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NZ's WorldxChange In Linksys Deal |
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Written by Adam Gosling
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Monday, 04 September 2006 |
Linksys has signed up New Zealand's WorldxChange to help
it drive hom VoIP technology in the SME and consumer markets.
WorldxChange which claims to be New Zealand's first fully
convergent IP carrier will use Linksys gear in its customer premises for both consumer
and small business solutions.
WorldxChange is a privately-held company that is the third
largest provider of tolls services in New Zealand (behind Telecom NZ and
Telstra/Clear).
With more than 40,000 active customers accounting for NZ$22
million in revenues last financial year WorldxChange has recently invested
heavily in carrier-grade IP core hardware and systems.
The network comprises equipment from Broadworks and Cisco to
carry voice, Internet and video services via IP over alternative last mile
networks around New Zealand.
WorldxChange consumer users will connect with the Linksys Wireless-G
ADSL Gateway with Two Phone Ports (WAG54GP2), while small business users will
be directed toward the Linksys Voice System comprising of the Linksys Voice
System IP PBX (SPA9000), Linksys Phone Adapter (SPA3000) and a range of IP
desktop telephones.
The WAG54GP2 for consumers is an ADSL / ADSL2+ modem with
4-port switch, built-in 802.11g Access Point and two standard phone ports.
The central component of the small business solution is the Linksys
SPA9000, which is an IP PBX delivering up to 16 extensions with features such
as call direct, Auto Attendant, information or music on hold and the ability to
park calls.
Out of the box, the Linksys IPX SPA9000 supports up to four
extensions and requires a software license key upgrade to support sixteen
extensions.
The SPA3000 Analog Gateway allows emergency calls to go out
over the PSTN or as a backup in case of service disruption.
"Our relationship with WorldxChange will help accelerate
Linksys' entry into New Zealand's
VoIP market for consumers and small businesses," said Graeme Reardon, regional
director of Linksys Australia
and New Zealand.
Cecil Alexander, chief executive officer of WorldxChange
said: "No matter how well a carrier designs and implements an IP network of
this scale, it is only of value to the consumer if the equipment is reliable
and supports our interoperability standards. We are confident that
Linksys will stimulate the demand for VoIP services among consumers and small
businesses."
www.linksys.co.nz
www.wxc.co.nz
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