CommScope to demonstrate new system at Cisco
Networkers conference
RICHARDSON, Texas – July 23, 2007
– CommScope, Inc. (NYSE:CTV) a global leader in infrastructure solutions for
communications networks, today announced the results of a collaborative venture
with IPcelerate, a provider of advanced VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol)
products and technologies. The two companies have developed a new security/public
safety application for the SYSTIMAX® iPatch® Real-Time Infrastructure
Management System. Joining efforts as Cisco technology partners, the two companies
integrated their systems to create an emergency notification system for a large
Dallas-based corporation.
To comply with federal guidelines, the
new design must provide the exact physical location of any emergency phone call
from within its network – not a simple task when working with VoIP phones that
can be easily transferred from office to office. Traditionally, locating a call
from a VoIP phone meant relying on a database that was perhaps out of date or
incorrect due to manual updates. The new solution, provided through the collaborative
partnership, provides the physical location of the phone call as displayed on
the telephone set used by a company’s security personnel.
“Working
with our technology partners is always an exciting experience, and often our
partnerships lead to the development of great solutions,” said Mark Peterson,
senior vice president, global marketing, of CommScope Enterprise Division. “In
this case, we implemented qualities from both systems to create a new feature
for the client that integrates seamlessly with Cisco’s software and telephone
sets. We look forward to demonstrating the results of our collaboration for
other Cisco technology partners and customers,” said Peterson.
The
new system utilizes IPcelerate’s software, IPsession, which complements Cisco
Call Manager and uses MAC address along with other identifiers to recognize
the specific VoIP phones connected to the network. In addition, the system utilizes
the SYSTIMAX iPatch Real-Time Infrastructure Management System, which is used
to document and maintain, in real-time, all physical layer connectivity information,
including the physical location of networked devices within that network. This
allows security personnel to determine which device is making the call and exactly
where in the building that device is connected, enabling security officers to
respond more quickly in an emergency situation.
The integrated solution
has been successfully implemented and tested. According to Peterson, security
personnel were impressed during the testing phases when an employee inadvertently
dialed 911 and the phone promptly displayed the physical location of the call.
“We’re
very pleased that the new system works so well for the client,” said Valerie
Corniello, vice president of sales for IPcelerate. “Working with
another technology partner to raise the safety level for our customers is a
truly rewarding experience. We’re excited to demonstrate these capabilities
at Cisco Networkers.”
Networkers at Cisco Live! will be held July
22-26 in Anaheim, Calif. The conference is the premier event in the industry
and brings together Cisco customers from across all business segments and industries
as they present visionary technology directions, new products and best practices.
About
CommScope
CommScope (NYSE:CTV – www.commscope.com) is a world leader
in infrastructure solutions for communications networks. Through its SYSTIMAX®
Solutions and Uniprise™ brands, CommScope is the global leader in structured
cabling systems for business enterprise applications. It is also the world’s
largest manufacturer of coaxial cable for Hybrid Fiber Coaxial (HFC) applications.
Backed by strong research and development, CommScope combines technical expertise
and proprietary technology with global manufacturing capability to provide customers
with high-performance wired or wireless cabling solutions.
This press
release includes forward-looking statements that are based on information currently
available to management, management’s beliefs, as well as on a number of assumptions
concerning future events. Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee
of performance and are subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors,
which could cause the actual results to differ materially from those currently
expected. For a more detailed description of the factors that could cause
such a difference, please see CommScope’s filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. In providing forward-looking statements, the company does
not intend, and is not undertaking any obligation or duty, to update these statements
as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Visit CommScope
at http://www.commscope.com
About IPcelerate
IPcelerate,
Inc. is a Dallas-based VoIP technology company that provides an applications
framework and products for companies adopting Voice-over-IP. IPcelerate’s
Network IP Applications (NIPA™) Framework has become the foundation for embedded
VoIP products and solutions found in the smallest emerging businesses to the
largest enterprise organizations. IPcelerate technologies include situational
awareness applications with embedded alerting, interactive broadcast applications,
recording/archival/sharing solutions for voice and video sessions, and video
surveillance for emergency response. IPcelerate's products and solutions
are designed to accelerate the Return-on-Investment (ROI) from a VOIP installation.
Companies across all market segments use IPcelerate technologies to enhance
personnel safety, improve employee productivity, increase asset protection,
improve supply chain management and increase situational awareness. For
more information, please visit our website at www.ipcelerate.com.
News Release Sadie McCrary M/C/C for SYSTIMAX Solutions 972-480-8383
x 222 Sadie_McCrary@mccom.com
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