BBT - Verso Provides VoIP Solution for Latin Americas BroadBandTech

Verso Technologies, a global provider of next generation network solutions, has announced that Latin American broadband Internet and telephony provider BroadBandTech selected and installed the Verso MetroNet VoIP Overlay solution. This installation includes the Verso Back Office Solution (VBO), an integrated back office application that supports administration, provisioning and billing.

Integrating and packaging a standard set of features and capabilities, the MetroNet VoIP Overlay solution includes the Verso Clarent endpoint (Class-5) and tandem (Class-4) switching technologies, in addition to other core capabilities and services such as the optional back office component that helps in managing the solution.

To facilitate efficient route management on the network, the Verso Back Office solution monitors and controls all traffic while also providing for account status monitoring and bill tracking. The solution also allows for rates (and routes to and from various interconnect carrier networks) to be updated dynamically, while supporting multiple rate plans. PIN generation for prepaid cards and corporate accounts in addition to providing Web interface enables customers to check account balances.

BroadBandTech is now using Verso’ Class 5 Softswitch, VBO, IP Centrex and voice mail solutions. The combination is intended to drive call control and signaling, provisioning and monitoring, hosted PBX capabilities and messaging services.

Carlos Morea, chief executive officer, BroadBandTech, commented that because the company has a network infrastructure deployed throughout a vast territory, BroadBandTech requires a provisioning and billing solutions that is IP-based, scaleable and cost effective.

Morea went on to note that after a thorough evaluation of the leading softswitch manufacturers in the industry, BroadBandTech selected Verso because they provide the unbeatable combination of a leading softswitch with a fully integrated back office solution, as well as local support and expertise. This combination allows BroadBandTech to seamlessly integrate the Verso offering into their existing network without any major complications.

Yves Desmet, senior vice president, WorldWide Sales, Verso Technologies (News - Alert), contributed that this regional win illustrates the vast range of Verso’s carrier portfolio which traverses the market for carriers. Verso is pleased that its solution integrated easily with BroadBandTech’s existing infrastructure and is already adding significant value and support to the company’s growth plans. Desmet also acknowledged Verso’s appreciation of its partner IPVision and their help and support on this deployment.

This win for Verso will further establish its strength in the market while adding credibility to its portfolio to assist in other competitive situations. BroadBandTech will gain substantial functionality through the implementation of Verso’s solutions. The easy integration with BroadBandTech’s existing infrastructure further solidifies Verso’s ability to be deployed in virtually any environment, which can only lead to future wins for the company.