The adoption of next-gen voice services is on the rise, however, the rate at which these technologies are being adopted vary depending on the region, according to Infonetics Research.

 

Upon further scrutiny of certain markets such as North America and Asia Pacific, one provider of VoIP solutions has demonstrated high numbers in the market. Sonus Networks (News - Alert), a source for VoIP infrastructure solutions for wireline and wireless service providers has been named the market share leader in several segments of the IP-based voice market for year-to-date 2006.

 

In a report issued by Infontetics Research titled "Service Provider Next Generation Voice and IMS Equipment Market Forecast," Sonus leads the high density gateway market worldwide with approximately 23 percent market share, as well as in North America with 37 percent and Asia Pacific with approximately 29 percent market share. The percentages were based on the first nine months of 2006.

 

Recently, Sonus Networks was also recognized by Synergy Research as the leader in the high density gateway market for 2006. In the report, Synergy Research cited Sonus taking 29 percent market share and has continued to outpace market growth.

 

Sonus reported an expansion in Q3 2006 with tier 1 customers such as Cingular (News - Alert) Wireless and Cable and Wireless International. EMBARQ Logistics also tapped Sonus for its portfolio of solutions designed for the local and core IP telephony market. The widespread deployment of Sonus’ solutions has significantly affected Sonus’ place in the market in a most positive way.

 

"2006 has been a fantastic growth year for Sonus, extending our position in strategic geographic markets and partnering with some of the largest network operators around the world," said Hassan Ahmed, chairman and CEO, Sonus Networks in a statement. "We currently have major deployments underway in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, and are actively extending our reach into other major network operators, providing a strong foundation for continued growth in 2007."