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EUTEL Deploys MetaSwitch for End-to-End VoIP Network in Netherlands Antilles
St. Eustatius Is the First Eastern Caribbean Island With an All-IP Voice Network
| Source: MetaSwitch
ALAMEDA, CA--(Marketwire - June 29, 2009) - MetaSwitch, the leader in reliable,
high-quality carrier IP communications solutions, today announced that EUTEL, an
incumbent telecommunications service provider in the Netherlands Antilles,
has deployed MetaSwitch's carrier Voice over IP (VoIP) solution to replace
its existing legacy TDM switching infrastructure. In so doing, EUTEL
becomes the first service provider in the Eastern Caribbean to adopt an
IMS-ready architecture. With the addition of EUTEL, MetaSwitch
demonstrates continued growth in the Caribbean region, with ten carrier
customers across eight countries.
EUTEL selected MetaSwitch in order to reduce operating expenses as well as
provide state-of-the-art communications services to all subscribers on the
island of St. Eustatius. The MetaSwitch VP2510 Integrated Softswitch,
which combines all core IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) functions in an
easily-deployed system, is replacing EUTEL's legacy Nortel DMS switch. The
small footprint and reduced power and cooling requirements of the new
MetaSwitch solution mean significant savings to the bottom line in the
tropical climate of St. Eustatius.
In addition, the MetaSphere Enhanced Applications Server will enable EUTEL
to offer Hosted IP PBX to business customers, along with enhanced services
such as CommPortal for Web 2.0 communications tools, including an
easy-to-use Web portal as well as widgets for access to voice messages,
call and contact management.
"We chose MetaSwitch because of the company's experience and global market
leadership," said Gerald Berkel, Managing Director of EUTEL N.V. "By
partnering with MetaSwitch, we are reaffirming our commitment to offer the
latest in telecommunications services to our subscribers. As the first
operator with an IMS-ready network in the Eastern Caribbean, EUTEL and the
island are positioned well for the future."
"MetaSwitch installed the equipment exactly as planned and on our
schedule," continued Berkel. "We were very pleased that the equipment was
shipped promptly, installed quickly and turned up per our expectations."
"EUTEL really wants to bring the latest services to the island, and we are
excited to be part of their vision," said René Méndez, vice president of
sales for the Caribbean and Latin America. "This deployment demonstrates
that MetaSwitch's core values -- quality engineering, exceptional customer
support, reliability and innovation -- are resonating with carriers across
all geographic regions."
About EUTEL
EUTEL N.V. is the telecommunication service provider of the island of St.
Eustatius in the Netherlands Antilles. Established in 1976, this
government-owned organization provides a variety of telecommunication
products and services to its local clients. EUTEL's mission is to provide
a high quality of service at reasonable rates, which it accomplishes
through strategic alliances with regional, nation and international service
providers. With the focus on remaining competitive in a growing
telecommunication market, EUTEL has the latest infrastructure as well as a
progressive, efficient staff whose main focus is providing high quality
service to its clients.
About MetaSwitch
MetaSwitch is a leading provider of carrier systems and software solutions
that are powering the migration of communications networks to open,
packet-based architectures. Hundreds of network operators worldwide depend
on its Carrier Systems Division for reliable, scalable session control,
media gateway and application/feature server solutions to enable compelling
revenue-generating services. Its Network Protocols Division, marketed under
the Data Connection brand (www.dataconnection.com), develops high
performance, portable software components that are integrated into the
products of the world's leading communications equipment manufacturers. For
more information, please visit www.metaswitch.com.
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