Network Insight Launches “Next Generation Network Solutions” for Service Providers

San Diego, February 28, 2007 - Service providers now have a blueprint for becoming the service provider of tomorrow. Network Insight, the leading professional and managed services consulting firm specialized in service provider networks, has announced the launch of a dedicated practice called “Next Generation Network Solutions.” This offering transforms legacy networks into optimized Next Generation Networks (NGN) utilizing manageable phases that leverage existing investments each step of the way.

The popularity of IP services such as VoIP, which Info-Tech Research Group predicts will hit 55 million subscribers in North America by 2009, is driving service providers large and small to implement IP services into their services portfolio. The problem is identifying and navigating the many complex steps involved in the transition from legacy to fully deployed Next Generation Network with optimum service delivery.

To alleviate these challenges, Network Insight announced today, at the Comptel Plus Conference and Exhibition in Las Vegas, that the company now offers the only solution of its kind for becoming the Next Generation Network service provider of tomorrow. Network Insight’s “Next Generation Network Solutions” are based on numerous real-world transformations and include services in the areas of:

• IP NGN Core Design/ Deployment—Proven carrier-class core designs that easily facilitate IP services such as VoIP and IPTV
• VoIP Component and Voice Peering—Implementing softswitch and other devices to enable the delivery of VoIP and voice peering
• Phased Network Migration— Subsets of new network are introduced, one section at a time, that are compatible with legacy portions until the entire network is migrated.
• Optimized Service Delivery with Service Control—Technology to manage bandwidth-intensive IP traffic and create more network capacity without adding bandwidth
• IP NGN Security—Solutions for protecting NGN core and all IP traffic traversing the network
• Staff Augmentation—Experienced engineers available for contract or hire

“What we have learned over the years is that service providers are looking for more than just router and switch advice,” said Chris Pond, Network Insight President and CEO. “What these service providers need is a comprehensive technology solution that addresses the business obstacles they will encounter such as how to build the network economically and how to migrate their existing customers without interrupting service. We believe the ‘Next Generation Network Solution’ is the answer for these service providers.”

In addition to delivering IP services, NGNs benefit service providers by lowering costs, “future-proofing” the network for easy addition of new services, increasing revenue generation and ARPU; and lowering churn via bundled voice, video and data services that are mobile and can be accessed anywhere from any device.

Learn more about Network Insight at Comptel Plus where they will present on “Demand over Supply: IPTV and Bandwidth Management” February 28, 2007 at 4:10pm.

About Network Insight
Founded in 1998, San Diego-based Network Insight, LLC, is a leader in high-availability IP network infrastructure consulting, operations consulting and managed services for service providers. With a history of years of successful IP networking projects and a 24/7/365, carrier-grade NOC and proprietary customer web portal offering real-time status and reporting, our service provider clients experience significant cost savings and increased revenue with streamlined designs and processes and new services for end users. For more information on Network Insight, visit our web site at www.networkinsight.com or call 800.475.7871.

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