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MetaSwitch Partners With Technology Bureau to Bring Proven Carrier IP Solutions to Argentina
Technology Bureau to Integrate MetaSwitch Solution for Local Service Providers
| Source: MetaSwitch
ALAMEDA, CA and BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA--(Marketwire - July 6, 2009) - MetaSwitch, the
leader in reliable, high-quality carrier IP communications solutions, today
announced a strategic alliance with Technology Bureau, one of the foremost
systems integrators in Argentina with vast experience managing
telecommunication projects throughout Latin America.
Through this relationship, MetaSwitch and Technology Bureau will join
forces to enable local operators to benefit from the operational
efficiencies of IP infrastructure as well as offer advanced voice services
to residential and business subscribers. The companies announced their
joint sales strategies during their seminar program entitled "VoIP -
Carrier Class, Next Generation Converged Solutions," which took place on
July 1st and 2nd in Buenos Aires.
With years of experience deploying voice over IP solutions to over 400
customers in North America and the Caribbean, MetaSwitch wanted a strong
local partner to work with in Argentina. Technology Bureau fits the bill
and will handle provisioning, installation, maintenance and support, as
well as a range of professional services from network engineering and
training to turn-key solution deployment.
"Through our close relationships with many regional network operators, we
are hearing that there is strong demand for proven, high quality carrier
VoIP solutions from stable, reliable vendors," said Adrián Zamel, president
of Technology Bureau. "As we studied this market, it became clear that
MetaSwitch is uniquely positioned for success and an ideal partner for us."
"We are confident that Technology Bureau's track record, expertise and
penetration in the region will help us to quickly build our presence," said
René Méndez, MetaSwitch's vice president of sales for Latin America and the
Caribbean. "Their sound support and integration capabilities complement
our industry-leading products and services and will allow customers to
confidently migrate their networks and deploy new voice services quickly,
efficiently and successfully."
About MetaSwitch
MetaSwitch is a leading provider of carrier systems and software solutions
that are powering the migration of communications networks to open,
packet-based architectures. Hundreds of network operators worldwide depend
on its Carrier Systems Division for reliable, scalable session control,
media gateway and application/feature server solutions to enable compelling
revenue-generating services. Its Network Protocols Division, marketed under
the Data Connection brand (www.dataconnection.com), develops high
performance, portable software components that are integrated into the
products of the world's leading communications equipment manufacturers. For
more information, please visit www.metaswitch.com.
About Technology Bureau
Technology Bureau is an ISO 9000-2000 certified company that offers
integrated telecommunications solutions. It has presence throughout
Argentina and other countries in Latin America. Technology Bureau is
recognized by carriers as an experienced supplier of technology and
integrator of connectivity solutions. Its value added comes from the
introduction of solutions that cover equipment as well as engineering,
installation and maintenance services in a variety of technologies,
including terrestrial and satellite access, transmission, switching,
networking, security and network management products.