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NewSouth Communications Revolutionizes Telecommunications with Lucent Softswitch

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NewSouth Communications Corp., a Broadband Integrated Communications Provider (BICP), has announced the integration of Lucent Technologies' Softswitch into its telecommunications network infrastructure. This innovative move is set to change the way telecommunications is delivered, providing a full range of ATM-based communications services. The Lucent Softswitch combines the reliability and enhanced features of traditional telecommunications networks with the cost-effectiveness and flexibility of packet technology. As a result, NewSouth Communications can offer intelligent services to a wide variety of media, including data, voice, and video, over a large broadband network.

Key Takeaways:

  • NewSouth Communications is one of the first providers to implement Lucent Technologies' Softswitch, a software switch for packet networks that enables full multi-media services combined with dynamic bandwidth.
  • The Lucent Softswitch is an open platform that provides NewSouth Communications with the technology to create advanced applications for customers as the need arises, including service creation support to shorten the delivery cycle.
  • The Lucent Softswitch installation works hand-in-hand with NewSouth Communications' deployment of a nationwide ATM network and Cisco Powered Network facilities for IP routing and ATM edge switching.
  • NewSouth Communications is on the forefront of the next generation of network switching, offering a unique strategy that combines the reliability of traditional telecommunications networks with the cost-effectiveness and flexibility of packet technology.
  • The Lucent Softswitch supports NewSouth Communications' strategy of using the most efficient and technologically advanced network products available to improve and broaden the data and voice services they offer to their customers.
  • Michael L. LaFrance, President & CEO of NewSouth Communications, praised the Lucent Softswitch, stating, "We can provide intelligent services to a wide variety of media, including data, voice, and video, over a large broadband network."
  • Tom Gaddy, Area Vice President for Lucent Technologies, expressed his company's commitment to the continued growth and success of NewSouth Communications, stating, "We at Lucent are committed to the continued growth and success of NewSouth Communications."
  • Duane Hurne, Vice President of Technology Development for NewSouth Communications, highlighted the significant impact of the Lucent Softswitch, commenting, "The softswitch is one of the absolute greatest changes in the telecommunications industry since the switch was introduced."
  • Tracy J. Cooper, Executive Vice President of Engineering and Network Operations, emphasized NewSouth Communications' leading role in the next generation of network switching, stating, "NewSouth Communications is on the forefront of the next generation of network switching. Our strategy is absolutely unique."

Statistics:

  • NewSouth Communications is a privately held broadband ICP with a senior management team collectively possessing over 100 years of experience in successful telecommunications-oriented businesses.
  • The Company currently offers a comprehensive selection of high-speed Internet access, data, local exchange, long distance, and enhanced telecommunications services in the nine-state BellSouth region.
  • NewSouth Communications offers service in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Louisiana, with service beginning in Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Kentucky in early 2000.
  • NewSouth Communications is actively expanding its network of Cisco NewWorld packet-based data switches and Lucent Technologies, Inc. AnyMedia(TM) 5ESS-2000 switches as well as the new Lucent Softswitch.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, "NewSouth Communications Corp. Announcement of Lucent Technologies' Softswitch" (January 11, 2000)
  • NewSouth Communications Web Site, "About NewSouth Communications" (www.newsouth.com)
  • Lucent Technologies Web Site, "Lucent Softswitch" (http://www.lucent.com)

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