OKI Offers Carrier-Grade Codec Conversion Function in its Session Border Controller "CenterStage® NX3200" for NGN


TOKYO, Feb. 27, 2008 - Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. (TSE: 6703) today announced it has added a carrier-grade codec conversion function to its session border controller (SBC) "CenterStage® NX3200" for NGN, achieving an industry-first. The newly added functionality makes it possible to seamlessly interconnect different telecom carrier networks as it can convert voice or video codecs to different codecs in a variety of combinations over mobile and fixed networks - simultaneously and in a large amount. The product will be available in Japan starting today.

"OKI positions this NX3200 as a core system for NGN, as it includes a vital function to enable telecom carriers to offer ubiquitous services to their customers," said Kichiro Akino, President of Network Systems Company at Oki Electric Industry. "This SBC is based on our advanced technologies for high-capacity transmission of data, voice and video, and our experience in developing NGN carrier-grade hardware and software that pursue reliability to the maximum."

Once the NGN, which is being developed by telecom carriers today, and the Internet interconnects, the offering of ubiquitous services will accelerate. When that is established, OKI envisions a society where various services and content are provided at the same time, using voice, video and data. It is essential for telecom carriers to have a high-capacity SBC as it can seamlessly interconnect telecom carrier networks and provide connection not only among different voice codecs but also among different video codecs. Thus, users can enjoy services whenever and wherever they are, through the seamless handover of services from one telecom carrier's network to another.

In March 2007, OKI launched its "NX3200," an industry-first SBC for NGN with basic carrier-grade functions including IPv4-v6 converter for handling large amounts of traffic. Today, OKI adds its transcodec function to the NX3200. This function is based on the ATCA platform and Digital Signal Processor (DSP) technology and in a large volume, it simultaneously converts both video and voice codecs on a single blade. This transcodec function enables telecom carriers to offer seamless communication among voice codecs such as Adaptive Multi Rate (AMR) and Enhanced Variable Rate Codec (EVRC) used in mobile network, G.711 used in fixed network, and among video codecs such as MPEG4 and H.264.

Going forward, OKI plans to enhance its CenterStage Series products that incorporate solutions to telecom carrier needs.

About Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.
Founded in 1881, Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. is Japan's first telecommunications manufacturer, with its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. OKI provides top-quality products, technologies and solutions to its customers through its info-telecom system business, semiconductor business and printer business. All three businesses function as a collective force to create exciting new products and technologies that satisfy a spectrum of customer needs in various markets. Visit OKI's global web site at http://www.oki.com/.

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