[August 21, 2006] Patton's VoIP Pricing Shakes Up PRI Gateway Market Tweet GAITHERSBURG, Md. and BERNE, Switzerland, Aug. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Patton - -- the leader in network-access, connectivity, and VoIP solutions -- together with Patton-Inalp Networks AG -- creator of the SmartNode(TM) brand of industry-leading VoIP technology solutions -- announced today promotional two- for-one pricing on their new PRI-Gateway line. Last week Patton announced the small-footprint, high-performance model SN4960, offering up to four T1/E1/PRI ports, two gigabit-Ethernet ports, and 30 to 120 VoIP calls. By cutting CPE costs in half, the integrated access device (IAD) offers carriers and service providers expanded profitability with their business-trunking VoIP service models. Now, Patton is rewarding VoIP distributors, OEMs and integrators with the opportunity to pre-order PRI-gateway inventory at effectively half the regular price. Dubbed the Prime Mover Advantage promotion, the campaign offers customers who order before 31 October buy-one-get-one pricing on various models of the SmartNode(TM) SN4960 T1/E1/PRI VoIP IAD. "We cracked the nut," said Burton A. Patton, Patton's Executive Vice President. "It took hard work to develop our top-shelf SmartWare(TM) Software.... And now we have it operating on a low-cost, high-speed PRI platform. Disruptive technology enables these low prices so we intend to make a stir." As a benchmark, the $2,995 list price for the Model SN4960/1E130V (single- span, 30-calls) is less than half the $5,999 list price for an equivalent AudioCodes Mediant2000, or similar Cisco models. The comparison is not exactly apples-to-apples, however: The SN4960 provides dual gigabit-Ethernet ports, whereas most other PRI-class gateways -- including the Mediant2000- offer slower 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports. "We've done more than re-invent the PRI-class VoIP Router," said Marco Liechti, Product Manager. "We expect the SN4960 to be the largest revenue- producing product in our 22-year history." Customer-premise equipment (CPE) is one of the largest expense elements for carriers deploying VoIP services. With thousands of units required, any cost reduction in the VoIP CPE gets multiplied on the service provider's bottom line. Offering proven interoperability with all major brands of softswitches, the SmartWare(TM) software suite is highly-adaptable for interoperation with standard and proprietary protocols, services, and network architectures. Available with every conceivable telephony interface, the SmartNode(TM) brand carries a strong six-year track record of successful deployments with satisfied carriers. For more information, contact [email protected]. Patton Electronics; Patton-Inalp Networks AG CONTACT: Chris Christner of Patton Electronics, +1-301-975-1000 Web site: http://www.patton.com/ [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]