FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Littleton, MA — May 8, 2006 — Converged Access Inc., the leader in delivering guaranteed application performance control for converged VoIP, data and video applications, today announced that it has signed master distributor ABP Technology, a Division of ABP International, to distribute its wide area network optimization solutions throughout the Americas in order to guarantee bandwidth for real-time business applications such as VoIP while ensuring bandwidth is available for other business-critical applications and improving end-user quality of experience.
Through Converged Access’ complete line of Intelligent Application Performance Control Solutions, ABP ’s network of more than 700 resellers will now be able to offer a comprehensive solution for guaranteeing application performance control for converging networks. Under terms of the agreement, ABP reseller program members will now be able to provide: the CTX 600 VoIP Accelerator for toll-quality VoIP performance, the Converged Traffic Manager (CTM ) for optimized IP application performance and WAN efficiency; the Converged Access Point (CAP), an all-in-one converged access device; and the Centralized Policy Manager (CPM) for centralized QoS policy management with adaptive adjustments to network conditions.
“ABP is dedicated to helping our network of VARS, Consultants and System Integrators arm themselves with a full, end-to-end, one-stop solution for VoIP and other real-time and interactive applications that require advanced traffic management. Converged Access’ application performance control solutions are a critical part to offering Professional VoIP Solutions,” said Robert Messer, president and CEO of ABP International. “End-users are now taking VoIP very seriously, and quality voice is a must in the business world. We’re pleased to partner with Converged Access to help ensure that VoIP deployments are providing toll-quality voice experiences at the best possible price-point.”
“Converged Access solutions deliver IP application assurances with optimized WAN bandwidth for small, medium and large enterprise companies,” said Paul Laracy, VP, Channel Sales for Converged Access. “We look forward to working with ABP and its members to ensure that the increasing numbers of VoIP deployments live up to expectations by helping companies cut costs and offering quality experiences for all end users.”
About the CTX 600 VoIP Accelerator
The CTX 600 ensures toll quality performance with robust traffic management to protect VoIP traffic and ensure optimum use of broadband bandwidth at the lowest possible cost for SMBs and remote offices. Applications are classified at wire-speed on a per flow basis so VoIP gets top priority and guaranteed bandwidth. Other data applications like e-mail and browsing are given best effort service.
About Converged Traffic Manager
The Converged Traffic Manager™ (CTM) is the industry’s first application-aware performance management solution to enable the toll-quality VoIP, jitter-free IP video, and business-IP response times that are crucial to enabling the lower cost and higher value of IP convergence.
The CTM integrates best-of-breed traffic monitoring, traffic management, compression and caching with advanced application layer visibility and control to assure WAN efficiency and application performance for converging IP voice, data and video applications. It is easily deployed as a seamless overlay to an existing IP network.
About the Converged Access Point (CAP)
The Converged Access Point™ (CAP) guarantees the best possible application performance with optimal WAN efficiency and security in an affordable solution for small/remote enterprise offices supporting business-critical data, VoIP, and IP video applications. The “all-in-one” CAP platform combines advanced traffic management, firewall, routing, VoIP gateway and Wi-Fi functions in an easy-to-deploy and operate package enabling best-in-breed integration, security and performance control.
About the Centralized Policy Manager (CPM)
The Centralized Policy Manager (CPM) enables centralized policy-setting, reporting, distribution and control of remote Converged Access devices. With the CPM, administrators can easily optimize the performance of large-scale Converged Traffic Manager (CTM) deployments.
The CPM is the only policy-based network manager to automatically and dynamically adjust QoS policies based on current network conditions. The CPM’s Adaptive Policy Management monitors performance thresholds that can be set by application, location and user. Threshold alerts are then used to assess and automatically adjust policies based on real time network conditions. This unique feedback loop allows administrators to assess the effectiveness of policies and to fine-tune them as network and/or user needs dictate - even on the fly.
About ABP Technology
ABP Technology is a leading distributor of VoIP and IP Communications products operating through a network of Value Added Resellers. Headquartered in Dallas Texas, ABP Technology spans the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America with sales, training, product provisioning, configuration, fulfilment and tech support. ABP Technology features a complete portfolio of VoIP solutions including key products such as AudioCodes gateways, snom IP Phones, and Converged Access advanced IP Traffic management products.
ABP Technology also provides VoIP training for Resellers through its www.SIPtrain.com business unit. For additional information on ABP Technology please contact Jenny Ngo at (972) 831-1600 or visit http://www.abptech.com
About Converged Access
Converged Access is a leading innovator of WAN optimization solutions. Its unique Intelligent Application Performance Control capabilities enable optimal end-user experience and improved network efficiency for VoIP, business critical applications as well as emerging real-time and collaborative converged applications. Converged Access solutions have won numerous industry awards, including INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine's 2005 Product of the Year. Deployed by hundreds of enterprise and service provider customers around the globe, Converged Access solutions are available worldwide from Converged Access channel partners, OEM partners or directly from Converged Access. The Company is headquartered in Littleton, Massachusetts. For more information, visit http://www.convergedaccess.com.
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