Edgewater Introduces Flexible Access Router Optimized
For Converged Voice, Video and Data Networking
- The EdgeMarc 4300T combines the critical networking and security
features required for converged networks in a scalable, easy-to-use
appliance
Santa Clara, Calif. – October 14, 2004 – Edgewater
Networks, Inc., today introduced the EdgeMarc 4300T enabling service
providers and enterprises to simplify, secure and scale their converged
networks. The 4300T is a WAN access router that integrates a T1 CSU/DSU,
a 4 port managed ethernet switch and on-board encryption accelerator
into a single device. It includes a comprehensive list of software features
designed to remove the complexity and expense usually associated with
deploying real-time applications such as voice and video on an IP network.
“Until now network operators did not have an access router capable
of providing the features and price/performance needed to monitor, secure
and simplify converged services,” said Dave Norman, Chief Executive
Officer of Edgewater Networks, Inc. “The 4300T is the ideal solution
for small and medium enterprise branch office connectivity or as a VoIP
aware access router for hosted VoIP service providers.”
The 4300T is a powerful, flexible platform that can be deployed initially
as a WAN access router providing VPN and firewall functionality and
then licensed through software for more advanced VoIP features. These
include: a SIP, MGCP and H.323 application layer gateway to resolve
NAT/Firewall traversal issues, quality of service features that ensure
high quality voice and video, call quality monitoring, VoIP call admission
control and VoIP survivability. It supports several management interfaces
including HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, Telnet, SNMP V1 and V3.
Digital Agent, a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier and ISP based in
Atlanta, Georgia uses EdgeMarc appliances to deliver their converged
service offering “Blue, Where Voice & Data Converge”.
Blue consists of Digital Agent’s premium Internet service, Packetized
(VoIP) Local Exchange Service, Long Distance and Enhanced IP Centrex
features over the same T1 facilities.
“We selected Edgewater’s 4300T because it takes the place
of multiple standalone systems and the system configuration is much
simpler and intuitive compared to any others that I have seen,”
said Boyd Webb, Vice President of Engineering for Digital Agent. “We
were also impressed with Edgewater’s customer care and their assistance
in creating a measurable distinction between VoIP and Business Class
VoIP.”
The 4300T is available immediately and has an entry-level list price
of $700 for IP routing, VPN, NAT, DHCP server and firewall functionality.
VoIP software options can be purchased at the time of order or added
to the platform at a later date. For additional product information
please visit our website at www.edgewaternetworks.com or contact us
at sales@edgewaternetworks.com
About Edgewater Networks, Inc.
Edgewater Networks is a privately held company providing solutions that
make the deployment of voice and video over IP easier, less expensive
and more secure. Deployed at the customer premises, EdgeMarc Series
appliances simplify the managed environment by providing the demarcation
point for real-time, interactive IP services. They include a SIP, MGCP
or H.323 VoIP firewall, VoIP survivability, passive call quality monitoring
and powerful but easy-to-use traffic management that ensures toll quality
voice. EdgeProtect Series session border controllers protect managed
VoIP service providers from network-based attacks, extend the reach
of VoIP services with NAT/FW traversal and deliver breakthrough price/performance.
For more information about Edgewater Networks, Inc. please visit the
company’s web site at www.edgewaternetworks.com or contact Dave
Martin at 408.351.7209.
About Digital Agent
Digital Agent is a private, profitable, debt-free Voice and Data communications
provider. As both a facilities-based Competitive Local Exchange Carrier
and Internet Services Provider (ISP) with a five-year track record of
success serving SMB's in Atlanta. Digital Agent creates complete solutions
with their special attention to business needs - ensuring a localized
level of service and area business knowledge that is vastly different
from larger service providers. Digital Agent provides local dial tone,
long distance, T-1 Internet, email and web services that can be configured
with existing phone systems as well as next generation unified messaging
solutions featuring Outlook Integration, Find-Me/Follow-Me and web based-voice
messaging solutions that work with IP handsets. For more information,
visit www.digitalagent.net and www.allinblue.com.
