February 13, 2008

Nexus Telecom of Brazil Relies on VocalTec for VoIP

By Anil Sharma, TMCnet Contributing Editor

Nexus Telecom (News - Alert), a Brazilian CLEC (competitive local exchange carrier) and VoIP operator has selected and deployed VocalTec’s (News - Alert) Essentra VoIP Peering and Trunking, in partnership with HiSecur, a successful Brazilian Telecom Systems Integrator.

VocalTec Communications is one of the global providers of carrier-class multimedia and voice-over-IP solutions for communication service providers.

One of the pioneers in VoIP technology since 1994, VocalTec provides proven trunking, peering and residential/enterprise VoIP application solutions that enable flexible deployment of next-generation networks (NGNs).

The project includes the deployment of VocalTec’s Essentra CX, Trunking solution and Essentra EX, VoIP Peering (News - Alert) Manager.

"We required a field-proven VoIP solution that would enable us to expand our international services in a cost-effective manner, without compromising quality of service," Alexandre F. Luvizuto, vice president at Nexus Telecom said in a press release.

"VocalTec's solution satisfies all of our technical requirements and allows us to provide our customers with the highest levels of excellence in all areas of service provisioning.”

"We are proud to support the deployment of Nexus Telecom’s VoIP services,” said Yair Golan, vice president of Marketing and Business Development at VocalTec.

“This achievement further positions VocalTec as the ideal partner for service providers implementing VoIP network transformation projects,” said Golan. “Our solutions are highly suited to the needs of the LATAM VoIP market and we view the Nexus Telecom project as an important step in strengthening our position in this developing market.”

“We are pleased about this joint agreement with VocalTec,” said Mauricio Gomes, Director of Sales, at HiSecur.

“We see VocalTec as a long-term strategic partner, and look forward to expanding this relationship as we address the growing service provider and ISP markets in LATAM.”

Established in 1997, HiSecur specializes in the design, development and delivery of complete NGN solutions.

HiSecur provides training and professional services to Carriers and Corporate in Brazil. HiSecur’s portfolio includes end-to-end communications solutions for the Telecommunications, IT, Government, Finance, Industry and Transportation segments.

Anil Sharma is a TMCnet Contributing Editor.

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