Net-Net SIP Multimedia-Xpress Enables HD Video With Agile, Low-Cost IMS Architecture

BEDFORD, MA--(Marketwire - February 22, 2013) - Acme Packet® (NASDAQ: APKT), the leader in session delivery networks, announced that it will work with China Mobile Communications Corporation to demonstrate TD-LTE applications, including HD video, using Acme Packet's Net-Net SIP Multimedia-Xpress (SMX) at the 2013 Mobile World Congress, taking place from February 25-28 in Barcelona, Spain.

News Highlights:

• The demonstration leverages Acme Packet's SMX solution to enable China Mobile's HD video calling, photo sharing, instant messaging, SMS, and multi-party conferencing services on Quanta Computer's tablets, notebooks, and smartphones.
  
  
• Acme Packet's Net-Net SMX consolidates several IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) functions into a single network element, simplifying IMS architectures, reducing the total cost of ownership, and enabling service providers to quickly implement next-generation services, such as voice over LTE (VoLTE) and Rich Communications Services (RCS).
  
  
• The demonstration can be seen at China Mobile's stand, located in Hall 5 Stand 5I120 at Mobile World Congress.
  
  
• For more information about Acme Packet's IMS solutions visit Acme Packet's booth, located in Hall 6 Stand 6G20 at Mobile World Congress.
  
  

Benefits of Net-Net SIP Multimedia-Xpress:

• Rapid time to market though minimal systems for deployment and provisioning
• Lower capital expenditure and operational costs by combining the session core and edge into one element
• Cloud-like scalability from thousands to millions of users by simply adding more systems

Quote:

• "This demonstration marks a significant step for service providers looking to deliver high quality communications services like HD video over LTE," said Pat MeLampy, co-founder and chief technology officer, Acme Packet.

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About Acme Packet

Acme Packet (NASDAQ: APKT), the leader in session delivery network solutions, enables the trusted, first-class delivery of next-generation voice, video, data and unified communications services and applications across IP networks. Our Net-Net product family fulfills demanding security, service assurance and regulatory requirements in service provider, enterprise and contact center networks. Based in Bedford, Massachusetts, Acme Packet designs and manufactures its products in the USA, selling them through over 309 reseller partners worldwide. More than 1,925 customers in 109 countries have deployed over 21,000 Acme Packet systems, including 89 of the top 100 service providers and 51 of the Fortune 100. For more information visit www.acmepacket.com.

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