Zhone Achieves Compatibility with Nortel Softswitch for Global VoIP Deployments
December 27th, 2006 - Posted in VoIPIndustry’s Leading Broadband Loop Carrier Awarded Certificate of Compatibility Following Completion of Compatibility Testing
Zhone Technologies, Inc., a global provider of advanced communications equipment and a leader in VoIP, IPTV, and Ethernet over both copper and fiber access lines, announced today that Nortel* has completed compatibility testing of Zhone’s MALC Access Concentrator / SLMS with Nortel’s Communication Server 2000 softswitch. As a result of the successful testing, Zhone’s MALC product is designated a Nortel Compatible Product and was awarded a Nortel Certificate of Compatibility.
As a broadband loop carrier, Zhone’s MALC combines advanced data, and video services with integrated VoIP access gateway functionality, converting voice traffic on business and residential POTS interfaces to SIP, MGCP and H.248 VoIP protocols. The interoperable solution of the Zhone MALC and the Nortel Communication Server 2000 softswitch can help service providers deploy complete carrier-class voice networks supporting both legacy and IP-based services from a single voice architecture.
The Certificate of Compatibility for the MALC (Rel. 1.13) with Nortel’s Communication Server 2000 (SN09/ISN09) is available from Nortel’s Developer Program at: http://www.nortel.com/prd/dpp/product/prodpages/certs/cert1919.html
“Nortel’s compatibility test process and Global Services offerings demonstrate to carriers the integrity of the joint solution,” said Barbara Tien, Zhone’s director of engineering services. “The compatibility test process afforded us a unique opportunity that has resulted in new capabilities optimized for the Communication Server 2000.”