Taqua and Broadsoft just announced they are partnering to bring Class 5 switch replacement and advanced services to service providers in the US and Canada. Taqua will be reselling BroadWorks to MSOs, CLECs and ILECS. The combined products can be deployed on the Taqua 7000 using interfaces such as PRI, GR303, TR08, POTS and other types of lines via SIP control.
Why is this important? The relationship between the companies means it is easier to deploy an advanced communications solution without the hassle of ensuring Broadsoft and Taqua interoperate effectively. This in turn allows service providers looking to cost effectively deploy advanced services and best-of-breed solutions to do so rapidly.