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BT launches 'Out-of-a-Box' VoIP service for communication providers
BT has announced the launch of a global service that will enable Internet service providers (ISPs), cable providers and other resellers to deliver flexible voice over IP (VoIP)-based services to their subscribers. The new offering is targeted at global communication providers outside of the UK and allows entrants to the market to become a communication provider overnight, without the cost and complexity of having to invest in expensive IT and network infrastructure.
Using a fully redundant globally distributed IP network, BT's IP Voice Managed Service offers a reliable and secure service with a flexible pricing model. The system features advanced multi-layered security, including session border controller (SBC) functionality and VoIP firewall capabilities. A single web-based interface gives the user an efficient tool to monitor call flow and control expenses. The IP Voice Managed Service is one of a range of 21C operator services, which take advantage of BT's global experience to provide a new generation of richer and more customized services to enable 21C communication providers.
Karsten Lereuth, president BT Global Telecom Markets, said: "In this changing world, the main challenges for network operators and service providers are to handle new technologies, to avoid high and hazardous investments and to reduce their operational expenditure. Next generation networks and systems enable communication providers to deliver innovative services, increase speed-to-market and improve customer service while benefiting from significant cost savings.
"BT IP Voice Managed Service offers communication providers a straightforward and easy-to-use platform -- an 'out-of-the-box' solution -- that simplifies the delivery of IP telephony services without huge investments or technology knowledge. We have kept this offering as simple to use as possible -- any person who can work with Microsoft Windows can use BT IP Voice Managed Service. The whole solution is Microsoft-enabled to provide both new entrants and existing telecoms providers access to an exciting and expanding market," he said.
MEDIAN Telecom, headquartered in Bochum, Germany, specialises in developing and providing leading edge telecommunications and VoIP technologies. It already receives termination and transit services from BT Global Telecom Markets and has been intensively testing the new IP Voice Managed Service. Stefan Voigt, Chief Operations Officer at MEDIAN Telecom said: "BT develops new services in close cooperation with customers to ensure that these propositions meet market requirements. With the new IP Voice Managed Service, BT Global Telecom Markets has proven its flexibility to recognize market trends and to deliver compelling solutions."
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