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Deutsche Telekom (ICSS) and VocalTec Announce Solution for International VoIP Interconnection

Posted on: Tuesday, 1 July 2008, 12:00 CDT

VocalTec Communications Ltd. (Nasdaq Capital Market: VOCL), a global provider of carrier-class multimedia and voice-over-IP solutions for communication service providers, and International Carrier Sales & Solutions (ICSS), the wholesale arm of Deutsche Telekom launched an innovative solution for global VoIP Interconnection.

After successfully completing test and evaluation procedures in a live network environment, the Essentra EX solution was accepted by Deutsche Telekom ICSS and is commercially available to enable IP interconnection of Deutsche Telekom's international VoIP network to other VoIP networks/affiliates.

With this innovation, Deutsche Telekom ICSS can market reliable international VoIP interconnection services to its customers. Wholesale providers and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) can now utilize the Deutsche Telekom international network to carry their VoIP traffic and benefit from assured QoS, security and optimal routing plan management. This solution is part of the global network for voice minutes termination.

"We required a field-proven VoIP Interconnection solution that will enable us to interconnect to other VoIP networks in a cost-effective manner and with the VoIP oriented flexibility of our VoIP services," said Helmut Angst, Vice President, ICSS, Deutsche Telekom. "VocalTec's solution satisfies all of our technical requirements, particularly in the reliability and interoperability required for interconnection with other VoIP networks and enables us to also quickly address innovative customer requests and projects."

"We are proud to expand our long-term cooperation with Deutsche Telekom ICSS, and to become its provider of VoIP Interconnection solutions," said Yosi Albagli, President & CEO at VocalTec. "Having our Essentra EX solution installed in one of the world's top telecommunications companies' network, clearly positions our product as a leading solution in the market. We look forward to collaborating with Deutsche Telekom ICSS and to support its future growth."

Essentra(TM) EX VoIP Interconnection

Installed with numerous tier-1 service providers worldwide, Essentra EX offers a cost-effective solution for the interconnection of disparate VoIP networks. With full support for SIP-to-H.323 interworking, Essentra EX is a highly interoperable solution allowing service providers to quickly and efficiently meet their business objectives of customer acquisition, reducing OpEx and rapid Return-on-Investment; while ensuring quality-of-service, reliability and security.

About Deutsche Telekom International Carrier Sales & Solutions (ICSS)

ICSS, the international wholesale arm of Deutsche Telekom Group, is one of the biggest voice carriers worldwide and an increasingly important IP player across a growing European market with excellent interregional connections between Europe and the Americas and Asia.

With continuously changing markets, ICSS has redesigned its portfolio from traditional voice and transport services to advanced innovative wholesale services and customized IP solutions. The business activities and efforts of ICSS focus on serving the following market segments: broadband operators (ISPs, WISPs, and VoIP SPs), mobile operators and MVNOs, content, application and media providers, corporate service providers and VNOs, fixed voice carriers, and carriers' carriers and their customers through a worldwide sales network. The basis for the delivery of the services of ICSS is an expanding ultra-modern infrastructure - Deutsche Telekom's international network.

For further information, see www.deutschetelekom.com/icss

About VocalTec Communications Ltd.

VocalTec Communications (Nasdaq: VOCL) is a global provider of carrier-class multimedia and voice-over-IP solutions for communication service providers. A pioneer in VoIP technology since 1994, VocalTec provides proven trunking, peering and residential/enterprise VoIP application solutions that enable 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 including Deutsche Telekom and Telecom Italia San Marino. VocalTec is led by a management team comprised of respected industry veterans.

www.vocaltec.com

Source: Business Wire

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