2009-Jul-22 Centile and Patton Team Up to Deliver Next-Generation Unified Communications for Large Enterprises

Field-proven interoperability between IntraSwitch© application software and SmartNode™ VoIP gateways delivers convenient, cost-saving unified communications with rapid, trouble-free deployment for large businesses.

Bern, Switzerland – July 22, 2009 - Patton-Inalp Networks AG — creator of SmartNode™ industry - leading VoIP gateways — together with Centile — creator of IntraSwitch© VoIP application software — announced today they are working together to provide integrated unified communications (UC) solutions for large enterprises.

The field-proven interoperability between Centile's IntraSwitch© application software and Patton's SmartNode™ VoIP gateways ensures rapid deployment and, trouble-free operation for large companies transitioning to next-generation unified communications networks. Managing Director of Centile, Bertrand Pourcelot said, Extensive SIP interoperability - proven in the field - enables Centile and Patton-Inalp to deliver enhanced integrated solutions to enterprises.Centile and Patton have recently deployed converged-IP solutions for French firewall provider Arkoon's newly commissioned offices in Paris and Lyon and AttijariWafa Bank with sites locations in Casablanca and throughout France.

The troubleshooting has all been done, said Ramon Felder, president of Patton-Inalp, so it works right out of the box. Our seamless solutions are up-and-running today in real-world business networks. Companies can choose Patton and Centile with confidence. A high-precision clock, unique to SmartNode™, eliminates common interoperability failures with DECT, PBX and FAX communications when VoIP is deployed in the context of ISDN systems.

Mr. Pourcelot continues, When deployed with Centile IP Telephony solutions, the powerful call-routing and first-rate ISDN capabilities of Patton-Inalp products deliver best of breed enterprises communications.

IntraSwitch© provides such IP-PBX and UC functionality as conferencing, hunt groups, presence, and find-me-follow-me.

SmartNode™ gateway-routers complement IntraSwitch© functions with SIP-based call routing and a Unified Communications Agent (UCA) that provides any-to-any multi-path switching for seamless integration with existing Telco networks and ISDN PBX systems.

Mr. Pourcelot concludes, Centile appreciates such responsive partners as Patton-Inalp who provides excellent support, consistent distribution channels and very aggressive product line pricing. This is the combination Centile customers are looking for.Besides first-line stability and reliability, SmartNode™ delivers voice quality comparable to ISDN, while rich ISDN features allow users to use legacy handsets and PBX functions exactly as they are accustomed.

About Paton-Inalp

Inalp Networks was founded in 1998 to design, develop and market advanced Internet Protocol (IP) based multi-service platforms that deliver voice, video and data services over a converged network. Patton Electronics, Co. (Maryland, USA) and Inalp Networks AG (Berne, Switzerland) joined forces in 2002 to manufacture and market the SmartNode™ brand of advanced VoIP products. Patton-Inalp Networks AG is the VoIP competency center and Europe-Middle-East-Africa (EMEA) sales organization for Patton's business-class network access, connectivity and VoIP equipment. Additional information is available on http://www.inalp.com

About Centile

Centile designs, develops, produces, and commercializes VoIP application software for telecom services providers and enterprises. Designed for multi-tenant, multi-tier, multi-location deployments, the flagship IntraSwitch© technology empowers service providers, telecom operators and large enterprises to deliver advanced IP based unified communications features transparently through any access network (mobile, fixed, cable) including PBX functionalities, Ring/Hunt groups, Advanced Attendant Interactive Voice Responses (IVRs), Presence and Instant Messaging, Queuing and Automatic call Distribution (ACD), Conferencing, Unified Messaging, Free Seating, Parallel ringing/Call Forking, Find-me Follow-me. The platform offers solutions such as IP Centrex, residential VoIP, Mobile Centrex, Intra Centrex/IP PBX. Additional information is available at http://www.centile.com

For further information contact:

Centile
Karine De Moraes
Marketing Communications Manager
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Bretagne Telecom
Nicolas Boittin
CEO
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