June 27, 2007, New Delhi, India: GENBAND Inc, a market-leading developer of next-generation IP gateways and application solutions, today formally announced the launch of its operations in India. The Company also discussed the strategic importance of India as a multimedia applications innovation hub for GENBAND worldwide. GENBAND’S multimedia applications software is currently being developed out of the research & development facility in Noida. The facility employs 77 engineers from premier engineering schools in India. The two key software products currently being developed and/or supported here in the GENBAND India facility include:
The M5 Multimedia Applications Server – M5 Multimedia Applications Server allows fixed, cable, and mobile customers to deploy a variety of valuable, highly scalable, next generation multimedia services. This product enables service providers to offer a suite of services like Unified messaging, Next Generation IN, Pre Paid and Multi Media Services. Over 90% of this has been developed in India. Currently this product is deployed at some of the leading telecom service providers including Deutsche Telekom AG, Softbank BB Corp & AT&T Inc.
C2 Signaling Controller – C2 Signalling Controller is a device for connecting SIP networks to legacy SS7 networks and databases. Simply put, the product enables transition of services from legacy networks to next generation networks. All future developments, upgrades in the platform will be driven from the India facility. The platform is currently being pilot tested by some of the leading service providers worldwide.
Globally, the service provider VoIP and multimedia equipment market is estimated to reach $7 billion by 2010.
GENBAND’s portfolio of IMS-based products and solutions allows service providers to maximize the value of their legacy infrastructure while seamlessly migrating to next-generation, multimedia services that enable new, revenue-generating opportunities. With over 500 customers globally, GENBAND is among the fastest growing multi media product companies globally. Currently 27 of top 100 network service providers in the world are customers of GENBAND. Its customer portfolio includes some of the world’s leading service providers- Verizon, Deutsche Telekom AG, Softbank BB Corp & AT&T Inc., Cablevision, Charter, Videotron, Frontier, TDS, Windstream, Embarq, CenturyTel, T-Mobile, China Mobile, Axtel, Primus, and Telepacific.
GENBAND acquired BayPackets Inc. in 2006. The India facility was earlier operation under the BayPackets name. Today the Company also announced the formal name change of the facility to GENBAND.
Formally unveiling the Company’s India operations, Jody Bennett, Vice President Marketing, GENBAND Inc, said, “We are proud to formally announce the launch of our operations in India. Indian intellectual capital has gained tremendous recognition worldwide and we at GENBAND are committed to leverage this talent pool to drive our multi media applications business. We are confident that the globalization of telecom innovation from India, will help us address the burgeoning multimedia service market worldwide. The Intellectual property created from India will help strengthen our product portfolio to serve a rapidly growing customer base of 500+ customers globally.”
Elaborating on the opportunity which GENBAND offers to Indian engineers KC John, Chief Operating Officer and Country General Manager, GENBAND India said, ““The India R&D centre is strategic to GENBAND’s growth as a leading multimedia applications provider. With the complete stack of multimedia applications software being developed here in India, Indian engineers have a unique opportunity to contribute to high end product innovation which will define the future of telecom networks globally. Additionally, they also have the advantage of working with the best talent from premier engineering schools, learn from global best practices and develop solutions for the world’s leading service providers”
The focus of the R&D Centre in India includes R&D and product engineering, product validation and quality assurance, professional services in terms of customer support, technical publications, pre-sales and sales support.
About GENBAND
GENBAND is a leading supplier of next generation IP gateway and application solutions. These high-performance gateway and application platforms enable fixed wireline, mobile, and cable network service providers to rapidly deploy new multimedia services. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, GENBAND has research and development facilities in Texas, China, and India. Additional information is available at www.genband.com
Contacts: Priyanka Goel/Suman Saurav,Text 100 India
9811817412/[email protected]@text100.co.in
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