MISSISSAUGA, Ontario - February 10, 2005 - BCS Global Networks Inc. (TSX V: BGN), a rich media services provider that specializes in virtual communication and collaboration services, today announced it is deploying the Cisco® BTS 10200 Softswitch to enhance its managed Internet Protocol (IP) voice service, "IPC Tone."
"Cisco softswitch technology will allow BCS Global to continually enhance our voice offering and deliver seamless and ubiquitous access to full multi-media communication and collaboration," said Piero Romani, president and CEO, BCS Global Networks Inc. "This is a significant step in creating a fully integrated IP Next Generation Network that will provide the quality of service and high availability to deliver voice and video to desktops, meeting rooms and board rooms via a single source."
"Businesses are turning to IP-based communications as a means of driving productivity, increasing customer service and decreasing costs," said Vito Mabrucco, vice president of marketing, Cisco Systems Canada. "With its Cisco-based network infrastructure, BCS Global has the dynamic network foundation to deliver innovative voice and video services to meet the needs of their enterprise and service provider customers."
In addition to the Cisco® BTS 10200 Softswitch, BCS Global's converged voice, video and data network incorporates Cisco's Broadband Local Integrated Services Solution (BLISS) along with routing, switching, security and IP Communications technology that allows customers to deploy fully integrated, highly secure voice and video services.
IPC Tone, BCS Global's Voice over IP (VoIP) service, provides companies with the ability to transmit voice calls over IP-based networks within their own enterprise on their own networks, bypassing traditional telecom providers and avoiding multiple charges. IPC Tone allows organizations, from large enterprises to small and medium-sized businesses, to gain a competitive advantage by driving productivity, increasing customer service and reducing cost.
For example, Norshield Financial Group, a Montreal-based money manager and investment consultant, chose IPC Tone for its Chicago and Toronto offices. By using both the Virtual PresenceTM video conferencing offering along with IPC Tone, Norshield was able to reduce costs by $15,000 a year and increase employee productivity by utilizing features such as four-digit dialing.
About BCS Global Networks
BCS Global Networks Inc. is a rich media services provider that specializes in virtual communication and collaboration services. This dynamic, Canadian-based company has brought its IP-based voice, video and data services to a worldwide market, with customers across North America and into Europe. BCS Global Networks works with its solid partner base to bring these services to small, medium and enterprise sized organizations by making advanced telephony and videoconferencing capabilities affordable and accessible. BCS Global Networks is headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario, and is publicly listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the trading symbol BGN. For further information, visit www.bcsglobal.com.
