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Sonus Networks and Netcentrex Team to Deliver IMS-Ready Multimedia SolutionsCHELMSFORD, Mass., May 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sonus Networks, Inc. , a leading supplier of service provider Voice over IP (VoIP) infrastructure solutions, and Netcentrex, the leading enabler of next generation converged voice and video solutions, today announced that the two companies have partnered to advance consumer access to next generation voice applications. As part of Sonus' industry leading Open Services Partner Alliance (OSPA), Netcentrex and Sonus have tested and deployed Sonus' industry leading IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS)-ready architecture with Netcentrex's MyCall(R) Media, a video and VoiceXML development environment and execution platform for service providers and operators. Together, Sonus and Netcentrex are delivering on the power of IMS-ready applications to transform the consumer experience through interactive applications and services. As part of its OSPA testing process, Sonus has certified the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)-based capabilities of Netcentrex's MCS IP Media Server, an advanced, packet-based media service platform designed to run advanced interactive voice and video services and to act as a Media Resource Function (MRF) in an IMS architecture. The integration of MSC IP Media Server with Sonus' IMS-ready architecture enables seamless end-to-end application call flow management, billing and provisioning, allowing customers to access hosted, revenue generating services. Together with Sonus' IMS-ready architecture, the joint solution is an ideal platform for the deployment of hosted Fixed-Mobile Convergent applications and services, as well as numerous voice, video, and messaging applications. "One of the primary benefits of the IMS architecture is the ability to deploy best of breed solutions to offer the most robust service possible. With its OSPA program, Sonus has gone a step further by taking the guesswork out of the integration process," said Olivier Hersent, Chairman and CTO, Netcentrex. "Netcentrex's suite of next-generation multimedia applications, coupled with the Sonus IMS-ready architecture, provides a compelling foundation for carriers that are looking to stake an early lead in the drive towards IMS-powered next generation services." Founded in 1999, the Sonus OSPA is the industry's largest interoperability program dedicated to driving standards-based interoperability for enhanced applications. During the last seven years, the OSPA has gained significant industry momentum, with a membership of over 150 leading independent vendors. Network operators globally have relied on Sonus to deploy multimedia IP-based applications that offer consumers new innovative services that meet the demands for today's lifestyles. About Netcentrex Netcentrex develops IP-based voice and video solutions that enable communication service providers to deliver wireline and converged fixed-mobile services for both the consumer and enterprise markets. Netcentrex has over 2.8 million VoIP lines in commercial service and has been recognized as the worldwide leader for Class 5 application servers. http://www.netcentrex.net/ About Sonus Networks Sonus Networks, Inc. is a leading provider of Voice over IP (VoIP) infrastructure solutions for wireline and wireless service providers. With its comprehensive IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) solution, Sonus addresses the full range of carrier applications, including residential and business voice services, wireless voice and multimedia, trunking and tandem switching, carrier interconnection and enhanced services. Sonus' voice infrastructure solutions are deployed in service provider networks worldwide. Founded in 1997, Sonus is headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Additional information on Sonus is available at http://www.sonusnet.com/. This release may contain forward-looking statements regarding future events that involve risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results. Readers are referred to the "Risk Factors" section of Sonus' Annual Report on Form 10-K, dated March 14, 2006, filed with the SEC, which identifies important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Risk factors include among others: the impact of material weaknesses in our disclosure controls and procedures and our internal control over financial reporting on our ability to report our financial results timely and accurately; the unpredictability of our quarterly financial results; risks associated with our international expansion and growth; consolidation in the telecommunications industry; and potential costs resulting from pending securities litigation against the company. Any forward-looking statements represent Sonus' views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing Sonus' views as of any subsequent date. While Sonus may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point, Sonus specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. Sonus is a registered trademark of Sonus Networks. All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. For more information, please contact: Investor Relations: Jocelyn Philbrook 978-614-8672 [email protected] Sonus Media Relations: Sarah McAuley 212-699-1836 [email protected] Netcentrex Media Relations Stephanie Geslin +33 1 58 71 33 20 [email protected] Sonus Networks, Inc. CONTACT: Investor Relations: Jocelyn Philbrook, +1-978-614-8672,[email protected], or Media Relations: Sarah McAuley, +1-212-699-1836,[email protected], both of Sonus Networks, Inc.; or Stephanie Geslin ofNetcentrex Media Relations, +33 1 58 71 33 20, [email protected] Web site: http://www.sonusnet.com/http://www.netcentrex.net/ |