ZTE Launches zVOA to Empower Converged Voice and Multimedia Services

ZTE Launches zVOA to Empower Converged Voice and Multimedia Services

    ZTE Corporation launched its zVOA solution on February 21. This solution enables operators to deploy a unified control network for voice, video and multimedia services over any existing mobile and fixed access network infrastructure.

    With the introduction of LTE and WiMAX technologies, widespread deployment of broadband access technologies, and the increasing popularity of multimode smartphones, consumers have come to expect a continuous and consistent service experience in spite of different broadband access points. VoIP and multimedia services are fast becoming a new area of growth for network operators. However achieving cost-efficiency in their networks remains a challenge for many.
ZTE’s zVOA solution addresses these issues and utilizes existing traditional voice networks, broadband pipes and end-user resources to offer more multimedia services. The solution is low cost, easy to maintain and easily upgraded. This allows network operators to smoothly deploy VoLTE, VOBB and multimedia networks, and maintain their competitive edge by offering more services to end users.

    Key to the zVOA solution is the introduction of the iCX and iMG products. The iCX product integrates standard mobile and fixed softswitches, and IMS call control elements, while the iMG product incorporates media functions with integrated voice, video and other content types.
The solution employs state-of-the-art virtualization technology and Cloud Computing technology on ZTE’s advanced ETCA hardware platform and software middleware.

    The solution fully complies with a variety of standard interfaces of circuit switched and IMS elements, and can integrate all standard softswitches and IMS functions onto one shelf or even on one single board.(ZTE Corporation)