Veraz Wins Another Deal

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Veraz Networks, Inc. announced that Gateway Communications has completed its deployment of Veraz's VoIP solution to upgrade and expand its existing international long distance network. Veraz's ability to enable customers to migrate from existing networks without compromising existing infrastructure allowed Gateway to replace its Nortel TDM switch with the Veraz solution.

The Veraz solution has enabled Gateway Communications to link mobile networks cost-effectively across over 30 countries throughout Africa and to connect with their European gateway network. Gateway Communications can now efficiently expand its global VoIP footprint in new markets by carrying traffic from mobile networks, locally converting it to VoIP, transmitting it over satellite between mobile networks and its Belgium gateway location for global connectivity. With a next-generation network in place, Gateway Communications is able to use VoIP to deliver new IP services over a converged IP network.

Gateway Communications selected Veraz's solution for its rapid deployment capabilities, its carrier-grade voice quality and bandwidth optimization, and its operational efficiency when deployed across multi-national networks. The solution consists of a centrally deployed Veraz Controlswitch(TM), a programmable softswitch and service delivery platform, and I-Gate(TM) 4000 PRO media gateways deployed in Gateway Communications' own or customer networks throughout Africa. Veraz's solution overcomes the problem of delays inherent in satellite transmission, by using highly compressed VoIP to optimize costly satellite transmission.

"Gateway now has the largest and most advanced network in Africa, delivering significant savings to our customers through intelligent switching and compression technology supplied by Veraz. Gateway is the only provider to take full advantage of this powerful technology in Africa switching minutes in the sky, without backhauling calls through Europe, and better leveraging Africa's legacy networks. This has been critical in facilitating rapid growth in mobile traffic across the continent," said Peter Gbedemah, CEO of Gateway Communications. "Veraz's packet telephony solution proved to be the most flexible and open solution with superior voice quality, robust SS7 signal handling, interoperability, and bandwidth optimization characteristics, making it the best choice for servicing our customers."

Veraz Networks Inc. (Nasdaq: VRAZ)