NewCross Technologies Announces License to Telcordia Softswitch Patent
SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 14, 2004--NewCross Technologies, Inc., a leading Voice over IP (VoIP) communications company today announced its worldwide, perpetual license rights to the softswitch patent portfolio of Telcordia Technologies, Inc., a global provider of telecommunications software and services.
NewCross acquired certain softswitch assets from Telcordia in early 2004 including full commercialization rights and a perpetual license to the recent patent awarded to Telcordia. U.S. patent number #6,724,747, which defines a "Method and system for media connectivity over a packet-based network."
"Telcordia's leadership role in IP paved the way for the delivery of a variety of communications services over packet-based networks. We are pleased to see that early work being rewarded by the patent approval," said Jeff Durtschi, Chief Executive Officer of NewCross Technologies, Inc. "NewCross is continuing to expand upon that foundation by providing innovative IP solutions to our customers for advanced voice, data and ultimately video offerings. Since the NewCross softswitch is covered in perpetuity by the Telcordia patent our customers and partners can confidently deploy the NewCross world-class softswitch without recourse."
"We have a total of 14 patents issued or pending approval related to softswitch technology. Our VoIP system solutions offer customers a tremendous capability to enter the VoIP market with patent protected solutions," said Steven Owens, Chief Technology Officer of NewCross Technologies, Inc.
About NewCross Technologies, Inc.
NewCross Technologies, Inc. is a leading carrier-grade communications system company in the multi-billion dollar VoP (Voice over Packet) equipment market. Formed in 2001, NewCross is dedicated to the switching and service control segment of the VoP market, which includes the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) market, and presents the VoIP market with a mature and proven carrier-grade platform. NewCross' seasoned technology and validated products positions customers for rapid growth while minimizing both technical risk and cost. (www.newxt.com)
Contacts
NewCross Technologies, Inc.
Heidi Martin, 650-347-5045
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