Wednesday, August 4, 2004

Westell and Mitel Enter VoIP Pact

Westell Technologies and Mitel agreed to jointly develop advanced multimedia access devices enabling voice, video and data to be communicated in an integrated manner using DSL. The companies said their agreement provides for the integration of integrate their core technologies targeting customers worldwide seeking to use or offer converged services. In addition, the agreement permits Westell to integrate some of Mitel's IP telephony solutions with Westell's broadband access platforms.



The Westell-Mitel agreement has already produced a new product development deal. Westell and Mitel will deliver a multimedia access device integrating voice, video, data, WiFi and DSL into a single product. This new integrated access device will address both the enterprise and residential consumer markets. Under customer contract terms, the U.S.-based service provider that awarded the contract cannot be disclosed at this time. http://www.westell.comhttp://www.mitel.com