SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Juniper Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:JNPR - News) today announced enhancements to its Voice over IP (VoIP) portfolio, J-Voice, with the introduction of features to deliver highly resilient, carrier-grade packet voice networks. These new features include fast IP link detection and recovery, call admission control, enhanced IP routing for voice traffic and the extension of Application Level Gateway (ALG) support for the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). By implementing J-Voice solutions, carriers can migrate their traditional voice services onto cost-effective IP networks, with the flexibility to offer differentiated VoIP services according to customers' needs.

"We aim to be a reliable, single source of telecommunications services for our business customers," commented Randy Nicklas, vice president of Network Engineering at XO Communications, a leading provider of communications services to businesses and carriers. "Being able to support multiple types of traffic like VoIP on the XO IP network, confident that the quality and performance will be consistently maintained, is crucial for us. The Juniper Networks portfolio has delivered the resilience, quality and assured experience our customers expect from XO Communications."

Already deployed in over 15 networks worldwide, the J-Voice portfolio leverages Juniper Networks' industry-leading routing functionality and modular JUNOS software, complemented by critical network level features, to provide a robust solution that addresses the key issues associated with delivering high quality and highly available VoIP services. This includes preventing and responding to router failures, as well as dealing with disruptions caused by traffic congestion or failed links.

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