HERZLIA, Israel, April 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- VocalTec
Communications Ltd. (Nasdaq: VOCL), a global provider of end-to-end
VoIP and convergence solutions for fixed and wireless service
providers, today announced that Telecommunications Group Vega
(OJSC "Farlep-Invest"), a leading Ukrainian telecom
operator, has deployed VocalTec's solutions for the provision of
Class-5 VoIP services across 5 regions in the Ukraine. The project was concluded in
partnership with Priocom, a leading systems integrator in the
Ukraine.
Vega will deploy VocalTec's Essentra™ BAX, VoIP Application
Server, allowing Vega to provide its customers with advanced IP
telephony services, including an extensive set of subscriber
calling features. The initial deployment will consist of a
centralized installation from which Vega will provide an enhanced
telephony service nationwide. In addition, Vega will implement
VocalTec's Essentra™ EX, VoIP Peering Manager, providing enhanced
VoIP routing capabilities for optimal routing-plan management,
allowing Vega to benefit from an efficient utilization of network
resources.
"The decision to select VocalTec came following a thorough
evaluation of additional vendors within the industry," said Anatoly
Abroskin, Technical Director of Vega. "We were very impressed with
VocalTec's solutions in comparison to the other solutions we
reviewed. VocalTec's solution perfectly meets our service needs. We
look forward to working with VocalTec as we expand our VoIP
business."
"We are happy to be partnering with VocalTec on the delivery of
their field-proven Class-5 VoIP solution," said Vladyslav Boboshko, Chairman of the Board at
Priocom. "As a leading Systems' Integrator, we are committed to
working with top of the line suppliers. We have completed several
projects with Vega in the past, and it was of cardinal importance
for us to work in conjunction with a technology vendor who can
deliver on the promise of VoIP."
"It was essential for us to provide Vega with the highest
quality solution and to alleviate their concerns, which they
encountered prior to working with VocalTec," commented Ido Gur,
President and CEO of VocalTec. "We are happy to have been selected
by Vega as their provider for packet-based Class-5 services and we
are committed to meeting all their service and regulatory
requirements. This transaction reinforces the growing acceptance of
our VoIP solutions in the Ukraine
and across the CIS region. We look forward to a long and fruitful
relationship between our companies."
About Telecommunications Group Vega
Telecommunications group Vega is a largest alternative operator
of Ukrainian fixed telecommunications market which is a part of SCM
group telecom division. Vega is in the lead on Ukrainian market in
the segment of fixed telephony services provision, access to the
Internet and data transmission. Vega telecommunications group
provides telecom services in 45 cities and 2 residential places in
20 regions of Ukraine, full range
of services (fixed telephony, broadband access to the Internet and
data transmission) being provided in 37 residential places of the
country. Operating management of Vega telecommunications group is
performed by "Farlep-Invest" OJSC.
About Priocom
Priocom is a leading system integrator of professional solutions
for telecommunication operators and large enterprises. The
Ukrainian office of the Company is involved in the following
business activities: designing and construction of infrastructures,
providing services within operator's networks, support of
communication operations networks and software development and its
implementation for communication operators
About VocalTec
VocalTec Communications (Nasdaq: VOCL) is a global provider
of carrier-class Voice-over-IP and Convergence solutions for fixed
and wireless service providers. A pioneer in VoIP technology since
1994, VocalTec develops and markets an extensive VoIP offering
including VoIP peering, VoIP trunking, SIP to
SS7, Softswitch and Mobile VoIP
Solutions enabling the flexible deployment of next-generation
networks (NGNs). Partnering with prominent system integrators and
equipment manufacturers, VocalTec serves an installed base of
dozens of leading carriers worldwide. VocalTec is led by a
management team comprised of respected industry veterans.
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VocalTec
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Yair Golan
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+972-9-9703803
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yair@vocaltec.com
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CCG Investor Relations
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Kenny Green
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+1(646) 201-9246
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SOURCE VocalTec Communications Ltd.