ipVerse and Kabira Technologies Join Forces to Accelerate Deployment of Enhanced Voice and Data Services

Strategic Insights -

ipVerse, a leading provider of next-generation software-based switches, has partnered with Kabira Technologies, a supplier of scalable infrastructure software for eBusiness, to accelerate the deployment of enhanced voice and data services. The partnership, announced in August, aims to simplify the migration process for service providers to next-generation network infrastructures, enabling them to deliver integrated communications services to their customers.

Key Takeaways:

  • ipVerse's Open Softswitch Alliance (OSA) Program has gained momentum with the addition of Kabira Technologies, a leading provider of scalable infrastructure software for eBusiness.
  • The partnership will enable service providers to seamlessly migrate to next-generation packet voice/data networks, preserving carrier-class quality and performance.
  • Kabira's ObjectSwitch will be integrated with ipVerse's ControlSwitch, providing a comprehensive solution for service providers to manage integration costs and protect margins from price competition.
  • The partnership will simplify service provider's OSS/NMS vendor decision-making process by offering complete, working solutions in partnership with many vendors.
  • ipVerse ControlSwitch supports multiple protocols, including SS7, MGCP, H.323, IPDC, SIP, and ISDN-PRI signaling systems, allowing transparent service exchange within or between service provider networks.
  • The partnership will bring more choices and flexibility for faster integration of back office applications, enabling service providers to quickly generate revenue.

Statistics:

  • ipVerse launched the OSA Program in March 2000 to promote open, interoperable, next-generation network solutions.
  • The OSA Program has attracted 18 member companies, including Copper Mountain Networks, Tellabs, Cognitronics Corporation, and others.
  • Kabira Technologies has joined the OSA Program, bringing its scalable infrastructure software expertise to the partnership.
  • ipVerse ControlSwitch supports multiple protocols, including SS7, MGCP, H.323, and others, allowing seamless migration to next-generation networks.

Sources:

  • ipVerse press release, "ipVerse and Kabira Technologies Join Forces to Accelerate Deployment of Enhanced Voice and Data Services," August 28.
  • ipVerse website, "About ipVerse" and "ipVerse ControlSwitch."
  • Kabira Technologies website, "About Kabira Technologies" and "ObjectSwitch."
  • ipVerse Press Release, "ipVerse Launches Open Softswitch Alliance Program," March 2000.