MetaSwitch lands EMBARQ

MetaSwitch has announced that its softswitch and MetaSphere application suite forms the core of EMBARQ's Smart IP Enterprise solution.  The integrated solution is hosted in the core of EMBARQ's network.

"This is another data point, abetted with a nice name, of what we've been doing for some time and continue to do," said MetaSwitch CEO Graeme MacArthur. "We're becoming more and more of a trusted vendor in the industry and that, in a nut shell, is what it is all about."

In addition to EMBARQ, MetaSwitch counts AT&T, BT, Qwest and Sprint among its Tier 1 customers.

EMBARQ's Smart IP Enterprise service will provide business customers with a bundled package of dedicated internet access, local and long distance voice services and IP-enabled call features. MetaSphere enables click-to-dial with Microsoft Outlook integration and advanced voicemail features.  MetaSwitch is also providing IP-enabled features, including rules-based call forwarding, auto attendant, music on hold, sequential ring and remote click-to-dial.

While vendors may be scaling back their purchases due to slowing economic conditions, MacArthur doesn't seem to be fazed by the current business climate. "We're comfortable with our growth and sales situation," he said. "The industry in general is more cautious in how they spend their money.  It can actually be a good thing, they look for value, quality, longevity... there's more scrutiny, they'll spend with who they trust."

For more:
- MetaSwitch EMBARQ announcement

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