DCS Modernizes Clarksville Mutual Telephone Company Network with REDCOM HDX Switching System

Rural Illinois Service Provider Now Has Switch Capable of Providing Next Generation Services

Victor, New York (May 11, 2009) – REDCOM Laboratories Inc., a company that designs and manufactures the world’s most reliable digital and IP-enabled telecommunications systems, announced today that Digital Communications Services (DCS) has installed a REDCOM High Density Exchange (HDX) switch for Clarksville Mutual Telephone Company in Marshall, Illinois.

The installation of the HDX switching system by DCS in Clarksville Mutual Telephone’s central office will enable the company in the future to offer Next Generation Network services to their subscribers. The HDX is a powerful, next-generation Class 4/5 softswitch that works as a cost-effective adjunct/overlay on an existing network. Based on REDCOM’s patented distributed architecture, the HDX is scalable, stackable and minimizes the risk of single point failures as it distributes resources system-wide and network-wide, using multiple points of direct access.  

“We design, develop, deliver and support state-of-the-art switching products for the global telecommunication industry that adhere to industry standards and REDCOM’s HDX switch was the perfect choice and right technology for Clarksville Mutual Telephone,” said Ted Snedeker, President of DCS. “The HDX switching system was the most economical and cost-effective solution for Clarksville Mutual Telephone to meet their needs today and with the opportunity for them to migrate to Next Generation services when it makes sense for their business.”

REDCOM’s Maintenance Administration and User Interface (MAUI) provides Clarksville Mutual Telephone with an intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) that simplifies the configuration and maintenance of their new HDX switch.  With MAUI, the company now has a user-friendly graphic overview of their entire telecommunications system. In addition, MAUI’s “configuration wizard” allows the rural telecom service provider to quickly and easily add new lines.

Thanks to their new HDX switch, Clarksville Mutual Telephone is also now compliant with the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA). The company’s previous switch was not in compliance with CALEA. Congress enacted CALEA to preserve the ability of law enforcement agencies to conduct lawful electronic surveillance by requiring the telecommunications service providers and equipment manufacturers to modify and design their equipment, facilities, and services to ensure they allow for the necessary surveillance.

About HDX

HDX with TRANSip® is designed to provide a complete, integrated VoIP-TDM solution, whether your business strategy requires new market development, a VoIP network overlay or a migration path to Next Generation services. By coupling enhanced VoIP capabilities with the reliable functionality of your existing TDM network, TRANSip helps service providers to respond to consumer demands for Next Generation services while they manage their capital investments.  

For more information about the REDCOM HDX, please contact the REDCOM sales department at sales@redcom.com or call +1.585.924.6500.

About REDCOM

For more than 30 years, REDCOM has specialized in the design and manufacture of innovative telecommunications products noted for their quality and reliability. REDCOM products provide customers with state-of-the-art public and private network systems, ISDN systems, integrated TDM and VoIP systems, transportable systems, programmable systems, and test equipment.

Located in Victor, New York, REDCOM markets to a global customer base including commercial telecom service providers, private networks, integrators, emergency responders, and government and defense agencies, customizing products to meet each market’s specific needs. All REDCOM products are proudly designed, manufactured and assembled in the United States. The company website is: www.redcom.com.

About Digital Communications Services

DCS is an engineering design, development, management and installation services enterprise that has provided value-added services to the domestic and international telephone industries for the past 27 years. The company has developed long-standing relationships with large, well-respected customers such as AT&T and Verizon. Other customers are Ameritech, ALLTEL, Alascom, Bell South and Illinois Consolidated telephone companies.

International customers include CODETEL in the Dominican Republic, CANTV in Venezuela, Heilongjiang Rural Telecommunications Authority and Ministry of Posts and Telecom in Mainland China. In 2007 and 2008, DCS completed a project on Guam for GTA that included the complete replacement and upgrading of the power plants in 13 central offices. During the same period, DCS installed new digital switches on Guam and American Samoa for other customers.

Photo courtesy of DCS.