IPsmarx Technology Partners with Encore Networks to Deliver Global SS7 Connectivity

Encore’s SP-201-Z™ Signaling Gateway Allows IPsmarx Technology to Provide Seamless Interworking Capabilities Between Legacy and VoIP Packet Voice Networks

Encore Networks today announced that IPsmarx Technology, a leading Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solution provider, has selected Encore’s SP-201-Z™ Signaling Gateway to deliver C7 to ISDN protocol conversion and other VoIP based solutions to Long Distance carriers and global operators.

IPsmarx is dedicated to delivering customer management and billing solutions for carriers, VoIP Calling Card Operators and Internet Service Providers (ISPs). With locations throughout North America, IPsmarx provides Internet Telephony Service Providers (ITSPs) in 63 countries with fully integrated turnkey solutions to deploy and run applications like wholesale, residential VoIP, calling card, and termination. Encore joins other industry leading IPsmarx partners including Cisco and Quintum Technologies.

“IPsmarx distinguishes itself from the competition by offering feature rich VoIP solutions for wholesale VoIP carriers and residential service providers,” stated Bill Ferguson, Encore Networks Vice President of International Signaling Sales. “By adding the flexible signaling conversion capabilities of the SP-201-Z to their product portfolio, IPsmarx offers customers the opportunity to customize signaling solutions for their specific needs minimizing the risks of entering new international markets.”

Designed as a more cost-effective variant of Encore’s SP-200™ product line, the SP-201-Z™ is an advanced signaling gateway that facilitates out-of-band interoperability between incompatible voice networks, as well as providing interworking capabilities between legacy TDM voice networks and VoIP networks. The SP-201-Z™ is an extremely affordable solution for PTT’s, Long Distance carriers and VoIP ISPs who need to expand into international markets and address their customers signaling interworking requirements.

“Many types of out-of-band signaling protocols exist globally while many countries have different protocols simultaneously in use within its networks,” said William Pourmajidi, Technical Support Manager of IPsmarx Technology. “With its extensive list of seamless protocol support, the SP-201-Z breaks down the barriers presented by these different protocols and enable the flow of information across any network.”

About IPsmarx

IPsmarx Technology www.ipsmarx.com has been providing feature rich VoIP solutions since 2001. Their Wholesale Switch with integrated billing and calling card platform with ANI recognition have earned them worldwide acclaim with clients in over 63 countries.

About Encore Networks

Encore Networks www.encorenetworks.com is a leader in secure, IP+Legacy Virtual Private Network (VPN) routers for converged and broadband solutions. Carriers and enterprises, both large and small, rely on Encore’s innovative VPN and security solutions for wireless, satellite, and terrestrial networks that support both legacy devices and Internet Protocol (IP) routing standards. Encore’s industrially hardened (rugged) routers are Smart Grid enabled and designed for mission critical applications in harsh environments with wide temperature ranges found in utility substations, industrial plant floors, mobile transportation, construction sites and point-of-sale. Encore’s advanced signaling and voice inter-working solutions support circuit-to-packet migration of voice services, on premises or in the central office. Encore is a member of the Virtual Private Network Consortium (VPNC), the Utilities Telecom Council (UTC), and the ZigBee Alliance.

Contacts

IPsmarx Technology:
Carrie Fedders, 703-871-5274
cfedders {at} ipsmarx(.)com

Encore Networks:
Tony Crane, 703-318-4366
tcrane {at} encorenetworks(.)com