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MetaSwitch Helps the New Frontier Go Greener
One of the Nation's Largest Rural Communications Companies Chooses MetaSwitch Unified Communications Solution for Energy-Efficient Next-Generation Messaging
| Source: MetaSwitch
LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - June 17, 2008) - NXTcomm 2008 -- MetaSwitch today announced
that Citizens Communications Company (NYSE : CZN ), which provides services
under the name Frontier Communications, is deploying MetaSwitch's unified
messaging solution to deliver voicemail and fax services to business and
residential subscribers. Following an initial roll out in select locations,
Frontier plans to expand the service to more than 2 million subscribers in
24 states. The centralized MetaSwitch solution will replace 55 older, less
feature-rich and less efficient legacy regional voicemail solutions from a
variety of manufacturers. In addition to standardizing these services, the
solution will result in significantly reduced energy requirements,
supporting Frontier's commitment to environmental responsibility and to
wise use of resources for the best customer experience.
"As one of the largest rural telephone companies in the nation, we needed a
flexible solution that could immediately scale to millions of subscribers,"
said Michael Golob, vice president, engineering & technology for Frontier.
"Intense due diligence led us to select MetaSwitch. It has the services we
want to offer our customers. In addition to streamlining business
operations and upgrading seamlessly into Frontier's network, MetaSwitch's
centralized unified messaging system enables us to significantly reduce our
carbon footprint."
MetaSwitch's IP-based voicemail system reduces hardware costs by
eliminating the need to support dedicated TDM facilities, enabling Frontier
to consolidate real estate resources and reduce "windshield time" and fuel
costs to travel to various sites for technical maintenance. Centralizing
network support and maintenance for remote locations lets Frontier maximize
service continuity by leveraging its existing network infrastructure of
off-the-shelf servers as opposed to proprietary hardware. Built from the
ground up as a next-generation messaging platform, the
IP-based solution is pre-integrated with the company's class 4/5 softswitch
via SIP, but also supports Simplified Message Desk Interface (SMDI) and
Voice Profile for Internet Mail (VPIM), enabling the solution to seamlessly
replace legacy voicemail systems. Electronic faxing will also reduce paper
consumption and landfill dumping and preserve natural resources. Many
organizations have reported decreased operating costs resulting from
reductions in paper, ink and extra phone lines often required to run a
traditional fax service.
"As companies continue to seek new services in order to increase revenue
and customer retention, they are also mindful of discovering ways to reduce
their environmental impact," said Graeme MacArthur, chief executive
officer, MetaSwitch. "MetaSwitch is committed to producing high-quality,
easily deployable technologies that simplify the transition to
next-generation networks, reduce operational costs and lower carbon
emissions."
MetaSwitch will be conducting live demonstrations of its MetaSwitch
softswitch and MetaSphere application suite, including its advanced
voicemail solutions, in Booth SU6726 at NXTcomm 2008, held at the Las Vegas
Convention Center from June 16-18, 2008.
About MetaSwitch
MetaSwitch is an industry-leading vendor of switching and applications
solutions for both packet and circuit-switched networks. Its MetaSphere
applications suite enables a broad set of hosted IP communications
services, while its core session control and media/signaling gateway
products support a full range of Class 4/5 softswitch capabilities. Its
customers include many of the world's leading operators of wireline,
wireless and cable networks, with deployments that scale to millions of
subscribers. For more information, please visit www.metaswitch.com.
About Citizens Communications Company
Citizens Communications Company (NYSE : CZN ) operates under the brand name
of Frontier Communications and offers telephone, television and Internet
services in 24 states. More information is available at www.czn.com,
www.frontieronline.com and www.frontier.myway.com.
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