Sonus unveils emergency VoIP call suite

Sonus Networks Inc., a Chelmsford supplier of VoIP infrastructure, said it has delivered an emergency call suite for VoIP trunking networks that can be used in a time of crisis.

Sonus said it has unveiled a suite of IP-based voice calling solutions to serve National Security/Emergency Preparedness, or NS/EP, under guidelines requested by the Department of Homeland Security.

"There's been a lot of attention around enhanced 911, but just as important is the ability of for NS/EP responders to be able to place calls with important information and instructions in a time of crisis," Vikram Saksena, chief scientist of Sonus Networks said in a statement.
(By Chris Reidy, Globe staff)