US : LongBoard, Inc. and Stratus Technologies, Inc. have entered into an OEM partnership agreement. As part of its Converged Personalized Services initiative, Stratus will now offer LongBoard's SIP standard-based software for seamless handoff of voice calls between cellular networks and 802.11 (WiFi) networks.

LongBoard's IMS-compatible client/server software enables a dual-mode handset to support ubiquitous voice services across WiFi and cellular networks using one telephone number. Stratus further enhances the product's capabilities by providing SS7 and IN connectivity, as well as complete systems integration services. The complete solution is fully 3GPP IMS compliant and is being currently trialed with several operators.

"We are very pleased to be partnering with a recognized industry-leader in enabling next-generation converged services," said Ali Kafel, Stratus vice president, Telecommunications. "By integrating LongBoard's innovative product technology into Stratus' FMC solutions suite, we can offer carriers and services providers new revenue-generating capabilities today that leverage off their existing network investments."

LongBoard's call handover software was the industry's first network-based FMC solution using the Session Initiated Protocol standard, which has been embraced by service providers worldwide and is at the heart of the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS).

"This partnership will provide carriers with a powerful, unique converged services solution that boosts ARPU and enhances customer relationships," said Hari Haran, LongBoard president and CEO. "At the same time, the agreement enables LongBoard to significantly expand our market presence and reach into the carrier marketplace," he added.

About Stratus Technologies

Stratus Technologies is a global solutions provider focused exclusively on helping its customers achieve and sustain the availability of information systems that support their critical business processes. Based upon its 25 years of expertise in server and services technology for continuous availability, Stratus is a trusted solutions provider to customers in telecommunications, manufacturing, life sciences, financial services, public safety, transportation & logistics, and other industries. For more information, visit www.stratus.com.

About LongBoard, Inc.

LongBoard Inc. is a leading provider of carrier-grade software that enables carriers and service providers to deliver revenue-generating, converged voice and multimedia services. Deployed in carrier networks since 2001, LongBoard's software enables converged services that meet and exceed carrier and user expectations for quality and reliability. LongBoard is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA and has sales offices in the U.K., The Netherlands, and Japan. For more information, visit www.longboard.com.

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