ISC RIP, Now IPCC

SAN RAMON, Calif. -- As of March 31, the International Softswitch Consortium (ISC) will move forward as the International Packet Communications Consortium (IPCC). Established in 1999, the ISC has steadfastly led the way for the greater development of next-generation networks through technological and market advancements. The IPCC continues the ISC's mission, striving to educate the industry-at-large about the economic viability of and applications for packet technologies. "We decided to change our name to the IPCC so that it would be in alignment with our continued goal of advancing all forms of packet communications," said Michael Khalilian, Chairman and President of the IPCC. "The ISC is renowned for its extensive industry knowledge and openness, advancing the cause for all applications and transport media - wireless, copper, broadband, fiber, and beyond, and the IPCC will build on that legacy to focus its efforts on assertive market development." A representative of all service providers, vendors, enterprises and organizations involved in packet network development, the IPCC is the chief advocate for wider adoption of products, services, applications and solutions utilizing packet-based voice, data and video communications technologies available today, regardless of transport medium. The Consortium has been instrumental in establishing and clarifying a common terminology for the packet-based architecture. Further expanding its comprehensive collection of market information and resource tools, the IPCC plans to survey end users about their preferred services and what technical requirements vendors face to meet their customers' demands. The Consortium has already released studies on deployment plans for domestic and international wireless and wireline service providers, as well as an interactive Return-On-Investment tool that allows vendors or providers to evaluate the economic feasibility of their approach. The group also has developed numerous case studies that illustrate the competitive advantages provided by a variety of packet-based network deployment as well as reference materials on various applications enabled by packet-based networks including internet off-load, SIP-based services, and hosted communications services. "We will continue to examine and reveal the market realities facing the widespread acceptance and deployment of packet technologies, activities from which our members have received great value," continued Khalilian. International Packet Communications Consortium (IPCC)