[October 27, 2009] BroadSoft acquires Packet Island Tweet Oct 27, 2009 (Datamonitor via COMTEX) -- BroadSoft, a US-based provider of VoIP application software, has completed the acquisition of Packet Island, a provider of SaaS-based quality of service assessment and monitoring tools for VoIP and video networks and services. According to BroadSoft, this acquisition expands its solutions portfolio for service providers, enabling them to cost-effectively deploy VoIP and video services with guaranteed end-to-end carrier-grade service delivery. Praveen Kumar, founder of Packet Island, will now serve as chief technologist at BroadSoft PacketSmart. Michael Tessler, president and CEO of BroadSoft, said: "Providing superior quality, real-time communication services is critical for the evolution of our industry. The ability to deliver a cost-effective way for our carriers to ensure high quality is a key imperative for BroadSoft." http://www.datamonitor.com Republication or redistribution, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without prior written consent. Datamonitor shall not be liable for errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]