Mediatrix Telecom Completes Interoperability Testing with Nortel Softswitch

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Telepresence and Holography / Holograms - November 2008

Editor’s viewpoint on their differences, likenesses and future...

We all just recently viewed an historic CNN holographic interview on an historic Election Night. CNN stated this type of imaging has never been done before on National TV and I believe that. I haven’t seen anything like it. The live interview caught me by surprise and sure had the “wow” factor attached to it didn’t it? Here’s a link to the actual interview.

CNN Hologram Video

The question now has to be asked. Is it Telepresence?

I’m no expert on the subject but I’m going to throw my hat into the ring, go out on a limb and say yes, I believe it is. Although I know many video conferencing purists are rolling their eyes and grabbing their guns right about now with my statement.

While I do know that Telepresence still hasn’t been universally defined (Houston, we have a problem), here’s how I see it…. Broken down to its simplest form - “tele” (through electronic means) and “presence” (present). This is how I’m justifying my opinion by lumping holography and Telepresence together. Just as Telepresence is surely an offshoot of video conferencing, holographic imaging (like we viewed on CNN) surely has to be considered an offshoot of Telepresence. The interviewer was “telepresent” from Chicago and beamed into the CNN Election Headquarters. She was most assuredly - “telepresent”. There was negligible latency, the imaging was fantastic and both interviewers were rehearsed on what they would say. I’ve just recently read that CNN actually “downgraded” the experience to make it “movie” quality and not as good as it could have been. Maybe they thought us mere mortals would be shocked if they showed their complete hand. I have a feeling it was so big to them, they didn’t want it to get upstaged by the historic election. I’m willing to bet we’ll see the “true” power of this technology in the upcoming weeks and months when they can put the pedal to the medal and show it off without having it sidetracked.

What an amazing time for this technology (all differences and opinions aside). Telepresence Doctors, nurses, teachers, schools and healthcare (healthpresence) will benefit from the recent gains in this state-of-the-art industry whether holograms, Telepresence or holography. Airlines also have to see the threat to a portion of their business travel. Hell, who wants go through security and fly to Miami for a two-hour conference when you can look them in the eye via Telepresence?

Beam me up Scotty! Simply amazing…!

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Your Editor and Administrator - L II
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Sherbrooke, QC (PRWEB) March 4, 2008 -- Mediatrix Telecom, the leader in Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) access devices and gateways, has completed joint interoperability tests verifying the compatibility of Mediatrix' Digital VoIP gateway and access device solutions with Nortel's communication server solutions. This product compatibility enables mutual Mediatrix and Nortel Networks customers to operate seamlessly together in any telecommunications network environment.

The interoperability events tested the Mediatrix 3500 and 3600 Series of Digital VoIP Gateways, in the SIP Protocol, with Nortel's Release SN09 for the Communication Server 2000 (CS 2000), a superclass softswitch providing call control and voice services for Service Providers.

With completion of this certification, Mediatrix can now offer a complete range of compatible analog and digital gateway products for deployment with the CS 2000 platform.

"Nortel's Communication Server 2000 is the centerpiece of many service providers' networks due to its flexibility and operational efficiency," said Philippe Babin, PLM Director for Mediatrix Telecom. "Through interoperability testing with industry leaders such as Nortel, we can deliver a seamless solution set that allows service providers to quickly get to market, new, differentiated hosted communications services in a cost effective manner."

The Mediatrix 3500 and 3600 Series allow enterprises to lower communications costs over any IP link. They are multi-function devices combining VoIP IAD & Gateway in a secure and powerful platform. It applies to SIP Trunking, PBX Trunking, and PSTN access for local VoIP equipments solutions. The Mediatrix 3500 and 3600 Series also allow Carriers, Service Providers, and System Integrators to initially deploy secure systems and generate additional revenue streams.

The Mediatrix 3500 and 3600 Series Available Models

Mediatrix 3531: 1 PRI T1 Port

Mediatrix 3532: 2 PRI T1 Ports

Mediatrix 3631: 1 PRI E1 Port

Mediatrix 3632: 2 PRI E1 Ports

About the Nortel Developer Program

The Developer Partner relationship recognizes innovative companies whose creativity and presence enhance Nortel's ability to deliver Compatible solutions (as referenced below) to our mutual channels and customers.

The Nortel Developer Program provides the infrastructure and tools necessary to engage and collaborate with an expanding field of companies, whose vision and product capabilities complement those of Nortel. Through the Developer Program, Nortel creates a synergistic relationship with an extensive development community that fosters innovation and provides new and unique solutions for our mutual customers. For more information, please visit www.nortel.com.

About Mediatrix Telecom

Mediatrix develops and markets advanced VoIP access devices, gateways, routers, and value-added software enhancements for the enterprise, SOHO, and residential markets. Its products provide an ideal migration path for end users wishing to protect their current CPE investment (analog/digital phones, fax machines, PBX and Key Systems) while migrating to a converged IP network. Mediatrix products and solutions are widely interoperable and have received commercial endorsement from some of the world's leading manufacturers of telecommunications equipment as well as from large telecommunication carriers. Mediatrix is a wholly owned division of Media5 Corporation, a high technology holding company based in the Montreal area, in Canada. Media5 Corporation also owns M5T, a software provider focused on delivering the latest in SIP software technologies and security solutions to companies developing applications for real-time multimedia communications over IP. Mediatrix has corporate offices in the Sherbrooke area, in Canada and regional offices in the United States, Europe, Latin America and Asia. For more information, please visit www.mediatrix.com.

For more information, please contact:

Mike Spooner

Marketing Communications Director

Mediatrix Telecom

Phone: (514) 285-0058 Ext. 424

Email: mspooner@mediatrix.com

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