Science & Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology
Wed, February 18, 2009
Tue, February 17, 2009
Qtel Chooses Ditech Networks? Voice Quality Equipment for Superior Mobile Calls
BARCELONA, Spain--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--[ Ditech Networks ] (Nasdaq:DITC), a leading provider of voice processing solutions to the world's communications industry, announced today that [ Qtel ], the leading telecom operator in Qatar, is deploying Ditech's Voice Quality Assurance (VQA) and Experience Intelligence (EXi) applications on its Quad Voice Processor (QVP) platform throughout its mobile network. Ditech's industry-leading technology ensures that Qtel, which has a presence in 17 countries, will consistently deliver its subscribers high quality mobile calls, regardless of where a call is made or which device is used.
Ditech's VQA mitigates voice quality problems, including acoustic echo and background noise such as honking from busy streets or wind sounds, before it even reaches the caller's ear. All of these impairments, which are inherent aspects of mobile phone use, can make it difficult to conduct a productive conversation.
Qtel invested in Ditech's solution as part of its ongoing development program aimed at providing world-class communications services in Qatar. Khalil Al-Emadi, Executive Director, Networks at Qtel, said: "Qtel continues to invest in the network technology and infrastructure that provides the best possible standard of services for our customers. In deploying this new voice quality solution from Ditech, we are ensuring that the voice quality of mobile phone calls in Qatar is of the highest clarity and reliability for our corporate and consumer customers."
Qtel is currently deploying QVP across its Qatar-based GSM mobile network, which currently supports the communication needs of the entire population of the State of Qatar. By deploying Ditech's QVP, Qtel ensures that its customers are protected from network-induced impairments such as voice level mismatch, headset- or handset-induced issues like acoustic echo, and environment-induced sound problems like ambient noise. Ditech's EXi non-intrusively monitors and measures users' live phone calls to assess the quality of speech experienced by both callers. Working in tandem, these applications can be configured differently based on Qtel's needs, allowing for maximum flexibility in pinpointing, assessing, and solving voice quality issues.
"Qtel is playing a critical role in the rapid development of telecom services in the MENA and South East Asia regions," said [ Todd Simpson ], President and CEO of Ditech Networks. "The recent deployment of Ditech's QVP throughout Qatar is a strong indication of Qtel's commitment to service quality, and we are proud to help them achieve this goal."
Ditech is exhibiting its voice processing solutions at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week at booth # 2E35 (2-0).
About Qatar Telecom
Qatar Telecom (Qtel) is the telecommunications service provider licensed by the Supreme Council of Information and Communication Technology (ictQATAR) to provide both fixed and mobile telecommunications services in the state of Qatar. We have a presence in 17 countries and we are committed to expansion both in the MENA region and South East Asia. Our vision is to be among the top 20 telecommunications companies in the world by 2020.
About Ditech Networks
Ditech Networks is revolutionizing modern communications with advanced voice processing solutions that perform tasks spanning from voice-enabled Web 2.0 and unified communications services to voice quality enhancement. Ditech believes in the power and simplicity of human speech; its solutions deliver high-quality voice communication and will enable compelling voice capabilities to new communications methods like social networking and text messaging, allowing consumers to use voice in ways that make sense in today's Web 2.0-savvy world.
Leveraging over 15 years of deployments with communications providers around the world, Ditech's products help global communications companies meet the multiple challenges of service differentiation, network expansion and call capacity, by delivering consistent, dependable voice quality. Ditech's customers include Verizon, Sprint/Nextel, Orascom Telecom, AT&T, Telus, Global Crossing and West Corporation. Ditech Networks is headquartered in Mountain View, California. For more information, visit [ www.ditechnetworks.com ].
Forward Looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding Ditech Networks' expectations of the performance of its voice quality measurement and optimization technologies in the Qtel network. Actual results could differ materially as a result of unanticipated factors and events, including the risk that Ditech Networks' voice quality measurement and optimization technologies may exhibit unforeseen technical problems that will preclude its use in certain networks, including Qtel's network, as well as those detailed in the "Future Growth and Operating Results Subject to Risk" in Part I, Item 2 of Ditech Networks' Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2008 (filed December 8, 2008, with the Securities and Exchange Commission).
Ditech Networks, Voice Quality Assurance, Quad Voice Processor, and Broadband Voice Processor are trademarks or registered trademarks of Ditech Networks, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
