VocalTec announces that its Essentra VoIP softswitch has received Class-4, Class-5 and Lawful Interception certification from the Ukrainian Scientific Research Institute of Radio and Television; this is part of VocalTec’s ongoing measures to position itself as a significant provider of VoIP solutions across the Ukraine.

VocalTec is one of the first companies to receive such certification, which validates that VocalTec's Essentra™ softswitch solutions meet all technical requirements and standards for commercial deployment throughout the Ukraine. This is the fifth certificate of regulatory conformance awarded to VocalTec across Russia and the CIS, making it easier for operators to deploy VocalTec’s NGN solutions.

Additionally, and in support of VocalTec’s strategy towards the Ukraine, VocalTec has established a local R&D center located in Lviv. This R&D center joins the company's global R&D team in developing and delivering innovative VoIP services and technologies. The development center, together with VocalTec's marketing and business development initiatives in the Ukraine and across the region, continue to solidify VocalTec’s position, allowing the company to better serve its growing customer base.