UK service provider Timico has joined forces with Nortel
Networks to offer firms a managed IP networking service to allow
them to more easily adopt voice over IP and other converged voice
and data solutions. Timico says the hosting service is will also
reduce costs.
A recently published white paper from the Communications
Management Association says the take-up of IP-based networking has
not been as great as first predicted, partly because users were
unsure how to measure their return on investment.
The Timico service is based on Nortel equipment and will allow
firms to access converged mobile, fixed line, internet and VoIP
services all on one bill.
“Using a hosted Nortel-based solution, our aim is to take VoIP
beyond the free Internet telephone call and provide a complete
service without the high capital costs associated with installing
your own switch,” said Mike Webb, Timico managing director.
Webb said Timico’s solution would “halve customers’ fixed line
costs”.