Microsoft Activities at GLOBALCOMM Include New Customer, Partner and
Product Announcements, Innovative Solution Demos at the Microsoft Booth,
and Executive Speaking Sessions on Topics Such as IMS, VoIP and IPTV
CHICAGO, June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- At GLOBALCOMM 2006, the
next-generation communications marketplace and summit, Microsoft Corp.
(Nasdaq: MSFT) will showcase its portfolio of solutions that allow service
providers to deliver a wide range of integrated voice, video and data
services to consumers, enterprises, and small and medium-sized businesses.
Solutions featured in the Microsoft exhibit include Microsoft(R) Connected
Services Framework, Microsoft TV IPTV Edition, Microsoft Solution for
Hosted Messaging and Collaboration, Microsoft Solution for Enhanced VoIP
Services, Microsoft Office Live Communications Server, Microsoft Office
Communicator and Microsoft Office Live Meeting.
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"As a strategic partner to service providers, we are committed to
developing the software-based solutions and the infrastructure to support
them," said Michael O'Hara, general manager of marketing for the
Communications Sector at Microsoft. "Our innovative solutions enable
service providers to deliver services that create differentiation, enhance
the customer experience and, ultimately, drive new revenue streams."
Among the solutions Microsoft is highlighting at GLOBALCOMM is
Connected Services Framework, a software product that allows
telecommunications operators to aggregate, provision and manage converged
communications services for their subscribers, regardless of network or
device. Since it was launched last year, Connected Services Framework has
been selected by more than a dozen major operators around the world as the
foundation for delivering a variety of Microsoft, operator-developed and
third-party applications and services.
Microsoft continues to enhance Connected Services Framework and is
scheduled to release version 3.0 of the Connected Services Framework
solution this month. The latest version offers new operational features,
including enhanced integration with operations support systems and business
support systems, troubleshooting capabilities, and tools, as well as
upgrades to supporting technologies and products.
Microsoft, in conjunction with Tatara Systems Inc., will highlight a
"Continuity" service to demonstrate the cross-network connection management
capabilities of Connected Services Framework. In this scenario, a service
provider would implement Connected Services Framework and the Tatara
Subscriber Gateway to offer a service that enables video content to
intelligently and seamlessly roam between different types of devices and
across multiple networks.
Microsoft also announced that TELUS has deployed Microsoft Solution for
Hosted Messaging and Collaboration version 3.5 to deliver new hosted
service offerings, including push e-mail to mobile devices, to business
customers in Canada. In addition, Microsoft announced an alliance with
Ubiquity Software Corp., whereby the companies will develop and market
converged communications solutions to telecommunications service providers
worldwide. Through the alliance, the companies will deliver solutions that
bring together Microsoft Connected Services Framework and Ubiquity's
award-winning SIP Application Server (SIP A/S), enabling service providers
to quickly and cost-effectively bring to market new revenue-generating
services for businesses and consumers.
In demonstrations at GLOBALCOMM, Microsoft and Ubiquity will showcase
the advanced capabilities of the combined platforms with a service that
integrates IMS and Web services and is designed to help "lost" mobile
subscribers receive directions to their destinations.
Microsoft TV Expands IPTV Ecosystem
Microsoft TV and Juniper Networks Inc. today announced a global
agreement to deliver high-performance security solutions that protect
Internet protocol (IP) networks, services and applications. Following
recent agreements with IBM Corp. and HP to provide server solutions to
support Microsoft TV IPTV Edition, this announcement further underscores
Microsoft's commitment to strengthening the IPTV ecosystem on the eve of
commercial deployments by top-tier service providers worldwide.
Microsoft Executives Featured at GLOBALCOMM
Microsoft executives will be participating in the following educational
sessions at the conference:
-- Monday, June 5, 2006
-- IP Summit keynote address, "TV Gets Connected," Christine Heckart,
general manager of marketing, Microsoft TV, noon
-- IEC panel, "Developing and Integrating the IPTV Ecosystem,"
Ed Graczyk, director of marketing and communications, Microsoft TV,
2:15 p.m.
-- Telecom U panel, "Web Services and IMS," Michel Burger, CTO,
Microsoft Communications Sector, 3 p.m.
-- IEC keynote address, "IPTV," Christine Heckart, general manager of
marketing, Microsoft TV, 3:45 p.m.
-- Tuesday, June 6, 2006
-- TIA panel, "Distributing Entertainment to the Whole Home and
Beyond," Ed Graczyk, director of marketing and communications,
Microsoft TV, 11 a.m.
-- Telecom U panel, "Delivering the Value of VoIP," Michael Finn,
senior product manager, Microsoft Communications Sector, noon
-- Telecom U panel, "Answers on IMS Applications," Michel Burger, CTO,
Microsoft Communications Sector, 1 p.m.
-- IEC panel, "IPTV Services & Markets," Christine Heckart, general
manager of marketing, Microsoft TV, 2:30 p.m.
-- Wednesday, June 7, 2006
-- IEC panel, "The Future of Integrated Communications,"
Michael O'Hara, general manager of marketing, Microsoft
Communications Sector, 11 a.m.
Attendees who would like additional information can visit Microsoft
booth number 34031 at GLOBALCOMM in Chicago.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software,
services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full
potential.
NOTE: Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. in the
United States and/or other countries.
The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the
trademarks of their respective owners.
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