Reading, UK, Novermber, 2000 --- Reading-based 8el, a next generation access provider has selected Telspec as their switch supplier. The first switch was installed in Telecity, London Docklands and successfully carries live voice and data traffic.

Phil O'Keeffe, 8el's Technical Director commented:

"After a careful supplier evaluation we chose the Telspec IPS. The routing capability provided by the switch offers 8el customers a unique quality guarantee. We are using the system to individually tailor solutions for each customer - it's a powerful tool".

The IPS Switch supports the latest international ISDN and SS7 signalling systems and is therefore suitable for use worldwide. Key features include flexible routing capability, Radius interface for customer authentication and an integrated graphical management system allowing a network of IPS switches to be controlled from a central site. It is based on a combination of industry-standard and Telspec-designed hardware and software components making it scalable and cost-effective. All control elements are duplicated for resilience and all boards are 'hot pluggable'.

The product also provides the switching component of Telspec's latest development, the new Intelligent Multi-Service Platform (IMSP), which will be presented at TMA 2000 (see separate announcement). IMSP provides a seamless transition from circuit-switched to IP-based Intelligent Services.

For further information please contact the press office directly on [email protected] / 0845 33 000 93