Cambridge University Chose BT and Cisco for VoIP Deal

BT and Cisco in conjunction with PTS consulting have entered into an agreement with the University of Cambridge to offer IP telephony system that will service both the staff and students of the school. It is estimated that the converged voice and data network will serve some 17,000 users across 200 university institutions that have been selected to enjoy the service.

 

The deal is such that the IP migration project is to be carried out by PTS consulting while BT and Cisco will supply a start-up of 20,000 IP telephone handsets incorporating Cisco's Unified Communications Manager 6.0 technology.

 

Also, it is expected that the new system will provide advanced technology for the future, rather than simply replacing the existing telephone system. Also, the handsets will allow both standard and VoIP calls via the internet and Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).

 

In addition, it is foreseen that the system will help in the university's research activities, peer across the world can collaborate and exchange ideas as regards academics work through this channel. The system has the potential for streaming video to be added with an added advantage of being used for all-day conferences.