INTRODUCTION

Comverse Converged IP Communications provides IP-based voice and video solutions that enable communication service providers to deliver IP telephony, converged communications and FMC services for both consumer and enterprise markets. The solutions leverage products and expertise from the acquisition of Netcentrex™, recognized for its leadership in the worldwide market for Class 5 application servers with 7 million VoIP lines in commercial service, as well as its rich portfolio of IP telephony, converged communications, fixed and mobile IP Centrex, Triple Play, Quad Play and IMS solutions.

INDUSTRY TRENDS

A number of trends are driving the move toward fixed mobile convergence:

• Broadband penetration and deregulation continue to increase, driving growth on the global VoIP users market at a rate of ~60-70% year on year
• Concentration of service providers and blurring of boundaries between fixed, mobile and Internet services
• IMS as the new standard provides mobile service providers with a residential access opportunity

OPERATOR CHALLENGES

In today’s highly competitive market place, operators want to take advantage of the opportunities offered by convergence:

• Generate new revenues: By offering new capabilities and services (multi-play)
• Increase usage: By offering cross-domain services (communication & messaging)
• Minimize churn: By providing differentiated and/or bundled services
• Reduce costs: By improving operational efficiency via implementation of an open platform supporting multiple services

WHY COMVERSE?

With Comverse Converged IP Communications, operators benefit from:

Recognized leadership in VoIP and FMC services for both the consumer/residential market and the business/enterprise market

• Proven solutions:
  • IP-based voice and video solutions deployed with over 80 customers worldwide
  • 7 million VoIP lines in service
  • Deployed in 2 of the 3 largest worldwide VPN networks.
• Diverse expertise: Vast experience with wireline, mobile, IP and cross-system services
• End-to-end offering: Integrated offering covering voice & video communication, messaging, billing, service environment and applications