Plusnet Taps Italtel to Innovate Core Voice Network

Italtel, an Information & Communication Technology (ICT) multinational corporation that designs, develops, and implements solutions for the digital transformation, has successfully completed the innovation of the voice core network of Plusnet, a nationwide telecommunication provider in Germany.

Plusnet today better addresses the communication needs of its 25,000 business customers and the many connected national and international interconnection partners.

Rolling out the Italtel solution, that replaced part of the existing technology and transformed the infrastructure, Plusnet can further enrich its portfolio of services addressing the communication needs of SMEs and corporate customers (internet, telephony, company network solutions, also cloud-based) as well as providing managed and network services for voice carriers, public utility companies, and local authorities.

The solution is based on Italtel proprietary technology: the Centralized Routing & Policy Engine i-RPS that enables easy deployment of new services and policies, with strong OpEx reduction and High Scalability due to the centralized policy and routing database. The session Border Controller NetMatch that provides a set of functions to enable separated VoIP networks to connect securely and cost-effectively, without compromising Quality of Service (QoS). Italtel’s products were installed in Plusnet’s network in the sites of Cologne and Frankfurt.

“Italtel played an important role in the success of our plan for the ongoing transformation of our network and the delivery of new services to our customers”, said Bernhard Gottschlich, Project Manager at Plusnet. “Italtel proved to be a trustable partner supporting us in the core element of our network with particular adaptations such as the demand in versatile interconnection topics within the heterogeneous scenarios in a national and international context.”

“Today Italtel is focused on the creation of solutions and services that allow our customers to improve their competitiveness and positioning, with great attention to sustainability.” commented Massimo Salvietti, Country Manager at Italtel Germany. “With this project, Italtel confirms its role as partner of service providers in Germany for the virtualization and transformation of their infrastructures”.