NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., and PLANO, Texas, Dec. 6, 2006 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- BandTel(tm), a leading worldwide provider of SIP Trunking services and Epygi Technologies, a worldwide leader in VoIP IP PBX technology for small and medium sized businesses (SMBs), today announced the companies have entered into a strategic partnership.
BandTel's fault-tolerant architecture is fully interoperable with Epygi's Quadro IP-PBX product line. The alliance enables the companies to offer VARs (Value Added Resellers) and SMBs an interoperable solution that combines BandTel's global ITSP network with reliable, cost-effective and feature-rich Quadro VoIP IP PBX systems by Epygi.
"Teaming with Epygi is a great enhancement for our respective customers and resellers because we're combining reliable, straightforward, cutting edge technology," stated Chris Dunk, CEO of BandTel. "Epygi has excelled as a leader in VoIP IP PBX systems and gateways. By combining our scalable, reliable architecture with Epygi's high performance Quadro product line, we are working together to achieve seamless integration and a high quality voice service through compatibility and interoperability. Customers benefit from a highly compatible network and hardware that are also easy to install and maintain."
"BandTel's fault-tolerant architecture is the ideal solution for any bandwidth-heavy IP telephony environment," said Mario Cuello, CEO of Epygi Technologies. "We are delighted to enter into an alliance with BandTel, which not only reinforces our commitment of delivering highly innovative and reliable VoIP systems but also allows us to the deliver a value proposition business customers demand."
With its ability to successfully terminate toll-quality VoIP to PSTN calls worldwide and 100% coverage in North American and Western Europe, BandTel stands out as the only ITSP on the market that provides a fail-safe architecture, high Quality of Service (QoS) and complete echo cancellation. Dialing plans are designed for any network and budget, and include both flat rate and minute usage agreements. The savings from traditional telecom costs allows SMBs to realize their return on investment within a very short time frame.
Epygi's Quadro product line includes its all-in-one IP PBXs, gateways and conference servers. Quadros are sophisticated yet easy-to-deploy, and offer all of the traditional PBX functionality along with other unique features such as receptionist call queue monitoring, remote extensions with multi-company receptionist, and voicemail to email. When combined, Epygi's Quadros and BandTel's vast QoS footprint offer SMBs the ability to take advantage of dramatic service enhancements and the cost benefits associated with VoIP.
About BandTel
BandTel is a leading worldwide provider of SIP Trunking services. The company is dedicated to ensuring its customers and partners alike have access to the most reliable, end-to-end VoIP service available on the market today. Its N-Plus(tm) architecture is designed to solve the throughput and redundancy problems on high-capacity SIP-based networks and eliminate any single point of failure. BandTel continues to develop strong partnerships with leading carriers and telecommunications companies such as: Global Crossing, XO Communications, Level 3, Qwest Communications, Verizon Business, and Primus. BandTel is headquartered in Newport Beach, California.
About Epygi Technologies
Epygi Technologies, based in Plano, Texas, designs and manufactures robust IP PBXs, Voice over IP gateways, and cost-saving Conference Servers. The Epygi Quadros are positioned to serve the SMB and SOHO markets, teleworkers, and branch offices of large corporations. Using its own SIP technology and DSP software, the company combines telecommunications network knowledge with emerging computer telephony protocols. The company is a leader in SIP (session initiation protocol) Voice over IP technology. Epygi has established a strong global presence working through distributors and resellers all over the world. Quadro products are in operation in over 40 countries on 6 continents. www.epygi.com