Spice deploys Veraz for national and international distance network in India

Veraz Networks Inc., global provider of IP softswitch and media gateway solutions, announced that Spice Telecom, a mobile operator in India, has deployed the Veraz ContolSwitch and I-Gate 4000 media gateways for a national and international MPLS-based long distance network. Veraz's platform provides Spice with a flexible IP-based solution that helps protect and improve voice profitability. A single ControlSwitch is spanning sixteen sites throughout northern India, with SS7 signaling and EMS module redundancy in two sites for full disaster recovery.

Wipro Infotech—provides system integration, network integration and IT services—has deployed this turn key solution for Spice Telecom on the Veraz platform, along with interconnect billing and Lawful Interception. A comprehensive 24 x 7 NOC is setup for complete life cycle support for Spice, providing tools like network performance dashboard, network monitoring capabilities, and reports.

RK Singh, president, Spice Telecom, said, "We chose Veraz because it is a true IP-based solution, with impressive versatility and flexibility in its switch, and tremendous bandwidth optimization coupled with excellent voice quality in its gateways. The Veraz ControlSwitch, I-Gate 4000, and outstanding deployment services have exceeded our expectations by enabling us to accelerate our time to revenue.”

Amit Chawla, EVP Global Business Units, stated, "Spice is an innovative and forward thinking operator in a growing market. We are pleased to deliver a solution that not only enables Spice to enhance their profitability and customer retention but also provides the requisite flexibility to quickly add new services going forward.”

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