IP Infusion Expands Network Solutions Services to Help Telecommunications Suppliers Shorten Time-to-Market

IP Infusion, an ACCESS company and provider of intelligent software that enables service providers to offer state-of-the-art Ethernet services on Next Generation Network (NGN) equipment, today announced a complete offering of turnkey, Network Solutions Services that will help telecommunications suppliers achieve the fastest time-to-market in the industry.

IP Infusion (IPI), known for its ZebOS((R)) Network Platform software and its domain expertise in network protocols, network appliances and IP-aware applications, is adding network consulting, network equipment customization and testing to its full range of Network Solutions Services. In addition to licensing, maintenance and support, IP Infusion provides consultation on network software architectures, design, technologies, protocols and product development. IP Infusion's Network Solutions Services are available across the entire product development lifecycle.

"IP Infusion has a proven track record among telecommunication equipment manufacturers. Their efforts, which directly help carriers promote IPv6 and resolve many challenges, will enable service providers to achieve a quantum leap," said Keiichi Makizono, Corporate Officer, Division Head, Network Division, Technology Unit for SoftBank BB Corp. "With the rapidly-evolving technologies in the telecommunications industry, partnering with IPI gives us a huge advantage. IPI's support makes it possible to deploy and evaluate cutting-edge technologies and to maintain an industry lead. We believe that IPI will work closely with us to build our advanced network."

"With the rapid acceleration of bandwidth-intensive video, gaming and peer-to-peer applications, service providers are seeking trusted network design and integration experts to reduce their total cost of ownership," said Wu Zhou, senior research analyst, Network Consulting and Integration Services, for IDC. "The complexity of IP transformation, network and IT convergence is forcing more companies to seek external Network Solutions Services instead of building up their internal resources."

IP Infusion's Q/A testing lab provides an extensive range of testing scenarios, which can include more than 12,000 test scripts and interoperability use cases, many of which are not generally made available to customers in this industry. By utilizing the IP Infusion networking lab to test products with ZebOS on conformity, performance and interoperability, customers can accelerate their time to production and save on hardware and software costs.

"Network Solutions Services have always been an integral part of the solution IP Infusion has offered to help customers differentiate themselves and compete globally while meeting cost goals and rapid time-to-market objectives," said Koichi Narasaki, president and CEO, IP Infusion. "With our expanded Network Solutions Services, telecom customers such as SoftBank BB, focusing on IPv6 deployment and promotion, can take advantage of a complete, one-stop solution. Leveraging the global reach of ACCESS, our wide-ranging Network Solutions Services make IP Infusion the logical choice as a preferred systems integrator."

The company's expansion is being led by Frank Nguyen, vice president of engineering operations for IP Infusion, who rejoined the company this year to build its Network Solutions Services offerings. IP Infusion manages its professional service engagements with engineers from global ACCESS offices including ACCESS Systems Americas, ACCESS CO., LTD., Tokyo, ACCESS Seoul, ACCESS Nanjing and ACCESS Systems Europe.

About ACCESS

ACCESS CO., LTD. is a global company providing leading technology, software products and platforms for Web browsing, mobile phones, wireless handhelds and other networked devices. ACCESS' product portfolio, including its NetFront(TM) Browser, ACCESS Linux Platform(TM) and Garnet(TM) OS, provides customers with solutions that enable faster time to market, flexibility and customizability. The company, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, operates subsidiaries and affiliates in Asia, Europe and the United States. ACCESS is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers' Index under the number 4813. For more information about ACCESS, please visit http://www.access-company.com/.

About IP Infusion

IP Infusion Inc. delivers advanced software solutions that power communications equipment for packet-based Next Generation Networks (NGN). With a unique modular architecture and the industry's broadest suite of communication protocols, IP Infusion enhances product differentiation and market agility for many of the world's leading network equipment vendors. Incorporated in Delaware in October 1999, IP Infusion is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, and is a wholly owned and independently-operated subsidiary of ACCESS Systems Americas, Inc., a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of ACCESS CO., LTD., of Tokyo, Japan. For more information about IP Infusion.