snom Receives Cirpack’s Certification to Deliver Carrier-grade Solutions for ITSPs

snom 3xx Series VoIP Phones Receive Full Certification with Thomson’s Cirpack Softswitch; Integrated Solution Provides Carriers with Capability to Rapidly Deliver Advanced SIP Services with Superior Speed and Assured Performance

snom technology (www.snom.com), a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced Voice over IP phones for the enterprise and residential markets announced today integration of its SIP-based phone portfolio with Thomson’s (Euronext 18453; NYSE; TMS) CIRPACK voice switching platforms and IP Centrex server. After rigorous testing and evaluation, snom’s 3xx series VoIP phones received full certification by Thomson’s Lab as interoperable and deployable with Thomson’s CIRPACK softswitches enabling service providers  to accelerate the delivery of Class 5 VoIP services to the enterprise and residential markets including advanced SIP-based IP Centrex features.

“Achieving full certification with Thomson’s CIRPACK, a leading VoIP infrastructure vendor, highlights the strategic advantages of delivering the industry’s most advanced and interoperable SIP phones,” said Dr. Michael Knieling Executive VP of Marketing and Sales. “Carriers considering a VoIP solution featuring snom phones at the end point and CIRPACK softswitches in the core, will be able to rapidly deliver high value SIP services with assured performance and reliability due to the testing and full integration of CIRPACK infrastructure with snom.”

The CIRPACK softswitch solutions enable massive deployments of broadband and legacy telephony, including ISDN, VoIP, IP Centrex and Fixed-Mobile Convergence with a migration path to IMS/TISPAN architecture. Fully integrated with Thomson’s SmartVision IPTV platforms, CIRPACK switches allow operators to easily deploy quadruple play services on a large scale, offering primary line telephony services with carrier-grade reliability.

About snom

snom technology AG develops and manufactures VoIP telephones and related equipment based on the IETF open standard, SIP (Session Initiation Protocol). Recognized for its high-quality, customizable, and costeffective business solutions, snom is also differentiated by the company’s history in the VoIP industry, and its dedication to high security standards. All of snom’s software exists in the firmware on the phones – making it easier for users to download updates and new features. snom customers benefit from the interoperability and flexibility that the snom telephones offer, including plug and play integration and universal compatibility with any SIP-based telephony platform. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, snom technology AG also has offices in Italy, France and the US. The company distributes its fourth generation SIP phones through its network of more than 200 authorized reseller partners in 60 countries worldwide. For more information on snom, please visit www.snom.com.