XConnect, DE-CIX partner on first nextgen networkVoIP federation in Germany

The costs and complexities of interconnecting networks have become a major issue for service providers. A new partnership between ENUM-registry service provider XConnect and DE-CIX, the world's largest Internet exchange, to establish the first next generation network VoIP federation in Germany, will help service providers directly exchange IP voice and multimedia traffic.

The deal will enable fixed, mobile, ASP and Web 2.0 operators to interconnect securely end to end on an all-IP basis, significantly reducing the technical complexity and commercial and operational costs of NGN interconnection. It also allows for migration from bilateral, legacy-network TDM interconnects to IP. Operators also will be able to securely and multilaterally interconnect to multiple networks via a single IP connection to the hub, supporting the interworking and interoperability of IP voice and multimedia services, such as HD voice, video and Unified Communications (UC).

For the first time, the ENUM registry will offer a central number-management and number-portability platform for German operators, facilitating ENUM-based number discovery and routing that will enable calls to be delivered accurately and directly across networks.

"Partnering with XConnect will enable DE-CIX to consolidate our leading market position by delivering additional VoIP and Next Generation Network peering, as well as interconnection services," said DE-CIX CEO Harald Summa.

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