Transcom Rips Out Cisco for Veraz

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Veraz Networks' packet telephony solution has been chosen as the de facto VoIP solution by Transcom Enhanced Services, an enhanced service provider, creating one of the largest packet voice networks in the U.S. Transcom purchased 87,000 ports of Veraz' I-Gate 4000 and I-Gate 4000 Pro media gateways to replace its installed base of Cisco System's media gateways located in cities across the U.S. Softswitch capacity will also be increased on their previously deployed Veraz ControlSwitch to 87,000 ports. With the added media gateways, increased softswitch capacity, and roll out of the Global Carrier Peering (GCP) solution, Transcom can double its VoIP capacity.

"Veraz was an easy choice as they have been a trusted partner to the Transcom team and have remained incredibly responsive to our changing needs. With the stability and high voice quality of the Veraz softswitch and media gateway platforms, we can be assured that our network delivers the highest quality services that our customers demand," said Chad Frazier, President, Transcom Enhanced Services. "With the programmability and interoperability of Veraz products, we're confident they will continue to enable us to exceed our customer's performance and service expectations."

Transcom Enhanced Services is a wholesale operator of a full-scale IP switched network that originally consisted of the Veraz ControlSwitch solution for VoIP services including H.323 origination and termination services for its international carrier customers. With the added media gateways and softswitch capacity, Transcom will greatly expand its service offering with Veraz' GCP integrated packet telephony solution.

The GCP solution enables Transcom to support traffic processing and delivery using any combination of signaling: H.323-H.323, H.323-SS7, H.323-PRI, SIP-SIP, SIP-H.323, SIP-PRI, SIP-SS7, SS7-PRI, SS7-SS7, PRI-PRI, and more. All of these types of calls are managed using a common routing, call control, billing and management framework from a central location and eliminates the limitations of H.323 Gatekeeper-centric H.323-H.323 peering. The GCP solution in the Transcom network uses the ControlSwitch's Routing Engine to process IP telephony packets and arrange delivery of processed calls to the PSTN. The softswitch-based packet and legacy H.323 networks communicate seamlessly; enabling improved operational efficiency, increased call completion rates and overall ease of operations for Transcom.

"The fact that Transcom has chosen to further invest and standardize on Veraz' products, speaks volumes about the consistent product performance and service excellence that we've delivered over time. It's rewarding for Veraz to demonstrate the scalability of our packet telephony solution on this scale," said Tal Simchony, CEO, Veraz Networks. "We truly appreciate Transcom's vote of confidence and look forward to our continued partnership."

Veraz Networks