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IP Transcoding Integrated within PhoenixSoft’s Cirrus Softswitch

Integrated IP Transcoding Reduces Network Complexity and
Eliminates Component Incompatibilities
 

Phoenix, Arizona...February 12, 2008...PhoenixSoft, Inc., a pioneering provider of next-generation communications platforms for converged networks, has completed integrating IP transcoding capability within its Cirrus Softswitch platform.  This project represents the company’s continued commitment to streamlining and enhancing network operations for its tier one, two and three carrier customers.

Increased functionality within IP networks often means adding more components.  Multiple products increase network complexity and the risk of incompatibility.  In addition, carriers typically will have to work with several different vendors when network issues arise.  By integrating functionality within the Cirrus Softswitch instead of adding another component, PhoenixSoft has a tested solution that simplifies network architecture and avoids incompatible products from multiple vendors.

To accomplish integrated IP transcoding, PhoenixSoft selected the TelcoBridges’ Media Gateway for the Cirrus Softswitch.  TelcoBridges provides telecom platforms globally for developers of carrier-grade VoIP and TDM solutions for the media gateway, switching, and value-added services markets.

“Our development plan for the Cirrus Softswitch has always been to provide a single integrated solution for our carrier customers,” said Paul Amick, PhoenixSoft co-founder.  “We select best-of-breed products, integrate them within our platform, and test them rigorously in various network environments.  With an unprecedented feature set and carrier-grade reliability, TelcoBridges was the obvious choice for handling the integrated IP Transcoding capability for the Cirrus Softswitch.

“When deployed, our softswitch customers benefit from simpler, more efficient network architectures,” continued Amick.  “Furthermore, integrated capabilities eliminate any potential finger-pointing among vendors when network problems surface." 

"For more than 20 years, PhoenixSoft has proven itself to be a true pioneer when it comes to integrating leading-edge telephony technologies into robust and reliable carrier-grade communications platforms,” said Gaetan Campeau, President of TelcoBridges.  “We are delighted to be selected as their media gateway technology partner, and we look forward to the possibilities that are now available to service providers and carriers as a result of this powerful relationship.”

PhoenixSoft’s Cirrus Softswitch offers turn-key or hosted solutions.  Specific capabilities include:

In addition, PhoenixSoft offers a comprehensive Billing application and a Retail Web Portal that fully integrate within the Cirrus Softswitch.  The Retail Web Portal features on-line ordering and payment processing, customizable screens, unlimited automated capabilities and password-protected customer sites.  The client/server-based Billing solution delivers call rating and tariffing, customer care, provisioning, accounts receivable, work order/trouble ticket processing, data export to general ledger and financial packages, plus much more.

About TelcoBridges

TelcoBridges is clearly defining the future of communications technologies. By supplying the industry’s best telecom platform, TelcoBridges is helping developers of VoIP and TDM solutions realize their bright ideas. TelcoBridges’ customers create carrier-grade telecom solutions used by the world’s largest operators in more than 30 countries. For more info, visit www.telcobridges.com.

About PhoenixSoft

Since 1985, PhoenixSoft has developed a long and distinguished track record within the telecommunications industry as an innovative provider of telephony solutions for converged networks.  The company provides enhanced switching through its Cirrus Softswitch, convergent billing and Retail Web Portal solutions.  PhoenixSoft’s customized real-time multimedia telephony platforms deliver carrier-grade voice quality, reliability and scalability for service providers, carriers and SMB enterprises.  For more information, visit http://www.phoenixsoft.com.

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