Data Access rides on next gen hybrid global network

Gaurav Patra / New Delhi

Data Access is offering an IP-based network with TDM at the edge and IP at the core. This hybrid global network is a unique combination of IP and TDM. This network architecture offers the dual benefits of the resilience of IP and the reliability of TDM. This hybrid network is capable of handling more than 10 billion voice minutes per year. A self-healing network with multiple routing facilities, 99.99 percent network uptime is ensured. Interconnected with more than 80 carriers globally and all last-mile operators in India, Data Access offers multiple points of interconnect and global traffic aggregation points.

“The results have been encouraging with Data Access obtaining CCR of up to 4.5 on a scale of five, and PDD of less than two seconds,” said Vivek Jhamb, executive vice president, Global Carrier Business & CTO, Data Access. He further added that the main reason of going in for a hybrid network was that IP has a limitation as far as interoperability with VoIP media gateways is concerned. “All different media gateways do not interoperate with each other. However, TDM being an old and tested technology has a very stable interface. So, we encompassed our network of IP with circuit switched TDM switches,” said Jhamb. He further informed that Data Access has also recently set up global operations in the UK and has launched long distance carrier services in the US market. The company has also entered the deregulated Sri Lankan market. “Plans are underway to commence operations shortly in the Middle East and Hong Kong,” said Jhamb.

Commenting on the current ILD market scenario, Jhamb said that there would be a growth of around 20 percent, where prices of outbound traffic are most likely to go up after significant decline in previous months. The introduction of toll-free numbers will fuel this growth. Keeping this in mind, Data Access is also going to introduce prepaid calling cards for the retail market, which will boost the outbound business of the company. Apart from this, recently the company initiated a voice service called ‘Pay as you use’. This service is targeted at call centres and corporates. The company is expecting more than $10 million in revenues from this business.