NexTone announces that HIPCOM has deployed NexTone’s IntelliConnect System. HIPCOM is using NexTone’s Session Border Controller, Multi-protocol Session Exchange, and Real-time Session Manager platforms to interconnect with leading UK carrier networks such as BT Wholesale, Band-X, Gamma Telecom, and Primus Telecom. This interconnect capability provides HIPCOM customers with the most comprehensive and reliable service available in the UK.

HIPCOM is recognized as being at the forefront of the VoIP industry. As an application service provider, HIPCOM specializes in providing high-quality ‘white label’ hosted IP telephony solutions sold through a network of channel partners in the UK. HIPCOM is supported by strategic partnerships with leading VoIP vendors worldwide. This enables HIPCOM to offer services such as residential broadband, hosted PBX, IP Centrex, voice VPN, enhanced network and business trunking services.

“NexTone’s IntelliConnect platform meets our stringent demands for HIPCOM to deliver cost-effective hosted VoIP solutions for our partners and allows us to expand our VoIP services very quickly,” said Allan Murdoch, HIPCOM’s chairman of the board. “NexTone’s leadership in carrier VoIP interconnects is helping us take advantage of new market opportunities and customize our services.”

NexTone is providing its SBC, MSX, and RSM products to provide session-level interconnect termination services for HIPCOM’s customers and carrier partners. NexTone has implemented its complete product line to provide HIPCOM with a broad range of capabilities, including border security, session routing, and real-time session management.

“We are working closely with HIPCOM to help extend its next-generation network to support its broad range of carrier partners,” said Vic Bozzo vice president of global sales for NexTone. “HIPCOM has established a very innovative service offering, one that takes advantage of NexTone strengths on carrier interconnect, interoperability, performance, and scale.”