Essentra BAX: Application Server

Service providers are looking for ways to leverage the burgeoning broadband access market in order to introduce new revenue-generating IP communications services. Enabling the delivery of residential and hosted enterprise VoIP services over any broadband infrastructure, VocalTec’s Essentra BAX Broadband Access Server helps service providers take advantage of evolving IP opportunities. Based on over a decade of leadership in VoIP solutions, Essentra BAX offers service providers a cost-effective entry into broadband VoIP services, with the capability of scaling up to millions of subscribers over time. The carrier-grade turnkey solution supports both traditional subscriber calling features, including call waiting and call forward, and a range of cutting-edge features such as call screening and click-to-dial. For enterprise customers, Essentra BAX supports VoIP virtual private networks (VPNs) and an array of IP-Centrex features. Equipped with a Web-based subscriber self-provisioning interface, the access server enables subscribers to control their own services, thereby reducing the operating expenses (OPEX) of service providers. IMS-TISPAN Ready: AS.

* Protocols: SIP (SIP B2BUA, SIP Proxy, SIP Registrar), RFC compliance, Megaco/H.248, H.323 * Interoperability * Astonishing amount of Subscriber Call Features * Astonishing amount of IP Centrex Features * Integrated Voice Mail System * Enhanced routing Policies * Advanced web-based Management and Accounting Configuration * Enhanced System/Enterprise Administrator web interface * Built-in CDRs and Billing

* Broad range of subscriber calling features creates new revenue-generating opportunities * Hosted enterprise services, including VoIP VPNs and IP- Centrex, serve multiple enterprise customers with networks distributed over wide geographic areas * Enhanced scalability enables gradual scaling to millions of subscribers * Carrier-grade availability ensures maximum network utilization and service usage * Fully customizable Web-based management at administrator and subscriber levels facilitates management and monitoring, while lowering operating costs * Proven interoperability with leading SIP endpoint devices and Megaco-based access gateways facilitates quick and easy deployment * Immediate and transparent integration with PSTN and VoIP networks allows for rapid time to market of new services

Based on over a decade of leadership in VoIP solutions, Essentra BAX offers service providers a cost-effective entry into broadband VoIP services, with the capability of scaling up to millions of subscribers over time. The carrier-grade turnkey solution supports both traditional subscriber calling features, including call waiting and call forward, and a range of cutting-edge features such as call screening and click-to-dial. For enterprise customers, Essentra BAX supports VoIP virtual private networks (VPNs) and an array of IP-Centrex features. Equipped with a Web-based subscriber self-provisioning interface, the access server enables subscribers to control their own services, thereby reducing the operating expenses (OPEX) of service providers. IMS-TISPAN Ready: AS