SHERBROOKE, Quebec -- Mediatrix Telecom, the leader inVoice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) access devices and gateways, hascompleted joint interoperability tests verifying the compatibility of Mediatrix’Digital VoIP gateway and access device solutions with Nortel’scommunication server solutions. This product compatibility enables mutualMediatrix and Nortel Networks customers to operate seamlessly together inany telecommunications network environment.

The interoperability events tested the Mediatrix 3500 and 3600 Series ofDigital VoIP Gateways, in the SIP Protocol, with Nortel’s Release SN09 forthe Communication Server 2000 (CS 2000), a superclass softswitchproviding call control and voice services for Service Providers. With completion of this certification, Mediatrix can now offer a completerange of compatible analog and digital gateway products for deploymentwith the CS 2000 platform.

"Nortel’s Communication Server 2000 is the centerpiece of many serviceproviders’ networks due to its flexibility and operational efficiency," saidPhilippe Babin, PLM Director for Mediatrix Telecom. “Throughinteroperability testing with industry leaders such as Nortel, we can deliver aseamless solution set that allows service providers to quickly get to market,new, differentiated hosted communications services in a cost effectivemanner."

Mediatrix Telecom Inc.