Voice over IP (VoIP) provider Sonus Networks (News - Alert) took the lead in the high density gateway market for 2006. According to Synergy Research Group, Sonus demonstrated a 29 percent market share in the key segment of the IP voice industry and continues to surmount market growth.

 

The report, "3Q06 Service Provider Worldwide VoIP Market Share Report," cites 2006 as being a big year for VoIP deployments. According to officials at Synergy Research Group, Sonus demonstrated significant deployments in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, influencing the general growth across the market.

 

“The Company's success has earned it a position as a well established leader in the IP-based voice industry," said Jeremy Duke, president and CEO, Synergy Research Group in a statement.

 

Sonus has deployed its IP Multimedia Subsystem (News - Alert) (IMS)-ready architecture in 34 countries worldwide, and has announced partnerships with 58 of the leading network operators, including tier 1 wireline and wireless carriers.

 

"This is a great time for Sonus and our industry. Network operators throughout the world are launching next-generation communications networks. Sonus is present in 4 out of 5 of the world's largest network operators, carries more than 25 billion minutes of voice traffic every month, and is relied upon by carriers across the globe to provide robust solutions that meet key business imperatives and rigorous end user demands," said Hassan Ahmed, chairman and CEO in a statement. "Our dedication and continual execution has resulted in Sonus growing well ahead of market forecasts."

 

In September, Sonus hit new traffic milestones, according to iLocus. According to the report, 37 percent of long distance IP-based voice traffic was carried over Sonus’ IMS-ready networks. TMCnet writer Cindy Waxer cited in the report that in August 2006, Sonus carried approximately 25 billion minutes of IP voice traffic, representing an approximately 75 percent increase compared to August 2005.