BEDFORD, MA, Feb 22, 2013 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --
Acme Packet(R) (NASDAQ: APKT), the leader in session delivery
networks, announced that it will work with China Mobile
Communications Corporation to demonstrate TD-LTE applications,
including HD video, using Acme Packet's Net-Net SIP Multimedia-Xpress
(SMX) at the 2013 Mobile World Congress, taking place from February
25-28 in Barcelona, Spain.
News Highlights:
-- The demonstration leverages Acme Packet's SMX solution to enable China
Mobile's HD video calling, photo sharing, instant messaging, SMS, and
multi-party conferencing services on Quanta Computer's tablets,
notebooks, and smartphones.
-- Acme Packet's Net-Net SMX consolidates several IP Multimedia Subsystem
(IMS) functions into a single network element, simplifying IMS
architectures, reducing the total cost of ownership, and enabling
service providers to quickly implement next-generation services, such
as voice over LTE (VoLTE) and Rich Communications Services (RCS).
-- The demonstration can be seen at China Mobile's stand, located in Hall
5 Stand 5I120 at Mobile World Congress.
-- For more information about Acme Packet's IMS solutions visit Acme
Packet's booth, located in Hall 6 Stand 6G20 at Mobile World
Congress.
Benefits of Net-Net SIP Multimedia-Xpress:
-- Rapid time to market though minimal systems for deployment and
provisioning
-- Lower capital expenditure and operational costs by combining the
session core and edge into one element
-- Cloud-like scalability from thousands to millions of users by simply
adding more systems
Quote:
-- "This demonstration marks a significant step for service providers
looking to deliver high quality communications services like HD video
over LTE," said Pat MeLampy, co-founder and chief technology officer,
Acme Packet.
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About Acme Packet
Acme Packet (NASDAQ: APKT), the leader in session delivery network
solutions, enables the trusted, first-class delivery of
next-generation voice, video, data and unified communications
services and applications across IP networks. Our Net-Net product
family fulfills demanding security, service assurance and regulatory
requirements in service provider, enterprise and contact center
networks. Based in Bedford, Massachusetts, Acme Packet designs and
manufactures its products in the USA, selling them through over 309
reseller partners worldwide. More than 1,925 customers in 109
countries have deployed over 21,000 Acme Packet systems, including 89
of the top 100 service providers and 51 of the Fortune 100. For more
information visit www.acmepacket.com.
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