AudioCodes Selected by HFCL for Major Indian Government Telecom Network

Contract worth multimillion US dollars includes SBCs, gateways and IP phones as part of a next-generation all-IP network

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Feb 19, 2020, 09:00 ET

LOD, Israel, Feb. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --

Highlights

Leading Indian system integrator HFCL Ltd (formerly known as Himachal Futuristic Communications Ltd) selected AudioCodes to provide the voice access infrastructure for a next-generation telecom network for the Indian Army under the Network for Spectrum (NFS) project
As part of the project, AudioCodes will deliver:
o Access session border controllers to connect users from the access network to the IMS network, while providing perimeter defense for the IMS core
o Survivable call servers to facilitate local switching capability within a site in case of loss of connectivity with the IMS core
o Media gateways for connectivity with legacy TDM platforms and networks
o Analog gateways enabling integration with legacy analog phones and fax machines
o Desktop IP phones delivering a high definition calling experience for end users
AudioCodes will provide professional services and support for several years after the initial deployment

Details

AudioCodes (NASDAQ: AUDC), a leading vendor of advanced voice networking and media processing solutions for the digital workplace, today announced that it has been selected by leading Indian system integrator, HFCL Ltd, to supply voice access infrastructure components and devices for a multimillion US dollar, next-generation IP-based communications network to be rolled out by the Indian Army. AudioCodes' field-proven session border controllers (SBCs) and media gateways (digital and analog) will ensure smooth connectivity with existing voice platforms and external public networks, while its high-definition desktop devices will offer users a high-quality calling experience. As part of the project, AudioCodes will provide professional services and support for several years after the initial deployment.

"We are delighted to be partnering with AudioCodes in this prestigious communications project for the Indian Army", commented Jitendra Chaudhary, President HFCL. "AudioCodes' voice technology expertise coupled with its vast experience in deploying major IP-based voice networks makes it the perfect vendor for delivering a high-quality voice access network that will ensure an optimal user experience and seamless connectivity with existing systems and the next-generation IP network."

"We are proud to have been selected to participate in the creation of a next-generation communications network for the Indian Army," said Lior Aldema, Chief Business Officer at AudioCodes. "The inclusion of AudioCodes' voice networking products and devices in the overall solution is a testament to the field-proven scalability, reliability and high voice quality that underpin our offering to major global customers."

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About AudioCodes

AudioCodes Ltd. (NASDAQ: AUDC) (TASE: AUDC) is a leading vendor of advanced voice networking and media processing solutions for the digital workplace. AudioCodes enables enterprises and service providers to build and operate all-IP voice networks for unified communications, contact centers, and hosted business services. AudioCodes offers a broad range of innovative products, solutions and services that are used by large multi-national enterprises and leading tier-1 operators around the world.

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