August 27, 2008

BroadSoft acquires VocalData product from GENBAND

BroadSoft announces their acquisition of GENBAND's M6 Communication Applications Server, formerly VocalData, product line and related customer base. GENBAND is the leading supplier of IP gateways for a diverse set of service provider networks worldwide.

BroadSoft's acquisition of the M6 product line will allow it to further extend its market-leadership position in the VoIP applications market. The acquisition will also enable GENBAND to focus its efforts on further advancing their gateway product innovation.

"Our mutual product strengths made BroadSoft's acquisition of the M6 technology and customer base a logical business strategy for both organizations," said Michael Tessler, President and CEO of BroadSoft. "Our new customers will continue to receive the highest quality customer service as well as our dedicated focus to ensuring their satisfaction - consistent with the quality provided to all BroadSoft customers worldwide."

BroadSoft recognized GENBAND's divestiture of its M6 application product as a powerful opportunity to enhance its market leadership in the VoIP applications industry. As a result of this acquisition, BroadSoft's total customer base will grow to 435. No voice application server provider currently boasts the size, depth or reach of BroadSoft's customer base.

"In making this decision, it was important to GENBAND to find the right company who would ensure the continued success of our customers," said Charles Vogt, President and CEO of GENBAND. "We feel strongly that this partnership will ultimately strengthen the M6 product and as a result, its customers will benefit from the communication innovations BroadSoft brings to market."

This acquisition is the beginning of a long-term partnership for BroadSoft and GENBAND. The companies have entered into an agreement to cooperate on Network Transformation projects, which will allow their customers to bundle core voice, data and web-based services across an IP network.


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