The recent unveiling of Covergence's Eclipse access-edge Session Border Controller (aSBC) has reshaped the VoIP market by offering the first solution to secure the vulnerable network edge where tens-of-thousands to millions of active users connect to real-time services. As further validation for Covergence's approach to securing the edge, VoIP Logic™ LLC, a leading hosted and managed VoIP applications provider, today announced that it has worked together with Covergence and Ipera Inc., a leader in unified communications, to integrate Covergence's Eclipse™ aSBC into the VoIP Logic network platform.

VoIP Logic will use Eclipse and Ipera's unified messaging solution to deliver a fully secure VoIP offering to service providers worldwide.

I've got a briefing chat scheduled with Ken Kuenzel, founder, CTO and VP engineering of Covergence on Thursday, so stay tuned for the podcast later this week.

VoIP Logic Announces the Integration of Iperia and Covergence IP Applications into Its ''Best of Breed'' Class 5 Platform

WILLIAMSTOWN, MAYNARD, & NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VoIP Logic™ LLC, a leading hosted and managed VoIP applications provider, is announcing today that it has successfully integrated additional “best of breed” systems into its core Class 5 VoIP network platform.

Covergence®, the leading provider of session border control solutions for the access edge, and Iperia Inc., a leader in unified communications, have worked together with VoIP Logic’s development engineers to deliver a seamless integration of Covergence’s Eclipse™ access-edge session border controller (aSBC) and Iperia’s unified messaging solution, both of which are now available to service providers worldwide as integral parts of the VoIP Logic offering.

“Both of these additions enhance the powerful suite of systems that VoIP Logic delivers as the best outsource solution for carriers as they roll-out or transition to a VoIP offering,” said Micah Singer, CEO, VoIP Logic. “We’re very pleased to be working closely with industry leaders such as Covergence and Iperia.”

Today’s access edge requires the ability to process registration traffic, manage registration floods, secure user connections, protect the service from intrusions and attacks, enforce user-defined policies, encrypt and de-encrypt content and manage thousands-to-millions of active endpoints - with negligible latency, jitter and loss. Covergence’s Eclipse aSBC is specifically designed to address the challenges of the access edge by combining traditional session-border-control functionality with comprehensive security features and management tools. Eclipse also helps providers create new sources of revenue by expanding service portfolios to include presence-enabled instant messaging (IM), audio, video, multimedia conferencing, Click-to-Dial and many other services.

“As service providers and enterprises start deploying VoIP and other real-time services, they are quickly discovering that the ability to scale, secure and manage them is essential,” said Bob O’Neil, CEO and president, Covergence. “By integrating our Eclipse access-edge session border control solution with VoIP Logic’s platform we are helping organizations quickly and cost-effectively deploy these services.”

Iperia’s ActivEdge™ software empowers users with a scalable and high-performance solution for a full range of enhanced services. Its applications are packaged as industry standard, off-the-shelf hardware components; while Iperia’s installation, training, and support services provide for a turn-key solution. The result is lower implementation risks and dramatically faster time-to-market with unified communications services.

“We are pleased to partner with VoIP Logic in its aggressive strategy to bring the best outsource solution to carriers,” said Chris Poer, Vice President of Sales for Iperia. “The combination of Iperia’s ActivEdge application with VoIP Logic’s Class 5 VoIP network platform will enhance the customers ability to build flexible, feature rich and scalable networks.”

These systems add greater flexibility and features to VoIP Logic’s Class 5 hosted network, which also includes systems from “best of breed” providers such as Sylantro, High Deal, NexTone and IVR Technologies. VoIP Logic has integrated each of theses systems into Cortex®, a proprietary web-based system management portal. Cortex reduces complexity and provides a single interface for provisioning, network management, and reporting for all users of VoIP Logic’s offering.

About Covergence
Covergence is the leader in scaling, securing and controlling VoIP and other real-time services at the access edge. The Covergence Eclipse™ series of access-edge session border controllers combines traditional session-border-control functionality with comprehensive security features and management tools. The Eclipse is purpose-built to securely and reliably connect users to VoIP and multimedia services while giving organizations the complete control and visibility they require. For more information, visit www.covergence.com.

About Iperia
Iperia is the emerging leader in unified communications, serving both service providers (wireline, wireless, and broadband) and enterprise companies worldwide. Iperia's ActivEdge software is based on open industry standards, such as SIP and VoiceXML, and leverages off-the-shelf hardware components. Iperia’s Enterprise platform IperiaVX allows the integration of new and existing applications into a voice-enabled framework. Iperia offers a suite of "best in class" applications plus an open architecture that provides interoperability with shared resources and systems. This combination brings new efficiency and ease of use to personal and business communications. Iperia is privately held and funded by Friedli Corporate Finance, a leading Swiss venture firm. Its headquarters are in North Billerica, Massachusetts. For more information, visit www.iperia.com.

About VoIP Logic
VoIP Logic LLC is a leading provider of hosted and managed VoIP applications. VoIP Logic enables telecommunications providers worldwide to build and manage flexible and scalable VoIP networks with little upfront capital expenditure or in-house expertise. From infrastructure to innovative system management, VoIP Logic provides a comprehensive set of “On-Demand” service offerings for deploying, upgrading, and managing the effectiveness of IP multimedia networks. Founded in February 2003, the company is headquartered in Williamstown, MA, with hosting hubs in North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific. Visit: www.voiplogic.com.