucent Technologies and ITXC Corporation Announced that Lucent’s PacketStar ITS release 2.2 will work off-the-shelf with ITXC’s WWeXchange Service. The companies also announced a distribution pact with Catalyst telecom to resell and service Lucent’s PacketStar ITS globally.
www.lucent.com and www.itxc.com
Ericsson and Qualcomm A series of definitive agreements that resolve all disputes globally between the companies relating to Code Division Multiple Access technology
www.QUALCOMM.com and www.ericsson.se/pressroom
Sonic Foundry and Pinnacle Systems Through a strategic partnership, Pinnacle will now include a copy of Sonic Foundry’s ACID music software with its miroVIDEO DC30pro, DC ProPak, miroVideo DC 50, and ReelTime products.
www.sonicfoundry.com and www.pinnaclesys.com
AVT Corporation and MediaTel Corporation AVT Corporation announced its acquisition of MediaTel Corporation through a merger of MediaTel with a wholly-owned subsidiary of AVT in a tax-free, stock-for-stock transaction
www.AVTC.com
Sitebridge Corporation and eGain Communications Corporation Sitebridge has partnered with eGain Communications to deliver a best-of-breed web contact center solution.
www.sitebridge.com and www.egain.com
Compaq Computer Corporation and Lucent Technologies Compaq has signed a messaging technology agreement with telecom equipment from Lucent. Under the alliance, Lucent will sell its Octel unified messenger software with Compaq’s ProLiant and AlphaServer server computers
www.compaq.com and  www.lucent.com
Siiemens and Net2Phone IDT’s Net2Phone has successfully completed an evaluation of the Siemens InterXpress solution in their IP telephony network. The evaluation by Net2Phone’s Labs concluded that the InterXpress solutions meets Net2Phone’s requirements for voice quality and call handling capabilities.
www.net2phone.com

www.siemens.com

Melita International and Noble Systems Melita International will license past, present, and future patented innovations to Noble Systems through the expiration of Melita’s patents for an undisclosed amount
www.melita.com and www.noble.com
InterVoice, Inc. and Nuance Communications InterVoice has entered into a formal OEM agreement with Nuance. InterVoice is integrating Nuance’s software product line tightly into its SpeechAccess family of advanced speech solutions
www.intervoice.com and www.nuance.com

 

Sun Microsystems, Pilot Network Services, Inc., and Cisco Systems Pilot, Sun, and Cisco have announced a joint marketing and development alliance that delivers a new solution enabling corporations to establish secure VPN/extranet connections via their WANs
www.cisco.com, www.sun.com, and www.pilot.net
Redstone Communications, Inc. and Siemens Siemens has signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Redstone Communications. Under the agreement, Redstone will become part of Unisphere Solutions, Inc., a newly formed Siemens company targeting leadership in converged voice/data and Internet networking solutions.
www.redstonecom.com, www.siemens.com/ic/networks, and www.unispheresolutions.com

 







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