Deploys Nokia Siemens Networks’ VoIP platform to offer converged services to enterprises
Versatel enhances the portfolio of communication services for its enterprise customers. The communication service provider who operates throughout Germany has deployed Nokia Siemens Networks’ hiQ Voice over IP (VoIP) platform to provide a range of new, converged services over an IP connection. With this IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) ready application platform, Versatel is implementing a next generation architecture.
Nokia Siemens Networks’ hiQ4200/4300 product* allows Versatel’s business customers to start unification and central provisioning of services, for instance consolidating different locations into one number plan. Moreover Versatel will immediately offer services such as IP Centrex** and Customer Self Administration. With this, Versatel’s enterprise customers do not have to maintain their own PBXs anymore. They can use the full range of services centrally provided by Versatel and also have complete control over the services in use.
In addition, the geo-redundancy nature of Nokia Siemens Networks’ VoIP offering assures enterprises 24×7 availability. Even in the event of a major outage the geo-redundant system can be made available to provide uninterrupted services without any downtime.
“With the new platform, our enterprise customers can now directly connect their Private Branch Exchanges (PBXs) to Versatel via a cost effective IP connection. In addition, we are equipped to offer multimedia services to our business customers from a single central location,” said Karsten Fuchs, head of Network, Service and Application Design, Versatel.
“Our VoIP offering will allow Versatel to explore new business opportunities and thus expand their customer base,” said Marcus Bienek, key account manager Versatel, Nokia Siemens Networks.
About Versatel
Versatel AG is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Frankfurt: VTW) and is one of the leading providers of voice, Internet and data services for private and business customers on the German market. In fiscal year 2009, the company achieved an overall turnover of 734.8 million euros, which makes it the third largest alternative, infrastructure-based telecommunications provider in Germany. The company operates a state-of-the-art, high-capacity optical fiber network of more than 40,000 kilometers. Versatel is present, with its own network infrastructure, in 12 of the 16 federal states, as well as in 32 of Germany’s 50 largest cities, and provides customers with its services and products nationwide. With its workforce of approximately 1,300 employees based at 9 locations Versatel supports 682,700 broadband customers (as of January 2010).
More information can be found at: www.versatel.de
About Nokia Siemens Networks
Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading global enabler of telecommunications services. With its focus on innovation and sustainability, the company provides a complete portfolio of mobile, fixed and converged network technology, as well as professional services including consultancy and systems integration, deployment, maintenance and managed services. It is one of the largest telecommunications hardware, software and professional services companies in the world. Operating in 150 countries, its headquarters are in Espoo, Finland. www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com
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