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HP Introduces OpenCall Solution Provider Program

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HP's OpenCall Multiservice Controller offers a scalable and flexible platform for advanced value-added services in carrier VoIP networks, combining HP OpenCall with H.323. This platform enables service providers to develop and deploy customized, differentiated services such as Voice Virtual Private Network, Internet call waiting, and click-to-talk, to expand their service offerings, generate additional revenue, and retain customers.

Key Takeaways:

  • The OpenCall Multiservice Controller (OCMC) is a software platform that combines HP OpenCall and H.323 to deliver a highly scalable and flexible environment for developing and deploying advanced services in New World service-provider networks.
  • OCMC integrates with Cisco's packet telephony gateways, including the AS5300 and AS5800 Voice Gateways, 2600 and 3600 series multiservice modular access routers, and Multimedia Conference Manager.
  • OCMC is supported on a wide range of hardware platforms, from entry-level HP 9000 A-Class servers to HP 9000 multiprocessors K-Class servers.
  • The OCMC is expected to be available worldwide from HP in October, starting at $25,000 for the software and computer hardware.
  • By early 2000, HP OpenCall's proven carrier-grade SS7 connectivity will be added to OCMC to enable value-added services for both Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and Public Switched Telephone Networks (PSTN).
  • The HP OpenCall Solution Provider Program will support Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and Systems Integrators (SIs) in the development of applications for telecommunications companies and ISPs.

Statistics:

  • The OCMC is expected to be available worldwide from HP in October 1999.
  • The price of the OCMC software and computer hardware will start at $25,000.
  • HP OpenCall's proven carrier-grade SS7 connectivity will be added to OCMC by early 2000 to enable value-added services for both VoIP and PSTN.
  • HP OpenCall has 123,500 employees worldwide.
  • HP had total revenue of $47.1 billion in its 1998 fiscal year.

Sources:

  • HP Introduction of OpenCall Solution Provider Program, BUSINESS WIRE, Sept. 21, 1999
  • HP OpenCall Solution Provider Program, HP Communications Industry Business Unit, http://hp.com/telecom
  • Cisco Systems, Cisco News and Information, http://www.cisco.com
  • HP, Hewlett-Packard Company, http://www.hp.com

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