NetVanta Ethernet Switches and Total Access Multiservice Access Gateways to be
used for Hosted VoIP Services
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., (BUSINESS WIRE)--March 7, 2007--ADTRAN, Inc.
(NASDAQ: ADTN) today announced that Verizon Business is adding ADTRAN's
NetVanta Ethernet switches and
Total Access 900 Multiservice Access Gateways (MSAGs) to its list of
certified Voice over IP (VoIP) Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) for its VoIP
services, including IP Flexible T1, IP Integrated Access and Hosted IP Centrex.
This will provide greater flexibility and choice for existing customers, and
increase Verizon's appeal to new customers.
ADTRAN is a recognized market-leader for Packet-based access gateways. The
Total Access 900/900e gateways along with NetVanta Ethernet switches offer a
simple and reliable means of deploying converged voice/data services, as well
as a number of benefits in terms of competitive pricing, ease of installation
and product warranty. These products are ideally suited for both SMBs as well
as enterprise customers with distributed operations.
"ADTRAN is a respected brand in the industry, and has for the past decade been
an important network infrastructure and CPE provider for key Verizon Business
advanced data services," said Jim Tyrrell, vice president for business voice
products with Verizon. "Their Total Access Gateways further enhance our suite
of hosted VoIP services."
"ADTRAN is pleased to strengthen our relationship with Verizon Business by
supplying CPE for its hosted VoIP services," said Ted Cole, vice president of
channel sales, ADTRAN Enterprise Networks Division. "Verizon Business is on the
cutting-edge of converged networking and is one of the leading providers of
VoIP services. Our high-quality, competitively priced Ethernet switches and IP
access devices will allow Verizon Business customers to realize operational
efficiencies, ease of implementation and added benefits from network
convergence."
ADTRAN's Total Access 900 Series products integrate router, Quality of Service,
firewall and SIP gateway into a single platform. The gateways, when used as
standalone products, or in combination with NetVanta switches further simplify
the delivery of network-based VoIP services and provide added enterprise-level
features at a cost-effective price point.
About Verizon Business
Verizon Business, a unit of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ), is a leading
provider of advanced communications and information technology (IT) solutions
to large business and government customers worldwide. Combining unsurpassed
global network reach with advanced technology and professional service
capabilities, Verizon Business delivers innovative and seamless business
solutions to customers around the world. For more information, visit
www.verizonbusiness.com.
About ADTRAN
ADTRAN, Inc. is a leading global provider of networking and communications
equipment, with a portfolio of more than 1,600 solutions for use in the last
mile of today's telecommunications networks. Widely deployed by carriers and
enterprises alike, ADTRAN solutions enable voice, data, video, and Internet
communications across copper, fiber, and wireless network infrastructures.
ADTRAN solutions are currently in use by every major U.S. service provider and
many global ones, as well as by thousands of public, private and governmental
organizations worldwide.
For more information, contact the company at 800 9ADTRAN (800 923-8726) or via
email at info@adtran.com. On the Web, visit www.adtran.com.
CONTACT: ADTRAN, Inc.
Tammie Dodson, 256-963-6739
press@adtran.com
SOURCE: ADTRAN, Inc.
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