TeraBridge and Woodwind Announce Interoperability Certification and Joint Marketing Agreement

Strategic Insights -

TeraBridge Technologies and Woodwind Communications Systems, two industry leaders in next-generation network edge systems, have announced a significant milestone in the development of carrier-class, broadband access solutions. The two companies have concluded interoperability certification and signed a letter of intent outlining their plans to jointly market an open-system softswitch-enabled, broadband access solution to carriers, CLECs, and ISPs.

The certified interoperable solution combines TeraBridge's PathMinder softswitch and Broadband Central Office software suite with Woodwind's ClariNet Integrated Access Gateway (IAG). This integrated solution will enable service providers to offer high-quality and reliable voice and data communications at an attractive price point, addressing the growing market demand for carrier-class, broadband access solutions.

Key Takeaways:

  • TeraBridge's PathMinder softswitch has been certified to interoperate with Woodwind's ClariNet IAG, enabling service providers to offer converged broadband services.
  • The joint solution combines TeraBridge's PathMinder and Broadband Central Office software suite with Woodwind's ClariNet IAG, a service-intelligent access solution for small business and remote office locations.
  • The certified interoperable solution will be offered jointly to carriers, CLECs, and ISPs, addressing the growing market demand for carrier-class, broadband access solutions.
  • PathMinder automates the provisioning of services and signaling connections utilizing standards-based network protocols, replacing narrowband switching found in first-generation, circuit-based networks.
  • Woodwind's ClariNet IAG is a customer-located, network edge platform that distributes intelligence and services from the Central Office to the customer location, offering unprecedented service migration and deployment ease.
  • The joint marketing agreement will include trade show and customer demonstration cooperation, with a planned formalization during late second quarter 2000.

Statistics:

  • The market demand for carrier-class, broadband access solutions is growing rapidly.
  • The certified interoperable solution will enable service providers to offer high-quality and reliable voice and data communications at an attractive price point.
  • TeraBridge's PathMinder softswitch has been commercially available since 2000 and is currently in revenue production with a next-generation service provider.
  • The PathMinder application suites are compatible with various hardware switches and access devices, delivering voice and data services via industry-standard signaling and command protocols.
  • Woodwind's ClariNet IAG has led the access industry in toll-quality voice and interoperability with various core networking technologies, including ATM, Frame Relay, IP, and VoDSL.

Sources:

  • TeraBridge Technologies Corporation: Business Wire, June 6, 2000
  • Woodwind Communications Systems: Business Wire, June 6, 2000
  • TeraBridge Technologies Corporation: www.terabridge.com
  • Woodwind Communications Systems: www.woodwindcom.com