[May 16, 2008] MTS Allstream Selects Zhones Platform for Voice and Data Services Tweet (Wireless News Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Zhone Technologies, a provider of multi-service access equipment for VoIP, IPTV and Ethernet over copper and fiber access lines, announced a contract with MTS Allstream, one of Canada's national communication solutions providers. MTS Allstream will deploy Zhone's multi-access line concentrator (MALC) as a multi-service access platform optimized for delivering voice and data services over its national network. "MTS Allstream has had a long relationship with Zhone in our access voice network. We sought a next generation access product to deliver voice and data services to our residential, small business and enterprise customers. Zhone has a comprehensive and flexible converged platform that meets these requirements," said Michael Strople, Vice-President Technology Development for MTS Allstream. "The flexibility, density and the wide range of service interfaces that Zhone supports on one platform were all factors in our decision to go with Zhone. The MALC's packet voice interface and our national IP core make this technology particularly effective for MTS Allstream." "We have been making calculated and strategic strides in Canada which we see as significant, since the Canadian market has been tracking roughly 12 to 18 months ahead of major U.S. players in technology adoption and requirements," said Mike Scheck, VP of international sales for Zhone. "We see our win as a bellwether of things to come in the broader North American market where carrier grade packet voice is concerned. We are very bullish on the MSAP market opportunity we see globally as well." ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) ((Distributed on behalf of 10Meters via M2 Communications Ltd - http://www.m2.com)) ((10Meters - http://www.10meters.com)) Copyright ? 2008 Wireless News [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]