Parla.it chooses Netcentrex' MyCall(R) Residential Solution to deliver IP telephony over DSL in Italy

PARIS (France) May 23 (PROTEXT/PRNewswire) - Netcentrex(http://www.netcentrex.net), the leading enabler of convergedvoice-video-data networks and next-generation services, has beenchosen by Parla.it for deployment of voice over IP services forthe Italian residential DSL market. Parla.it, an Italiansubsidiary of world leading telecommunications operator, FranceTelecom, was established in 2004 to provide IP telephony servicesto residential internet subscribers with existing ADSL access.Their flagship product, also named Parla.it, offers subscriberstwo types of monthly subscription and one 'pay-as-you go' tariffplan: 'ChiAma l'Italia' for unlimited calls to fixed line numbersin Italy for 13,89 eur per month, and 'ChiAma l'Europa' forunlimited calling to fixed line numbers across Europe for 23,89eur per month. The 'pay-as-you-go' plan, 'ChiAma Free' featuresthe unrivalled price for calls to Italian fixed numbers of 0.019Euros per minute, including Vat.

Internet users subscribe to and access the IP telephonyservices through an online portal www.parla.it, which is housedby France Telecom in France, and is at the heart of the Parla.itoffer. Parla.it required a tailored, flexible, turnkey solutionthat could be deployed rapidly according to their budgetconditions. They chose Netcentrex MyCall residential solution forits field-proven technologies, wide range of features, highperformance and service flexibility. Netcentrex partnered withHighdeal, the leading provider of innovative pricing, highperformance rating and settlement solutions, to deliver an off-the-shelf, pre-integrated, IP telephony package which includesfull pricing and billing services. The deployed solution enablescustomers to choose their services, make their calls, managetheir subscription, monitor service usage in real-time andconsult all subscription and billing information via the Parla.itweb portal.

"We needed a software solution for the VoIP services that wascapable of integrating into our existing network infrastructure,that could be deployed rapidly and effectively to deliver highquality, customisable communications with effective servicemanagement," states Eric Le Bihan, Managing Director of Parla.it."Netcentrex was the ideal choice. MyCall is a field provensolution that can scale up to hundreds of thousands of users anddeliver a wide range of high performance, customisable servicesthat can be managed via the Web. The deployment was completed andservices operational within 6 months."

As a network-based solution, MyCall is directly accessible toall network users wherever they are. It is an ideal solution forbroadband internet access providers who wish to diversify theirexisting service portfolio and access new revenue sources throughthe addition of voice and video. Based on Netcentrex' CCSSoftswitch v3.5 and MCS Media Control Server, MyCall integratesadvanced tools for service creation, provisioning and management,thus enabling faster service installation and lower integrationcosts.

"The Parla.it offer is unique in that it introduces an all IPsubscription and IP communications model on the Internet. It goesbeyond the simple broadband concept to provide true revenue-generating services which are the only guarantee of long-termbroadband service creation." concludes Olivier Hersent, Chairmanand CTO, Netcentrex.About Netcentrex(TM) (http://www.netcentrex.net)

Netcentrex develops unique next generation network (NGN)voice and video solutions that optimise network infrastructureand enable telecom operators and service providers to delivervoice-video-data and fixed-mobile converged services for both theconsumer and enterprise markets.

Solutions include IP telephony, video telephony, Triple Play,IP Centrex, voice/video VPN, contact centre and IVR services. Allsolutions are built on the same IMS compliant infrastructure thatincludes an application softswitch, media services andmanagement. This core infrastructure provides user services,network connectivity, single point of provisioning andmonitoring.

Founded in 1998, Netcentrex has sales and partnerrepresentatives in over 25 countries and over 40 operator andservice provider customers. Leading European and US venturecapital firms back the privately held company.Press contacts:Netcentrex EMEAMadeleine JeavonsTel: +33-1-58-71-33-28Email: pr@netcentrex.netWeb site: http://www.netcentrex.netNetcentrex US/Latin AmericaSusan StearmanTel: +1-408-521-7421Email: susan.stearman@netcentrex.netSource: NetcentrexPress contacts: Netcentrex EMEA, Madeleine Jeavons, Tel: +33-1-58-71-33-28, Email: pr@netcentrex.net. Netcentrex US/LatinAmerica, Susan Stearman, Tel: +1-408-521-7421, Email:susan.stearman@netcentrex.net

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