Sonus Networks Drives Wireless Innovation at GSM Mobile Asia Congress 2007
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WESTFORD, Mass., November 7, 2007 – Sonus Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: SONS), a leading supplier of service provider IP-voice infrastructure solutions, announced today that the company will demonstrate its cutting-edge Broadband-Mobile Convergence (BMC) solutions at this year’s Mobile Asia Conference, held November 13-15th at The Venetian Macao Convention, Exhibition & Event Center in Macao, China.
"The opportunities for innovation in wireless represent one of Sonus' strongest and most strategic growth areas. Our ability to couple our industry-leading core IP network architecture with innovative new edge technologies, like pico- and femtocells, has piqued the interest of network operators across the globe," said Vikram Saksena, chief technology officer, Sonus Networks. "Geographically, Asia is one of the biggest potential markets for these types of solutions, and our presence at GSM Mobile Asia enables us to connect with network operators from throughout the region."
Sonus Networks will also be demonstrating a suite of enhanced next generation applications built using Sonus' IMX 2.0 Multimedia Application Platform. This rich application development and support environment enables network operators to transform the end-user experience through the rapid creation of feature rich applications and services. The latest version of IMX 2.0, released in October 2007, includes new support for wireless networks and answers consumer demand for mobility, personalization, and customization of their communications experience.
GSMA Mobile Asia Congress (formerly 3GSM World Congress Asia) is the sister event to Mobile World Congress, Barcelona, the largest, most significant and most successful global mobile event in the world. An estimated 52,000 visitors gathered in Barcelona at this year’s Congress to do business, to discuss the hottest trends in the mobile communications industry, and to participate in its future.
About Sonus Networks
Sonus Networks, Inc. is a leading provider of IP-voice infrastructure solutions for wireline and wireless service providers. With its comprehensive IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) solution, Sonus addresses the full range of carrier applications, including residential and business voice services, wireless voice and multimedia, trunking and tandem switching, carrier interconnection and enhanced services. Sonus' voice infrastructure solutions are deployed in service provider networks worldwide. Founded in 1997, Sonus is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts. Additional information on Sonus is available at http://www.sonusnet.com.
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